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sub-$100 40mm or 42mm Radiomir reps?

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First, let me preface this post with the following: I have done a substantial amount of reading on here, on WUS, and on Reddit's /r/RepTime (like, hours and hours...) and I've still come up fairly empty-handed, so I figured it was time to ask the experts.

I'm looking for watches that check the following boxes:
1. 40mm or 42mm
2. Radiomir rep
3. sub-$100
4. fairly durable
5. keeps decent time
6. water resistant enough to shower / swim with (this one is the least important, and I could live without it)

I know there are all sorts of styles of Radiomirs, but frankly, the 42mm and 40mm offerings are so few and far between (especially when I'm trying to stay under $100) that I think it's best if I'm not too picky in that department. Truly, I don't even mind if the watch I'm buying isn't even replicating a particular Radiomir (ie. if it's some hybrid of different genuine Radiomirs, that's fine with me.)

Additionally, I don't care at all about the movement (quartz, mechanical, auto, whatever) so long as it checks all the boxes.
Can anyone point out some good places to look, please?

Thanks!
 
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arthuro

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It seems to me that you have answered your own question ie such a watch doesn't exist. You need to increase your budget.


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Superman76

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why not pay a little more for a decent rep? The 512 can be had for around $200 or less if you check the boards frequently. Have a watchmaker grease the seals and pressure test and you'll be all set.
 
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Superman76 said:
why not pay a little more for a decent rep? The 512 can be had for around $200 or less if you check the boards frequently. Have a watchmaker grease the seals and pressure test and you'll be all set.
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Well, for a few reasons. Money is a bit tight and my watch collection consists of a single Timex. Saving up really isn't an option at this point, and I'd like to accumulate a few other watches relatively quickly.

Are there really no options in this price range that have the Radiomir aesthetic? Maybe something with a quartz movement? I can do away with the waterproof requirement if that helps widen the field...
 
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If you don't mind accuracy you could always check aliexpress. Just do a search for Pam 183. I'm sure there will be a few close to $100
 
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d4m.test

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Have You checked TD Jackson Tse and his Military watches page? Have ordered parts in the past and would recommend him.
 
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Superman76

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For your size requirement... There's not a cheaper option I know of. But if you can live with 45-47mm and don't care about the logo, parnis is a fine option for rad homages.
 
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droberts said:
If you don't mind accuracy you could always check aliexpress. Just do a search for Pam 183. I'm sure there will be a few close to $100
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I'll check it out, thanks.
Daywatch said:
Have You checked TD Jackson Tse and his Military watches page? Have ordered parts in the past and would recommend him.
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I did check Jackson, yes, but I'll give it another look.
Nikoteen said:
Like day said.... check here
http://www.jacksontse.com/new/product-list.php?catlv2_id=10

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I'll give it another look. Thanks for the response.
Superman76 said:
For your size requirement... There's not a cheaper option I know of. But if you can live with 45-47mm and don't care about the logo, parnis is a fine option for rad homages.
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Unfortunately, anything above 42mm is going to look too big on my wrist. I realize that PAMs in general are supposed to be a bit big, but as you may have guessed, I'm trying to adapt the aesthetic to my personal style, not the other way around (hence not really caring about exactness of the rep, movements, etc.) Still, thank you for the response.
 
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Looks great. 135 and quartz
 
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