Kale Kohai 1,237 Posted May 12, 2014 Rolex Explorer II. A little beat up but it was my father's and he had owned it for years before passing this one onto me. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-CMM- 158 Posted May 12, 2014 I misplaced my last watch on a flight a few weeks ago. Looking for something casual that won't mind wearing day to day and possibly misplacing again god forbid. I like the Seiko SKX007K2 http://www.sports-watch-store.com/skx007k2-skx007-jubilee-seiko-automatic-gents-scuba-diver-watch/?utm_source=googlepepla&utm_medium=adwords&id=40880157780 http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-diver-s-60/seiko-automatic-divers-skx007k2-skx007k-skx007-men-s-watch-1167.html?gclid=CMDZ7dO8pb4CFY6RfgodyUYAew Anyone know if these sites are legit or know of somewhere better to look? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broark 8,294 Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Just got this as a gift the other day. Edited May 13, 2014 by Broark 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
home 91,895 Posted August 20, 2014 few SINN owner on here, i know.. copping a 556 and having a hard time choosing between leather band or bracelet? i think the latter looks better but it's a good few extra coins. help? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drgitlin 9,299 Posted August 20, 2014 few SINN owner on here, i know.. copping a 556 and having a hard time choosing between leather band or bracelet? i think the latter looks better but it's a good few extra coins. help? It's always cheaper to get the bracelet with the watch and then get an aftermarket leather strap later. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericdw 136,114 Posted August 20, 2014 Agreed. Good rule of thumb is to always get the bracelet, if the watch is offered on one. There are much more high quality aftermarket leather straps available than aftermarket bracelets. Especially for a brand line Sinn, you'll be able to get a better quality leather strap than the one that actually comes with the watch. Here's the newest addition to my rotation, a Patek 5164A Aquanaut Travel Time. 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chromesquared 226,692 Posted August 21, 2014 Some really nice stuff in here, recently got this and looking for a 1016 next. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajchen 748,889 Posted August 21, 2014 few SINN owner on here, i know.. copping a 556 and having a hard time choosing between leather band or bracelet? i think the latter looks better but it's a good few extra coins. help? If you like the bracelet just pony up for it as others have said. In general I'm not such a big fan of them so I would go with the band as it's the cheaper option. I don't like the stock Sinn leather band so it was put aside in favor of other options that I've put onto mine over time. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeyondVision 21 Posted August 22, 2014 I find the Sinn bracelet for the 556 and 356 to be one of the most comfortable bracelets. I did the mistake of ordering the 356 on leather and ended up paying more for the bracelet at the end. I only wear it on the bracelet. I have a 104 that i bought on leather because the bracelet just looks awful on it with the polished finish. JMHO 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeyondVision 21 Posted August 22, 2014 One watch that is intriguing me is the new Tudor Vintage Ranger. Any thoughts on that? I know it is with just the ETA 2824 but I love the classic looks and how close it is to the original aside from the size. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chromesquared 226,692 Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) I tried to like it, but can't get past that hour hand, lack of end links w/ bracelet doesn't help. 41 is still reasonable, but I got small wrists and I can't look at anything Tudor w/o going back to Rolex, which generally kills it. Really it's just that I have been wanting a 1016 for so long and there is no substitute. I would rather just get a Khaki (same movement IIRC) or an actual old Ranger for the price of the new one and have money to spare. Edited August 23, 2014 by chromesquared 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiya 1,079,518 Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) One watch that is intriguing me is the new Tudor Vintage Ranger. Any thoughts on that? I know it is with just the ETA 2824 but I love the classic looks and how close it is to the original aside from the size. I like the new Tudor Ranger, but only with the steel bracelet, i just don't like how large they made it. As Chromesquared said, you can get a vintage (smaller) one for less than half the price, but most of them are super beat up. If i find one in good condition i may pick it up.. Just robokopped this last month: Edited August 23, 2014 by kiya 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Hooligan 733,417 Posted August 24, 2014 just found this guy at an estate sale. I added a nato and it's been keeping great time since I got it. Paul Raynard Diver. