Aviation Style Watch
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Aviation Style Watch
Hey Guys,
I'm looking for an aviation style watch for my day-to-day work watch. Since its going to be for work and is likely to get knocked and bashed from time-to-time I really don't want to be spending more than say £50... if something automatic is possible in the price range then it would be preferred over a quartz
Does anyone have any ideas?
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I'm looking for an aviation style watch for my day-to-day work watch. Since its going to be for work and is likely to get knocked and bashed from time-to-time I really don't want to be spending more than say £50... if something automatic is possible in the price range then it would be preferred over a quartz
Does anyone have any ideas?
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Re: Aviation Style Watch
Seiko 5, Military?
Around the £60 mark on Amazon. Auto, exhibition back. And comes in a range of colours. The one I've linked to is the smaller version (around 37mm I think); there's a larger one, but probably more expensive?
Around the £60 mark on Amazon. Auto, exhibition back. And comes in a range of colours. The one I've linked to is the smaller version (around 37mm I think); there's a larger one, but probably more expensive?
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Re: Aviation Style Watch
If you want something bigger the there is a 44mm Parnis done as a classic hand wound aviator style for £55.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Parnis-44mm-B ... 460wt_1163
This one for £54
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Parnis-Black- ... 438wt_1163
I had this model. Too big for me at 44mm.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Parnis-44mm-B ... 460wt_1163
This one for £54
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Parnis-Black- ... 438wt_1163
I had this model. Too big for me at 44mm.
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Re: Aviation Style Watch
The Seiko 5 is exactly what I'm looking for but I can't seem to find out what size strap it takes (would like to fit a nice NATO to it). Does anywhere on the high street still sell them or is it going to be an Internet only job??
Thanks guys,
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Thanks guys,
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Re: Aviation Style Watch
There are two watch sizes... Here's a couple of examples on ebay (although other colours are available with a quick search)..Rookie1986 wrote:The Seiko 5 is exactly what I'm looking for but I can't seem to find out what size strap it takes (would like to fit a nice NATO to it). Does anywhere on the high street still sell them or is it going to be an Internet only job??
Thanks guys,
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First, the SNK8...., a 37mm watch on 18mm strap... Link
Then, the SNZG...., this one is 42mm with 22mm lugs... Link
The SNZG is more expensive, but in my opinion, it is a better size and has a newer version of the movement. I have one as a beater and it keeps very good time.
If you find one in a UK shop, it is likely to be far more expensive than on-line.
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Re: Aviation Style Watch
Yeah the 42mm would be more to my liking, and it will allow me to use the 22mm RLT NATO's that I bought ready to go with my C60 so I will save a fair bit by not having to buy them again.downer wrote:There are two watch sizes... Here's a couple of examples on ebay (although other colours are available with a quick search)..Rookie1986 wrote:The Seiko 5 is exactly what I'm looking for but I can't seem to find out what size strap it takes (would like to fit a nice NATO to it). Does anywhere on the high street still sell them or is it going to be an Internet only job??
Thanks guys,
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First, the SNK8...., a 37mm watch on 18mm strap... Link
Then, the SNZG...., this one is 42mm with 22mm lugs... Link
The SNZG is more expensive, but in my opinion, it is a better size and has a newer version of the movement. I have one as a beater and it keeps very good time.
If you find one in a UK shop, it is likely to be far more expensive than on-line.
Thanks for the help guys
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http://www.yorkshirewatches.co.uk has a good selection of Seiko 5's...although I have never purchased from them...they are the supplier if you buy via Amazon.
http://www.yorkshirewatches.co.uk/categ ... els,i.html
http://www.yorkshirewatches.co.uk/categ ... els,i.html
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Re: Aviation Style Watch
They seem to offer a really good selection of the Seiko 5's
I've also seen something by Parnis that I like.... but well...... you know......
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I've also seen something by Parnis that I like.... but well...... you know......
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Re: Aviation Style Watch
Just as a bit of reassurance, I purchased a Seiko direct from Yorkshire watches a few months back and it was a very smooth deal.
Fast delivery as well.
Fast delivery as well.
Ideal number of watches in your collection = current number of watches + 1...
Aviation Style Watch
A Seiko 5 is an excellent choice! Ironically, while my '5' is my cheapest auto, it's also my most accurate. Runs at about +2secs a day. Sometimes not even that. The next most accurate is my C9 FLE at -4secs a day, but rather more costly!
Omega Constellation Megaquartz, and various other quartz...
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CW: C60 Trident, C60 GMT, C9 2011 FLE, C70MC, Makaira Pro 500, C7 Mk2
Other: Seiko 5, Mondaine Retro Automatic, Smiths Military
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Re: Aviation Style Watch
Can't go wrong with a Seiko 5, wear mine to the gym on a Nato.
No more Quartz (except when I cannot resist).
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Just a bit of amazement... they're half a mile down the road from me and I never knew they even existed until now !! Will have to go for a noseyTooks wrote:Just as a bit of reassurance, I purchased a Seiko direct from Yorkshire watches a few months back and it was a very smooth deal.
Fast delivery as well.
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Re: Aviation Style Watch
I ended up parting with a little bit more then planned.... but I think my final choice will be justified once it arrives
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