Poor man's watch thread

[Hayward]

Excellent!

 

[Devoti]

Just picked up another poor man's watch. A new old stock diver for $55 on ebay. While not an Omega Seamaster 300 or an orig. Rolex Turn-o-Graph imho it's presentable, 38mm case, tells good time and looks brand new; I dig the second hand.

I see so many nice cheap watches on eBay but I have to admit, I have to give myself some strict guidelines on what is worth buying as it's very much a minefield and a cheap watch can end up being a very expensive watch to fix up or junk because it's not worth fixing up but it's totally doable with some patience and homework.

Ask the seller key questions about it's condition, how well it's currently telling time and if there's any problems or has it been serviced recently. I find the best deals are from items listed with vague descriptions and bad pictures but asking them for more info and pics of the item can be very beneficial.






Come on guys, lets see some of your recent acquisitions!

 

[ClassyCanuck]

I have been on the search for a usable diver again ever since I got rid of my Orange Monster, no I don't dive but do like to swim at the cottage and none of my other watches would do well in water. So I picked this up the other day used from WUS.
So far it's working great, haven't had it in the water yet, I'm sure it won't be an issue.

 

[Newcomer]

I have wanted a 007 for a long time. Very nice.

 

[ClassyCanuck]



I have wanted a 007 for a long time. Very nice.

Go for it, it's a great watch.

 

[joshmick]

Just got this bad boy via ebay:











Parnis Open Heart and Power Reserve, Seagull ST25 movement.

 

[Devoti]

Nice choice! You could go to war with that watch, their bomb proof. You should be fine using it in the water as long as the crown is screwed in and the seals are good. If your worried about it getting it water/pressure tested is easy by taking to a nearby seiko service center or a repairman who has the machine. It shouldn't cost very much to do it.

I have been on the search for a usable diver again ever since I got rid of my Orange Monster, no I don't dive but do like to swim at the cottage and none of my other watches would do well in water. So I picked this up the other day used from WUS.
So far it's working great, haven't had it in the water yet, I'm sure it won't be an issue.

 

[ClassyCanuck]



Nice choice! You could go to war with that watch, their bomb proof. You should be fine using it in the water as long as the crown is screwed in and the seals are good. If your worried about it getting it water/pressure tested is easy by taking to a nearby seiko service center or a repairman who has the machine. It shouldn't cost very much to do it.

Thanks, well I already wore it in the shower....still ticking

 

[Devoti]

Well, that's always a good sign.

 

[Johdus Fanfoozal]



Just got this bad boy via ebay:

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Parnis Open Heart and Power Reserve, Seagull ST25 movement.

Nice. Parnis makes some very attractive watches.

 

[Bill Smith]



I have been on the search for a usable diver again ever since I got rid of my Orange Monster, no I don't dive but do like to swim at the cottage and none of my other watches would do well in water. So I picked this up the other day used from WUS.
So far it's working great, haven't had it in the water yet, I'm sure it won't be an issue.

Nice Seiko SKX007, I wear mine on a G-10 NATO strap.

 

[ant702]

Since I am female and only wear jewelry, personally I do not wear a watch, my chosen time piece is my employer provided blackberry so my time piece cost me $0.

Now its understood

 

[Michigan Planner]

Another fan of the 007 here. It's probably the favorite watch in my collection and when I travel it's usually the only watch I take.

 

[Geezer]



Another fan of the 007 here. It's probably the favorite watch in my collection and when I travel it's usually the only watch I take.

Another Seiko auto diver fan. I have an 007, an SKX013 mid-size (currently on my wrist on a NATO band), and an older 6309 movement one from the 80s that needs a full rebuild. They have a reliable and purposeful simplicity about them, and I can't think of anything much better at the price, or even at a few times the price.

If anyone knows anyone in London/the UK who can do a full rebuild on a 25-year old Seiko at a decent price, let me know.

 

[theh00d]

College student here looking for a nice inexpensive dress watch to wear with suits as well as casually

Looking at timex easy reader or vintage timex w/ roman dial selfwinder around $50+?

what should I get? Or does anyone have any suggestions for a similar white face watch?

Thanks