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conqueror 729,287 Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) for the life of me i can't remove the fucking z22 rubber diving strap from my 007...i've looked up all these 'tips' (razor blade, swiss army knife, dental floss) and still can't get it off. hopefully i haven't fucked the lugs or anything but i've never had so much difficulty before with a strap before. would a jewellery store do it? i've noticed it clicks now so i'm not sure if i've damaged the springbar or its half in/out or what...ugh. Edited August 31, 2014 by conqueror 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serge 13,801 Posted August 31, 2014 for the life of me i can't remove the fucking z22 rubber diving strap from my 007...i've looked up all these 'tips' (razor blade, swiss army knife, dental floss) and still can't get it off. hopefully i haven't fucked the lugs or anything but i've never had so much difficulty before with a strap before. would a jewellery store do it? i've noticed it clicks now so i'm not sure if i've damaged the springbar or its half in/out or what...ugh. my du, i own same watch. the oem spring bars suck balls and i ended up getting a custom bracelet stuck on there which was only removed by a micro-machinist. if the spring bars broke, get some tiny ass snippers and cut them off, it cost me 50$ to get them removed by some "expert." if they're not broken, buy a springbar removal tool. you will need this shit if you plan on changing the bracelet even semi-regularly. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conqueror 729,287 Posted September 1, 2014 my du, i own same watch. the oem spring bars suck balls and i ended up getting a custom bracelet stuck on there which was only removed by a micro-machinist. if the spring bars broke, get some tiny ass snippers and cut them off, it cost me 50$ to get them removed by some "expert." if they're not broken, buy a springbar removal tool. you will need this shit if you plan on changing the bracelet even semi-regularly. such a motherfucker, i ended up giving it to my grandad and it seriously took him 5 seconds with a small screwdriver (!). i think i've broken one of the springbars so when i can be bothered ordering some more i'll grab a removal tool too. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conqueror 729,287 Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) okay, the springbars are fine but i fucked up/gouged one of the lugs up real bad which sucks. i guess i should be thankful its just a seiko! edit: any tips on wearing a nato/zulu and not scratching a laptop during typing? hahaha. Edited September 8, 2014 by conqueror 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flash 245,268 Posted September 18, 2014 (edited) What's your opinion on the omega railmaster classique ( same as this one http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/sale-classic-omega-railmaster-884019.html )? My mother in law gave me one as a wedding gift and I don't really know if it's an everyday watch .... I'm not really a watch guy Edit Here is a bad pic of the watch , it belonged to my wife's father Edited September 18, 2014 by Flash 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheIntelligentHoodwinker 14,788 Posted September 18, 2014 What's your opinion on the omega railmaster classique ( same as this one http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/sale-classic-omega-railmaster-884019.html )? My mother in law gave me one as a wedding gift and I don't really know if it's an everyday watch .... I'm not really a watch guy Oh man, that is really, really nice. Probably a bit too nice to wear everyday, but I'd find it hard not to. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheIntelligentHoodwinker 14,788 Posted September 18, 2014 I'm wearing this today. 70s Seamaster with a vintage Fixoflex strap that I got off eBay. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmountain 1,320 Posted October 10, 2014 (edited) I recently got a used, couple of months old Seiko "Shogun" from Japan. Very impressed with the coated Titanium, hardly any mark on it and the watch is so light for a diver of this size. Built quality is also amazing. Edited October 10, 2014 by digitalmountain 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edmond 866,713 Posted January 13, 2015 just robo kopped now im fucking hiding this from the wife.id tell her that nah this is the old watch i have ( modern sub) and shes like are you sure it looks diff.. 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeyondVision 21 Posted January 15, 2015 Just blame her for throwing it through the wash and ask her for a new one. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edmond 866,713 Posted January 17, 2015 nah she knows where i keep my watches.. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onehundy 81,855 Posted January 17, 2015 nice 1680 ed, Mark III or IV? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edmond 866,713 Posted January 18, 2015 buddy its a mk4 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ecsong187 1,285 Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) My 1970 Omega Seamaster Edited January 18, 2015 by ecsong187 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flash 245,268 Posted January 19, 2015 Two of my father in laws watches 18kt day day-date Date just 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conqueror 729,287 Posted June 7, 2015 (edited) any recommendations for an automatic dress watch for less than $500? needs to have a black dial and leather strap. the orient bambino would be perfect, but i'm worried it'll be a little big on my girly wrists (just over 6"). edit - this might be an option, although i've never had a non-auto watch before. http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Mens-AU1040-08E-Eco-Drive-Watch/dp/B004JKBDYO Edited June 7, 2015 by conqueror 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
