Poor man's watch thread

[mimo]

I think we have a winner. I really like the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic.

I am a vicarious shopping genius, clearly! Also, take a look at this. If you're quick, you might get it for nothing.

 

[Sactogeoff]

White face isn't necessarily "flashy" but I think I know what you mean as "gets too much attention". I'm personally a big fan because they are easy to read and very clean looking. I wouldn't change it.

The leather band idea would make it less bulky. And that chestnut color band would make it a bit more casual. But also keep in mind the current metal bracelet is also considered casual and committing to a colored band limits your options for an outfit having a complete look. But all these things are just nuance. The watch is a big chunky masculine watch. I'd just wear it and maybe get a nice double layer (meaning fully lined) leather band for winter. Switch it back to the bracelet for summer.

Just my 2cents!

 

[BLAUGRANA]

One of the girls who works for me picked up a Daniel Wellington in the rose gold look with the brown leather strap. I have to say for the price that the watch looked great. If I were collecting "poor man's watches" that I would probably have one in my collection.

On a related note, Jomashop has many of them for over half off right now. You can get one along with a second leather strap for under $150 which is pretty crazy. Note I said leather strap though. I think they look awful on a Nato.

 

[mebiuspower]

Check Aliexpress, Daniel Wellington watches are available for $6.

 

[TheWraith]

They may not be legit on Aliexpress. They sell a LOT of fake watches on that site.

 

[Oli2012]

My girlfriend bought me a Daniel Wellington a while back. At first I didn't like it but I find myself wearing it all the time.

It's slim, simple and has a decent movement. The band is surprisingly nice for the price as well.

I wouldn't wear it over 30 as its a fashion watch but otherwise it's fine.

 

[Messer]

A.B.Art OA103 with eta 2824 and sapphire glass. My poor man's Junghans Max Bill.

 

[JLnoir]

My new acquisition plus a crocodile strap to go with it:

 

[TheWraith]

I don't think Baume & Mercier is a PMW.

 

[JLnoir]

I didn't think I could post it amongst all the pateks and rolexes

 

[mimo]

They can definitely be found in PMW territory, especially the ETA-powered Hamptons. Fantastic value for a piece with such a long history, and a strong name.

 

[TheWraith]

You can post ANY watch in that other thread. I don't think it's right in this thread.

 

[mimo]

I was ogling these myself a while back; there are plenty under the $1k PMW threshold at Jomashop and the like. I'm not sure anyone ever sells them at their $4k+ official price, but for sure there are a lot to choose from in three figures - even the mechanical ones. For example, this under 800 bucks - and that's the larger size men's auto version, and not even the cheapest. Quartz and smaller/ladies sizes are cheaper still.

I really came close to hooking one of these myself but picked up a vintage piece (Glashuette Spezimatic Weldzeit) instead at the time. And then got fired. Once the court case is over and I get another job, I might still have this one on the list. It really is a feasible PMW, and strikes me as incredibly good value.

 

[Jazzmenco]

I don't think Baume & Mercier is a PMW.

This one comes in at under $1000 and thanks for another temptation by the 'pernicious enabler"

http://www.jomashop.com/baume-merci...UK6TL1HlYDKV8pjOA9bb-mUSYiVQcmSnL9BoCSUvw_wcB

 

[Jazzmenco]

My new acquisition plus a crocodile strap to go with it:

Where did you get the croc strap?