inexpensive rugged watch?

[sasquatch]

Not good, I'm sure I had the last one within a week. That was at least 3 years ago though. Hope it works out for you and your son...

 

[Nonsuch]

Vostok watch has arrived! Wrong strap but Stuart is sending the correct one. I have stuck a black NATO strap on it for Christmas and it is now under the tree for my son. Very nice looking watch. What cooler for a 14 y.o. boy than a Russian navy diver's watch! I must admit I had to wear it for a day or so just to make sure it was OK. It was a bit of a struggle taking it off my wrist...

 

[sasquatch]

Really glad to hear this came through for you and your son, nothing worse than being on the ball then missing out in the end through no fault of your own. They are nice and chunky and definately have the cool factor of not being sold on the high street. Reading this has got me in the mood for another in the new year. Just what I need, yet another watch!

 

[Rod Paradise]

Was really tempted to buy one of the Vostock's but ended up swayed by this one

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004XH4PI4

Half price as well - so it's what the folks have got me for Xmas

 

[phaserrifle]

I've got an orient mako sitting under the tree
not the budget beater I was looking for, since I discovered a long lost cheap digital to do that job, but as an every day watch, it should be very nice.

 

[Nonsuch]

I like the look of the Orient Makos too and have spent my Christmas money on one for myself (blue dial) as a waterproof canoe/outdoor watch. At least that will curb my desire to borrow my son's Amphibia...

 

[geordienemisis]

I had a look at the site yesterday and may I say I like the orient watches, will be having one of those in the new year.
Thanks for the heads up.

 

[phaserrifle]

I had a look at the site yesterday and may I say I like the orient watches, will be having one of those in the new year.
Thanks for the heads up.

give amazon a go. they have a larger range and are slightly cheaper. admittedly the company I used where in germany, but even so mine only took 4 days to get here!

 

[Nonsuch]

Son's Amphibia is on his wrist and keeping perfect time. It is going to be his everyday watch, which is what I wanted. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Bowlander]

I must be in the wrong job as a watch that costs £70 ain't inexpensive in my book.

 

[Nonsuch]

Orient Blue Mako just arrived. Fantastic watch. Superlative quality. I can't help feeling they've missed a zero off the price. Thanks for the tip!