R3v Wristwatch Thread

[Turf1600]

Check out the Rodina Bauhaus. It's out of stock right now but it's usually $120.

http://www.good-stuffs.com/Classic-Rodina-automatic-wrist-watch-OEM-by-Sea-Gull-ST17_p_156.html

[ajhostetter]

There's some cool Seagull stuff out there. They're nice movements if you can find one used since none of that stuff holds its value:

http://www.longislandwatch.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=6488-2903-BR&utm_source=google&utm_medium=CSE&gdftrk=gdfV25409_a_7c3024_a_7c11432_a_7c6488_d_2903_d_BR

Or look for something old. If you're going Swiss, find something with an ETA 2824 movement for automatic. The new 2896 movement is a throw-away with a riveted bridge.

If you don't mind quartz, Seiko was doing some REALLY cool sh*t back in the 80s. Poke around a bit...to start learning, check out www.timezone.com, www.pmwf.com, and www.watchuseek.com

You'll waste the rest of your productive time on those forums.

[einhander]

ok r3v, I've been thinking about getting a decent watch for a while but i'm not sure where to start. I say decent because I tend to be tough on my stuff, so I don't want to spend a lot on a nice watch until I get used to wearing and protecting a cheaper one (hopefully under $150)

I want something simple and thin so that it isn't too flashy so that it will look equally at home with a suit or a grungy shirt in a dive bar. The first picture below is my ideal level of detail if it didn't have numbers. The second picture is about as flashy as i would like to go. I would also prefer something that isn't brand new and that I have to wind daily.


Any suggestions on how to start searching and learning?

Stretch your budget a bit and get something worthwhile and interesting.

http://www.chrono24.com/en/benrus/dt...acturerIds=553

I have a similar Benrus that I bought before I bought my IWC Mk XI (two years of searching) and I love it just as much.

[mrsleeve]

as far as hand wind only for your price range I cant really think of anything with a lot of brand recognition. Like I can for an auto. That said this seems to have been a kinda popular on some the watch forums and from what I remember reading, decent quality for what it is. Seems most think its a Asian (read Chinese) Clone of a entry level swiss movement, the unitas 6497 according to the auction lol .. seems most like the reliability and build quality of these and I read somewhere a while ago Seagull is making movements for a lot of other watch makers......

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ticino-Vinta...item2ed088424d


Or there is spending about 300 more that you want too and getting a very nice steinhart with a swiss unitas 6497 hand wind in it
http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/Na...inding,13.html

For the money though the ebay unit its not a bad way to go to start the addiction

[McGyver]

ok r3v, I've been thinking about getting a decent watch for a while but i'm not sure where to start. I say decent because I tend to be tough on my stuff, so I don't want to spend a lot on a nice watch until I get used to wearing and protecting a cheaper one (hopefully under $150)

I want something simple and thin so that it isn't too flashy so that it will look equally at home with a suit or a grungy shirt in a dive bar. The first picture below is my ideal level of detail if it didn't have numbers. The second picture is about as flashy as i would like to go. I would also prefer something that isn't brand new and that I have to wind daily.





Any suggestions on how to start searching and learning?

[ncsubowen]

I've always been a big fan of the Citizen solar powered.

Also have the timex weekender, but has anyone else noticed how loud the damn thing is? It's not such a big deal during the day but I can't keep it in my bedroom or it'll keep me up at night.

[assoutE12]

My first real watch, I've wanted to get an automatic for quite a while now.

[Turf1600]

I've been losing my mind over this god damned thing. I'll probably buy it over the weekend. I can't stop thinking about it.

Bought it. And these 2:





Been really digging art deco lately.

[ttrreevvoorr]

The watches on here look fantastic.
Thought I'd share my Orient and Parnis.

[Turf1600]

I've been losing my mind over this god damned thing. I'll probably buy it over the weekend. I can't stop thinking about it.

[RGCintha29073]

Just picked this up the other day. I had the band off to inspect it. Beautiful watch

[Turf1600]

is that a crystal press???? I love old vintage tools for all kinds of specialty trades,

That's exactly what it is. It even came with a bunch of crystals!

[mrsleeve]

is that a crystal press???? I love old vintage tools for all kinds of specialty trades,

[Turf1600]

My newest addition to the collection:

That's awesome. Congrats!

I picked this up yesterday. It's not a watch but you guys would probably enjoy it more than anyone else on r3v...

[mbonder]

My newest addition to the collection: