ericdw 136,114 Posted January 11, 2012 Isn't seiko fifty fathom a blaincpan rip? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericdw 136,114 Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) bonus season plus turning 30 next month = time to get a new watch. i'm thinking about a daytona but i'd really want a vintage panda, not a modern one, so i'm kind of waivering and could use some suggestions for alternatives around 10k. what do you think? thanks! Edited January 12, 2012 by ericdw 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Friday 162 Posted January 13, 2012 Seafinch, where'd you get the strap? Looks nice 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vampyrvargfesten 2,305,082 Posted January 16, 2012 yoooo i'm trying to find a nice raw tobacco suede nato strap... like this one i've seen the j.crew one (and it looks like shit) and i've seen random smooth leather ones.. but rarely suede ones anyone got info? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Hooligan 733,417 Posted January 16, 2012 you sure it's not just turned upside down on that strap? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericdw 136,114 Posted January 26, 2012 gonna order this from my local guy this weekend. 6-8 week wait time though. 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bentobox 51,492 Posted January 26, 2012 After a lot of contemplation decided on upgrading my current Air King to a s/s Datejust. Should be here in two weeks. Stoked. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eternal171 45 Posted January 26, 2012 (edited) Gorgeous isn't it, a vintage Bulova Accutron.... They go on ebay and vary in price, so I'm waiting to find a decent priced one in decent condition Edited January 26, 2012 by Eternal171 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arlee 16,271 Posted January 26, 2012 much better choice than a daytona, that JLC looks bootiful! gonna order this from my local guy this weekend. 6-8 week wait time though. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arlee 16,271 Posted January 26, 2012 any of these strap makers can probably make a custom one for you Stone Creek Straps Snprstrap Steve-O Straps yoooo i'm trying to find a nice raw tobacco suede nato strap... like this one i've seen the j.crew one (and it looks like shit) and i've seen random smooth leather ones.. but rarely suede ones anyone got info? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim_Whatley 4,248 Posted January 26, 2012 After a lot of contemplation decided on upgrading my current Air King to a s/s Datejust. Should be here in two weeks. Stoked. That's not the actual watch is it? I thought only datejust watches with white or yellow gold in them came with the fluted bezel? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddyz 18,961 Posted January 27, 2012 what are some good sites or ebay sellers for NATO leather/nylon strap? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bentobox 51,492 Posted January 27, 2012 That's not the actual watch is it? I thought only datejust watches with white or yellow gold in them came with the fluted bezel? All Rolex parts. Stainless steel, white gold fluted bezel. Pic from seller: 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kromophobic 191,461 Posted January 28, 2012 Picked up an Invicta 8926C (Sub homage, automatic, coin-edge) for 65$ shipped on world of watches dot com. On another note, weirdest thing happened: my grandfathers old Bulova automatic stopped working, so I unscrewed the back off and found the rotor was lose as well as other pieces. I took them out and bagged them with the intention to get it fixed. I opened the box I put it in an hour later and the thing is ticking... Is this bad? I may have wound the spring manually accidentally? It's still ticking 5 hours later... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericdw 136,114 Posted January 31, 2012 much better choice than a daytona, that JLC looks bootiful! Thanks. Wait is already annoying me. My dealer told me JLC told him to expect it "March-ish". Not exactly confidence inspiring. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brainboy 30,752 Posted February 1, 2012 http://www.nickshore.talktalk.net/seiko/skix007j1/img_0008.jpg[/img]77' post='2672768']what are some good sites or ebay sellers for NATO leather/nylon strap? I highly recommend this one: http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/westcoasttime Any thoughts on this watch? It's SEIKO SKX007 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Friday 162 Posted February 1, 2012 brainboy - those are great. I have this Seiko 5 automatic that I picked up about 10 years ago. I wear it almost daily and it's been awesome. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan 49,361 Posted February 1, 2012 Eric, that JLC is amazing. great choice. You usually source your watches in jersey right? Mind clueing me in to where? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itsbenhere 2,697 Posted February 2, 2012 I'm really liking this watch....what do you guys think? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merry burger 2,924 Posted February 2, 2012 I like watches that aren't too fussy. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E36 31,784 Posted February 2, 2012 I highly recommend this one: http://myworld.ebay....k/westcoasttime Any thoughts on this watch? It's SEIKO SKX007 classic style, bulletproof watch...cant go wrong with it. modification potential is endless too 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lozinski 660,284 Posted February 3, 2012 I'm really liking this watch....what do you guys think? Swiss made with swiss movement for around 230$? Looks good to me! Is the crystal Sapphire coated or anything? Put it on an all black strap and gadamn... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranonranonarat 1,626,066 Posted February 3, 2012 picked this one up yesterday 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rperin 598 Posted February 5, 2012 omega seamaster 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oblivious 1,285 Posted February 8, 2012 · Hidden by oblivious, February 8, 2012 - No reason given Hidden by oblivious, February 8, 2012 - No reason given can anyone ID what watch nick wooster is wearing here: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6HMwMvivs0c/TjFT7kAQ_mI/AAAAAAAAC9g/gZpS83Yhwyc/s1600/1.jpg http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t99a1fn5Ruc/TjFUM18v0TI/AAAAAAAAC-I/wH8lWfzzRw8/s1600/11.jpg would also appreciate recommendations for a watch with a white chronograph dial 0 Share this post Link to post
Landy 81 Posted February 8, 2012 I highly recommend this one: http://myworld.ebay....k/westcoasttime Any thoughts on this watch? It's SEIKO SKX007 i just got something similar, a seiko 7002 diver. there's a bunch of reconditioned vintage seiko divers floating around ebay for 50-60 bucks. the face is much bigger than my rolex. pretty handsome watch and hefty too. i have a zulu strap on order that i am going to replace the band with. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orlylow 33,182 Posted February 9, 2012 anyone care to share their views on the seiko 6138-0011? also called the UFO... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
islandboi8204 56,539 Posted February 13, 2012 I'm looking for the older model rolex sub with smaller lugs. What are some reputable sites to buy off of? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vaguerant 187 Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) · Hidden by vaguerant, February 17, 2012 - No reason given Hidden by vaguerant, February 17, 2012 - No reason given Would you guys ever wear these? its doubtful Burberry will get much love in watch-snob circles because the price you're paying isnt reflected in its technology (i.e. overpaying for name, quartz movement) but by this same token, this can be said about any name brand watch (including rolex IWC panerai where after a certain point, youre paying for the name) with that being said, if you like whats on your wrist, then thats all that matters. When i posted about burberry watches, i was advised to steer clear and look at brands like Tissot. When i checked out th tissot's they were way to small for my wrist. Getting other peoples opinions on something as personal as watches is kind of a crap-shoot. How do you know their aesthetic is the same as yours? I accepted that burberry has quartz movement and are made by fossil, but theyre made in swiss and are solidly built (as are most of fossils lines) and ultimately, it matches the aesthetic im looking for and looks good on me. kiya and dabestspoona may not wear/like a burberry watch, but conversely, i wouldnt wear 30 year old blue-faced rolex, so to each their own. edit: need one of those maratac pilots. Looks like a good daily Edited February 15, 2012 by vaguerant 0 Share this post Link to post
ericdw 136,114 Posted February 15, 2012 I'm looking for the older model rolex sub with smaller lugs. What are some reputable sites to buy off of? Time zone forums Vintagerolexforum.com Coolvintagewatches.com Wannabuyawatch.com 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites