think this'll be my next purchase.
http://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/gs/collection/detail.html?pid=SBGX091
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think this'll be my next purchase.
http://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/gs/collection/detail.html?pid=SBGX091
I decided to pick up one of the ones with the gray straps. Looked like a nice simple casual watch.
road house
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I just order a Black Mako on Monday it should be at my doorstep tomorrow, I kinda feel I should have went with the Blue Mako as its more of eye candy compare to the black.
Picture not mines but same watch.
Picture not mines but same watch.
hitsugi
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be very careful with the glass and bezel on that Orient.
I have a blue Mako, and while I love the watch, the glass somehow got a scratch on it and replacing the glass would cost almost as much as simply buying a new watch. The bezel also got a few nicks on it. Again, I like the watch, a lot.. but I wish they'd give it a sapphire; even the knock off crystals used in replica watches don't get scratched.
I have a blue Mako, and while I love the watch, the glass somehow got a scratch on it and replacing the glass would cost almost as much as simply buying a new watch. The bezel also got a few nicks on it. Again, I like the watch, a lot.. but I wish they'd give it a sapphire; even the knock off crystals used in replica watches don't get scratched.
-Pyromaniac-
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So I was never really a watch wearer but I figured it was time. After a lot of research I wanted to get a starter-level but high value automatic watch. Ended up going with the Seiko 5. In fact, this exact one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/desben/273490066/
But it doesn't come with that strap, which leads me to my next question. 1) where is the best place to get a band as close to that as possible at a decent price and 2) what do you guys think, steel or the leather? I know the general pros and cons but maybe someone like Onkel or anyone here would have more insight for that specific watch and just overall and whatever.
Thoughts, etc....go!
But it doesn't come with that strap, which leads me to my next question. 1) where is the best place to get a band as close to that as possible at a decent price and 2) what do you guys think, steel or the leather? I know the general pros and cons but maybe someone like Onkel or anyone here would have more insight for that specific watch and just overall and whatever.
Thoughts, etc....go!
watchuseek forums. There's a whole subforum dedicated to straps. The answer lies within.
-Pyromaniac-
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I've visited that forum enough lately and never noticed they had a strap section, I'm on it.
think this'll be my next purchase.
http://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/gs/collection/detail.html?pid=SBGX091
Ooh, nice! Grand Seikos are pretty awesome! Looking forward to the unboxing pics!
Zaraki_Kenpachi
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How does Tissot compare to seiko and citizen? I know seiko and citizen are about equal but I see Tissot mentioned a decent amount when I was messing around on watchuseek forums.
-Pyromaniac-
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I got my Seiko 5 btw. It's fucking great. Amazing starter watch, great value. Just waiting on my leather strap to come in the mail now.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
I'm actually really attracted to some of the Seiko 5 watches. I'm really considering just getting one of those in the meantime and saving up for a better watch.
decent.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
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Not as good as citizen/seiko then?
CommonSense
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I know they aren't considered "top end" but I have never went wrong with Citizen or Bulova watches.
Stylistic and never had any issue with them quality wise.
I currently have this one
Stylistic and never had any issue with them quality wise.
I currently have this one
well, "good" isn't the right word, my personal impression is that citizens/seikos offer a better value for money.
Which band did you get? I have a Seiko 5 in navy and I was thinking about replacing the band but it's such a weird size. Post pics if you can when you put it together.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Cool, thanks for the info.
Seiko and Citizen have huge ranges, and run from $50 entry pieces to $8000 heirloom quality Grand Seikos.
Tissot is a good entry level Swiss watch. It is owned by Swatch, like a whole lot of other brands (Omega, Longines, Hamilton, tons more). My understanding is that it is very good for a entry level automatic ($400-$1000).
I have a Tissot Visodate and two seikos -- a "Stargate" diver and a SARB033, which is a mid-range model sold in Japan and importable to the US via Seiya. The SARB and the Visodate are comparable price and both decent quality. The SARB keeps better time (+/- 2 seconds a day, versus +/- 15 for the visodate).
Zaraki_Kenpachi
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Ya, I was looking at the range of $400-$500 for watches and there was one or two Tissot that I liked when looking around and I was curious how they are. I'm still considering holding off on that and waiting until I can spend closer to $1000 for a nicer watch I'll want to keep but not sure.
I've always been a huge fan of Seiko. Used to have several when I was younger, and every one of them still work well today, even if they are battered and bruised. They were mid level watches. A couple of vendors on eBay used to sell them with huge discounts. I'd advise trying to get one with sapphire crystal (so the glass is much harder to scratch) and one of their automatic (instead of quartz) movements.
Whilst I've never bought or worn a Hamilton watch, they're a new brand I think do some really nice looking designs.
Whilst I've never bought or worn a Hamilton watch, they're a new brand I think do some really nice looking designs.
PjotrStroganov
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Why would you advise going automatic instead of quartz? Going automatic seems to be a more subjective than objective choice to me.
