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Originally Posted By GenYRevolverGuy: The "inexpensive" watch thread, and it's a bunch of stuff that costs more than a brand new Glock purchased at retail. lol Everything's relative. |
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Originally Posted By Eric802: Everything's relative. Originally Posted By Eric802: Originally Posted By GenYRevolverGuy: The "inexpensive" watch thread, and it's a bunch of stuff that costs more than a brand new Glock purchased at retail. lol Everything's relative. It's also a slightly weird complaint, given that of the first five different watches posted, three of them were $50 or less. I don't know where to find brand new Glocks that retail for under $50.  I want to know where he buys his guns!
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Originally Posted By TexCorriente: Question: What is the state of the used watch market in the sub-$700 range? Are jewelry shops good places to look? Really looking for something titanium and utilitarian. Thanks I am not a watch expert, but my impression is that as long as you are careful and choose only reputable sellers, ebay can actually be a pretty good place to find a lot of stuff. |
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Originally Posted By TexCorriente: Question: What is the state of the used watch market in the sub-$700 range? Are jewelry shops good places to look? Really looking for something titanium and utilitarian. Thanks Attached File |
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Originally Posted By TexCorriente: Question: What is the state of the used watch market in the sub-$700 range? Are jewelry shops good places to look? Really looking for something titanium and utilitarian. Thanks Its pretty decent, although ive only participated from an online aspect. As stated ebay can have some legit pieces but also fakes. Do your research first on the watch(es) you want. Then do more research on the seller that has your product. Ive used ebay plenty with great success as well as physical retailers(jewelers) with a strong and verified online presence(exquisite time pieces). With the prolification of more easily accessible and semi decent(spec wise)foreign(Chinese) manufacturers dipping their toes in the "new watch" market, they would appear to be gaining and/or disrupting the gateway of the perceived entry level watch market. It seems to correlate with deals to be had on the second hand market of older watches with similar specs that are now going against NiB watches deemed to be on a similar "checklist". Just do your due diligence on the seller. Also if possible, ibsoect the watch in person before you buy. Lord knows some watches can look great on paper but once in hand just have a few too many unforseen "quirks" to sour the watch once on wrist. All that being said ive heard great things about iirc the Citizen Promaster in Titanium, nicknamed the "Fujitsubo" probably would tick alot of your boxes. Eta: Titanium "SKX173"     Other than that id highly suggest that you kust buy what you like and makes you happy. Just my humble opinion. 
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Originally Posted By migradog: $99 eBay Citizen. Needed a new capacitor. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/47594/IMG_5067-3579073.jpg I have that same watch. Also had to put a new capacitor in it a couple years ago. |
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Originally Posted By WI_DeerHunter13: My watches from Mr. Jones get more attention than all of my other watches combined. Their 50% off sale is seriously tempting me to add more: Mr. Jones Watches https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/75925/IMG_4944_jpeg-3755736.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/75925/IMG_4767_jpeg-3755737.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/75925/IMG_4763_jpeg-3755739.JPG Bookmarked. Those are neat! |
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Originally Posted By LowBeta: does anyone actually use those tachymeters and pilot's sliderules? I use the 0-60 bezel on my diver all the time, but I can't imagine an instance when I would try to calculate RPM. I used the slide rule decades ago when I had 20/15 vision as a young Army pilot. Nowadays, we use computers for that shit... |
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Originally Posted By LowBeta: does anyone actually use those tachymeters and pilot's sliderules? I use the 0-60 bezel on my diver all the time, but I can't imagine an instance when I would try to calculate RPM. The tachymeter tells speed over a known distance. (A mile and tells miles per hour) You are thinking of a tachometer |
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Originally Posted By triburst1: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/34777/IMG_4840_jpeg-3755839.JPG I didn't know Tag Heuer made anything under $1K except maybe some of their quartz models. The one pictured does not look like a quartz though. Haven't shopped in awhile, are Tags cheap now? ETA Nice black dial Aquaracer BTW. Mine does not qualify either 
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Originally Posted By FrogEyes: I have that same watch. Also had to put a new capacitor in it a couple years ago. Originally Posted By FrogEyes: Originally Posted By migradog: $99 eBay Citizen. Needed a new capacitor. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/47594/IMG_5067-3579073.jpg I have that same watch. Also had to put a new capacitor in it a couple years ago. How long do the capacitors last? Mine is now several years old, but I'm not having any issues yet. |
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Originally Posted By DnTrdNMe: How long do the capacitors last? Mine is now several years old, but I'm not having any issues yet. Originally Posted By DnTrdNMe: Originally Posted By FrogEyes: Originally Posted By migradog: $99 eBay Citizen. Needed a new capacitor. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/47594/IMG_5067-3579073.jpg I have that same watch. Also had to put a new capacitor in it a couple years ago. How long do the capacitors last? Mine is now several years old, but I'm not having any issues yet. I think they last a really long time if you take care of them, ie: use them. I left mine in a drawer for a couple years with no light. Guess it drained down too low. When I bought the new cell, I also bought this for when it goes a while without being used.  
