Poor man's watch thread

[blake11]

Can someone please help me determine which strap size I need? I am going to order this Steinhart Marine 38 (http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/MARINE-38,583.html). My wrist size is around 6.3 inches. The strap options are as follows:

Small - 114 x 82mm
Medium - 124 x 82mm

Thank you so much!

 

[imissmycar]

Just got this off ebay. Vintage Marvin watch in great condition.




Another shot showing the raised markers:

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]



Can someone please help me determine which strap size I need? I am going to order this Steinhart Marine 38 (http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/MARINE-38,583.html ). My wrist size is around 6.3 inches. The strap options are as follows: Small - 114 x 82mm Medium - 124 x 82mm Thank you so much!

This is a good guide. Probably the small. http://www.toshi-straps.co.uk/measure.html

 

[thompssc13]

I don't see a lot of Fossil around here, but I really like this one and am thinking about getting it. Curious to know what you all think/if there's a similar style from a more reputable brand.

 

[lamergod]



I don't see a lot of Fossil around here, but I really like this one and am thinking about getting it. Curious to know what you all think/if there's a similar style from a more reputable brand.

The most heinous crime of a cheap watch is a fake chronograph with hands glued on. That is just a major no-no. Take a look at other chinese brands like Parnis or Seagull. They have a few pretty similar ones that are automatic. I have a classmate wearing the exact same one from Fossil. Looks cheap and the font printing are quite ugly to me in real life.

 

[Slooop]

You could try this one by Seagull. I'm waiting for my Rodina from there. Link

351687"]I don't see a lot of Fossil around here, but I really like this one and am thinking about getting it. Curious to know what you all think/if there's a similar style from a more reputable brand.

 

[WorkingClassDude]



I don't see a lot of Fossil around here, but I really like this one and am thinking about getting it. Curious to know what you all think/if there's a similar style from a more reputable brand.

I was into Fossils when I first got a job, they're OK beater watches, but they are fashion watches. I was into them for several years and actually just recently unearthed them to see if the straps would fit my Seikos and 4 of them do. One of them I'm actually going to get a new battery for and maybe wear a little, but the local Radio Shack failed to have the proper battery so so far it's a no-go.

 

[Cantabrigian]



The most heinous crime of a cheap watch is a fake chronograph with hands glued on. That is just a major no-no. Take a look at other chinese brands like Parnis or Seagull.

Srsly

It should be obvious why a fake chrono is a very bad thing.

 

[plainnerd]

I received this watch and was wondering if I could get some opinions on a strap. I'm not a fan of the silver bracelet, and it was damaged anyway, so it needs to be replaced. I've never had a 'dressier' watch, I'm more of a colorful Seiko 5 with a nato strap kind of guy, so I'd just like some opinions on something that would look nice with a suit. It's a plain black face, 37mm case and 20mm strap.

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]



I received this watch and was wondering if I could get some opinions on a strap. I'm not a fan of the silver bracelet, and it was damaged anyway, so it needs to be replaced. I've never had a 'dressier' watch, I'm more of a colorful Seiko 5 with a nato strap kind of guy, so I'd just like some opinions on something that would look nice with a suit. It's a plain black face, 37mm case and 20mm strap.

Are you looking for brands or colours? Black, dark brown and oxblood would all work very well with a black dial. I prefer contrast stitching but it is more sporty.

 

[plainnerd]

Not really looking for anything specific, just looking for something fitting. I really like that first strap you posted. I tend to stick to black shoes and belt when I wear a suit, would I be better off matching it?

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]

I try to match when possible but it doesn't bother me if I wear a watch with a black strap but have a brown belt and shoes. Oxblood goes well with both IMO but you can use any of those three.

 

[TheWraith]

That Seagull looks great.

 

[deveandepot1]

I found this in a box of junk. Bulova, 14k gold filled,1944,... I planned to keep it, but I decided it is not for me.
I got a couple questions.
How much do these go for? eBay has many broken ones selling for $60+. The few working ones sell from $100-$800, but there looks to be no pattern like you find in the used shoes market. What is going on?
I want one just like this but in a silver tone and without fixed lugs. Was anything like that ever produced?

 

[robby]

That thing looks sweet. I'd make you an offer if I didn't have an Elgin in a similar style.