Poor man's watch thread

[RogerP]

I'm on the hunt for another seiko diver. Don't know what I want, but looking for secondhand/vintage, 40mm+ automatic, steel band (or aftermarket compatible), <$300, hopefully with some unique styling. Anyone have any ideas?

Also, this today
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You probably won't get a Sumo for under 300, but I'd see if you can stretch a bit and pick one up as you already have a very nice Turtle. And with an all-new (and more costly) Sumo just released, the market is fairly full of good used offerings at slightly depressed prices.

 

[Michigan Planner]

I had this then sold it then just bought it back from the guy I sold it to for $50 less than he bought it from me for. I’m happy to have it back on the wrist.

Seiko SBBN037 blue Tuna

 

[duff406]

I had this then sold it then just bought it back from the guy I sold it to for $50 less than he bought it from me for. I’m happy to have it back on the wrist.

Seiko SBBN037 blue Tuna
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I'll buy it from you for $50 less than you paid him for it!

 

[mimo]

I'll lower you fifty!

 

[Thrift Vader]

I'll Give you $50 for it.

 

[duff406]

Damn snipers got me! This is worse than eBay...

 

[Jazzmenco]

Back to work for a while...blue Seiko for a blue Monday

 

[TheForeigner]

Always had a soft spot for Soviet/Russian watches. At around 150 euros I’m very happy after picking up this “Pobeda” wrist watch today

 

[Thrift Vader]

^^^ That is nice.

 

[Lumaca]

This hasn't made an appearance in a while

 

[Riva]

This hasn't made an appearance in a while View attachment 1165367

The old models with all arabic are nicer than today's.

 

[Jazzmenco]

 

[Lumaca]

On the topic of greens... here's the alpinist on his (her?) new shoes.

I think this deserves a cool animal based name like the divers. Maybe the Seiko Raptor...

 

[Riva]

On the topic of greens... here's the alpinist on his (her?) new shoes.

I think this deserves a cool animal based name like the divers. Maybe the Seiko Raptor... View attachment 1166323

Quite like the color and grain of the straps. I don't usually prefer same color as dial but there is enough gradation for it to work.

 

[RogerP]

Timely green question: am I quite mad for liking this watch?

https://www.spinnaker-watches.com/collections/wreck-sp-5065/products/sp-5065-03

The whole idea of a "distressed" watch - manufactured to look already-beat-to-hell - is the kind of microbrand marketing rubbish that generally makes me point my finger and laugh.

But I kind of like it all the same. Seiko movement and under $300.

Their compressor-style "Bradner" model is perhaps more my speed.

https://www.spinnaker-watches.com/collections/bradner

I don't see myself actually pulling the trigger because that new green Seiko Sumo definitely has my name on it.