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Originally Posted By LowBeta: does anyone actually use those tachymeters and pilot's sliderules? I use the 0-60 bezel on my diver all the time, but I can't imagine an instance when I would try to calculate RPM. A hilarious number of people who wear watches with tachymeters don't know how to use them. I've stumbled across watch YouTubers who review one and have no clue. |
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Originally Posted By FlockaCGulz: All under $300 IIRC https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/450356/ratio-3753641.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/450356/unnamed-3617519.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/450356/009-3616303.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/450356/2B4EE53A-5169-4456-97B8-B50A3FF93AB0-2239020.jpg I have that Snoopy. :) |
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Originally Posted By neshomamench: The tachymeter tells speed over a known distance. (A mile and tells miles per hour) You are thinking of a tachometer Originally Posted By neshomamench: Originally Posted By LowBeta: does anyone actually use those tachymeters and pilot's sliderules? I use the 0-60 bezel on my diver all the time, but I can't imagine an instance when I would try to calculate RPM. The tachymeter tells speed over a known distance. (A mile and tells miles per hour) You are thinking of a tachometer I thought he was being facetious because it's such a niche application. Didn't even realize that's probably what he meant. You can theoretically calculate RPM if the rotation is slow enough see and to record it. Just divide the answer by 60. Whatever you measure has to be happen between 1 second or so and 60, so it's not the most useful tool for anything really fast or really slow. |
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Originally Posted By neshomamench: The tachymeter tells speed over a known distance. (A mile and tells miles per hour) You are thinking of a tachometer Originally Posted By neshomamench: Originally Posted By LowBeta: does anyone actually use those tachymeters and pilot's sliderules? I use the 0-60 bezel on my diver all the time, but I can't imagine an instance when I would try to calculate RPM. The tachymeter tells speed over a known distance. (A mile and tells miles per hour) You are thinking of a tachometer technically correct, blah blah Mr. Medical Equipment.  The question stands: who the hell uses that bezel?? |
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Originally Posted By Bohr_Adam: I thought he was being facetious because it's such a niche application. Didn't even realize that's probably what he meant. You can theoretically calculate RPM if the rotation is slow enough see and to record it. Just divide the answer by 60. Whatever you measure has to be happen between 1 second or so and 60, so it's not the most useful tool for anything really fast or really slow. in my previous life the most likely use would have been to measure main propulsion shaft rpm. You have uncovered a chink in my know it all, my achilles heel, as it were. |
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Originally Posted By LowBeta: in my previous life the most likely use would have been to measure main propulsion shaft rpm. You have uncovered a chink in my know it all, my achilles heel, as it were. Originally Posted By LowBeta: Originally Posted By Bohr_Adam: I thought he was being facetious because it's such a niche application. Didn't even realize that's probably what he meant. You can theoretically calculate RPM if the rotation is slow enough see and to record it. Just divide the answer by 60. Whatever you measure has to be happen between 1 second or so and 60, so it's not the most useful tool for anything really fast or really slow. in my previous life the most likely use would have been to measure main propulsion shaft rpm. You have uncovered a chink in my know it all, my achilles heel, as it were. In such cases, I doubt a chronograph wristwatch's tachymeter will do you any good. |
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Originally Posted By Bohr_Adam: In such cases, I doubt a chronograph wristwatch's tachymeter will do you any good. Originally Posted By Bohr_Adam: Originally Posted By LowBeta: Originally Posted By Bohr_Adam: I thought he was being facetious because it's such a niche application. Didn't even realize that's probably what he meant. You can theoretically calculate RPM if the rotation is slow enough see and to record it. Just divide the answer by 60. Whatever you measure has to be happen between 1 second or so and 60, so it's not the most useful tool for anything really fast or really slow. in my previous life the most likely use would have been to measure main propulsion shaft rpm. You have uncovered a chink in my know it all, my achilles heel, as it were. In such cases, I doubt a chronograph wristwatch's tachymeter will do you any good. Exactly what I'm getting at. It's a useless function. a 0-60 bezel lets you measure time intervals, which is immensely useful. |
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Originally Posted By LowBeta: does anyone actually use those tachymeters and pilot's sliderules? I use the 0-60 bezel on my diver all the time, but I can't imagine an instance when I would try to calculate RPM. I wouldn't even know how to begin, nor do I have a need. Field watches and divers for me. |
