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vmilner 3 hours ago

Does anyone have recommendations for cheapish mechanical watches that don't cost a fortune to service? (UK based) Secondhand or new.

annagio_ 17 minutes ago | parent | next [-]

Check microbrand atlas. A map with many microbrands(almost), including UK. https://microbrandatlas.com/

maratc 2 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Seiko 5 and Seiko 5 GMTs are great, but Orient is also a worthy contender.

artsandsci 2 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

If you get any cheapish mechanical watch with a widely available movement (EG an NH35 or NH36), it makes more sense not to service it, and just replace it when (if) it wears out. That's what I do with my Seikos.

buzzy_hacker 2 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Seiko 5 is the go-to recommendation for inexpensive mechanical watches