[Six-quat-deux]

Hi! I decided to unlurk to ask for opinions. I'm after a Speedmaster-styled watch, sub-€200 and no larger than 42mm because I have weedy 6.25" wrists. I went through the recent "Speedmaster homage" threads and I've whittled down the list of candidates to these two:

Casio EF-500D-1AV
Seiko SND309

Which one of these two would you recommend and why? This will only be my third watch—I don't really know much about these things. The Casio might be a little nicer looking but I haven't found many photos of the Seiko in the wild, and the Seiko has the cool 1/20 sec dial but I heard that eats up the battery real fast, and that's about all I'm able to judge about them.

(FWIW of the other options that are currently in production, the otherwise nice-looking Timex and Fossil Decker are probably too chunky for me at 42x13.5mm, Gigantowhatsit Volante seems like a mystery brand knockoff and I'd rather have a dependable watch than a sketchy clone, the Pulsar homage is 45mm and no one will ship them here anyway, Swatch Windfall has that proprietary strap thing I don't want any truck with...)

 

[ABud21]

You need pics in these threads!
While I have two Casios and two Seikos, they're completely different types of watches (those that I own). I can say the two Seikos I have are just awesome watches - finish, function, etc. Top notch. In this case, I think you should go with Seiko, but sub $200, you still have quite a bit of room (I am using Amazon in USD so both of these are under $100). Solar would be a better option here imo. Still all the same functionality, but it'll last longer without having to change a battery. I have a Seiko SSC - the solar and it's great. So for this, I'll of course suggest something else

From the options above, you're looking for something like the SSC009. There are lots of other variations in colors and markers of this watch as well. I have a 142 - two tone - that is really nicely done. These are on that same level:

Check out the SSC297, too. That's really cool:

All that said, you're on the right track with the Edifice as well - those are great watches. I think some are solar, but maybe not in this same style - they get a little busy.

 

[goody2141]

Personally, one of my favorites is the Seiko SBPP001. There is one for sale for 275? in the sales forum as of last night.

It is a great size for you. It's thin, it looks great on the bracelet. The bracelet is kind of light, but its comfy. I really enjoy the bracelet a lot. It's a high quality watch all around. It has a nice domed crystal

The only down falls are that the hands are shiny and not white and it's a little dressy. The domed crystal is quite reflective.

Here's a pic of my SBPP003 (white version).




And a pic of my old SBPP001



So that's my top suggestion.


Next, would be the Casio EF503. Again, it's a great size for you. It's suppose to be great for the price, which is quite affordable. No pics ready for you though.

 

[Six-quat-deux]

Sorry, here are two random pics of the two watches I'm thinking of. I'm specifically after an all-black-face model.

snd309

 

[idvsego]

I have an ef503 and it is a great little watch. There is a blue dialed variant but it is tough to find. There are a couple of good speedy homage threads around here. There is a technos homage that looks great but you have to get it from Rakuten I think.

 

[Mikerccie]

Swatch stores have several chrono's that look Speedy


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[Peternincompoop1]

I like the seiko....but
If you wanted a 3rd option the casio EF-503 is a similiar option. I have the white dialed one and really enjoy it. They have a black variation as well.

 

[andrewlogan1987]

In the affordables section there is a bund homage watch project that looks great and is in your budget pm chicolabronze he will give you all the links etc

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[CMA22inc]

Where can you find a Seiko SBPP001 these days?
I'd love to run one down.

Edit: Looks like one would need to watch the bay or WRecon.

 

[JamesWWIII]

In the affordables section there is a bund homage watch project that looks great and is in your budget pm chicolabronze he will give you all the links etc

Other than being a black-dialed chronograph, the F71 Bund is not Speedmasterish in the slightest.

 

[andrewlogan1987]

Other than being a black-dialed chronograph, the F71 Bund is not Speedmasterish in the slightest.

Yes but all the seikos and casios mentioned dont look like speedmasters either

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[DangerD]

I have the EF-503 and like it a lot. A tiny small for my 7.25 wrist but as it's my work watch it fits under sleeves really well. Solid end links, nice bracelet. Looks more expensive than it is. I wear it 4 days a week and it has held up well over the last 4 months.

 

[brandon\]

Between the two watches in the OP, it's toss up. From experience, you're going to get a better bracelet from Casio with these two watches. But, this particular Casio has integrated lugs - so the bracelet can't be changed, where as the Seiko can.

But I would probably get this one: http://www.amazon.com/Casio-EF503D-1AV-Edifice-Stainless-Steel/dp/B003URWNOG.

 

[Lobs]

I am also looking for a Speedmaster homage. There are two that have caught my eye.

Seiko SSB031



And the Casio EF500D


But I have not seen a lot written about either one.

 

[RotorRonin]

Here's the blue Technos chronograph:

 

[yankeexpress]

Checkout the Speedy-like lugs on these EF-503...... there are at least 7 versions......here are some of them:

There is also a black/gold version and an Antique White version

7th version:

White with blue hands

 

[Six-quat-deux]

The 503 is not available in Europe.

 

[Alden]

I am also looking for a Speedmaster homage. There are two that have caught my eye.

Seiko SSB031
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And the Casio EF500D
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But I have not seen a lot written about either one.

I'm looking those same two on Amazon. The Seiko costs twice as much. I'm wondering if it's really worth it, just for a brand name.