Poor man's watch thread

[Chico2007]

Originally Posted by 7_rocket

Pictures please

LOL I would if I had any. That was a long time ago.
She was good looking, very nice body. But best of all, she was ready to go all the time.

 

[Edgar Allan Pwn]

I'm a fan of this for the price point: http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-AU1035...6759616&sr=8-1

I bought it a few months ago, and I've been loving it ever since. The dials and markers reflect light very nicely, and the watch itself is simple and elegant enough to go with pretty much anything. The case is also a lot glossier than it appears in this picture.

 

[Pieceofsand]

Originally Posted by Mr. White

How about a $12 Rolex? I bought it some years ago in Mexico (for people who are impressed by that sort of thing).

Attachment 60870

I'd give a homeless man $12 before I buy that watch.

 

[greekgeek]

Seiko Premier Chronograph w/ two timezones in lieau of using the alarm feature. The dial has a subtle grid pattern as well. Sapphire crystal and 100m water resist. By far my "busiest" watch but I love that it it has a designed from the ground up, coherent appearance. Brand new @ $168 shipped, I am happy.

 

[youngScholar]

Finally . . .

 

[venessian]

Originally Posted by Chico2007

LL Bean. Given to me by my wife in 2005. I wear this a lot. Original black leather strap has a tear so I usually use a nato strap on it. They have a few different models. This one is about $90.
I wonder if Hamilton makes that or at least provided the design. Do you know? Looks very Hamilton Field Watch-like.

 

[HeyItsBryan]

Do replicas count...

 

[btinl]

Originally Posted by HeyItsBryan

Do replicas count...

no

 

[TheWraith]

Originally Posted by youngScholar

Finally . . .

Nice

 

[gic102]

Originally Posted by thenanyu

Chinese military watch repro. Hand-wind chrono. $250.

That's a beaut. I'm off to find one to buy immediately. It will perfectly match my 1953 SKS rifle. Thanks for posting!

I'm partial to vintage watches myself. They are affordable and most importantly are of modest size. Today's watches are too large for my liking.

My last acquisition was a minty Bulova Sea King circa 1969. My trusty Casio currently gets the most wrist time as I don't think harsh Canadian winters are good for timepieces.

 

[Mr. White]

Originally Posted by Chico2007

Given to me by my wife . . . . I wear this a lot.

Go figure.

 

[Chico2007]

Originally Posted by Mr. White

Go figure.

LOL..not just b/c she got it for me. I just like the clean look of it. Also fun to switch the bands on it.

I'm still searching for my first watch purchase. All my watches have been gifts, so it's time to buy one for myself.

 

[OneLouder]

I'm not necessarily a poor man, I think these Seiko 5 SNK's have a great look for $70.
I added aftermarket straps.

The leather is gorgeous - from Indy Straps - David is great to work with!
http://www.indystraps.com/Indy_Straps/Home.html

 

[Metlin]

Originally Posted by Achilles_

You were my inspiration to get a Parnis so the credit goes to you

I too wish that instead of numbers there were dashes (not sure what to call them)

I feel like if Parnis were to make a copy of the Seiko Blue Spark they would clean house! There seems to be quite a few people looking for the Blue Spark.

How about something like this?

 

[TheWraith]

Lovely looking watch there, Metlin.