R3v Wristwatch Thread

[ParsedOut]

Ok wristwatch fanatics, I need another suggestion. My Seiko 5 with maratac nato strap is a fun casual watch but I need something a little more professional. I've found I can wear 40-42mm case diameter comfortably (without looking stupid) and I like a leather(ish) band, approx 20mm in width also seems to look about right. I like the style of a chronograph and prefer a dark face. Looking to spend about $100. Suggestions?

considering this, I know I know, it's only a Timex but really like the style and color combo.

https://www.timex.com/watches/intelligent-quartz-fly-back-chronograph-t2n700za

[beta14ok]

Absitively correct mrsleeve!

[mrsleeve]

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I believe you mean chronograph, Chronometer is a watch that meets and is certified to international accuracy specs, that is applied to mechanical movements.

[beta14ok]

R3v Wristwatch Thread

A few electrics.....I favor Yacht timers and chronographs. This box holds an assortment of Casio, Citizen, Seiko, Yema, Fossil, Armitron, and Mio. Also have a few large diameter Yacht timers (Ronstan & Optimum Time), but they don't fit in the box and live with the sailing gear. They never seem to all be operational at the same time....the problem with battery operation! Nothing expensive here, but they are kinda fun to play with and I enjoy wearing them. Some day perhaps an Omega Seamaster or an older Lemania Elvstrom.

[mrsleeve]

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try the maratac rubber deployment strap very secure feeling and has a cool utilitarian look to it

[BobombETA]

Nice I have the same one but k2 on a nato great watch. You should put a black/grey nato strap on that one looks super nice.

I had a Maratac NATO on it, didn't like it. Didn't feel secure. It's definitely a good look though.

[e30 gangsta]

Nice I have the same one but k2 on a nato great watch. You should put a black/grey nato strap on that one looks super nice.

[BobombETA]

My SKX007J:



Big fan of Seiko mechanicals.

[alloydix]

Just got an Invicta Russian Diver. See through watch? Yes please.

Those must be some pretty awesome tan lines you get with that!

[mrsleeve]

thanks, I seem to be on a Seiko kick the last year or so lol....

[rturbo 930]

That's a good looking watch.

[mrsleeve]

A couple of pages back someone posted a Invicta 8926, saying it was a Seiko movement in it, I stumbled across some information lately that the NH35a is indeed a seiko movement and the generic branding of the 4R36, and not a miyota (citizen made) or a seagull ( Chinese made) more basic movment

With that out of the way here is my newest one. I wanted more of a field watch kinda thing so this is a good alternative to the Hammi Field Kahki ( I want the blacked out one in the Ti case)

Hers is a Seiko SARG007 had to order form Japan... Had it a few days now and so far I am liking it, its much lighter than most of my other watches so that is nice though taken some getting used too. Its got a 6R15c for its heart that is very well proven, Auto, handwindable, and Hacks, all in a 40mm case. Its running good at about 5-10 sec a day slow, but I expect it to regulate it self out to about 5 slow a day once it gets broken in... Water resistant to 10bar/100m decent display back and Sapphire crystal whats not to love for a field watch. The 4 o-clock crown is for rotating the compass chapter ring, which makes the old sun dial trick a little more precise, though the crown and ring turn very easily and on its own as you go about your day, and for a field watch the Lume could be a little bit bigger as only the little markers above the numerals are lumed and of course the hands .

It came on a dressy black leather strap, and for me thats just not going to cut the mustard for a DD watch. So I got a black Maratac rubber deployment strap for it and I might get a NATO in some crazy colors latter on, but I must say I really like this rubber deployment strap, its a nice change for the SS bracelet watches I have been wearing for years. One little niggle about is that the Pet hair and dust stick to it like glue, and are attracted to it like a magnet.


watch 1 by mrsleeve, on Flickr


watch 2 by mrsleeve, on Flickr

[flyboyx]

a man has to have a hobby. 8)

[Turf1600]

wow! 1880's?

how many do you have in your collection now?

I have it preliminarily dated at 1916 but am waiting on an email with better details. I now have 19. It's time to shed some.

[MT325is]

Nothing fancy ...