Poor man's watch thread

[Ruffian]

What do you think of Citizen? I was recently gifted an Eco-Drive for Christmas. It's kept time over the past five days perfectly.

 

[plainnerd]

I have that same watch, its off about 5 seconds over the last 5 years, been a fine watch.

 

[Ruffian]

Good to hear! I love the thing. I haven't really taken it off (except to sleep) since Christmas. I had a Seiko before this, it was my dad's old one, but it can't keep time over a 24 hour period even when it's worn for 12 out of the 24 hours. It stops, essentially, and it's sad. So he bought me this.

 

[plot]

I recently sold my SNZH60 in order to fund a recent obsession I've had with LV sub homages. On its way is a Seiko SKX007 along with a green bezel that i'll swap the stock one with.

 

[Michigan Planner]

Damn. Now I want a green bezel for my 007!

 

[plot]

Make the switch! I've got this one on the way, I think it'll go perfectly with the SKX

 

[halfnhalfnhalf]

Hi all, first post in this thread - I hope I'm not retreading well-worn ground. Looking for a suggestion or two for a versatile, classy, timelessly styled, and decent quality watch. Here are my parameters:

(1) between $500 and $1K
(2) silver bezel
(3) white dial
(4) round
(5) black leather strap
(6) analog (duh)

Made and/or assembled in the USA would be a big plus.

The closest I've found to hitting all of these marks is the Shinola brand, but I'm worried they may be overpriced for what you get, and frankly I'm having trouble getting past the name. I've also come across Hamilton - their retro pieces are gorgeous and seem to be a good value, but I'm gathering they're not made in the USA anymore.

Any ideas anyone cares to share would be greatly appreciated - thanks in advance!

 

[Thearkly]

Watch under $600. I want the best quality I can get. I have been looking at some rose gold watches but they all have rubber straps and the watches themselves are big and bold. I want something I can wear daily that would still work in more formal attire. I have been reading tons of articles on watches and budget watches, but I thought the multitudes here may have more experience and ideas. Now, the only place I have looked is Macy's tbh. So if you have suggestions were to search go ahead.
Thanks!

 

[Betelgeuse]

I was in the mood of taking some pics of something today and selected a few of my watches. I think I share them with you.



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[Grayland]

Love the Hamilton. Very elegant.

 

[Michigan Planner]

I agree with Grayland. That is one of the nicest looking Hamiltons I've ever seen.

I just pulled the trigger on a secondhand Seiko Tuna. Now the waiting game until it arrives...

 

[Ace_Face]

That Tissot is nice as well. Which model is it?

 

[JTA]



Hi all, first post in this thread - I hope I'm not retreading well-worn ground.  Looking for a suggestion or two for a versatile, classy, timelessly styled, and decent quality watch.  Here are my parameters:

(1) between $500 and $1K
(2) silver bezel
(3) white dial
(4) round
(5) black leather strap
(6) analog (duh)

Made and/or assembled in the USA would be a big plus.

The closest I've found to hitting all of these marks is the Shinola brand, but I'm worried they may be overpriced for what you get, and frankly I'm having trouble getting past the name.  I've also come across Hamilton - their retro pieces are gorgeous and seem to be a good value, but I'm gathering they're not made in the USA anymore.

Any ideas anyone cares to share would be greatly appreciated - thanks in advance!

You can consider Seagull 1963. Think the watch (may) ticks all the parameters above except (1).. it's lower.. It is my daily beater watch (replaced the strap with leather strap) now.
Trust me, this watch is a beauty and has garnered many compliments.

 

[JTA]



I was in the mood of taking some pics of something today and selected a few of my watches. I think I share them with you.

Which Tissot model is this? Mind to elaborate few details please?

 

[halfnhalfnhalf]

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Thanks! Just checked it out - it's handsome, with a distinctive backstory, and seems like a great value. The Chinese characters on the dial turn me off a little, though.