GamePnoy74
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NeoGAF Timepiece Thread Of Fine Wristwatches
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Darth Pinche
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I had the original one, very similar to the one in the photo. I wore it for many years, including after it getting smashed when I was working in a locked psychiatric hospital during a takedown of a violent patient. The plastic case came off, but underneath, the cast and machined aluminum body was fine and looked so bad-ass.
G-shock, the Terminator of watches.
Edit : not my photo but it looked just like this:
SouthernDragon
Member
Hi, GAF!
I'm a dirty poor, so my ability to acquire a new watch is rather limited. However, since I'm about to start a Masters and have a $100 Stauer coupon I'm able to get a new watch in... 6 years. The last one I got was Stauer, too, and I'm rather happy with it.
Right now I'm contemplating this:
Anyone heard anything about this watch in particular?
I'm a dirty poor, so my ability to acquire a new watch is rather limited. However, since I'm about to start a Masters and have a $100 Stauer coupon I'm able to get a new watch in... 6 years. The last one I got was Stauer, too, and I'm rather happy with it.
Right now I'm contemplating this:
Anyone heard anything about this watch in particular?
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-divers-60/seiko-automatic-divers-23-jewels-100m-snzf17k1-snzf17k-snzf17-1464.html
Very tempted to get this seiko automatic diver, heard nothing but good things about these, especially for the price (UK)... should I bite?
Very tempted to get this seiko automatic diver, heard nothing but good things about these, especially for the price (UK)... should I bite?
Watch-GAF I humbly ask for your help.
I'm looking for a binary watch. I want something like 01 The One's Zerone. I like the layout but I would prefer it to be cheaper, in black but most importantly I don't want the numbers on it.
I can find things like this, which is a good price and has the right layout, it just isn't black and still has the numbers. Even something like that but in black might be acceptable, I'd just hate to have to stick on something to cover up the numbers though.
Any help would be massively appreciated =]
I'm looking for a binary watch. I want something like 01 The One's Zerone. I like the layout but I would prefer it to be cheaper, in black but most importantly I don't want the numbers on it.
I can find things like this, which is a good price and has the right layout, it just isn't black and still has the numbers. Even something like that but in black might be acceptable, I'd just hate to have to stick on something to cover up the numbers though.
Any help would be massively appreciated =]
Are you looking specifically for something in binary, or just abstracted and minimalist?
Can't speak to their build quality or comfort but have you checked out Tokyo Flash? While a lot of what they have is over the top and gaudy, they have some interesting abstracted designs including binary variants.
http://www.tokyoflash.com/
I'm open to all three. I want something minimalist, I want someone else looking at it to be confused as to what the time is (Hence my no numbers on my original binary specification), but not so complicated that it takes ages to explain and work out. I see binary as a good way of confusing someone while also being minimalist. But I am open to other abstract timekeeping designs/methods.
Thanks for the link =] I have checked them out, I think you hit the nail on the head with most being gaudy, though their RPM design does look very nice, just not digging the layout. If their are any other binary/abstract watch sites I'm all ears =]
I have a rubbish watch background, I've bought the same watch for the past 12 years everytime it breaks (on my third one atm), its a simple cheap reliable Casio W94H. I'm now looking to get something different to the normal digital/analogue.
safe choice, go for it.
Forsete
Member
I've been using this for a while. Its a Quartz, all my others are automatics.
But I like it a lot.
My work-watch has taken a huge amount of abuse but its still ticking along. Lets see if I can take a pic of it. BRB.
But I like it a lot.
My work-watch has taken a huge amount of abuse but its still ticking along. Lets see if I can take a pic of it. BRB.
What is the service interval for these watches? This one I've used for almost 3 years now.
It needs to be cleaned. Urk! :/
Here it was new! :>
I had the non-seiko5 version of that watch (the skx031). It's a good watch, do it!
For normal / everyday use, a revision every 5 years or so is OK.
Forsete
Member
Thanks Onkel.
We have a authorized SEIKO seller here, hopefully they can replace the glass on it.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Does anyone know if Stührling is an ok company? I really love the look of their watches that they have a really bare look and just shows the internals with hands pretty much. Is there any other companies that do this? I don't really want to spend over $200 so I've been looking at this
And amazon link:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GPOMU2/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Thanks!
And amazon link:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GPOMU2/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Thanks!
Does anyone know if Stührling is an ok company? I really love the look of their watches that they have a really bare look and just shows the internals with hands pretty much. Is there any other companies that do this? I don't really want to spend over $200 so I've been looking at this
And amazon link:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GPOMU2/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Thanks!
It's called Skeleton watches, and a lot of companies do them. More in the higher end though, I haven't seen all that many in that low price class.
For example:
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Skeleton
Mecha_Infantry
Banned
It feels SO wrong on the right hand
stührling is a chinese brand that cashes in on its self-given German sounding name. internals are chinese copies of swiss movements. wouldn't buy one, personally.Does anyone know if Stührling is an ok company? I really love the look of their watches that they have a really bare look and just shows the internals with hands pretty much. Is there any other companies that do this? I don't really want to spend over $200 so I've been looking at this
And amazon link:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GPOMU2/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Thanks!
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
That's disappointing then. Are there any decent brands that make skeleton watches that aren't super expensive? Maybe I'll just get a normal Seiko I was looking at. :/I'd only do so if you are left handed otherwise you have both a higher chance of catching it on stuff and knocking it as you go about your day and a higher chance of having something in your hand (like a drink) when you want to check the time.
