Poor man's watch thread

[pizzapie]

My first watch and not a fantastic picture. It is also much thinner than it appears in this picture and the hands are the same color as the casing; I am not sure why it is showing as rose gold here.. It is a Larrson & Jennings Lader.

 

[Mead]

The brandname SEiko sounds nicer than Orient as well

 

[Neognosis]

I am really fond of my Seiko SARG007

And my Hamilton Khaki Scuba. Both watches were WELL below 1000 dollars.

 

[SurakiCrim]

How much are Hamilton watches? I'm looking at maybe getting a thin o matic as my next watxh

 

[Neognosis]

Hamiltons are, in my opinion, the sweet spot between cheap and expensive.

My Khaki Scuba was 500.

For a new Hamilton automatic, expect to pay between 400 and 1000, depending on the model.

 

[ridethecliche]

Yeah, I'm a pretty huge fan of hamiltons and seikos for bang to buck ratio.

 

[MarmiteToast]

I think it looks rather nice too. I haven’t come across this brand before, but if you really like something and it ticks all your boxes, then why does it matter if it’s “cheap”. That makes it even better surely – you’ve just got something really nice for a lot less than £150 . It looks smart enough in your photo to benefit from a leather band and use a dress watch


Love your avatar by the way – I’m assuming you’re in the UK if you know marmite. In Australia, you have to get used to our national dish, vegemite. Can’t abide the stuff personally – makes good axle grease so far as I’m concerned.

Marmite is also available here – in fact there was a time in the 1920s when the English beef extract Marmite was outselling the Australian yeast extract Vegemite (produced by the Fred Walker company), so they changed the name from Vegemite and registered it as ''Parwill''. The slogan: ''If Marmite, Parwill!''
Needless, to say the public groaned. The change was unsuccessful and in the 1930s Vegemite was reinstated. The Fred Walker company became Kraft Walker Cheese Company in 1926 and Kraft Foods Ltd in 1950.

I ended up buying one since I thought there wasn't much to lose and it's turned out quite nicely. The box packaging was a little flimsy but I suppose that's not what I bought it for lol The actual watch feels quite well made and definitely worth the price though!

Haha yes I am an avid lover of marmite! I reluctantly tried vegemite when I traveled to AUS and (un)fortunately it didn't rival good ol marmite. How do you know so much about marmite lol?

 

[ridethecliche]

Spam alert!

 

[BostonHedonist]

When in Mexico, bring a Seiko.

 

[Vincero]

Hi guys.

We're are looking to send out 2-3 watches in our newest collection to SF members. I figured some of you guys here might be interested?

If so, PM me (This is Aaron) and I'll coordinate getting a few watches out this week to those who are interested. All we are asking for is some pictures uploaded when you receive it and possibly a quick review!

 

[otc]

Well clearly you should send one to me because my watch broke in a bike crash and now I am wearing a timex

 

[Mead]

I agree with Seiko being one of the best quality / price options, what about Skagen?

 

[ClassyCanuck]

Took a break from learning how to surf the other day in Costa Rica.

 

[BostonHedonist]



I agree with Seiko being one of the best quality / price options, what about Skagen? 

Skagen = Fossil.

 

[WestLinn]

Hi Aaron. I'm interested if you need anyone.

I live in Portland Oregon.

Joe.