40mm max with SUPREME legibility. As in a half blind pensioner can read it? Suggestio

[Beaunidle]

Was at my Dad's yesterday and he really can't read his watch now. Feel like an horological present is in order. Any recommendations sub £300? Something all dial I guess with white on black (or vis versa), no complications and total legibility. In Dad's case quartz would be fine as well as automatic.

[burnsey66]

Mondaine.

[seikopath]

i think those big 3/6/9 pilot dials are pretty legible. a lot of choice too.

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Mondaine.

as bob geldof once said, i dont like mondaines

[Beaunidle]

Mondaine isn't a bad shout, thanks! I've got a £50 voucher hanging around somewhere for a stockist too.

[Knisse]

Timex Easy Reader. Simple and cheap, and frankly it doesnt look half bad.

[LuvWatch]

I bought this for my father in law for legibility......


........as these (which I wanted to buy) are rare and expensive..


Derek

[Der Amf]

Another Citizen Eco Drive, one of the Stiletto models:

[Dave O'Sullivan]

I'd be looking at the Sinn 656 on sc at the minute if I were you.
It's £100 over budget but a whole lot of watch for the cash.

[dowsing]

How about a Tisell Pilot, Flieger type a dial in 40mm. Reasonable in price and a pretty decent watch by all accounts.

http://mobile--shop2.tisellkr.cafe24...isplay_group=2

[PJ S]

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/seiko/5-s...-id3239848.htm
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/seiko/5-s...-id2685489.htm
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/all/g-ger...-id2825502.htm
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/all/g-ger...-id3796904.htm
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/all/g-ger...-id3796896.htm
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/all/g-ger...-id2992304.htm
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/roamer/co...-id3103421.htm
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/zeppelin/...-id2998075.htm
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/zeppelin/...-id2998076.htm
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/muehlegla...-id3600968.htm
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/mauricela...-id3373298.htm

[robertb]

How about a Seiko? SKX007 is pretty easy to read and well within budget.

Will he get on ok setting it?

[Beaunidle]

Thanks everyone, some great suggestions in there.

[Nigeyp]

This is bang on 40mm and pretty clear especially in the dark with the micro gas tubes.

[Beaunidle]

This is bang on 40mm and pretty clear especially in the dark with the micro gas tubes.

And a great watch they are too - but somehow I don't see dad walking the spaniels in his tweeds sporting that

[oiljam]

This springs to mind for me, 38mm, super legibility and in immaculate condition, very easy to wear due to its size and has various options with either leather or bracelet whichever he prefers.

Sorry for my blatant sales plug :-)

http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...-and-grey-NATO



A quick preview courtesy of TaketheCanolli

[Evad3]

Hamilton produce pretty good value pieces and usually have good number visibility



As example

EDIT: Guy above me is a mind reader

[Nigeyp]

And a great watch they are too - but somehow I don't see dad walking the spaniels in his tweeds sporting that

No not really

[Daddelvirks]

What about Seiko's SARG009?

Good price, sturdy movement and good looks.

http://www.seiyajapan.com/collections/seiko/products/sarg009

Edit: And this, because It's on my list, and the perfect "elderly gentleman" watch imho.

http://www.seiyajapan.com/collection...matic-wz0341el


Daddel.

[vortgern]

SMP 2264.50 - can even tell the time in the middle of the night!

[Nigeyp]

Sorry just read the sub 300 requirement. How about a Seiko SARB?

[Mr Curta]

Lots of good options mentioned here already, the SARG009 looks just the ticket. My mother, who has similar eyesight problems, has taken a shine to a Sinn 556A after looking at my 856. A bit over budget new but some second hand deals might be close.

as bob geldof once said, i dont like mondaines

I like Mondaines

[Dapper]

http://shop.rnib.org.uk/clocks-and-w...1/watches.html

[pstruck]

Another vote for Mondaine. It was the only watch which appealed to my father who has similar requirements to the OP. The basic quartz no-date station clock style item is available in 35 or 38mm I believe and retails for around £150. Job done.

[Dazzler]

Smiths Big Date from Eddie

Bottom of this page, yours for £99 - http://www.timefactors.com/smiths.htm

[Gomers]

Steinhart Ocean ?

http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/steinhart/watches/

[Rod]

These are highly legible and a great watch for accuracy too. Cheap to buy.

http://www.theoutdoornerd.com/2014/0...0-00e-eco.html

Wear mine quite a lot on a nice Hirsch Liberty 22mm

[Dazzler]

Okay - he might not thank you at first... but it's unique and a cool watch.
http://www.timebyme.co.uk/eone-bradl...FWXnwgodBBoIhA




Or TIMEX Indiglo - whole face glows in dark when activated.
http://www.watchshop.com//mens-timex...A&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Mr Curta]

I also think it is unique and cool - and useful for surreptitiously checking the time in meetings!
I was happy to support Eone, even if I only wear the watch occasionally. It is my intention to pass it on to Mum if her eyesight does deteriorate significantly.

[bonzo697]

Talking, atomic, backlit for £33.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lifemax-Talk...&keywords=rnib

[markosgr28]

Junkers quartz pilot, looks great, very good readability, fits the budget:
https://shop.junkers.de/en/junkers-6...pit-ju-52.html

[seikokiller]

Smiths Big Date from Eddie

Bottom of this page, yours for £99 - http://www.timefactors.com/smiths.htm

I've heard good things about the smiths, whereas I own the mondaine, and it feels cheap.

The smiths is better specced and looks like much better value for money.

[messym]

I've heard good things about the smiths, whereas I own the mondaine, and it feels cheap.

The smiths is better specced and looks like much better value for money.

And out of stock :-/

[OliverCD]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Seafire... I think the hands on that would fit the bill nicely?

[Beaunidle]

Many thanks to all who contributed to the above, some fantastic suggestions. Scratching my head however I remembered that the voucher I had was for more than I thought, and with the jeweller who issued it being a Mondaine stockist (and run by an acquaintance and all round nice guy) it ended up as a no brainer.

Not taken any photos yet, but picked up a lovely 40mm three hander, no date on steel mesh for effectively nothing after he applied a discount and the voucher.

Again thanks to all who chipped in with advice!

[Daddelvirks]

Sounds good.

I hope your dad will have a clear view of that dial for a long time to come :)

Daddel.

[oiljam]

Great choice. Always nice to see an outcome to a thread, quite often they're just left hanging.
I do like the Mondaine watch myself, seems to be a favourite of Kevin McCloud too