Watch Thread - Part Deux

Good to have that confirmed. Part of my business is credit card processing so i was going to whittle him down and then get a cash price on top of it. As I type this, I feel both terrible and like one of my clients...

 

Bought this watch a few year ago, Seiko Auto Diver - can't stand the band anymore. Anyone have any band rec's with this watch or similar?


http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SKX009K...im_241_23?ie=UTF8&refRID=1EKT1FDWSF37Z3P3GKEA

 

May have the Breitling Super Avenger I've been looking at soon. Made an offer at the AD in Greenville and they told me they'd call if they can do it. I don't think they'll do what I asked but they didn't say no and if they come close I'll take it. Didn't ask for a discount just an extra bracelet and strap thrown in. Strap is somehow a good bit more $ than the bracelet.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Oyster-Bracel..._SL500_SR170,250_&refRID=1BX6Y4MV0TGRYGEN9CG9

or go nato

 

I think a solid navy nato might look good? I do really like that oyster bracelet though.

 

Natos are so cheap, you can get a few bad change it up. I'd get a leather nato. By golly those are comfortable

 

ebay and get a few for under $20. The springs on the Seiko's are easy to work with. Grab a watch tool too.

 

I've been eyeing this one and think it'll be my first auto.

 

45 max. Rolex is 35 and Tag is 45

 

So that watch takes a 22mm band?

 

So $3,300 cash offer on a $4,400 watch is totally fair. They make $1,000 +\- and I get the watch I want. Thanks.

 

Regarding that watch I posted above, does it seem like a decent deal for $1200?

Here's the description:

The Pontchartrain timepiece as designed by the Detroit Watch Company. Polished 39mm case. Automatic self-winding Swiss movement with seconds subdial and date window. Crown with black and silver Detroit Fleur-de-Lys. Arabic numerals. The design features an exhibition caseback with a decorated blue rotor that emphasizes the engraved Detroit Watch Company logo and depicts the waves of the Detroit River. Calfskin leather band with deployment buckle.

Limited to only 50 numbered pieces. You may reserve a specific serial number when ordering based on availability.

Specifications

• Swiss Automatic Movement
• Self-Winding
• Swiss Caliber Sellita SW260-1
• Date Calendar
• 28800 Vibrations Per Hour
• 38 hour power reserve
• 31 Jewels
• 39 mm Diameter
• 12 mm overall height
• Sapphire Crystal with Anti-reflective coating
• Exhibition back with sapphire crystal.
• Water Resistant 5 ATM

 

That's really hard to assess. It has the internals that you'd expect out of a nice watch. You can find those same elements (swiss auto movement, sapphire, exhibition back, etc.) in cheaper and more expensive pieces. At that price, you're either paying more for exclusivity or name recognition. That's up to you whether that premium is worth it, or if you'd want to go up or down.

 

Review on this watch? Might buy one

 

Yes.

 

Seiko's are the best value automatic diver you can find. Mine is from 1987 and has been modded and finished in cerakote. I wear it on a leather or camo zulu. I'm likely getting that pepsi or the black ringed diver next month.

 

How thick does it wear? Not very familiar with watches in general, so learning as I go.

 

What do you wear currently?

 

I'd say those Seikos aren't thick at all but then again I like pretty large watches. Not many autos are super thin due to the movement but it isn't an overly thick watch.

I have to for nostalgia buy another Seiko Monster. Absolutely loved that watch once I put it on the right bracelet

 

So you aren't giving me a good deal after all

 

Ehh I wouldn't call it fair. But of course I am looking at it from another end. But you probably can get them to come off 25%.

 

I am sorry, I missed the part where you offered to buy a watch.

 

stric006 do you sell Breitlings?

 

:( no but thank you for asking.

 

dream watch currently...obviously if someone offered me an omega or something for the exac same price as this I'd most likely go for the other one, but just love the style.

 

Figured i'd post this here. I saw some pictures of watch holders that I liked and decided to make this yesterday. I installed it in my closet and it turned out exactly how I wanted. Very happy.

 

This Citizen is my daily wearer. I switch out different Nato straps; right now I'm using a navy one with white stripe. This Omega is my grail watch:

 

My daily wear. Wife got it for me on my birthday. I have some nato straps for it but really love the leather it came with

 

So much want on the Seamaster

 

Monsters aren't super heavy or that big

 

#2

 

2 wouldn't even think twice about it.

 

yeah, #2 for sure.

 

Man that is really sexy. I have a Seiko Diver (Pepsi), never wear it. I'd take the black one in a heartbeat with the silicone band.

 

I have this watch in the black and blue, and a few others at 50% off. Both are 40% off. DM for more details.

https://shop-us.tagheuer.com/en/grande-date-chronograph-43-mm-can1010-ba0821.html

 

I wish I had the balls to buy one of these.

 

Such awesome lume.

Just bought this. Cheapest horween leather strap I've seen.

 

I'm wearing my WCT 5513 a lot these days, and now that it's more of a daily wearer part of me really wishes it had a date feature. Purchased 4 years ago as my first automatic.

 

Seiko made this miniature Rube Goldberg machine using 1,200 mechanical watch components

 

http://www.businessinsider.com/watches-wall-street-2016-3

Billionaires wearing Timex and GShock pieces all the way up to a decent family's annual salary on their wrist.

 

Did you research any other smart watches? I've been looking.

 

So what do you think about the watch after using it for a while? I'm thinking of picking one up.

 

How are you digging the new oyster bracelet?

Think I'm going to pull the trigger on the black one soon.