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Originally Posted By NickOTime: Its pretty decent, although ive only participated from an online aspect. As stated ebay can have some legit pieces but also fakes. Do your research first on the watch(es) you want. Then do more research on the seller that has your product. Ive used ebay plenty with great success as well as physical retailers(jewelers) with a strong and verified online presence(exquisite time pieces). With the prolification of more easily accessible and semi decent(spec wise)foreign(Chinese) manufacturers dipping their toes in the "new watch" market, they would appear to be gaining and/or disrupting the gateway of the perceived entry level watch market. It seems to correlate with deals to be had on the second hand market of older watches with similar specs that are now going against NiB watches deemed to be on a similar "checklist". Just do your due diligence on the seller. Also if possible, ibsoect the watch in person before you buy. Lord knows some watches can look great on paper but once in hand just have a few too many unforseen "quirks" to sour the watch once on wrist. All that being said ive heard great things about iirc the Citizen Promaster in Titanium, nicknamed the "Fujitsubo" probably would tick alot of your boxes. Eta: Titanium "SKX173" https://i.imgur.com/0IPpeZ1.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/aYZJj1Q.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/bVgjzGG.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/uSINSfr.jpeg Other than that id highly suggest that you kust buy what you like and makes you happy. Just my humble opinion. That glow in the dark Seiko looks great. I looked it up and apparently there is some proprietary paint they are using. |
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Originally Posted By Tomac: I am not into bling, but that's a good looking watch!  Originally Posted By Tomac: Originally Posted By wesr228: Seiko SPB210 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/413139/IMG_2163_jpeg-3755645.JPG Pics from Teddy Baldesere. I never get tired of looking at this dial; it warms the soul. I am not into bling, but that's a good looking watch! Thank you!! It’s such a great combination of green of a soft green and aged looking gold color. Certainly not bling bling! It’s a classic warm combo I could have seen my grandfather wearing in the 60’s. |
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Originally Posted By LowBeta: Exactly what I'm getting at. It's a useless function. a 0-60 bezel lets you measure time intervals, which is immensely useful. Originally Posted By LowBeta: Originally Posted By Bohr_Adam: Originally Posted By LowBeta: Originally Posted By Bohr_Adam: I thought he was being facetious because it's such a niche application. Didn't even realize that's probably what he meant. You can theoretically calculate RPM if the rotation is slow enough see and to record it. Just divide the answer by 60. Whatever you measure has to be happen between 1 second or so and 60, so it's not the most useful tool for anything really fast or really slow. in my previous life the most likely use would have been to measure main propulsion shaft rpm. You have uncovered a chink in my know it all, my achilles heel, as it were. In such cases, I doubt a chronograph wristwatch's tachymeter will do you any good. Exactly what I'm getting at. It's a useless function. a 0-60 bezel lets you measure time intervals, which is immensely useful. My daily wear watch is a diver with a classic 60-minute bezel, and for good reason, so I'm not saying I disagree. But for tasks involving time intervals of less than one minute, a tachymeter function can be quite useful. You need to stuff 800 envelopes with ransom notices? Time yourself stuffing one. There's your envelopes per hour. The watch tach can let you quickly project a lot of things like that. |
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Originally Posted By neshomamench: I have that Snoopy. :) Originally Posted By neshomamench: Originally Posted By FlockaCGulz: All under $300 IIRC https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/450356/ratio-3753641.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/450356/unnamed-3617519.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/450356/009-3616303.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/450356/2B4EE53A-5169-4456-97B8-B50A3FF93AB0-2239020.jpg I have that Snoopy. :) My Brothers 
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Originally Posted By JackRebney: Casio Pro Trek, about $300. Solar, Multiband 6 (never have to set the time), baro, elevation, compass, temperature, ect. Love this watch and no need for any other. Only picture I have. https://i.imgur.com/Q73RHiZ.png @JackRebney That’s a nice watch. Where would a man find one in the US? Casio seems to list one everywhere but here. |
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Originally Posted By RedAngus: @JackRebney That’s a nice watch. Where would a man find one in the US? Casio seems to list one everywhere but here. Originally Posted By RedAngus: Originally Posted By JackRebney: Casio Pro Trek, about $300. Solar, Multiband 6 (never have to set the time), baro, elevation, compass, temperature, ect. Love this watch and no need for any other. Only picture I have. https://i.imgur.com/Q73RHiZ.png @JackRebney That’s a nice watch. Where would a man find one in the US? Casio seems to list one everywhere but here. Hmm, good question. I got it on Amazon 4 years ago but it shows currently unavailable. Mine is a PRW6600Y-2 specifically, there's a bunch of Pro-Trek models, but most do not have Multiband 6. The PRW6600Y-1A9 is available, same watch in black instead of blue. |
