The great inexpensive watch thread! (Page 3 of 10)
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Originally Posted By RedAngus: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/496285/IMG_7767_jpeg-3754988.JPG I love that Ichthys bracelet. |
Still have something like this for some reason, 35 or so years ago and still looks like this one and still have the box and papers. I think I paid $350 for it. I wear a Timex Ironman watch everyday and looks like it’s been sandblasted from wearing it at work. $40 |
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Orient star royal with white face https://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/c1224615570 |
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Originally Posted By Arcwn: From the left. Deep Blue, Seiko clone Seiko Orange Monster 2nd gen Maratac large pilot Citizen Nighthawk https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/254821/20260429_190809_jpg-3754903.JPG I have that same Maratac, and like it quite a bit. I wish I had bought an orange monster before they were discontinued. I’m glad I picked up one of the old style SKX007 before they were discontinued. |
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Originally Posted By HiramRanger: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/218/IMG_4131-3713372.jpg new around $600 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/218/IMG_4557-3750846.jpg used paid $750, full kit, bracelet and steel bracelet https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/218/IMG_2667-3649108.jpg around $400 new https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/218/IMG_0260-3592062.jpg around $400 new https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/218/596EF743-9832-4C64-932E-B7A08F5DF853-3283584.jpg around $750 new https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/218/08CD75CC-7AB7-42B7-B7BB-1639CF741755-3257091.jpg around $500 new https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/218/AAD332B4-9869-4C66-AE92-8B2178F88372-3148756.jpg think this was around $800 new https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/218/DA208922-C60A-4833-91C8-DF03D00E5E44-2764908.jpg Maybe $400-$500 new How do you like your Squale? I’ve wanted one for awhile, and I keep putting it off, but prices keep increasing. |
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Originally Posted By DMark: VOSTOK Amphibia Scuba Dude Back when you could get them for $60 on ebay. I think changing out the bezel, insert and strap cost me almost as much as the watch. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/11759/Scuba_Dude_jpg-3754912.JPG Do you remember where you got the bezel insert? |
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Originally Posted By Cobalt-60: Go through the Casio catalog and pick one that speaks to you. I'm a fan of the OG illuminator. https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GUx+NFHgL._AC_UL1500_.jpg I had one of those in 80’s. Quite durable. |
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Over 50 and reputed to be a formidable brigand
https://hr1871.com/
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‘ I’m a Seiko fan from way back too… Attached File . |
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I retired 18 years ago. No watch, no phone and sure as hell no fukn underwear. 
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Originally Posted By MtnMusic: You want a ton of functionality? Smart watch. If you're a manly outdoorsman, get a Garmin. If you prefer to hang out in coffee shops, get an Apple. Manly outdoorsman checking in! |
 
Goes down to $65. Automatic, waterproof, classic homage style. Edit: fixed to automatic. |
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Originally Posted By Canoeguy: Under 1K? How about $45 and one of my favorite watches. www.amazon.com/dp/B004VR9HP2 I have a Timex with a metal band I bought 8 years ago. It has outlasted the Seikos I used to buy and still has the original battery. |
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Originally Posted By DK-Prof: I do genuinely have that song on my playlist in the 911 and listen to it all the time.  Originally Posted By DK-Prof: Originally Posted By Bigtwin:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y39n_7BuxtgETA: just saying....I have heard you post some odd music! I do genuinely have that song on my playlist in the 911 and listen to it all the time. 
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If you like Pelagos divers the IXDAO offerings are pretty decent for a couple hundred bucks. 
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Originally Posted By RobertL: The re-issue of the original Magnum P.I. watch, the Momentum SeaQuartz 30 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/67156/IMG_1967-3712979.jpg I always liked these, and they now have a solar version. You pushed over the edge! I ordered it on an orange strap. Attached File |
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 Casio Duro with a $19 bracelet off Amazon. Probably $85 all-in. |
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Originally Posted By UA_ME02: I have the same watch, where'd you get the strap? Originally Posted By UA_ME02: Originally Posted By Torf: Yeah. Agree. Inexpensive for me is sub $100. This was $42 https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/10628/IMG_3137-2885335.jpg I have the same watch, where'd you get the strap? 
