Poor man's watch thread

[Cant kill da Rooster]

^^ how old is this watch?

 

[Chico2007]

Originally Posted by DJackson

This is my current infatuation. It's a German watch, Stowa... sorry for the cruddy back. I need to add this to the list of spring cleaning.

The bracelet is not my style, but the rest of the watch is great.

 

[DJackson]

Originally Posted by Cant kill da Rooster

^^ how old is this watch?

A few years perhaps? I believe it is still in production.

 

[DJackson]

Originally Posted by Chico2007

The bracelet is not my style, but the rest of the watch is great.

Thanks. It comes with a bracelet that is actually really cool; the lugs fit into the case and follow the contour of the case. I am just really digging the mesh strap because its so comfortable in the summer. Here's a photo from the website:

 

[Metlin]

So, here's a recent acquisition. I had never ever considered buying a Seiko Orange Monster, but spending a couple of hours on a plane looking at pictures of the various Seiko "Monsters" convinced me of its awesomeness. Now, I'm not sure when and where I'll wear this, but I'm sure an opportunity will present itself.

 

[DJackson]

I am liking the "nicer" seikos. Particularly the old ones. And I will entertain no further.

[must-- stop-- brain... buying watch(es)...]

 

[gwolf]

yes or no? 975 euros

 

[TheWraith]

Stowa's and Japan-only Seiko's are great watches.

 

[Chico2007]

Originally Posted by gwolf

yes or no?

975 euros

I like it.
But whats with you guys putting up 900euro watches in a poor man's thread?

And the Raymond Weil maestro is $1,200usd .
Lets get back to the sub $500 area .

 

[TheWraith]

^ +1 agreed.

 

[Prince of Paisley]

Originally Posted by gwolf

yes or no? 975 euros
Looks too much like a Portuguese wannabe to me.

 

[ClassyCanuck]

Originally Posted by Metlin

So, here's a recent acquisition. I had never ever considered buying a Seiko Orange Monster, but spending a couple of hours on a plane looking at pictures of the various Seiko "Monsters" convinced me of its awesomeness. Now, I'm not sure when and where I'll wear this, but I'm sure an opportunity will present itself.

Hey Metlin, you're gonna like this watch, it 's a fun little piece. It's a steal of a watch for the price.
Wear it well.

 

[gwolf]

Looks too much like a Portuguese wannabe to me.

yeah it definitely is. it's bigger though at 42mm and has a date function. that smaller chrono register kinda irritates me though.

sorry bout that guys. i thought poor man watch=entry level watch.

oh and i actually like the bracelet on the stowa. adds character IMO.

 

[DJackson]

Originally Posted by gwolf

oh and i actually like the bracelet on the stowa. adds character IMO.

Hey thanks. I don't know why, but there's just something about the way the mesh bracelet looks with the Stowa that makes me love this watch even more. Maybe it's lost in the pics but I haven't even looked at the original bracelet since I got the mesh.

 

[TheWraith]

I think the Milanaise bracelet looks good here, even better on the Stowa Antea IMO.