Poor man's watch thread

[edinatlanta]

I know nothing about this brand other than I saw the ad on my Facebook feed a second ago.

They look like neat watches for under $300.

While I like the design, I think I'm going to buy a real watch next.

 

[Jazzmenco]

I know nothing about this brand other than I saw the ad on my Facebook feed a second ago.

They look like neat watches for under $300.

While I like the design, I think I'm going to buy a real watch next.

Everything that I have bought from Facebook ads has been complete garbage. I learned my lesson after the third time.

 

[Thrift Vader]

Rainy Tuesday, now posting some options for tomorrow. Zoom meetings tomorrow so better to choose something nice, so it will be one of the the Festinas or Leijona. Time will tell and they’ll tell time View attachment 1499019 View attachment 1499020 View attachment 1499021

What's the deal with Festina? Any good?
A watch has been lingering in a cabinet but it always gets my attention. Looks like a yachting watch.
-A chronograph with a yellow dial.

 

[Discgolfer]

What's the deal with Festina? Any good?
A watch has been lingering in a cabinet but it always gets my attention. Looks like a yachting watch.
-A chronograph with a yellow dial.

I have no experience of other than these dress watches from Festina. The first I bought last year on Black Friday sale, and have been wearing it regurarly, its simple face and flat casing makes it a subtle dress watch. The other was a last in stock at a jeweller’s, the Sapphire series is Swiss made, 89 euros (originally 219 €) so quite a bargain with 2 yrs warranty. I like the texture in the dial. Straps in both have been all right, a bit on the stiff side in the beginning but gotten softer over time without getting cracks on the surface.

 

[Discgolfer]

For upcoming Thursday it will be a classic Seiko SKX007, very comfy bracelet imo.

 

[javyn]

Those have really increased in value since the discontinuation. I think the 5's are next.

Think I may get a Speedracer Seiko 5 just to keep in a desk drawer for a few years.

 

[MJMcRibb]

Done pretty well this year at the thrift stores/estate sales when it comes to PMWs. Grabbed this one today. This one looks to be a '70 model based on the case #.

 

[Reiver]

For upcoming Thursday it will be a classic Seiko SKX007, very comfy bracelet imo. View attachment 1499705

agree on the bracelet

 

[Jazzmenco]

Done pretty well this year at the thrift stores/estate sales when it comes to PMWs. Grabbed this one today. This one looks to be a '70 model based on the case #.
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Wow great find. Now you got me thinking I am retired have a lot of time on my hands.......

 

[vdubiv]

Tag Heuer Aquaracer

 

[Reiver]

My 1972 Pogue, had this for 22 years and was originally bought new by my father.

With my SKX

 

[Jazzmenco]

Flannel weather Seiko Shogun (A day early)

 

[Discgolfer]

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My 1972 Pogue, had this for 22 years and was originally bought new by my father.

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With my SKX

A lovely couple!

 

[Discgolfer]

Evening here, was a stormy day today with power cuts due to fallen trees in some parts of the country.

For Friday I think it will be a Swatch Night Flight, the closest thing to Speedy for now

 

[Hussars]

what do you think about this Orient Star ??
Automatic and Sapphire Glass