Suggestions for a cheap(er) simple ref

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DON

·Jul 17, 2022

At 18 years old. If it lasts more than a month I'd be surprised. As you said. She doesn't wear a watch

Ask her what she wants before you buy something she won't wear

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ConElPueblo

·Jul 17, 2022

Have you considered other brands..?

 

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padders

·Jul 17, 2022·Oooo subtitles!

@norb1967 if you are a member on TZ-UK with sales corner access, someone is selling 2 Geneves that looks honest for £250 and £300 respectively. Those fit the bill on type and price IMO.

 

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unxsr

·Jul 17, 2022

I picked up a Ladymatic for my wife a few years ago for around $150 and it's still keeping great time. She wears it everyday.
I took my time looking for it and made sure the movement was clean.

 

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OneTwo

·Jul 17, 2022

norb1967

Thanks all for your replies. It sounds like I might be better placed to stick with a more modern watch… I agree that from a servicing point of view a simple 70s or 80s quartz one would be better,

For that budget range you could find a nice Seiko 7A28 or 7A38. 80's Seikos are what got me interested in watches again at that age. You mentioned this is for a young lady but she may appreciate the sport look of them and they are not very big opposed to more modern chronographs.

 

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Kraal90

·Jul 17, 2022

I’d say quartz is your best bet. Maybe if you’re lucky you can find a 80s constellation Manhattan in a smaller size at that price point.