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walfy



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New Watch
I'm after a new watch and this seems to fit the bill. My current Casio Protrek is now on it's last legs and being 5-6 yrs old it needs replacing.

Does anyone have this particular watch? If so what do you like about it? Is this the best place to buy? Price wise it's the cheapest. But I can get an all black version from the US for £120.

http://www.cocomi.co.uk/casio-pro-trek-prw...oCLavw_wcB 110 D250 SE HT
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Post #482944 16th Dec 2015 9:14pm
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Stacey007



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Hello

I like the g shock style and years ago had a pro trek, however no idea on the new ones.

I know this is more but my brother has had this for years, very neat and looks like new even now.

http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Tissot/T-Touc...Al238P8HAQ

if anything they keep the price as he paid much less...

Its very neat the way the dials 'float' when you touch it and it goes into compass mode etc...
Post #482946 16th Dec 2015 9:21pm
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JR



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Re: New Watch
walfy wrote:
I'm after a new watch and this seems to fit the bill. My current Casio Protrek is now on it's last legs and being 5-6 yrs old it needs replacing.

Does anyone have this particular watch? If so what do you like about it? Is this the best place to buy? Price wise it's the cheapest. But I can get an all black version from the US for £120.

http://www.cocomi.co.uk/casio-pro-trek-prw...oCLavw_wcB



Link opens some weird generic web/IT sales site! Definitely no watches on show...
Post #482967 16th Dec 2015 9:56pm
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fathaggis



Member Since: 31 May 2015
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have a look here
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/se...O+TREK+PRW

creation watches . great company and fast free delivery . i have had about 10 watches from them and all my friends now get them them from creation Thumbs Up
Post #482982 16th Dec 2015 10:33pm
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SimonJ



Member Since: 15 May 2014
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I have a Tissot T-Touch... excellent watch and available in steel or titanium with metal or rubber straps; also have a Suunto Explorer, had it about 10 years now, light with good clear functions and well built. Finnish brand, worth a look http://www.suunto.com/en-GB/About-Suunto/Company-info/

Cheers Beware the lollipop of mediocrity��. one lick and you suck forever!

2005 TD5 XS 110 with a few extras...... first Land Rover and loving it!!
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Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
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Oooh, watch chat, love it. Thumbs Up

I second SimonJ's views on Suunto. This is my day to day mountain watch. Love it.

http://www.suunto.com/fr-FR/Produits/Montr...tegoryId=0

Garmin do a good alternative.

Then if you like robust consider Luminox. Have this watch's predecessor. Bullet proof. And with brighter dials than a Defender's headlights.

https://www.luminox.com/watch-collection/s...-3051.html

I have the 1995 version of this classic Diver's watch.

http://www.citizenwatch.com/en-uk/watches/...BN0000-04H

I kept my G10 when I left the army, timeless.

http://www.cwcwatch.com/collections/genera...tery-hatch

And as a niche watch, I have my beady eye on this for a stocking filler. Very, very rare. Whistle

https://www.tsovet.com/shop/men-s/dw1311040-45.html

Good luck.... Thumbs Up Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
Post #483169 17th Dec 2015 7:48pm
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Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
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fathaggis wrote:
have a look here
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/se...O+TREK+PRW

creation watches . great company and fast free delivery . i have had about 10 watches from them and all my friends now get them them from creation Thumbs Up


Took a peek. Looked at Suunto, they had my last watch the 'Vector'. The pre sale price was extraordinary. Here's their site:

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/su...-6478.html

Here it is direct from Vector. And they're cheaper

http://www.suunto.com/en-GB/Products/sport...tor-Khaki/

Something not quite right.... Whistle Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
Post #483172 17th Dec 2015 7:56pm
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fathaggis



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im old school with watches im afraid ..... must be automatic no batteries allowed............


here is the best value watch you can get ....itsa stunning watch that will last a lifetime . i have 3 different colored ones ...
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/se...-3628.html
Post #483174 17th Dec 2015 8:11pm
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captain slow



Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: Herts
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 CSW Corris Grey
I like the look of these:
https://www.nitewatches.com

anybody got one? 2.2 Tdci 110 XS CSW Corris Grey
Prince Harry's D3 (gone but not forgotten)
300 Tdi 110 CSW (gone but not forgotten)
Post #483175 17th Dec 2015 8:12pm
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adamatdraycott



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
Grenadier wrote:


I kept my G10 when I left the army, timeless.

http://www.cwcwatch.com/collections/genera...tery-hatch



I too like a G10. A no fuss watch, stands up to some abuse.

Liking some of the suggestions for a smarter "going out" watch though!
Post #483185 17th Dec 2015 8:27pm
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Stacey007



Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
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For weekend and sports I do like the look of the Casio range of G shock's prices seem to vary all over the place.

This also looks a nice rugged watch with outdoor features suited to a Defender driver Smile

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121799935236?_tr...EBIDX%3AIT

For a work watch and during the week I still have my heart set on an Omega.

Just need the money tree in the back garden to start producing....

Love watches !
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TJ101



Member Since: 30 May 2007
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Another vote for Suunto,, but looking at the links above, don't do mine anymore, Sad



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Suunto Yachtsman's,, was presented with it at a european sailing event in Helsinki in 2003, bar one battery and a strap, been brilliant,, was my daily watch, and took a beating, until an Omega replace it
Should have bought another, before they stopped doing them maybe,, California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK
Post #483193 17th Dec 2015 8:54pm
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Stacey007



Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
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What Omega did you go for.


I would like this




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The colour mean things to me, and still looks sporty / sophisticated. I almost bought one earlier this year but just couldn't justify the price.... I had it on my wrist in my local jewellery shop... one day !!

Keep telling myself its sort of an investment.
Post #483208 17th Dec 2015 9:19pm
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TJ101



Member Since: 30 May 2007
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Isle Of Man 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Nice one



Had this one for a while, ? 14/15 years or so, now the daily driver / work watch, only needed the one service in all that time



Omega seamaster professional California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK
Post #483239 17th Dec 2015 10:39pm
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steve E



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I have the Omega Seamaster professional

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Had it about 12 years and it's a great watch, I would recommend one
Post #483256 17th Dec 2015 11:10pm
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