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Poor man's watch thread
The hands should work as they're all based on the 7s26 movement used for the mid-sized and SKX007/009 models but I've found that some of the aftermarket seconds hands do vary slightly and I'd recommend either buying a second set or taking it to a watchsmith rather than doing it at home.- Stebbin
- Post #4,522
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Poor man's watch thread
My most recent mod which I completed last night, a restored seiko skx013 with a custom dial from yobokies, sword hour hands and plongeur minute hand and pilot strap.- Stebbin
- Post #4,433
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Australian Members
I needed some knitted wool waistcoats to accompany some two piece suits I have. TM Lewin was proving expensive and I noticed Woolovers is having a sale with 2 for $66 with shipping. I picked up one in navy and a biege flannel to see if they're any good...- Stebbin
- Post #60,627
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Poor man's watch thread
I owned a couple from 2012 when the AUD-USD exchange rate was more favourable. They're not bad watches although there may be some issues with the quality control on the Seagull clone movements. Mine gave out after about a year of wear and I've moved onto other automatic watches. You may need...- Stebbin
- Post #4,266
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Poor man's watch thread
I'm more familiar with the SRP/SKX divers lines and the Seiko wins out with the build quality but at over twice the price. The 7s26/36 and 4R36 movements have a longer power reserve than the DG2813 and the rotor isn't as loud. The Tiger is perfectly acceptable at the sub 120 price range...- Stebbin
- Post #4,241
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Poor man's watch thread
It's not a bad watch and it's very solidly built but I'd say it's a few hairs short of a Seiko. The crystal is a domed mineral, it has a bi-directional non-clicking bezel that turns rather easily and the lume isn't as strong as the Seiko monsters. I picked up the DG2813 movement as I liked the...- Stebbin
- Post #4,238
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Poor man's watch thread
Seiko SRP601 on a shark grain deployment strap from CousinsUK. The rough texture of the strap works well with the tool aesthetic of the watch.- Stebbin
- Post #4,236
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Poor man's watch thread
Put in Monster Hands and a domed acrylic crystal to make it resemble a Shogun- Stebbin
- Post #4,228
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Poor man's watch thread
Decided to rock my modded orient ray on a shark mesh bracelet today.- Stebbin
- Post #4,226
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Where to buy 2" silk skinny ties?
www.thetiebar.com You're welcome.- Stebbin
- Post #30
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Hong Kong Tailors Thread
Consider a mohair or fresco weave suit with half/quarter bemberg lining. Should help considerably in the heat.- Stebbin
- Post #2,115
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Poor man's watch thread
Orient Ray Mod, "Monster Ray" after many months of waiting for parts from the factory. Changed the hands to Seiko Monster from Yobokies and got a domed acrylic crystal from Cousins UK.- Stebbin
- Post #4,174
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Poor man's watch thread
I got a SRP601, one of the new Seiko 5 monster watches on a leather nato strap- Stebbin
- Post #4,131
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Member Kickstarter and other fundraisers.
Looks good. Is there any information as to the beats per hour for the movement and whether it is hackable?- Stebbin
- Post #43
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Poor man's watch thread
Alternatively, try this Hamilton homage by Beijing Watch Factory. I would've gotten this if I hadn't decided to try my luck with the now-broken Orient. http://www.good-stuffs.com/New-Beijing-primitivism-16-automatic-dress-watch_p_116.html- Stebbin
- Post #4,038
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Poor man's watch thread
My date pusher on the Orient Ray just broke when installing a new crystal and it's a pain getting a replacement part in Sydney. I'd stick with a Hamilton or a Seiko. Better servicability and easier to get parts if you're out of warranty.- Stebbin
- Post #4,036
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Looking for: wrist watch, white face + blue hands, mechanical, smaller face < $200
There is the new Orient Bambino if you don't mind the off white/cream dial- Stebbin
- Post #5
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Australian Members
Now as much as people don't like going on Aliexpress, I've previously bought one from this seller to replace one from a Fossil and the quality seems reasonable for something under $25. Can also try http://www.internationalwatchman.com/home.html- Stebbin
- Post #56,727
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Australian Members
I've picked up a few cheaper cordovan straps from ebay for under $60 shipped but they tend to be one-offs and don't come up all that often. Hadley Romas and Hirsch are quite good for the price. What's your price range?- Stebbin
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- Forum: Classic Menswear