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Smiths PRS-68

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 09:54
by balzebub71
Just found this on the net, Smiths PRS-68, really looks like clone of a certain Seiko leh...quite nice hor? but almost 500 pounds....sibeh ex? Anyone own Smiths Watches? Good?

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Re: Smiths PRS-68

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 10:17
by Solanum88
Had the opportunity to try a Smith Everest, quite a nice watch but the PRS-68 seems expensive when placed next to the Dagaz Typhoon Classic or the Helson SpearDiver

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Re: Smiths PRS-68

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 11:15
by lunarin79
seen this but tbh, i wun get it.

Re: Smiths PRS-68

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 11:18
by Pokefan
The bezel on the Smith's looks better though. But close to 500 pounds like very ex.

The everest is on my wishlist though :roll:

Re: Smiths PRS-68

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 15:28
by xzqt
Yeah, the Smith is too ex..... considering its a homage, 9015 movt .....
there is also rumours that its actually made in the far east.

Re: Smiths PRS-68

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 20:39
by stepper78
There is one for sale now at WUS. About USD600 i think.

Still waiting for my Typhoon TII from Dagaz....... :?

Re: Smiths PRS-68

Posted: 28 Nov 2013 21:13
by Ed.YEO
i could understand your possible love for vintage design.
however, even with the removal of english vat... still much ex than any other watches with european movement.
@ such price... C.Ward or Helson would seems to be a much better choice.

Re: Smiths PRS-68

Posted: 29 Nov 2013 10:51
by xzqt
Ed.YEO wrote:i could understand your possible love for vintage design.
however, even with the removal of english vat... still much ex than any other watches with european movement.
@ such price... C.Ward or Helson would seems to be a much better choice.
Agreed.

Re: Smiths PRS-68

Posted: 29 Nov 2013 11:28
by Diospada
Ed.YEO wrote:i could understand your possible love for vintage design.
however, even with the removal of english vat... still much ex than any other watches with european movement.
@ such price... C.Ward or Helson would seems to be a much better choice.
Agreed as well. I think at price point, there should be more bang for buck.

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Re: Smiths PRS-68

Posted: 01 Dec 2013 11:28
by xzqt
Update.

The Dagaz T2 will be coming with 4R movt soon.... as soon as the 7s movt runs out.
That will makes it much much closer to the Typhoon Tii with 6R (diff will be the power reserve <50hrs> and probably the beat).

Re: Smiths PRS-68

Posted: 30 Aug 2014 02:21
by k1w1
I have been looking at the PRS68 lately and they can be had for about £350 second hand, I think they have an edge over the Typhoon in looks and I have been looking for ages for an original 6105 and they are hard to come by so I think a hommage should fill the gap for a while :)

Re: Smiths PRS-68

Posted: 30 Aug 2014 06:08
by balzebub71
k1w1 wrote:I have been looking at the PRS68 lately and they can be had for about £350 second hand, I think they have an edge over the Typhoon in looks and I have been looking for ages for an original 6105 and they are hard to come by so I think a hommage should fill the gap for a while :)
That's $700, still very expensive in my opinion....

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