Comments on: The Sub-$500 Mechanical Watch – Is it any good? http://blog.breitlingsource.com/2009/02/01/the-sub-500-mechanical-watch-is-it-any-good/ Not only Breitling watches, here we love and discuss all watches. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:50:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: WTT http://blog.breitlingsource.com/2009/02/01/the-sub-500-mechanical-watch-is-it-any-good/comment-page-1/#comment-22941 WTT Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:13:04 +0000 http://blog.breitlingsource.com/?p=516#comment-22941 Have you (Breitling Source) followed up on your interest in Poljot models? There are so very many--dozens, in every range--from which to choose. One problem that I've had is that, when I've chosen a model, I've invariably delayed for a few months, after which time the chosen model has been replaced by something different. Also--thank you for the mention of the Wilson Watch Works. That's a watch-maker with an interesting business model. I truly hope that he finds great success. Have you (Breitling Source) followed up on your interest in Poljot models? There are so very many–dozens, in every range–from which to choose. One problem that I’ve had is that, when I’ve chosen a model, I’ve invariably delayed for a few months, after which time the chosen model has been replaced by something different.
Also–thank you for the mention of the Wilson Watch Works. That’s a watch-maker with an interesting business model. I truly hope that he finds great success.

]]> By: Edwinek http://blog.breitlingsource.com/2009/02/01/the-sub-500-mechanical-watch-is-it-any-good/comment-page-1/#comment-12347 Edwinek Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:38:15 +0000 http://blog.breitlingsource.com/?p=516#comment-12347 That Ticino looks nice! Archimede also make inexpensive watches based on the well known ETA movements. Very nicely finished too. That Ticino looks nice! Archimede also make inexpensive watches based on the well known ETA movements. Very nicely finished too.

]]> By: Vertigo http://blog.breitlingsource.com/2009/02/01/the-sub-500-mechanical-watch-is-it-any-good/comment-page-1/#comment-12072 Vertigo Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:00:24 +0000 http://blog.breitlingsource.com/?p=516#comment-12072 From local AD! From local AD!

]]> By: The Breitling Source http://blog.breitlingsource.com/2009/02/01/the-sub-500-mechanical-watch-is-it-any-good/comment-page-1/#comment-12071 The Breitling Source Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:03:26 +0000 http://blog.breitlingsource.com/?p=516#comment-12071 I know Glycine, I have a Glycine Combat 4 and its a nice watch. As far as I can tell, however, online pricing for most Glycine is over $500. Is $380 from an online dealer? The Combat 4 and Incursores all sell for around $600 where I looked. I know Glycine, I have a Glycine Combat 4 and its a nice watch. As far as I can tell, however, online pricing for most Glycine is over $500. Is $380 from an online dealer? The Combat 4 and Incursores all sell for around $600 where I looked.

]]> By: Vertigo http://blog.breitlingsource.com/2009/02/01/the-sub-500-mechanical-watch-is-it-any-good/comment-page-1/#comment-12069 Vertigo Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:33:52 +0000 http://blog.breitlingsource.com/?p=516#comment-12069 Take a look at Glycine. I have an Incursore Automatic 44mm for around USD 380... http://www.glycine.ch/e/collection/detail.e.jsp?ID_Group=100007&ID_Display=10001L Comes in a nice big wooden presentation box, 22mm brown leather strap AND a black leather strap, nifty strap changing tool.... Swiss movement, transparent caseback, cool lumes... i thought it was a steal.... Take a look at Glycine.

I have an Incursore Automatic 44mm for around USD 380…

http://www.glycine.ch/e/collection/detail.e.jsp?ID_Group=100007&ID_Display=10001L

Comes in a nice big wooden presentation box, 22mm brown leather strap AND a black leather strap, nifty strap changing tool….

Swiss movement, transparent caseback, cool lumes…

i thought it was a steal….

]]> By: The Breitling Source http://blog.breitlingsource.com/2009/02/01/the-sub-500-mechanical-watch-is-it-any-good/comment-page-1/#comment-11882 The Breitling Source Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:15:08 +0000 http://blog.breitlingsource.com/?p=516#comment-11882 I've been eyeing some of the Russian stuff, but at the price it seems like there is a lot of Swiss stuff available which is why I have not tried it yet... they certainly do look interesting though. I've been thinking about a Poljot Pilot watch with the swiss movement... but that's a swiss movement. I’ve been eyeing some of the Russian stuff, but at the price it seems like there is a lot of Swiss stuff available which is why I have not tried it yet… they certainly do look interesting though. I’ve been thinking about a Poljot Pilot watch with the swiss movement… but that’s a swiss movement.

]]> By: Luke http://blog.breitlingsource.com/2009/02/01/the-sub-500-mechanical-watch-is-it-any-good/comment-page-1/#comment-11877 Luke Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:12:59 +0000 http://blog.breitlingsource.com/?p=516#comment-11877 I like the look and price of that Radiomir. Simple but masculine. In my opinion, Russian mechanicals offer the best value in the under $200 or even under $100 range, especially Vostok and Vostok-Europe. Lots of info on Russian mechanical watches here: http://www.russianwatchguide.com The Russian movements are good. Not Swiss-grade, but good. I like the look and price of that Radiomir. Simple but masculine.

In my opinion, Russian mechanicals offer the best value in the under $200 or even under $100 range, especially Vostok and Vostok-Europe. Lots of info on Russian mechanical watches here:

http://www.russianwatchguide.com

The Russian movements are good. Not Swiss-grade, but good.

]]> By: Dan http://blog.breitlingsource.com/2009/02/01/the-sub-500-mechanical-watch-is-it-any-good/comment-page-1/#comment-11736 Dan Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:44:10 +0000 http://blog.breitlingsource.com/?p=516#comment-11736 Thank you. I'll take a look. And thanks for a great article. Thank you. I’ll take a look. And thanks for a great article.

]]> By: The Breitling Source http://blog.breitlingsource.com/2009/02/01/the-sub-500-mechanical-watch-is-it-any-good/comment-page-1/#comment-11735 The Breitling Source Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:40:56 +0000 http://blog.breitlingsource.com/?p=516#comment-11735 In the sub $500 range, I would suggest possibly Hamilton, Oris or Fortis. Hamiltons should definately be available in that price range. You can also check Baume et Mercier and Tissot for some nice automatic peices in the sub $500 range. In the sub $500 range, I would suggest possibly Hamilton, Oris or Fortis. Hamiltons should definately be available in that price range. You can also check Baume et Mercier and Tissot for some nice automatic peices in the sub $500 range.

]]> By: Dan http://blog.breitlingsource.com/2009/02/01/the-sub-500-mechanical-watch-is-it-any-good/comment-page-1/#comment-11734 Dan Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:22:05 +0000 http://blog.breitlingsource.com/?p=516#comment-11734 Thanks. Besides my Breitling Super Ocean and a couple of Swiss Army and Timex...I have nothing else. Looking to pick up something in the under $500.00 range. Any other suggestions? Thanks. Besides my Breitling Super Ocean and a couple of Swiss Army and Timex…I have nothing else. Looking to pick up something in the under $500.00 range. Any other suggestions?

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