Affordable Chronographs

Do you guys have any chronograph recommendations that can be used as dress watch as well? Budget is in 150-250 range. Thanks!

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I like the Yema Rallygraf. It has a meca-quartz movement (probably expected in this price range). I sold mine because I had to consolidate my collection but still think that it is a nice looking and great watch. Other alternative is one of the variants of a Seagull 1963 with ST19 movement. Hand-winding and very dressy, I would say.

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Bodberry. $237

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My Seiko SSB377P1 definitely has "dressy" vibes! And the DEEP blue dial ... oh yeah!! 👍

Not to mention it's dead accurate too 😀

Cost approx. $165 CDN back in 2020

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How about the #timex Marlin Chrono?

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Timex marlin or q chrono, orient have different panda models in mechanical and quartz

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HeikoM71

I like the Yema Rallygraf. It has a meca-quartz movement (probably expected in this price range). I sold mine because I had to consolidate my collection but still think that it is a nice looking and great watch. Other alternative is one of the variants of a Seagull 1963 with ST19 movement. Hand-winding and very dressy, I would say.

Wow this looks good, exactly I was looking for. My first time also hearing about Yema brand. But I have to say it’s above my budget. Gotta stick with other ones. Thank you for the suggestion tho!

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Magstime

Bodberry. $237

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I am now torn between this or Timex Marlin Chrono. Thanks didn’t knew about this brand before as well.

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Savage61
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My Seiko SSB377P1 definitely has "dressy" vibes! And the DEEP blue dial ... oh yeah!! 👍

Not to mention it's dead accurate too 😀

Cost approx. $165 CDN back in 2020

Not what I am looking for right now, since I’m inclined to have leather strap. But will consider this in the future. Thanks!

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2edgy4eggy

I am now torn between this or Timex Marlin Chrono. Thanks didn’t knew about this brand before as well.

Cool. I don’t own one but there are plenty of reviews and folks on WC that own the brand. Good luck!

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2edgy4eggy

I am now torn between this or Timex Marlin Chrono. Thanks didn’t knew about this brand before as well.

You might want to check second hand if this is acceptable. Good luck with the hunt!

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HeikoM71

You might want to check second hand if this is acceptable. Good luck with the hunt!

Where do you look for pre owned watches?

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2edgy4eggy

Where do you look for pre owned watches?

I typically check on eBay or Chronext. In the price range you are looking for, the better option is probably eBay.

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HeikoM71

I typically check on eBay or Chronext. In the price range you are looking for, the better option is probably eBay.

I see. Thanks!

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2edgy4eggy

I see. Thanks!

Another option is probably Chrono24.

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HeikoM71

Another option is probably Chrono24.

Thanks. Chrono24 is perfect. They have affordable brands like seikos and hamilton.