2021 What watch did you buy for Under $500?

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vibe

·Jan 8, 2022

$200 on Etsy a couple of years ago.

$300ish on eBay

 

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JwRosenthal

·Jan 8, 2022

vibe

$200 on Etsy a couple of years ago.

$300ish on eBay

Wait, the watches on Etsy are actually real?😵‍💫

 

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vibe

·Jan 9, 2022

JwRosenthal

Wait, the watches on Etsy are actually real?😵‍💫

Sometimes!

 

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SeaMSTR

·Jan 9, 2022

Picked up this ‘68 ladies constellation. Had it serviced by Simon Freese, here in the U.K. service was more than the watch, but it turned out to be a great buy in great condition. The other half is very happy with it!

 

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guwipa

·Jan 11, 2022

I recently acquired a mesh "full set" including mesh and rubber extension and a set of springbars for a bargain. Not particularly a watch but this wasn't required here when I recall correctly 😀😀😀

So pray to the old man's luck 😁

 

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kaapstadflaneur

·Jan 11, 2022

Picked up this gold-capped Seamaster Ref 166.067 with sparkle dial and original BoR bracelet from a local South African auction site last April for well under the limit. It was certainly grungy. Took some cleaning and polywatch to get it looking like this…

 

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Leviathan

·Jan 12, 2022

This… Seiko SSB397P1. Just brilliant. Perfect size (41mm, slim, and perfect proportions) and got it for free from my AD due to history.

 

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levkov

·Jan 12, 2022

 

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wilderbeast

·Jan 12, 2022

I sniped this little chap on eBay for just under £250:

a service, new crystal and a smart strap later:

I think Avia is an under-appreciated brand, and I love the Breitling Top Time vibes!

Edited: Jan 12, 2022

 

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Leviathan

·Jan 12, 2022

levkov

Oh boy… the horrors of the Quartz Crisis….

 

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sah

·Jan 12, 2022

Steinhart

 

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j_dubble_u

·Jan 12, 2022

Scratched a vintage “military” itch for $100 courtesy of eBay. “Buy what you love”.

the seiko 5 with the jangly bracelet was $110.

 

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vintage hab

·Jan 12, 2022

From a fellow forum member

 

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BAJJ

·Jan 20, 2022

Tissot Seastar from am OF member, all in, with brand new watch geko Milanese, €150, less than the price of a Daniel Wellington quartz POS😉. I think this is great value, thanks @JwRosenthal for the push😀

 

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nickgr

·Jan 20, 2022

I bought this titanium Hamilton Khaki automatic, very beautiful and vfm too