Poor man's watch thread - Page 172

 

After months of waiting, my SNKH47 finally arrived this morning. The first place I bought it from in Singapore actually never had it in stock but took a while to tell me. The second place eventually sent it but then it was lost in the mail. Luckily they had another in stock that I'm now wearing. According to their website, there's only one left in stock. If they indeed still have one, it's literally the last new SNKH47 I know of for sale.

 

The strap I mentioned above looked great in person, but I wasn't crazy about the finished edges on the sides. I ended up exchanging with the Crown & Buckle Bomber, which I'm very happy with.

 

All in all, I'm very happy to have my first automatic watch:

 

 

I really don't understand Seiko's brand policy. While I love their value for money, I often find the dials to be not too well-designed. Why do they put myriads of wonky-looking models out there instead of focusing on a few solid ones? No one could compete with that.

Are you serious? Thats your first auto! How about mehanical?  Where you born in the 60's or 70's ? If not then i could believe it!

Wher do you find Stowa? Are they available to the U.S.?

Oldy, but goody! very nice

Stowa is only available online through their website (stowa.de).  Watches are made as they are ordered, so expect a wait.

Someone say "Seiko 5"? Here's my poor man's Blancpain 50 Fathoms take off - a Seiko SNZH55 bought from Asia for £120. Shame the hardlex glass isn't up to much, but a nicer everyday watch.

 

 

My first automatic, the Blue Ray. Yes, I have small wrists.

 

First non-quartz. I was born in 1981, so I'm 31. Is this really so surprising?

Sorry, but you make me feel old as the moon! Want to trade bodys?

 

  My firs mechanical I was 7 or 8 (see what happens to your memory) by Bradley Time! It was ole' Micky Mouse on a maybe, pleather, light blue strap! In around maybe, when you where 4or 5yrs old I got a swatch watch auto, that was my first auto!  (Simular to the one in photo; and no it doesnt fit grown-ups)

Great humor and nice watch

Thanks! I'm gonna check it out ! Made to order, thats sounds cool!

My one year old Daniel Wellington watch have spoilt. The minute hand have came lose and it moves about everytime you tilt the watch. Anyone know the cause of it and whether it can be fixed.

Back when I just got the watch.

Hands working their way loose, while not normal is not is not unheard of. Can happen to any watch.

This is not that difficult of a thing to fix yourself. Remove the caseback then remove the movement. Directions can be found easily online.

Once the movement is out, find a pen like the one pictured, remove the actual writing insert. It is made from a soft nylon material that won't damage the hands or dial.



Line up the hour and minute hands , use the pen insert to press it firmly into place. Reassemble.