Poor man's watch thread

[Drek Galloche]

 

[zargoz]

Stowa kind of day

Man, I really like those Stowas with the old logo. What size is that one? I need to pick one up, one of these days. I had a Rodina knock off years ago, the movement eventually died but it was a looker when it was kicking.

 

[Jazzmenco]

Presage Shippo enamel

 

[Michigan Planner]

Haven’t posted in here in a while but wanted to share my most recent Seiko acquisition: the “limited edition” SBDC019 green and yellow Sumo. Years ago I sold off the first Blumo I bought because I decided it was just an ugly and disproportionately shaped watch, only to eventually buy another… and another and another and another… and now I’ve got 7 of them! Over the years, I think they’ve become my favorite Seiko!

I found this watch as basically NOS and it’s in fantastic shape… except about two minutes after strapping it on the rubber keeper disintegrated. I don’t think the strap had ever been worn and it definitely felt dry and brittle.

The watch has a matching DLC stainless steel bracelet that’s just waiting for me to size it correctly (and I actually prefer the Sumo on a bracelet anyway). But now I need to hunt down an OEM strap…

 

[FatTuesday]

Accutron Gemini Chronograph on custom blue alligator strap...

(...with blue shell chukkas.)

 

[FatTuesday]

Pepsi Seiko Sumo...

(...w/ blue shell loafers.)

 

[Jazzmenco]

Hawaiian mood today.

 

[Ebitdaddy]

I am not sure which thread this one belongs in, but managed to get in on the preorder for these. Really excited.

 

[Michigan Planner]

I am not sure which thread this one belongs in, but managed to get in on the preorder for these. Really excited.


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that is gorgeous! What are the details on this one? I’ve never seen this brand

 

[Ebitdaddy]

that is gorgeous! What are the details on this one? I’ve never seen this brand

It was a Kurono Tokyo limited anniversary run! There was a 10 min order window on Friday

 

[am55]

that is gorgeous! What are the details on this one? I’ve never seen this brand

Hajime Asaoka is one of the independents. It's difficult to get a bespoke piece but he has a cheaper range that can be bought off the shelf (of sorts) under variants of the name Chrono/Kurono Tokyo.

In other news:

 

[am55]

I don't think it belongs in this thread even with a bitcoin based inflation definition, though. See chrono24..

 

[Genericuser1]

Picked up my first Tritium watch and have a Zelos Hammerhead coming.

 

[Genericuser1]

I like the Diver 300 (aka SKX) great watch for $150. Decide to pick up one to sorta match my car.

 

[NakedYoga]

Haven't worn my 15-year-old SKX007 in a long time. Put a Buckle & Crown chevron strap on it to do some work outside over the weekend.