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Am looking for a watch for a 9-year old boy, something fairly cheap but decently made and waterproof enough for swimming.
- Quartz movement, non-digital
- No "Kids" or "Cartoon" designs, just something simple and rugged in design
- Water resistant enough for swimming, snorkelling
Found this, but wondering what else might be a good option...
http://www.shadestation.co.uk/Lorus-...-RRS51FX9.html
Anything "diver"-ish would be nice.
Thanks....
a precista prs10 sounds ideal, could be beyond budget though. Have a look at the timex originals.
Thanks, yes a PRS-10 would probably be nice.... but think I'd like to stay below 50 quid, given his propensity to lose things :-) I'll check out the Timex originals....Quote:
Originally Posted by seikopath
Got both my girls a Baby G from WatchHut sales - both have been abused but still working fine.
Here it is 4 years ago...
https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7121/7...cc15eec4_c.jpg
(she keeps her watches longer than me :unconscious:)
Here's a boy's equivalent...
https://www.onedigitals.co.uk/media/...h-tags-ef5.jpg
I can recommend the Lorus. I recently bought one for on of my grandsons. It has survived being dropped, stood on, nearly eaten by the dog and is very good value for money
Thanks for that, always good to hear from someone else. If I don't find anything else I may go for that, seems quite a bargain, and Amazon UK have it in two colours for 14 quid delivered:Quote:
Originally Posted by dmpl
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000XYNZNC
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006OZSSEK
That said I still like the idea of a Seiko diver, as he is quite into snorkelling and diving. Does Seiko still make any cheapish quartz Ladies divers? I presume a Ladies diver would fit a boy. I did some searching and found some but all out-of-production....
http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...eiko-2625-0100
https://adventuresinamateurwatchfett...iko-2625-001b/
If they take it off for swimming you could get cwc g10. Apart from that, I've seen some decent looking pulsars in the local jewellers window at around fifty quid, some of them might be a bit large for a nine year old though. Did you see the timex indiglo on SC for fifteen quid? Looks idealQuote:
Originally Posted by occamsrazor
A little off brief but I have these 2 for my boys who will be 9 and 11 shortly.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...31a30f97f9.jpg
I am going to put them both on nato straps when they start wearing them
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A Vostok is a cracking choice. Tough as old boots, meets the budget and is mechanical. The Amphibia would be my choice over a Komandirskie as the Amphibia has better water resistance but they're both good. Meranom.com is the place to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkO
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Diver looks for 15 quid
http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Prod...er/9025873.htm
Yes, got mine from Meramon #1 son also has this....
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My vote would be for a Baby-G.
Lots of features to keep children amused and fascinated, rugged, waterproof, relatively child-proof, and ultimately a very cool watch for both adults and children!
May I suggest a vintage Seiko diver?
A 6458 or 4205 for instance.
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My kids have these Casio HDA-600s. 100m WR, 10-year battery, under £10.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7251/2...0190be20_b.jpg
https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7750/2...9d01b93a_b.jpg
Paul
Unless he's expressed an interest in vintage or mechanical watches I'd steer away from these - that lorus or one of the casios suggested would make far more sense I think
You can get that 'argos' diver on Amazon, in various colours including a rather natty red version for about the same money. Thinking of getting one for my youngest - I know G shocks are probably tougher but you need a basic 'hands only' analogue as your first watch IMHO
Not a diver Casio Analog Digital Illuminator Telememo:
...but it does claim 50 m WR.
i bought a vostok before, but arent they manual wind? not automatic? i picked up a momentum a cheap diver. or watch for sales from deep blue.
Pretty much grew up on analogue Lorus and ana/digi Casios, used to pop down the jewelers with my dad and raid the cheap ones every other year or so. I think spending anything more than £20 is a waste because they're kids, and they're gonna take a beating/get lost etc. Not sure if it's a present etc, but I really enjoyed just nosing at all the watches and being allowed to pick the one I liked :)
How about the trusty old Casio F-191W, digital, water resistant and can be had for about £7 on Amazon http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...24600abf0a.jpg
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Sorry my bad just saw it said 'no' digital
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Kept meaning to start this same thread.
I need something for my 7 year old, again no digital, he needs to learn to tell the time.
I can't decide if the watch should have both hour and minute numbers of does that confuse too much and just have hours for his first.
