2021 What watch did you buy for Under $500?

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$200 on Etsy a couple of years ago.


$300ish on eBay
Wait, the watches on Etsy are actually real?😵‍💫
 
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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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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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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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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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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!
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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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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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I bought this titanium Hamilton Khaki automatic, very beautiful and vfm too
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