Well you could get a quality chinese watch, it's juuust aboove 200, though http://usseagull.com/EnProductShow.asp?ClassID=69&ID=124
Randy Monk
Member
I've got my eye on this Seagull moon phase watch.
http://usseagull.com/EnProductShow.asp?ClassID=73&ID=116
Need a nice moon phase to round off my collection
http://usseagull.com/EnProductShow.asp?ClassID=73&ID=116
Need a nice moon phase to round off my collection
I'm getting this baby soon.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Are the leather straps usually pretty durable on stuff like that? I'm just always afraid they'll break pretty quickly.
OttomanScribe
Member
I've had the Tag I got as a wedding present for almost 3 years. The automatic function stopped working. Anyone ever had one break and had to get it fixed? Is it going to cost or would they cover it?
What model is that top watch? Looks nice.I've been using this for a while. Its a Quartz, all my others are automatics.
But I like it a lot.
My work-watch has taken a huge amount of abuse but its still ticking along. Lets see if I can take a pic of it. BRB.
What is the service interval for these watches? This one I've used for almost 3 years now.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
I'm thinking of getting this Seiko watch:
I think this looks the best so far for around $200.
Amazon link:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BM8GFM/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I think this looks the best so far for around $200.
Amazon link:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BM8GFM/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Forsete
Member
Thanks. Seiko SNDA27P1 but with a proper NATO bracelet, the one which comes with the watch sucks. :/
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
What's the bottom one you use for work? I really like the colors of it.
Edit: And you can get the face glass replaced? I have two older citizen watches from my grandpa that I never work because the glass cracked on one and is scratched on the other but the metal is ok looking. Can you go to a normal jewelry store like kay or littman jewlers? Or do you need like an actual watch repair shop?
I'd just go ahead and ask.
Nice. Yeah, love the nato bracelets, I have them on a couple watches. I'll have to see if I can track one of those down to have a proper look, I really like it.
Edit: Ahhahahah, I've looked at them before and was put off by the band! LOL.
SiteSeer
Member
finally, i once saw a man wear this watch and it caught my eye, didn't get a chance to ask him what brand, but this is it.
GamePnoy74
Member
Man I gotta stop watching this video...too tempting lol
WATCHTANAKA1: CASIO G-SHOCK SKY COCKPIT GW-A1000-1AJF カシオ ジーショック スカイコックピット
WATCHTANAKA1: CASIO G-SHOCK SKY COCKPIT GW-A1000-1AJF カシオ ジーショック スカイコックピット
I'd love to see them come over here for a reasonable price!
Been thinking of picking this up:
Or buy from Times International, aka trusthonestman on ebay. He has a very good reputation on watch forums, and is selling the M182SK for $140 new via his ebay store. http://goo.gl/WH0ZS
I managed to get the watch I was looking for! I found a site in the uk called led-watches. They had a black binary watch but it had numbers and Naruto branding on it. I emailed the company and for a small charge they were able to turn the face around, sand it and repray it black to get what I wanted.
It originally looked like this.
After the modifications it now looks like this
It originally looked like this.
After the modifications it now looks like this
After the modifications it now looks like this
Looks much better.
PjotrStroganov
Member
I've been using this for a while. Its a Quartz, all my others are automatics.
But I like it a lot.
Is that the SNDA65 or SNDA57?
I'm considering getting the 65. However, I´m a bit apprehensive to get a nato strap with it. I always imagine that the double layer underneath pushes the watch up too much. The position of the clasp could also be a drawback for me. Can you tell me your experience with it?
Or I could just go for a maratac zulu strap. It's a bit thicker but it enable me to position the clasp at will. Choices choices.
CrashPrime
Member
I managed to get the watch I was looking for! I found a site in the uk called led-watches. They had a black binary watch but it had numbers and Naruto branding on it. I emailed the company and for a small charge they were able to turn the face around, sand it and repray it black to get what I wanted.
It originally looked like this.
After the modifications it now looks like this
Damn. That's service right there. Interesting conversation piece I'm sure.
jakonovski
Member
Groupon has Timex Weekender watches for $17 shipped today:
https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-21...;utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=uu19276903
https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-21...;utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=uu19276903
Maklershed
Member
Howdy fellas. Watch noob here wondering if someone can help me. I can see this is an Aviator watch but could someone tell me specifically what model it is?
I'm not a watch guy and don't wear one currently but I could possibly make an exception for that one.
I'm not a watch guy and don't wear one currently but I could possibly make an exception for that one.
Howdy fellas. Watch noob here wondering if someone can help me. I can see this is an Aviator watch but could someone tell me specifically what model it is?
I'm not a watch guy and don't wear one currently but I could possibly make an exception for that one.
Tineye.com says
http://www.solod.com/Poljot-watches-Aviator-Dark-Body-Chronograph_729.html
Howdy fellas. Watch noob here wondering if someone can help me. I can see this is an Aviator watch but could someone tell me specifically what model it is?
I'm not a watch guy and don't wear one currently but I could possibly make an exception for that one.
Sorry, don't recognize it.
Finally got my new bracelet!! So happy to be able to wear a watch again!
PjotrStroganov
Member
Decided to take the plunge and get the watch I fell in love with. I was worried it would be too large but it turned out perfectly.
This is the first time in 4 years since I wore a watch. And I love it!
This is the first time in 4 years since I wore a watch. And I love it!