Poor man's watch thread

[djwoblely]

If you can get a good deal on a black seiko monster I would get that over the orient Mako. The Monster is a great sub $200 diver watch. The metal bracelet is solid and the lume is awesome. The Orient mako is one of the best for around $100.

 

[Sander]

Is there a Seiko 5 pepsi diver currently available? There was the skx025 (shown below) but it seems to be out of production. Also, I don't like the hands that much.

 

[hyt123]

having trouble changing the strap on my skx007. anyone knows how? it does not have the "ridge" for the screwdriver to push down. hope someone can help.
thanks

The spring bars for the SKX007 are very strongly-sprung 2.5mm thick shoulderless, so in order to remove them you will need to wedge a tool that is both thin enough to get between the bar and the watch lug, and strong enough to allow you to get enough force to push back against the spring AND the rubber strap the full 1mm+ before the bar will pop out.

I wouldn't recommend using a screwdriver for this; get a Bergeon spring bar tool. Well worth the investment.

 

[TheWraith]



I'd check out this too.

Or this:


or this:

 

[lamergod]

Not exactly a watch to show. But came across this on instagram.

Credit: Streething

Anyone knows where I can get a leather nato strap like this on ebay? All those that I see look really cheap and ugly.

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]

^ lots of strap sellers on TimeZone. Here are a couple that sell Natos.

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=6116389&rid=0

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=6118381&rid=0

 

[ClassyCanuck]



Anyone knows where I can get a leather nato strap like this on ebay? All those that I see look really cheap and ugly.

Have you tried these guys
http://www.crownandbuckle.com/index.php/straps-by-type/leather-nato.html

I you want Horween shell nato's I know you can get them at Leffot.
http://leffot.com/2011/01/25/nato-straps/

Hope that helps.

 

[newbie123]

Hi fellow PMW enthusiasts, if I may ask for help please. I'm looking for a watch with these product specifications:

Budget: < $150
Style: strap watch
Dial Color: white or silver
Case Diameter: between 39-41 mm
Band: doesn't matter (I have plenty of replacement bands)
Band Width: it HAS to be 20mm

This watch would've been perfect but the case diameter is only 37mm:

http://www.amazon.com/Bulova-96B104...r_1_1?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1334670093&sr=1-1



Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]

http://www.amazon.com/Breytenbach-B...1_14?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1334673685&sr=1-14

 

[Ace_Face]

Here's what I have: Bulova 96B120. 40MM case, $90

 

[newbie123]

@Cant kill da Rooster: That's a really nice-looking watch, I've never heard of Breytenbach and at 42mm, it may be pushing my upper limit in terms of size. I would definitely consider it though!

@Ace_Face: That looks a little too 'flashy' for my taste, I prefer very simple designs.

Aside from Amazon, I was also looking at Zappos which is very cool because they have actual people demonstrating the watches (via videos).

Thank you for your suggestions.

 

[Ace_Face]

I think it is hard to find a combination of larger face and simple design. Just looking through watches online, it seems like all the ones with simple designs are 37 or 38mm (which I actually prefer). Good luck in your quest.

 

[newbie123]

I have another prospect, it has a 40mm diameter, 20mm band and only $52. What do you guys think? Can this watch pull-off NATO nylon or alligator leather straps?

The key for me is versatility (and simplicity) where I can dress-up or dress-down the watch by replacing straps. I feel that my Timex Weekender is just too casual and time for a little change.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005VCI5AE/ref=gno_cart_title_1



Thanks!

 

[Grayland]



I have another prospect, it has a 40mm diameter, 20mm band and only $52. What do you guys think? Can this watch pull-off NATO nylon or alligator leather straps?
The key for me is versatility (and simplicity) where I can dress-up or dress-down the watch by replacing straps. I feel that my Timex Weekender is just too casual and time for a little change.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005VCI5AE/ref=gno_cart_title_1

Thanks!

That is a good looking watch and a nice price. It would look great with an alligator leather strap.

I would just use the Weekender as my casual watch and use it to feature the NATO straps on. I'm not a NATO strap fan, though. I think they look ok with a watch like the Weekender, but I don't care for them when worn with Rolex's or Omega's, other high end brands, etc. A little too...I'm so cool, I wear my expensive watch on a $15 dollar strap.

 

[brokeassp]

I wish seiko would continue making the blue spark