I've bought quite a few of these in different sizes and colors over the years. When they get really dirty and don't clean up nice anymore I'll get a new one. |
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Boderry bronze field watch, had it about a month worn it a couple weeks off and on it's starting to darken a bit. I'll probably wear it more often and see what kind of patina it starts getting with a little sweat and some physical work. $110 Attached File |
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Don't really need another watch, but if I did, I would get this Casio. . . solar powered, 100 meter rated, simple and clean design. They used to offer it with a black strap, which I prefer, but I could always get one aftermarket. . . just under $100 on amazon. . .  |
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Originally Posted By Gr0g: A little different from the others. 1699371065[/url]https://www.glycinestore.com/files/product/878-228b.jpg?1699371065 Beat me to it. Glycine's Combat Sub line may be the most underrated Swiss diver in production. I call 'em the "Swiss Seiko." |
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Got this for Christmas and wear it every day. My only complaint is the lack of lume on the hands and face. Citizen Classic |
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Seiko Solar, appx $400. Attached File |
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Oh, you said 'inexpensive', not cheap. My Seiko quartz chronographs were inexpensive. My Orient automatics were inexpensive. My Citizen Bullhead automatic chronograph was maybe not inexpensive? (about $70, 50 years ago) My Bagelsport Daytona automatic was cheap. Less than $20, less than 20 years ago. All my Bagelsport and MQJ automatics were very cheap. Even the one that says "Rolex" on the dial. Oops, we sent a 'replica' to one of our 'homage' buyers in the USA, didn't we? 
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Originally Posted By Bellows1: $50. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/428750/20240802_122108-3283503.jpg Arguably one of the best values out there. <------- Watch Collector |
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Originally Posted By nowgrn4: I retired 18 years ago. No watch, no phone and sure as hell no fukn underwear. When my grandpa turned 70, the State of Michigan literally gave him a gold watch and kicked his ass out the door. He never turned 71. Died the same month I was born. So I'll always wonder if it was just his time, or he was a guy who needed a daily purpose in life. |
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Originally Posted By MateFrio: Plenty under $1k https://cdn2.jomashop.com/media/catalog/product/t/i/tissot-t-trend-couturier-automatic-men_s-watch-t035.407.16.051.01_1.jpg https://www.sakurawatches.com/image/cache/catalog/watches/seiko/0/images-SAKURA-SARY105-jpg-1000x1000.jpg https://i.redd.it/jzc25c8hsz6d1.jpeg https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-uzonwrhn18/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/16942/100129/1545-Orig-01__98922.1702392721.jpg?c=1 I have a Tissot that stopped working. I really liked that watch but it wasn't as watertight as claimed. It fogged up one day when I was up in the attic sweating like hell and never worked again. It does not have a screw on back, just presses in against a seal. I think that is the weak point. |
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Originally Posted By Lawmonkey: Arguably one of the best values out there. <------- Watch Collector Originally Posted By Lawmonkey: Originally Posted By Bellows1: $50. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/428750/20240802_122108-3283503.jpg Arguably one of the best values out there. <------- Watch Collector Love mine, but by 3am I can barely read the dial. |
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1970s inspired Retro digital Pulsar. If you have a case of 70s nostalgia and need a watch that will tell you what time it is in red digital numbers, this is the watch for you. If you need it to do anything else, this is not the watch for you. The perfect watch to wear while playing Pong on a CRT Television.  |
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Originally Posted By LamePostCount: I have s few Seiko automatics. This is my favorite and was cheap when I bought it. No so much anymore. Keeps amazing time for what it is. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/549629/1000000558-3755147.jpg @LamePostCount Is that a spork? |
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