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Originally Posted by GOAT
Was pretty thrilled when my daughter said she quite fancied the idea of a watch for her b'day in a few months. Was not quite so pleased when she said she liked the blingy type Michael Kors ones.
Happily she kind of understood when i explained she could do quite a bit better than that for roughly the same money; trouble is an expert on watches i'm not, an expert on ladies/girls watches even less.
Get her the MK raise her interest in watches with what she wants then introduce other "more worthy" watches
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Originally Posted by MarkO
Didn't think you were arsey - I see quite a lot of MK watches come through my office so they are pretty popular in the fashion watch sector
The gold coloured ones stand out often chronograph versions - now I wouldn't wear one personally but we are not buying for me !
http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Wat...01/subcat.html
http://www.worldofwatches.com/fashio...ce:&pageSize:&
Looks better not on the dreadful bracelet and to answer an earlier question- automatic.
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That doesn't look too bad, but from the specs here:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tokyo Tokei
http://www.casio-europe.com/euro/wat...DA-600B-1BVEF/
"Dimensions approx. 44,60mm x 41,00mm x 13,40mm (H x W x D)"
....seems quite large for a kid?
I just measured it and it is about 38mm (41mm including the crown). The crystal is about 27mm.Quote:
Originally Posted by occamsrazor
It seems their 44.6mm is the height, which would include the moulded lugs I think
Paul
Thanks, that's not so bad then... I was thinking 44mm diameter watch for a kid?!?!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tokyo Tokei
How old are your kids who have this watch?
8 and 10 at the time. Don't spend too much nor over think it though - I was very excited when I bought my own watch when I was 10 (an Ingersol LCD) but it's different now. Most kids have no interest.Quote:
Originally Posted by occamsrazor
http://http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber/9025873.htm?_$ja=cgid:18091996165%7Ctsid:59156%7Cc id:189934525%7Clid:98862017125%7Cnw:g%7Ccrid:77627 772085%7Crnd:15628322705417892499%7Cdvc:m%7Cadp:1o 1%7Cbku:1&gclid=CMen-YfgkM0CFcFAGwodsh8LOg
Does that fit the bill, only £14.99 rugged and diver looking with a rotating bezel (granted rotates both ways)
I have one myself for when I have to go on some of the petro chemical sites that don't allow metal strap wrist watches, it's been bashed, dinged and scratched and is 3 years old, it still works perfectly including the date function.
Try a Momentum - my daughter has a very nice white dial Momentum Mini on bracelet bought for US$105 from Amazon - 31mm case for the ladies version is good for a child - good WR and looks good.
http://www.momentumwatch.com/product/mini-steel/
http://www.momentumwatch.com/wp-cont...1M-DV07BB0.jpg
I think that's probably the way it's going to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkO
I've seen one somewhere for around £115 or so i think, possibly Creation .
I've got a couple of months anyway so i'm in no rush .
Thanks for the advice.
I'm amazed nobody's recommended a sub yet.
I buy the Sekonda divers on a Velcro strap for my son. They're about £25 to £30 in most airports. Velcro strap means you can get a good fit on a slim wrist, and just cut off the excess strap. The watch is plastic body, reasonably robust, and about as much as I'd consider spending for something with an expected lifespan of 6 months to a year (losing them seems to be main cause of their needing replacement).
On offer: Timex Black Uplander Analogue Watch...while they last (cf Amazon).
Seems like a good deal.
I have two grown up children to swap for any working watch! :biggrin:
M.
Faced this question with my older boy, circa 10 years old. Settled on an ICE watch for about £50, fits the brief and his friends have been happy with theirs.
First post not related to Rolex. Need to lie down.
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It would have been, had you not mentioned Rolex... Just can't help it eh? 😀Quote:
Originally Posted by Haywood_Milton
And an ice watch ! What a way to go !Quote:
Originally Posted by Haywood_Milton
Nice find... that's a great-looking watch. But while TKMaxx have it listed under "women's" I see most other places have it as Men's, and it says 44mm case with 22mm lugs... that seems kind of large for a kid, no? Here it is on Timex site:Quote:
Originally Posted by PickleB
http://global.timex.com/node/78991
Well spotted! I saw a Timex and called to mind their past offering that I've seen. I didn't even contemplate that they'd caught the 44 mm bug!Quote:
Originally Posted by occamsrazor