Poor man's watch thread

[Michigan Planner]

Hard to believe how many microbrands there are. View attachment 1302295

Discovered 3 more today, Zodiac, Neminus & E.C. Andersson....So far I'm resisting

Zodiac is one with some real history and some fantastic vintage dive watches. I’ve been searching for a vintage Zodiac Super SeaWolf 1000m for some time now. The earlier 750m version was adopted by the SEALs as their issues piece back in the ‘70s.

Even though they are owned by Fossil now, think they Still have some really nice newer watches and I’ve been tempted by some of their recent offerings, most of which pull heavily from their earlier designs.

Here’s my old Zodiac Red-Dot Professional which I believe used the same case as the Heuer Professional series from the same era.

 

[Jazzmenco]

This is the one that is tempting me "bigly"

 

[Jazzmenco]

 

[Captain O]

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Very nice. I like them all.

 

[mosy]

Trusty Orient Star Classic:

 

[Captain O]

Sweet 'gator leather.

 

[Purplelabel]

 

[Jazzmenco]

Last of the red & green....I promise. Speaking of Seiko 5

 

[Jazzmenco]

 

[johnvw]

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Exquisite! As a non-watch expert, may I ask what model is it?

 

[Purplelabel]

Exquisite! As a non-watch expert, may I ask what model is it?

Thank you! Seiko 5 Automatic SNKL43K1, I believe.

 

[johnvw]

Thank you! Seiko 5 Automatic SNKL43K1, I believe.

Thanks very much. Worth checking into getting ...

 

[Irish95]

Keep the red and green coming Jazz. Looks fantastic. I bought the green 5 for my son and never thought of the Christmas combo. Looks great!

 

[Purplelabel]

I checked out the new Seiko 5 diver looking watches today. Very nice, big case with display back and upgraded clasp with two safety latches.

Very cool watch for those who like those big tool watches.

 

[Thrift Vader]

There is this one watch i keep going back to look at. it's a Seiko Kinetic Scuba Titanium.
it's a Rolex defeator in my eyes. but i still walk past. torn.