re: Best quality watch for under $200

Posted by BACONisMEATcandy

Member since Dec 2007

46644 posts

Posted on 1/18/15 at 12:16 pm to wizziko

This is my favorite watch and got it for round $225. I've had to replace my band with something Broke recommended

Posted by pwejr88

Red Stick

Member since Apr 2007

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Posted on 1/18/15 at 6:07 pm to Five0

Just got this one for Christmas.
I think you can find it under $200

Posted by BigPapiDoesItAgain

Amérique du Nord

Member since Nov 2009

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Posted on 1/18/15 at 8:35 pm to pwejr88

If you can go $300, I would say Deep Blue, if you are good with quartz instead of mechanical. Legitimate dive watch with sapphire crystal. Otherwise, try this www.timezone.com. This site has a forum called 'Sales Corner' for buying/selling/trading. Pretty well policed by serious collectors, might run across a Hamilton or Luminox for near your price. For sure try to shoot for something with a sapphire crystal.

Posted by nahtanojc

Baton Rouge

Member since Aug 2006

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Posted on 1/18/15 at 11:58 pm to seawolf06

Victorinox

Picked that one up last month. Haven't had it long, but so far I like it. A little more than $200, but not by much.

Only thing I dislike about it is only the hands are luminous and its not super bright in the dark.

Posted by seawolf06

Member since Oct 2007

8159 posts

Posted on 1/19/15 at 10:14 am to GreenManalishi

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What style of watch are you looking for?

Something nice, but that I can wear daily and it will last at least 2-3 years. I know I can always change the band for relatively little money.

Posted by seawolf06

Member since Oct 2007

8159 posts

Posted on 1/19/15 at 10:22 am to LEASTBAY

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this is the one I wear every day, Seiko SNN233.

Best one I've seen so far. I like the all black look, but may need a brown strap / blue face as well.

Posted by SG_Geaux

Beautiful St George

Member since Aug 2004

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Posted on 1/19/15 at 10:47 am to seawolf06

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Something nice, but that I can wear daily and it will last at least 2-3 years. I know I can always change the band for relatively little money.

I have every watch that I have ever bought since college. About 12 different ones including Fossil, Pulsar, Seiko, Citizen, and Movado. Yes, my 20 year old Fossil and Pulsar watches still work just fine.

You just have to take care of them.

This post was edited on 1/19/15 at 10:49 am

Posted by seawolf06

Member since Oct 2007

8159 posts

Posted on 1/19/15 at 12:22 pm to SG_Geaux

I have a Fossil that is about 13 years old, it just eats through batteries pretty quickly and the face has some scratches.

Posted by upgrayedd

Lifting at Tobin's house

Member since Mar 2013

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Posted on 1/19/15 at 12:33 pm to seawolf06

Got it for $150

I think it's now listed at $175

Posted by bbrou33

Big Apple, NY

Member since Oct 2011

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Posted on 1/19/15 at 12:40 pm to upgrayedd

I've bought and sold a few watches from www.watchuseek.com in the sales section of the forum. Usually you can find some really good used stuff.

Posted by seawolf06

Member since Oct 2007

8159 posts

Posted on 1/19/15 at 1:03 pm to wizziko

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jomashop and world of watches have some good deals going on right now

Have you used Jomashop before?

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Posted by MrSmith

Member since Sep 2009

8311 posts

Posted on 1/19/15 at 4:49 pm to seawolf06

Im loving the black Moto 360 I got back in November. It was $300 with the metal band.

Posted by wizziko

New Jersey Nets Fan

Member since Jan 2006

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Posted on 1/19/15 at 8:23 pm to seawolf06

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Have you used Jomashop before?

No but it's a legit site and their warranty is good

Posted by NewIberiaHaircut

Lafayette

Member since May 2013

11569 posts

Posted on 1/19/15 at 8:54 pm to seawolf06

I used it recently for a watch that is a couple hundred more expensive than whats being discussed in this thread and I've been satisfied so far. I don't think I would buy a "high end" watch from there but I'd purchase anything under $1,000 from them.