Poor man's watch thread

[ygrene]

Are you on the right thread, yg? That doesn’t look like a poor man’s watch. Exquisite.

Well, Farer isnt't Rolex, Patek, AP, JLC, Panerai, Omega, Zenith etc. This watch is around 1300€, but yes, it looks like 1 000 000$ watch for me.

 

[mosy]

(Was not driving)

 

[Jazzmenco]

Maiden voyage...came in under 1K on sale...very pleased with it.

 

[Jazzmenco]

Love the Camellias in front of my office

 

[Neognosis]

Seiko sarg007

 

[mosy]

I'm hoping the PMW community can help me find a poor man's alternative to this watch:

Criteria:

- Can have a white or silver dial
- Can have only 2 subdials
- Subdials can be gray or blue, maybe black.
- Must be mechanical movement
- Must be 39-40mm

Please post suggestions. Thanks!!

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

I'm hoping the PMW community can help me find a poor man's alternative to this watch:

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Criteria:

- Can have a white or silver dial
- Can have only 2 subdials
- Subdials can be gray or blue, maybe black.
- Must be mechanical movement
- Must be 39-40mm

Please post suggestions. Thanks!!

http://www.aramar.nl/index.php?item...icle&group_id=38&aid=762&lang=nl#.WnyVlWinGUl

http://www.mercerwatch.com/shop-online/?category=Lexington

Both use the Seagull ST19 manual-wind movement, which is also found in the Baltic Bicompax. I like my Baltic a lot.

 

[mosy]

The Mercer is a great option! But the model I would want is out of stock! Hopefully they'll restock soon.
The Aramar is 38mm - really looking for 39-40mm.

 

[pickergc]

Seiko SKX009 Pepsi Diver

 

[RogerP]

^^^ Classic PMW right there.

 

[mosy]

I'm considering the Alpha version of the Daytona (even though it has 3 subdials).

Which version should I get - black bezel, or silver?

 

[ygrene]

 

[green_machine]

New crystal and all new gaskets! Back to being water safe and a great daily.

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

The Mercer is a great option! But the model I would want is out of stock! Hopefully they'll restock soon.
The Aramar is 38mm - really looking for 39-40mm.

Here's a recent review of the Lexington:

http://wornandwound.com/review/review-mercer-lexington-chronograph/

 

[RogerP]

^^^ I hate that they put "Bi Compax" right on the dial. The term itself is a misnomer.