Let’s Talk Watches

[Rokbar]

Great thread. I have it on WATCH!

 

[Pookie]

I also have a vintage Omega, to me there's something so appealing about them. Also, even today, some decent deals can be found compared to some other vintage pieces depending on which model. The Seamaster has a great hostory, very happy to own the one below:

 

[Pookie]

 

[betelgeuse]

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I picked up one of these from Aragon for $189.00 has a NH36 24 Seiko movement Tungsten bracelet and Sapphire crystal. It's no Rolex, but as an old time abalone diver I had to have it. It is my first automatic.

This one came in. Seems nice. I think the tungsten band was a mistake. It's so damn heavy. I might change it out

 

[V2Pnutrition]

Hardly on the level as some of you guys, but these Timex Ironman's have been tremendous for training, hunting, and daily abuse. The first one I had lasted >10 years until the band snapped. It's still going, but lives on my weight rack. I have a couple of Fossil's that have been good to me over the years, too. The first one I picked up in 8th grade (>25 years ago) and still looks/works good.

Although thanks to you fine folks, I have a Seiko 5 headed my way now, so my answer could change soon, haha!

 

[betelgeuse]

Hardly on the level as some of you guys, but these Timex Ironman's have been tremendous for training, hunting, and daily abuse. The first one I had lasted >10 years until the band snapped. It's still going, but lives on my weight rack. I have a couple of Fossil's that have been good to me over the years, too. The first one I picked up in 8th grade (>25 years ago) and still looks/works good.

Although thanks to you fine folks, I have a Seiko 5 headed my way now, so my answer could change soon, haha!

Those Seiko 5s look great. Post a picture when you get it

 

[BoilerBowHunter]

Never been a watch guy, but this definitely has my gears turning. It's hard for me to get past the feeling that wearing a watch worth more than a few hundred bucks is anything other than a status symbol which I am not interested in. The craftsmanship is definitely appealing. Reading the historical ties between Omega and NASA is also appealing to me as my grandpa worked at NASA. I could see myself picking up a used piece at the right price.

 

[FrankieP1988]

my henry archer gets as much wear time as my omego apollo 8 or my IWC portegese 42. For $600 its really well built and pretty watch. Its a better value then some watches at double to triple the price.

It is triple what the OP asked for but I feel its a better value then some of the $200 watches listed.

Vesterhav - Ultraviolet

With a case height of just 10.45 mm, VESTERHAV is our slimmest automatic watch to date. Despite its impressively slim profile, we have not compromised on durability or functionality. VESTERHAV is engineered for endurance as well, and can also take on the challenges of diving, boasting a water...

henryarcher.com

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These look really nice for the price! Thanks for sharing

 

[betelgeuse]

Never been a watch guy, but this definitely has my gears turning. It's hard for me to get past the feeling that wearing a watch worth more than a few hundred bucks is anything other than a status symbol which I am not interested in. The craftsmanship is definitely appealing. Reading the historical ties between Omega and NASA is also appealing to me as my grandpa worked at NASA. I could see myself picking up a used piece at the right price.

I have this Bulova Accutron Space View that I want to have serviced.

 

[arlenmyles]

Where do you get the components to do this?


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The movement is a NH35.
The dials are 28.5mm seiko style dials
NHXX hands
Some mods have a chapter ring, bezel inzert and bezel(dive style).

All you really need is a watch case opener tool
Hand press tool
Movement holder
Spring bar tool

Secondhandmods.com
Namokimods.com
Ebay.com
Aliexpress.com
Tabdoriowatch.com
Diywatchclub

There are a ton of websites to choose parts from. All you have to do us look for cases, faces and hands for the NHXX movement.

I beat the shit outta my watches, sawzall, gunfire, post hole digging etc, they hold up great!

 

[arlenmyles]

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Ooooooo aaaaaaaahhhhh…clean!

 

[jsig]

Never been a watch guy, but this definitely has my gears turning. It's hard for me to get past the feeling that wearing a watch worth more than a few hundred bucks is anything other than a status symbol which I am not interested in. The craftsmanship is definitely appealing. Reading the historical ties between Omega and NASA is also appealing to me as my grandpa worked at NASA. I could see myself picking up a used piece at the right price.

These have nasa/space heritage. I have one and really like it. Only "downside" is its big. So may be a bit much if you have smaller wrists

Men's Lunar Pilot Watches | Bulova

Bulova Lunar Pilot collection is inspired by the original moon pilot chronograph worn on the moon. | Bulova

www.bulova.com

 

[Ashy Larry]

Never been a watch guy, but this definitely has my gears turning. It's hard for me to get past the feeling that wearing a watch worth more than a few hundred bucks is anything other than a status symbol which I am not interested in. The craftsmanship is definitely appealing. Reading the historical ties between Omega and NASA is also appealing to me as my grandpa worked at NASA. I could see myself picking up a used piece at the right price.

I was that way too. I wore my Garmin smartwatch exclusively. I’m in sales and I would be with clients, constantly getting notifications and I couldn’t help but check them and I didn’t like that I did that. Got an Orient Diver which led to a a black dial watch which led to a dressier watch and you get the idea. I have a decent lineup now, nothing over $3k but a watch for almost all occasions. I joined a couple trading Facebook pages and I’ll move pieces every once in a while when I get bored or stop wearing one.

 

[eamyrick]

Seiko Solar. Pretty Bombproof Piece.

 

[eamyrick]

Sinn 104. Solid watch but was due for a service and pretty spendy.

 

[TNHighlands]

Sangin Neptune for me.

Will move up to Tudor, Omega, Cartier in the future. But, most of my money goes towards rifles...

 

[hoosierhunter11]

This thread got my gears spinning as well. I have never worn a watch but have been interested the past few months. This thread seems to be a sign. I love the look of the Rolex Explorer but I'm not dropping that coin.

Any experience on the Seiko tic tac szsb006?

 

[Choupique]

most of my money goes towards rifles

Just sell a pile of rifles and optics and we could all wear rolex subs

 

[Helislacker]

My SPB383 on a NATO.

 

[SnapT]

A microbrand with some cool watches is Studio Underdog . Some are too busy for me but some are very eye catching .

Special Editions

Serious watches for serious collectors (who don’t take themselves too seriously).

underd0g.com

I have the avocado . Nomos also catches my eye .