Poor man's watch thread

[ter1413]



Let me know what you guys think:

nice. cost??

 

[dab1]

Thanks to this thread I ordered a couple of Sea-gull, a M199 and a M186 in roman. Will post pictures when I received them.

 

[mburer]

Thanks!
It was about $1,500 with SS strap, will run you about $1,200 with leather strap.

 

[imwithtuxedo]



Thanks!
It was about $1,500 with SS strap, will run you about $1,200 with leather strap.

uhmmmm, that ain't no poor man's watch.

 

[Poindexter]



Thanks to this thread I ordered a couple of Sea-gull, a M199 and a M186 in roman. Will post pictures when I received them.

The Sea-Gull M186 is a ridiculous watch. It should cost ten times what it does. You go, dab.

 

[deveandepot1]



This is now, model number and cost?

I don't know how old it is or the model number. It didn't cost more than $40.
Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

 

[djwoblely]

My Orient Chrono with a green dial. The steel band it came with was trash so took it off right away for a tan oiled strap. I tried to leave a review on orientwatchusa but they seem to delete all reviews that aren't over 4 stars with only positive comments. My only problem with this watch is the bracelet.

 

[XKxRome0ox]

^ looks great with that strap
link to the strap source?

 

[akatsuki]



Thanks to this thread I ordered a couple of Sea-gull, a M199 and a M186 in roman. Will post pictures when I received them.

Where do you order them from? I've been thinking about buying a couple of them myself.

 

[cioni2k]



Where do you order them from? I've been thinking about buying a couple of them myself.

I bought my M186S from here http://www.good-stuffs.com/Sea-Gull-M186S-Automatic-Designer-Watch-_p_21.html

I suspect its the same guy that sells them on ebay for an even cheaper price. Shipped from China relatively quick and great communication from the seller.

 

[mburer]

Sorry, i didn't know what the "poor mans" price point was

as I see a lot of $10k+ watches around here.

But what is the price point as I have more watches that are cheaper than this one.

 

[cioni2k]



Sorry, i didn't know what the "poor mans" price point was

as I see a lot of $10k+ watches around here.

But what is the price point as I have more watches that are cheaper than this one.

From my experience on this thread I'd say anything below $500-$600

Side note, the Oris is very nice!

 

[deveandepot1]



My Orient Chrono with a green dial. The steel band it came with was trash so took it off right away for a tan oiled strap. I tried to leave a review on orientwatchusa but they seem to delete all reviews that aren't over 4 stars with only positive comments. My only problem with this watch is the bracelet.

Just what I want! How big is the case diameter and what size watch bands does it take? Let me know. Thanks

 

[djwoblely]

@XKxRome0ox, I believe I got the strap at Target store. It's hit or miss with target since some stores don't carry watch straps.

@deveandepot1, The lug width is 18mm for straps, and the case diameter is pretty small 39mm w/ crown 36mm w/o crown. The watch is 9mm thick. I do like the size of this watch as it doesn't feel like a huge wrist weight.

 

[jabster410]

bought this from the cladmen sale. anyone have any experience with this brand?