Poor man's watch thread

[Genericuser1]

Looks like what I have is a 5-ring Zulu then, I just thought it might have been a better quality NATO as the other Nato’s I’ve gotten with watches have been very thin.

 

[venessian]

Exactly. If your strap is slightly thicker than a typical NATO, you probably have a 5-ring ZULU.

Of course the specific strap quality/longevity, whether N or Z, definitely depends on the producer. There are so many NATO/ZULUs on the market now, I can't keep up anymore.

You picked a nice color; it complements your watch well.

 

[Genericuser1]

I have removed the stem from a Swiss Army movement and found it's exact replacement ( https://www.esslinger.com/harley-ro...-hq715-3-6-date-at-6-00-overall-height-4-5mm/ ). Looks like I should just be able to remove the hands and the movement should separate from the dial face and the new one will drop in.

Anyone have any experience replacing movements know if anything is glued?

 

[Genericuser1]

Strap is in for the the Seiko chrono I inherited. Went with a blue lizard grain.

 

[venessian]

^.
Nice.
Lizard is a smaller scale that seems somewhat underused, but really works well on smaller watches, and blue + gold are a nice combination.

Here is a black Di-Modell Teju Lizard on my 1958 Omega Seamaster (35mm).

(Also "inherited" in that my father bought it for me when I was born, and gave it to me upon my Confirmation.)

 

[Lumaca]

Pretty excited about a new incoming! Dare I say almost as mint as Roger's pieces!

Hint: Sunburst grey dial with rectangular markers!

 

[RogerP]

^^^ If it's a 62MAS I will fall off my chair.

 

[Michigan Planner]

^^^ If it's a 62MAS I will fall off my chair.

I don't know that you can find those in the "poor man's" price range, but if that's what it is, I want to see it posted up here too!

Speaking of non-poor man's watches, I've got a very subtle quartz Citizen on it's way to me from Japan. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it will be here before the end of the week as I haven't been this excited for an incoming watch in quite a while.

 

[Thrift Vader]

That chronograph is super nice.

 

[New Shoes1]

I've been wearing this one a bunch this Summer.

 

[mosy]

Seagull 1963 (38mm) on Guarded Goods brown shell strap. (Car was parked.)

 

[Lumaca]

I might have been hinting towards a certain famous dive watch, but rest assured that the budget ceiling (and Roger's bottom) is safe!

The thiccc crystal could use a little cleaning, but the case and dial on this one is absolutely superb!

 

[Riva]

Porcelain glow

 

[Thrift Vader]

Utilitarian.

 

[New Shoes1]

Today's watch.