Poor man's watch thread - Page 169

Pretty thin. Seems strong enough right now but I've only had it on a day. 

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Originally Posted by kashmir 

is there any maker out there (preferably those poor man -approved) who still makes pocket watch? I am curious- I know there are numerous vintage options on ebay but how about new ones?

pocket watches are still useful for symbolic gifts or for people allergic to leather/cloth/metal straps and/or generally averse to wearing a wrist strap...

Orient.

http://www.orient-watch.com/products/category/?category_id=8

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Originally Posted by kashmir 

is there any maker out there (preferably those poor man -approved) who still makes pocket watch? I am curious- I know there are numerous vintage options on ebay but how about new ones?

pocket watches are still useful for symbolic gifts or for people allergic to leather/cloth/metal straps and/or generally averse to wearing a wrist strap...

Thats easy! Charles -Hubert! I think the movements are China made though! 

What do people think of this, which is reduced to £164 on Amazon.co.uk (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mens-Watches-ZEPPELIN-Years-7640M-1/dp/B007CZLDZW/ref=sr_1_2?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1358155346&sr=1-2):

Are Zeppelin Watches OK?  Any idea on how the stopwatch would work, as there doesn't seem a pusher for it.  There are two crowns as it is dual-time obviously.

Thanks

Have heard of a new watch brand - Du Maurier (named after Daphne).  They only have one man's and one woman's at the moment.  The man's is quite steep for a Quartz movement I guess, but is really pretty:

http://www.dumaurierwatches.com/the-collection/maxim-mens-watch.html

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Originally Posted by kashmir 


why, thanks a lot!!

Well heres mine, I think I paid about $140., not too bad

So I finally got my new Seiko. Really nice dress watch, pretty much Mike-proof too. Sapphire crystal and 10bar water resistant. Landed here in SA for around $300, so pushing the poor man's watch limit, but hey, us poor folk can save up sometimes ;)

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Originally Posted by Mr. Six 


Just remembered this. Does anyone know what model Seiko that is? Thanks!

I would also be interested to know :)

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Originally Posted by Cantabrigian 

There is, however, something to the argument that there is a lot less difference in movements than what the difference in price would suggest.

The difference is usually finishing which is basically a question of polishing parts. The effect on timekeeping is minimal.

Sinn does some interesting things to make the sportier watches more sturdy but their movements aren't anything special though the price has now crept up to pretty close to the special range.

Very true, thats why I have decided not to purchase 1; Hey, Sinn cant be in this thead $1000+