Poor man's watch thread

Mr.K · Mar 7, 2011

Originally Posted by Pieceofsand

I like it too. The case diameter looks rather large. I'm guessing it's over 40mm?

It is only 39mm. It looks much bigger than it is. It fit very comfortable.

rohde88 · Mar 7, 2011

Originally Posted by B|aze

Here's a poor mans watch

Nice Blue Spark! so discontinued it hurts. If you ever want to part with it. PM me!

Achilles_ · Mar 7, 2011

Originally Posted by rohde88

Nice Blue Spark! so discontinued it hurts. If you ever want to part with it. PM me!

Why don't they bring it back? It seems to be so loved!

makewayhomer · Mar 8, 2011

so I found a vintage band I like, listed as 11/16 can anyone recommend watches I should be looking for that would be a good fit for a leather band? besides Seiko? I am looking for a chronograph similar to the Seiko from just above...probably needs to be slightly vintage to fit 11/16 (17mm). would like to spend < $100

matsui · Mar 8, 2011

Poorest poor man watch I own. $19 Timex with NATO band.

deveandepot1 · Mar 8, 2011

Here is a pic of my Raketa on a shell strap:

ManofKent · Mar 8, 2011

Originally Posted by deveandepot1

Here is a pic of my Raketa on a shell strap:

Nice dial. I like a lot of the Raketa & Luch dials. The watches seem pretty good timekeepers for manual wind too.

pnin22 · Mar 8, 2011

PSA for folks in Toronto: Honest Ed's (Bloor & Bathurst) has about a dozen different Seiko 5 Automatics for $54.99 CAD. Online, they can be found for $55-$95 but only from US, and I don't know of any place that sells them as cheap here in Canada.

pnin22 · Mar 8, 2011

Cheapest watch I've ever owned as an adult was the Casio F91W that I picked up new from a street vendor in Bogota for ~$2 USD. (wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casio_F91W ) The curious thing with it is that it actually runs slow by about 1 min a day. I've opened up the case, and there don't seem to be any serviceable/tunable parts at all, the entire circuit board is potted in epoxy

Pash · Mar 9, 2011

This is my inexpensive Timex Expedition, it's doing the job until I can get an automatic. I like the Seiko SNK805K2 except for the fact that it's only water resistant to 30 meters; which, if I understand correctly, means showering with your watch is questionable.

Also... To anyone thinking they can save some money by getting 5 nylond bands for $30 from Central Watch Co, I advise against it. I just got my order, and the hole placement on three of the bands is for a much larger wrist than mine. And there is now way of knowing which bands will come with a gold tone buckle. And they do not respond to emails. EDIT: You want 'em?

Coal_Mining_Polak · Mar 9, 2011

^ I have that same exact Seiko but mine is on a stainless band. It's a wonderful watch, has yet to be off by more than 50 seconds. Undoubtedly the best "poor man's (modern) watches" are Seiko 5 autos.

matsui · Mar 10, 2011

Invicta Speedway chrono:

Pash · Mar 10, 2011

The only US Alpha dealer is closing up shop and is unloading his stock on ebay at some nice prices.
Alpha's Milsub has been getting some good response on watchuseek. $52 shipped (!)

asdf · Mar 10, 2011

Originally Posted by Pash

The only US Alpha dealer is closing up shop and is unloading his stock on ebay at some nice prices.
Alpha's Milsub has been getting some good response on watchuseek. $52 shipped (!)

instakop

JS1357 · Mar 10, 2011

The classic Seiko's are the best poor man's watch. They are affordable. The movement is reliable. The designs are understated and work well with casual and dress clothes.

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