Poor man's watch thread

[WhoKnewI]

picked up this g shock. My first digital watch and probably not my last. a nice change from my valjoux 7750 powered SINNs.

 

[Kingstonian]



On an extreme budget so I am deciding between two different watches for a dress watch. Well they are basically the same watch but different colors and I was wondering which one I should go for.

The gold tone one:



or the silver/white



I kind of like the gold one more (just barely) but I think the later might be more appropriate/versatile as a dress watch. I love the eco-drive tech and domed style of this watch (both look better in person, the dial of the gold one more contrasted in person than solid gold in the pick), just wondering which one you would recommend/prefer or if I am overthinking this and should just pick one.

Eco drive makes sense. No maintenance hassles.

If it were me, I would choose the stainless steel version. I do not like gold coloured watches unless they are actually gold.

 

[plot]

Does anyone know of any watches that look like this one?

I'm looking specifically for a cheaper watch, as well as one that is significantly smaller than 50mm (preferably 40 or 42, possible 44).

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]



Does anyone know of any watches that look like this one?

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

I'm looking specifically for a cheaper watch, as well as one that is significantly smaller than 50mm (preferably 40 or 42, possible 44).

I am assuming you like the black case and the number style. Very similar to Bell & Ross vintage 126. Citizen knockoff for 1/20th the price. If you scout around Ebay or Amazon enough...

http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-BM847...152?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1346174173&sr=1-152

Victorinox
http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Sw...272?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1346174284&sr=1-272

Timex
http://www.amazon.com/Timex-T2N700D...300?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1346174368&sr=1-300

 

[Mox C]



The gold tone one:

That's a rose gold, isn't it? It will depend on how much you care about matching metals. For some it matters, for others that's being too picky. I like rose gold, but I personally don't care for it mixed with yellow gold. I've always been more attracted to silver tones myself anyway, but that has no real bearing on your purchase.

 

[Lord Mulberry]

Not to mention a very classic dial. 36mm?

I got it for my 13th birthday in 1979. I've just run a rule over it and the dial is in the region of 30mm but because the watch has a dome crystal it's difficult to measure. It might be 36mm from edge of casing to the other edge. It has more sentimental value than anything, so I pot a new strap on it.

 

[Reevolving]



Daily beater - SNK807 on a Rios band

Where did you get the Rios band?

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]



Where did you get the Rios band?

I thought it was somewhat similar in colour to the one you've been looking for.

 

[Reevolving]



I thought it was somewhat similar in colour to the one you've been looking for.

It's close, but it's a brighter red:

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]

http://www.amazon.com/Orient-FEM5M0...1_43?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1346189697&sr=1-43

 

[Reevolving]



http://www.amazon.com/Orient-FEM5M0...1_43?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1346189697&sr=1-43

Yea, doesn't do it for me. Stars and crest look tacky.

 

[unrooted]

Whats your go to website for watchbands? I'm looking for a burgundy calfskin panerei style band with a deployment clasp for around $50. Is that possible?

 

[Reevolving]



Whats your go to website for watchbands? I'm looking for a burgundy calfskin panerei style band with a deployment clasp for around $50. Is that possible?

This was posted earlier.
http://www.strappedfortime.com/shop/

 

[schmallo15]



Where did you get the Rios band?

http://www.watchband24.de/8c7mimpljp22anvcqmkln13g2t6qginu,3,1,1,88,4248,Genuine-Buffalo.html

It was the best price I could find on a Rios band. Quite pleased with it overall. If you look at some of the embossed leather options, you might find something close to what's on that Seamaster.

 

[nickwjd]

Have had this PAM homage for about a month now, and recently swapped it onto a mustard Steinhart strap. Certainly one of the more value for money watches I've purchased.