Saw it. The music is over the top for me (there's a video on one of the links) but I find it interesting that he states that the same characteristics that made hims excel at music (OCD) drove him to become the master WM.
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I just picked this up. The band really was junk, I need to keep my eyes out for a nice looking leather band that does not cost more than the watch.
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-b...2/P9290036.jpg
It looks cool, but I hope I don't have to set the time to often, the crown feels super flimsy. I dig it though.
-Joe
I posted a while ago about the Maratac Pilot mid-size that I bought, which I had great luck with. A couple of weeks ago I was back on their site and the full-size Pilot was in stock, so I jumped on it. It's definitely a big, burly watch, but it has really grown on me. I ordered a band from Steinhart which should be arriving this week; that should dress it up a bit. Watch keeps great time (as does the mid) so far, and certainly feels pretty solid and durable. Only complaint might be that the crown could be 20% smaller and still fit with the size of the watch. Definitely recommend these for the money. Pics below.Attachment 51365Attachment 51366
Anybody here tried out a Russian watch with the workhorse Poljot 3133 movement? I am strangely drawn to a handwound mechanical chronograph, especially a Russian one.
I've noticed that my Seiko is losing time over the last few months, not quite sure how much, but it's something like minutes/week. From what I've gathered, it's going to be cheaper to replace than get it serviced.
it's this model:http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachm...seiko5-2re.jpg
Other than its recent loss of accuracy, it's been fine. I like to plain appearance and relatively small size.
I wonder if anyone has any suggestions for budget mechanical watches that are fairly plain and small. Thanks.
You will be hard pressed to do better. Servicing the watch would cost $85+. A new one can be had for $70 on Amazon. Seiko does durable/accurate/cheap better than anybody else. If you could use a change of scenery, you may want to take a look at the Orient Blue Mako or the Black Mako if you like the diver look. I just bought my brother a Vostok Amphibia with a new canvas strap for his birthday. $75 full of Russian badassery. Super durable, mechanical, waterproof and quirky as all get out. Look at Meranom.com and look under Amphibia Classic. There are about 100 different models from conservative to garish. Leave a few bucks in your wallet for a new nato strap. The Vostok bracelets are worse than useless.
Please, just don't buy a digital watch. Please.
Attachment 56064This is what I bought for my brother.
Sorry for the redundancy. It seems xjoex has already discussed the Amphibia above. He is clearly a man of good taste, to put that nato strap on the Vostok.
This little watch absolutely blows me away.
My M.O. is to set date/time on our watches on the first of the month and leave them alone till the first rolls around again. My wife's Seiko SNK805 is the most accurate auto I've EVER seen dot period. I literally have not touched the time in almost 5 months...it's currently running 3 seconds fast. Yep 3 seconds in 5 months. I only paid $50 for that thing but it runs sooooooo well.
This is a watch I got a few years ago when my Seamaster went out for a freshen up.
I got this from ebay and is a modified Seiko "SEIKO NEO MONSTER 330Ft AUTO SUBMARINER DIVER WATCH" <<< that is how to find it on ebay. The price was something like $180 which is astounding considering it runs really accurately and as all things Japanese is a little better than it should be! Oh, it's day date to boot.
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seiko represents an almost unbelievable value for automatic watches. nice watches that just run and run; and you dont have to think twice about damage/theft.
for uber cheap auto watches: anyone have any experience with "redline" brand of watches?
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I'm looking for a basic mechanical pilot watch. I prefer a manual (wind up) with NO date but can also do an automatic. Looking for something I can wear and beat around a bit.
Yes you should be able to fit that dial in any monster.
I don't know what you're wanting to spend, but you might take a look at DR Custom Watch. His pilot watches are 44 and 46mm though.
Possibly inappropriate, so feel free to delete if so, but my Yobokies Seiko pilot mod has been collecting dust since I picked up my Stowa Flieger. It's running a bit fast, but any watch tech should be able to regulate it. Any interest?
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Picking up a modded SEIKO 007 soon with the NATO strap.
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That's awesome. I was wearing a similar green NATO strap on my dive watch yesterday. Love the look.
They're also really comfortable. I wear them all through the summer and keep the steel bracelet for when they weather is cooler. I've even some on really classic dress watches that look great.
I've settled on a Maratac Pilot full-sized as my daily wear, so I'm going to be selling my mid-sized Pilot. It's the pre-2013 style with the pointer at 12:00; used but in excellent condition; will come with a few bands.
Figured I'd throw it out there to VSalon first. Let me know if you're interested.
Thats sweeet!
Not sure this fits the affordable class but what the heck it's nice looking:
Diver, Fulcrum (1001) - Fulcrum - Professional Series
http://boutique.mkiiwatches.com/medi...bk_front_1.jpg
New version of the LRRP. I like my LRRP but its still too big so looking at the mid-size Omega.... These MkII pieces are very nice though.
Can move this the "not so affordable" watches if desired :-)
--Mark
Surprised nobody brought up Glycine (unless I missed it). I have this one. Unlike many large watches which are only large for style, the Glycine is large for a reason; the movement is a stop watch movement and requires the real estate. This one can be purchased for under $700. Attachment 78198
I had one of these. The strap got all crusty with salt; it never occurred to me to wash the thing.
I'm considering one of these:
https://www.slow-watches.com/media/w...creme_dial.jpg