Poor man's watch thread

Metlin · Feb 28, 2011

I think it was a great idea. Watches are such subjective pieces of jewelry that what is poor for one man could be rich for another.

But either way, as long as we're not going into the PP/VC/ALS territory (unless they are thrifted or inexpensive vintage, of course), this thread could be a valuable source of affordable, good quality watches for those that do not understand splurging inordinate sums of money on them.

TheWraith · Mar 1, 2011

Any sane owner of a Rolex knows owning an Omega does not make you poor. Anyone trying to ellicit such a response from someone clearly has issues. Omega is not a poor man's watch. End of story. I think this is a valuable thread, though. There are many fine watches out there that are not in the (price) league of the Patek's, Rolexes, Omegas etc. and should be highlighted/shown off as much as those more illustrious examples.

jussumguy · Mar 1, 2011

Can anyone recommend the best brand for around 1000~2500 dollars? I was thinking Raymond Weil but wondering what else is out there?

Achilles_ · Mar 1, 2011

After searching fruitlessly for a Seiko Blue Spark I am seriously considering ordering a Seiko Riki and having blue hands put on. Thoughts?

Achilles_ · Mar 1, 2011

Originally Posted by jussumguy

Can anyone recommend the best brand for around 1000~2500 dollars? I was thinking Raymond Weil but wondering what else is out there?

Hamilton, oris, sinn, Grand Seiko, omega etc. Take your pick

Metlin · Mar 1, 2011

Originally Posted by Achilles_

After searching fruitlessly for a Seiko Blue Spark I am seriously considering ordering a Seiko Riki and having blue hands put on. Thoughts?

Thought you were looking at the Raymond Weil.

bhall41 · Mar 1, 2011

Originally Posted by Achilles_

Hamilton, oris, sinn, Grand Seiko, omega etc. Take your pick

I doubt you will pick up a Grand Seiko for that budget, unless you have in mind a quartz movement.

thenanyu · Mar 1, 2011

Chinese military watch repro. Hand-wind chrono. $250.

Metlin · Mar 1, 2011

Originally Posted by thenanyu

Chinese military watch repro. Hand-wind chrono. $250.
Great looking watch. I remember seeing that exact one on eBay.

Achilles_ · Mar 1, 2011

Originally Posted by Metlin

Thought you were looking at the Raymond Weil.

Someday

I'm still trying to convince my wife I need another watch (she got me my Hamilton Jazzmaster for Christmas) So if I keep the price tag low, I may be able to pull off getting another watch

Achilles_ · Mar 1, 2011

Originally Posted by bhall41

I doubt you will pick up a Grand Seiko for that budget, unless you have in mind a quartz movement.

Oops I was unwittingly looking at the quartz, I didn't realize the automatics went for that much!

Hans Cater · Mar 1, 2011

Originally Posted by TheWraith

Any sane owner of a Rolex knows owning an Omega does not make you poor. Anyone trying to ellicit such a response from someone clearly has issues. Omega is not a poor man's watch. End of story.

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Thank you very much for this comment TheWraith, I have been saying and singing all along since this thread started that it has nothing to do with a poor man's watch, but nobody seemed to back me off.

Good to know that I am not the only one that feels this way.

JRB · Mar 1, 2011

I've been looking at these, haven't had the time (ha, the time!

) to figure what size I need. I have really small wrists, seems like nothing fits. I'm leaning towards the Citizen, with the stock band + a J. Crew band. But these area all on my wishlist: Invicta $75

Orient $100

Citizens $90

Stuhrling $70

Skagen $60

Chico2007 · Mar 1, 2011

Might pick this up for $140. I love the blue hands w/ white face watches.

PandArts · Mar 1, 2011

Originally Posted by Chico2007

Might pick this up for $140. I love the blue hands w/ white face watches.

I like the look of this. Sort of wish the blues were a bit darker but I love my LP and would buy another.

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