edgematic1 Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Guys, A friend is looking for a cheap gen as a present for her brother. The budget is around USD340. Is there anything you guys can advise? Im not familiar with these kind of gens but some brands that come up to my mind are Swatch, rodania, seiko, tissot, or am I wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asciwhite Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Get this Armida! Her brother will love it!! http://www.armidawatches.com/a8-brass.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asciwhite Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Or maybe this Obris Morgan Explorer Good reviews all over. and even cheaper. http://www.obrismorgan.com/explorerpage.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero_Dave Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I think a nice starting watch in this price range would be a Seiko Monster. Nicely built, it's an Automatic and you can swim with it. You can get it on Rubber strap or Stainless. Orange or Black face too. Also some of the Luminox's are nice too. I have the 3081.BO Chronograph and Love it! Black and Stealthy. Dave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Armida good reputation and have a Luminox nice, so many around that price point. But I vote for the Orbis Morgan have a few very happy, had awhile and still running great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Get this Armida! Her brother will love it!! http://www.armidawatches.com/a8-brass.php Armida.JPG I just ordered one myself 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asciwhite Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I just ordered one myself Congrats When I have the funds I might get one for myself also.. Please take plenty of pictures and post them when you get it brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I would vote for a Seiko, quality build, good reputation, and very nice watches. You can't beat the lume on Seikos either. Monster is very nice, but they have a lot of models that fall in that price range. Look at the Seikos on the net, lots of sellers and deeply discounted prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted December 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Thanks guys for all the suggestions! Keep them coming, some interesting watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 If it would read Euros instead of USD Steinhart watches http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/OCEAN-1-VINTAGE-red,191.html they have a whole range of Aviation/ Pilot/ Divers/Classic high quality watches with high resale value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Check out the Orsa Monstrum. Gnarly dive watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erma Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 The Armida looks good, I would buy one if it has a black nylon strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Lots of Dive watches listed above. Is that what you are after? Here is a list of my recommendations to my friends who want- more than a fashion plate watch, but something of quality. Check out Jomashop.com for some of these brands. 1. Seiko 2. Victorinox Swiss Army 3. Citizen 4. Tissot 5. Hamilton (if on sale) Simply put, Seiko is the Honda/Toyota (in your price range) and even Lexus/Acura/Infinity (Grand Seiko/Spring Drive) of the watch world if comparing to auto brands. (that's how I explain to my non-WIS friends) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 My Armida arrived today , it took like 3 days and is awesome , comes with separate Brass Bezel and Nato as well as a rubber strap and a very funky case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 PICS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannesyd Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 For the record, i just want to say i hate you all. Stop showing us all these nice watches, my wallet can't handle it atm :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Really liking this one unfortunatly a quartz but just the same sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alterego Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Hi: I just want to mention the Davosa (Yatchmaster tribute) THis is a solid well built and Swiss ETA powered diver that you can purchase for half the MSRP of $ 550, if you know where to look for one. I love mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctos Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 There are the lower-end Germans: Aristo, Junkers, Graf Zeppelin, Laco (might be pushing it on the price), etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Forgot and I have one, this will be well received ! Price $349 Lovely watch had two, first one raffled off keeping like one second off in three days, fit finish all good. Link http://www.borealiswatch.com/store/#!/~/product/category=6645472&id=28187022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrsihrsi Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 SWISS ARMY MAVERIC 2 380 USD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Forgot and I have one, this will be well received ! Price $349 Lovely watch had two, first one raffled off keeping like one second off in three days, fit finish all good. Link http://www.borealiswatch.com/store/#!/~/product/category=6645472&id=28187022 Very nice. Annoying that it's +$80 for EU purchasers. How much would postage be from the US to the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Fraggle $23 USDs to you from here (no package as in their box then cost more), but they charge shipping to here $10 and it takes (their est) 35 days ! $45 for quick delivery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyjynx Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 That's a beautiful Tudor Black Bay "homage". Thanks for the link. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Worth every penny IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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