The actual movements inside from what I have been told are of much higher quality in their automatic range. The quartz range encompass their more affordable range, and the quality of movement workmanship and reliability isn't quite up to par. Though I suppose it's all relative to the cost.
it's about knowing that the (automatic) timepiece on your wrist is an elaborate work of mechanics that keeps running powered only by the movement of your wrist. Quartz is a battery-powered piece of electronics.
everytime i take a look at an automatic watch, i know that this is going on in that tiny case right now:
http://www.thepurists.com/watch/features/8ohms/7s26/
AstroNut325
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PjotrStroganov
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Is reliability even an issue with quartz movements? I always learned that quartz watches excel in reliability and accuracy.
This I certainly understand. I would certainly not advise against it coming from that viewpoint.
This I certainly understand. I would certainly not advise against it coming from that viewpoint.
Hamilton? New?
Only started seeing them in UK stores (popularly) the last 5-10 years or so. Seiko and Tissot being sold in most major high street stores (HSamuel, Argos, Goldsmiths etc). I'm assuming by your post they've been around a long while?
EDIT: Lol according to Wiki, they're pretty ancient.
If you want a fine timepiece you're buying a mechanical watch.
£10
Now guys, dont be jealous.
This watch rules, I've had it for five years now and it's deadly accurate. Also it goes with everything.
PjotrStroganov
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Crappy pic incoming
Maratec zulu strap. It's a quasi nato strap without the bulk. I think the matt black finish complements the watch nicely.
Maratec zulu strap. It's a quasi nato strap without the bulk. I think the matt black finish complements the watch nicely.
Crappy pic incoming
Maratec zulu strap. It's a quasi nato strap without the bulk. I think the matt black finish complements the watch nicely.
Nice. Definitely goes with the watch. Did it set you back much?
PjotrStroganov
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ReturnOfTheRAT
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1 Stuhrling Original. This is a new brand for me. Just delivered today and it's huge.
4 Seiko's. Models:
- 4ATB.332L951
4 Seiko's. Models:
- SNAE10 Black IP Rose Gold Bezel
- SNAE57 Black Dial Watch
- SNAC75 Coutura Alarm Chronograph Watch
- Cal. 7T62 Alarm Chronograph Timer
You can't beat my black watch, it's impossible to see anything on it unless the lighting conditions are perfect. Looks nice though.
so I saw this beauty today at the mall. I love the look and style. Can someone recommend me something that looks similar and or used watch stores so I can look for it, I'll be damned if I'm gonna spend 6k on a watch.
http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/deville/hour-vision/43130412101001
http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/deville/hour-vision/43130412101001
so I saw this beauty today at the mall. I love the look and style. Can someone recommend me something that looks similar and or used watch stores so I can look for it, I'll be damned if I'm gonna spend 6k on a watch.
http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/deville/hour-vision/43130412101001
What sort of price range are you looking for?
1. You should never pay MSRP on a fancy watch. These things are designed to be negotiated. It won't happen at an Omega boutique, but if you go to an authorized dealer, they will work with you on price. I would guess about 20% off.
2. If that is not low enough, for used watches, check out watchrecon.com, a used watch search engine. However, there are no Deville Coaxials on there right now.
Wedding gift from my wife/in-laws (a watch as the gift to the guy is pretty customary in Bengali tradition these days, as is gold for the women)! They gave me a budget so I did the best I could within that budget, which in this case was nearly 70% off retail.
It's second hand but mint condition and with only 2 months off the manufacturers warranty (even called up to double check the serial, service record and purchase details), I'm not complaining. Guy I bought it off had a huge arsenal of prestigious wrist watches and didn't seem too fussed when I made the (ballsy) offer. If it wasn't a gift I would have sold it off for a profit lol. Seen it sell on forums and eBay for much more.
EDIT: Uploaded better pics!
good looking watch. never realized you were bengali, i got a watch too from my in-laws.
6k was online, in the store it was 11k
My range is kind of broad, 200 to 1500. I like nice looking watches that aren't going to fall apart after a year, but I'm not too concerned with brand as long as it has a good warranty. I've been looking since I saw that watch and I have liked watches from citizen Eco, seiko, Hamilton, revue thommen, tissot etc.
But really what I like about that omega, is the black dial accented by the silver and black and red with its overall simplistic style.
Thanks for the used site, I'll check that out.
What did you get? And yea, watches as gifts from in laws to the groom seems to be common practise in Bengali culture lol.
i know, im from bangladesh...my in-laws aren't wealthy, so i didnt actually request anything, because the wedding itself was such an expense. they bought me a nice seiko.
There are also a number of reputable Omega sellers on ebay - the Omega board on watchuseek has a thread with a list of them, I believe.
That sounds fair enough. Seiko's a great brand. To be fair, I think my in-laws splashed out because we splashed out on their daughter lol. Luckily we were able to stay way under budget with the wedding, despite having so many guests.
Death Dealer
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LOL yeah Hamilton has been around for a long time. Although I think the original company got bought out back in the 60's or 70's and of course now it's owned by a Swiss conglomerate.
