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Does anyone have recommendations for cheapish mechanical watches that don't cost a fortune to service? (UK based) Secondhand or new.
by vmilner 3mo ago
Does anyone have recommendations for cheapish mechanical watches that don't cost a fortune to service? (UK based) Secondhand or new.
- buzzy_hacker 3mo agoSeiko 5 is the go-to recommendation for inexpensive mechanical watches
- artsandsci 3mo agoIf you get any cheapish mechanical watch with a widely available movement (EG an NH35 or NH36), it makes more sense not to service it, and just replace it when (if) it wears out. That's what I do with my Seikos.
- maratc 3mo agoSeiko 5 and Seiko 5 GMTs are great, but Orient is also a worthy contender.
- annagio_ 3mo agoCheck microbrand atlas. A map with many microbrands(almost), including UK. https://microbrandatlas.com/ https://microbrandatlas.com/
- quickthrowman 3mo agoA watch service costs more than a cheap watch, if you define cheap as under $300-500. If you get a Seiko or Citizen with a common movement, you can just have the movement replaced if something goes wrong. I’m not a fan of low end Swiss watches, Japan does them better.