Poor man's watch thread

[McKriss]

Cheap and cheerful Tissot
Tie made by yours truly

 

[MrGimpy]

Finally joined the club.



Yes, I know that dive watches on leather straps offend some people. And I understand why. But there it is.

 

[Jazzmenco]

Borderline PMW but I did snag it for under 1K during a holiday sale.

 

[Jazzmenco]

 

[Neognosis]

My new daily watch

 

[mimo]

I've got a real soft spot for Oris lately. Just out of the PMW range usually, but definitely worth a look used or discounted.

I like that B&M Hampton too; always have. They're still around with the big discount ETA versions. I kind of regret not having one yet.

 

[Michigan Planner]

I love that Oris 65. I really like the "Heritage" version that came out in 2014 or 2015 as well. Those have both been on my short list for a while now.

 

[New Shoes1]

Wearing my Aquis today:

Took another picture because I was surprised how dark it looked in the light for a blue watch. Next picture came out even darker:

 

[DerangedGoose]

Digging that Oris 65 with the vintage inspired lume and indices instead of numerals. Anyone else doing that look under $500-600? The parnis-type manufacturers have been cloning some of the vintage reissue Tudors decently well now but they are all 5ATM WR, which is a no go for me (and Im generally averse to clones/homages, especially sub-type)

 

[mimo]

Wearing my Aquis today

Yep, that's the one I keep thinking about...

 

[Braindrain232]

In my opinion, vintage Seiko is one of the best values out there. This beauty dates from '71.

 

[New Shoes1]

Seiko lume.

 

[mosy]

 

[Ace_Face]

I am sure some links have been posted before, but can someone direct me to decent looking and good quality poor man watch bands?

 

[Braindrain232]

What's the price range you're looking for? Bracelet, leather, or other? With the internet these days, low price does not always equal low quality. A few suspects to start with are Cousins, some Ebay sellers, and even custom strap makers. Try the strap makers subforum of WUS.