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Originally Posted By 56xdx_Z: That glow in the dark Seiko looks great. I looked it up and apparently there is some proprietary paint they are using. Yeah Lumibrite is Seikos in house proprietary lume compound. Love the stuff. If im assembling a watch, ill usually try to seek out oem Seiko hands and dials just for the Lumibrite compound. I did assemble the "SKX" from parts and you can kind of see the difference in lume between the hands/dial vs. the rehaut, bezel insert, and day+date wheel. Its not as noticeable in person but the pics make it somewhat easier to tell. This is an oem Seiko Turtle, again you can see the lume difference between the rehaut+bezel insert vs. the dial+handset. In person its not that noticeable if at all.  |
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Originally Posted By Bohr_Adam: My daily wear watch is a diver with a classic 60-minute bezel, and for good reason, so I'm not saying I disagree. But for tasks involving time intervals of less than one minute, a tachymeter function can be quite useful. You need to stuff 800 envelopes with ransom notices? Time yourself stuffing one. There's your envelopes per hour. The watch tach can let you quickly project a lot of things like that. |
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Originally Posted By TimeOnTarget: The Seiko after market modification community is huge. You could always have something custom easily made for less than $500. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/432675/IMG_4673_jpeg-3756388.JPG I had something very similar without the gmt function. Its what started the whole watch obsession for me. 
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Originally Posted By TimeOnTarget: The Seiko after market modification community is huge. You could always have something custom easily made for less than $500. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/432675/IMG_4673_jpeg-3756388.JPG It is huge ..... I've got a friend in CA that is big into it ......he is linked up with a dial maker in the UK that puts out stuff like what you pictured, with a Khanjar logo, as well as UAE and Syrian dials ...... even Farsi datewheels. I think older Seikos are the best watch deal out there ...... I pick up every decent 7005, 7006, and 6119 I run across ......they wear great, keep great time, and are easy to find parts for or play with ..... Picked up this 7006 for about 1/3 of what the bracelet alone sells for .....  |
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Originally Posted By NickOTime: Its pretty decent, although ive only participated from an online aspect. As stated ebay can have some legit pieces but also fakes. Do your research first on the watch(es) you want. Then do more research on the seller that has your product. Ive used ebay plenty with great success as well as physical retailers(jewelers) with a strong and verified online presence(exquisite time pieces). With the prolification of more easily accessible and semi decent(spec wise)foreign(Chinese) manufacturers dipping their toes in the "new watch" market, they would appear to be gaining and/or disrupting the gateway of the perceived entry level watch market. It seems to correlate with deals to be had on the second hand market of older watches with similar specs that are now going against NiB watches deemed to be on a similar "checklist". Just do your due diligence on the seller. Also if possible, ibsoect the watch in person before you buy. Lord knows some watches can look great on paper but once in hand just have a few too many unforseen "quirks" to sour the watch once on wrist. All that being said ive heard great things about iirc the Citizen Promaster in Titanium, nicknamed the "Fujitsubo" probably would tick alot of your boxes. Eta: Titanium "SKX173" https://i.imgur.com/0IPpeZ1.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/aYZJj1Q.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/bVgjzGG.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/uSINSfr.jpeg Other than that id highly suggest that you kust buy what you like and makes you happy. Just my humble opinion. I decided to go for it and ordered everything to build what should be a pretty neat-o SKX007 in a titanium case. A slim sapphire lens, sloped bezel insert and slim bezel, slim sapphire case back etc should add up to light, relatively thin and very wearable watch. Originally Posted By NickOTime: Yeah Lumibrite is Seikos in house proprietary lume compound. Love the stuff. If im assembling a watch, ill usually try to seek out oem Seiko hands and dials just for the Lumibrite compound. I did assemble the "SKX" from parts and you can kind of see the difference in lume between the hands/dial vs. the rehaut, bezel insert, and day+date wheel. Its not as noticeable in person but the pics make it somewhat easier to tell. This is an oem Seiko Turtle, again you can see the lume difference between the rehaut+bezel insert vs. the dial+handset. In person its not that noticeable if at all. https://i.imgur.com/U3Ew5ar.jpeg Ha, I bought a NOS Seiko Turtle 'Night Vision' dial and hand set for my build. Quite excited. Your watch looks great. Almost had another beer and ordered one of these Certina Action Diver in Ti 
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