dfq23 131 Posted August 13, 2014 Got £500 to spend on a watch for my birthday but some of it is on a Gemcheck card so limited to where I can spend it. Been having a browse and found this that I really like Yes it's quartz but i'm really liking the green accents. Its got the new ETA precidrive chronometer quality movement (they do a limited edition version with a COSC cert as well) sapphire crystal with AR, super lume, water proof to 100m and on leather it is within my budget (prob see if I can get the bracelet from Swatch later) So.... Certina..... any good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HWG 11 Posted August 13, 2014 You have found a brand I have not owned, but considered buying many times. They seem to be of decent quality (from what I read about the dive watches they make) So, if you like it, why not get it? The green accents are cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted August 13, 2014 500 quid to spend, get something better than a qtz. have a browse on watchrecon.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brum123 0 Posted August 13, 2014 Hi - not seen before but think the green stitching in strap work great with green in watch ...if you like it go for it - certainly something different but still stylish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted August 13, 2014 500 quid to spend, get something better than a qtz. have a browse on watchrecon.com They don't take gemcheck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 223 Posted August 13, 2014 I really like that too. Looks nice and seems like it has all the features you would want. I say go for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted August 13, 2014 Here it is on a bracelet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShovelnTC 31 Posted August 13, 2014 I like it! In watch collector circles full mechanical movements are preferred but personally I have no issue with Quartz and have both Quartz and full mechanical watches and in fact often wear a quartz simply as I don't have to set it every time I open the watch box. Go for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted August 13, 2014 Mind made up I think! Order it on leather tomorrow and phone call to swatch in southampton to see how much a bracelet is for future reference. What do we think for a bracelet? £100? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jooost 0 Posted August 13, 2014 Really nice looking, but personally I would go for a automatic for that price... Anyhow, whatever you choice, enjoy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) Really nice looking, but personally I would go for a automatic for that price... Anyhow, whatever you choice, enjoy it! All the autos I can get with the card in this price range are very very dull and these precidrive movements sound pretty cool The promo video for it is here Edited August 13, 2014 by dfq23 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Much Doge 0 Posted August 13, 2014 very green, much quartz ,WOW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nev848 0 Posted August 13, 2014 Personally it has to be an Auto and for this sort of money the Tissot PRS 516 takes some beating. Tried this on the other day and was blown away by its quality. Even has an ETA 2836-2 inside. You cannot go wrong. Around £370 on leather and £430 on stainless. Shit I'm getting one for that price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jooost 0 Posted August 13, 2014 Really nice looking, but personally I would go for a automatic for that price... Anyhow, whatever you choice, enjoy it! All the autos I can get with the card in this price range are very very dull and these precidrive movements sound pretty cool The promo video for it is here I find Ingersoll having some interesting auto's in a cheaper price range. They use Chinese auto's if I remember correctly. They also do a couple of models with different colors. But I looked into the Certina (Precidrive), since I wasn't familiair with it. I think you will enjoy this if you buy it. It looks different (in a good way ), en is reliable according to some reviews I've read. Looking forward to see a review once you get it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted August 13, 2014 Nice insides to that Tissot and they are great build quality but the design is a bit bland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markrfc 3 Posted August 13, 2014 Personally it has to be an Auto and for this sort of money the Tissot PRS 516 takes some beating. Tried this on the other day and was blown away by its quality. Even has an ETA 2836-2 inside. You cannot go wrong. Around £370 on leather and £430 on stainless. Shit I'm getting one for that price. Thats a cracker Nev. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnPilot 1 Posted August 13, 2014 Looks great. I saw it in advertisments and was also thinking about buying this beauty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Necromancer 8 Posted August 13, 2014 A Certina was the watch that first got me really interested in watches. One of my favourite TV shows as a kid was UFO by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson and the main character, Cmdr Ed Straker used to wear a Certina Certiday. It was a really cool looking watch back then in the 60's/70's and it was apparently gifted to him by Gerry and Sylvia. He always wore it in real life too - actors name was Ed Bishop I believe. I remember reading a story that it went for quite a lot when it was auctioned after his death. Anyway, end of useless trivia, not sure about the quality of the modern day Certina but they were quite highly regarded back then. Enjoy whatever you decide to go for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nev848 0 Posted August 13, 2014 Nice insides to that Tissot and they are great build quality but the design is a bit bland There's also this one that is available in Quartz or with a Valjoux movement. Quartz is under £350 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nev848 0 Posted August 13, 2014 Personally it has to be an Auto and for this sort of money the Tissot PRS 516 takes some beating. Tried this on the other day and was blown away by its quality. Even has an ETA 2836-2 inside. You cannot go wrong. Around £370 on leather and £430 on stainless. Shit I'm getting one for that price. Thats a cracker Nev. Yes it is Mark. To get an ETA movement in a quality watch for under £400 is mental. This is on my next hit list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted August 13, 2014 Normally i'd say " No way to spending that kind of money on a Ticka " . Remember ..." Different strokes for different folks " . your happy , go for it . Dal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwt 11 Posted August 13, 2014 I would get a Seiko Automatic or a Steinhart if I have £500 to spend. But go for the Certina if you like it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
