Poor man's watch thread - Page 171

Hello gents! Has anyone seen this watch by acme pen co.? its about 40mm and manual wind! Pretty neat the beetles move around the dial as second hand! More of a novelty though LE to 1000pcs! I paid 175.00 and now I see it on ebay for 160.00; thoughts?

Has anyone tried the Wood and Faulk passthrough strap?
Is it thick?

That's sharp. Very sharp.

If you like it, don't mind hand wind, like the Beatles, and $160 isn't an unreasonable amount for your budget, why not?

Daily beater:

Seiko SNZG15 on a Hermann Oak leather NATO. Hoping it patinas nicely

^ Nice combo up top!

If that comment is for me, thank you!

I crafted it because I couldn't find any leather NATOs I was happy with

Nice!

Nice strap. If you don't have some already, pick up a bottle of this to start the patina - Leather Honey

Really softens up the rawhide and allows the natural texture to show through and start wearing naturally. In my experience, it only darkens the leather slightly at first, if at all.

Great looking watch.

 

Just as a warning, I've found Leather Honey to darken pretty significantly, so I only use it when I really want something darker.

Anyone?

Sinn is a little overpriced considering they use unmodified 2824 movements. The main attraction is the hardened cases and the tool-ish styling, but I feel it has departed some way from Helmut Sinn's original vision after the company's acquisition. I think the Stowa Prodiver is a better tool watch for the money.

I bought some from that link. I'll make another strap just to Honey.
Edited by JanC - 1/23/13 at 10:21pm

 

Just Got this Michael Kors watch for 180.. I love it but not really a fan of the strap.. any ideas on a different one same color though??