Poor man's watch thread

[Pandaros]

I like plain, classic watches. But so far, thanks to familial prejudices - my partner's father was a Swiss watchmaker - I've only ever had Swiss made watches. I don't want to ask his advice because he doesn't look past Swiss watches - but I've seen this vintage piece and it's beautiful.

Is there any concerns to have over a Russian-made Sekonda?

 

[yorkshire pud]

I like plain, classic watches. But so far, thanks to familial prejudices - my partner's father was a Swiss watchmaker - I've only ever had Swiss made watches. I don't want to ask his advice because he doesn't look past Swiss watches - but I've seen this vintage piece and it's beautiful.

Is there any concerns to have over a Russian-made Sekonda?

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If It keeps time and you like it, there's zero problem, my other half swears by her Sekonda and I noticed Bill Gates wears the Casio Duro the other day ?

 

[Michigan Planner]

I’m not generally a fan of Roman numerals but the Sekonda is fantastic looking! Absolutely gorgeous!

 

[SonnyUte]

Bought this on an impulse buy-a quartz from a smaller French outfit called Yema.

It seemed cool and appears to meet my needs. View attachment 1665667

A couple of questions though and this might sound ignorant. But how do I make a chain link watch tighter on my wrist? Since it's quartz do I need to do anything to get it up and running etc?

I have the automatic version. Why a great watch!

 

[Thrift Vader]

The Omega is a great looking watch, I would give it a year and look at the price of the Prospex again, quite often they sell at 50% off at places like watchnation

Also keep an eye on smaller jewellery / watch stores.
There are 2 shops near me that often have a 30% off on Seiko's and G-shocks.
Getting a Presage at 30% off is a great deal.

 

[Jazzmenco]

Time for fall colors

 

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[Jazzmenco]

Lovely shade of green.

 

[basu13]

Lovely shade of green. View attachment 1669236 View attachment 1669237

Truly lovely . Orient Bambinos are a class act.

 

[New Shoes1]

A few PMW's this week:

 

[Jazzmenco]

A little over the PMW budget but well worth it.

 

[NakedYoga]

A few PMW's this week:

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Nice Synchron.

 

[New Shoes1]

Nice Synchron.

Thanks. Definitely on my short list of favorites.

 

[yorkshire pud]

"Fauxlex" somebody gave me when they moved up to a proper watch, truly horrible movement and bracelet, I put it on the zuludiver strap to wear as a beater watch

 

[New Shoes1]