[Mr Rick]

One of the most common, as well as one of the most popular of the vintage Heuers.
 
 
 

 

[PalJoey]

Just been scrubbing grime out of my NATO strap. It builds up so gradually, but when it's clean again it don't half make a difference. It now looks once again like the one of the right of this pic.
 

 

[gelocks]

For some reason I've always liked the look of the  Prometheus Signatura:
 
http://www.prometheuswatch.com/dress-watch-collection/prometheus-signatura/#!/Prometheus-Signatura-Swiss-Made-Automatic-Watch-Enamel-White-Dial-Day-Date/p/29121730/category=6846712
 
White dial...
The contrast with the big-ass blue hands might look a bit weird (and I would have preferred all blue accents) but I like it. Somehow I can see this watch working with a nice shark-mesh/similar bracelet! But this one is no longer in production.
 
Would you guys have any recommendation similar to that one?
I know there is something like:
 
http://www.omegawatches.com/collection/de-ville/de-ville/co-axial-annual-calendar/43193412204001
 
http://www.omegawatches.com/collection/seamaster/aqua-terra-chronometer/25033300
 
but, yeah, not expecting to pay those prices yet...

 

[Mr Rick]

Christopher Ward has something with a similar look.
 
 

 

[Mr Rick]

Or this.
 

 

[gelocks]

  Or this.
 

 
Oh Nice!!
And Chris Ward has a somewhat good track record.
Which model is this one?!

 

[Mr Rick]

   
Oh Nice!!
And Chris Ward has a somewhat good track record.
Which model is this one?!

This one.
 
 
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/watches/dress/c9-cosc-5d-sws.html

 

[99tjadams]

Thanks for the link I hadn't read that one. I wanted a vintage watch and from what I have been reading on watchuseek seikos are pretty reliable. The 6309 seems to be popular with a lot of the members on that forum. I also did a lot of reading that there are a lot of "hacked  together" seikos coming out of the phillipines with new dials and hands, but I was convinced that the case and movement were usually original. Not really sure what I want to do at the moment but I'm just keeping an eye on what is popping up at watchrecon. A vintage sport/diver/chrono would be nice, my budget is about $500, wish I could afford a Longines Legend Diver, (or any other nice supercompressor style, Enicar, Sherpa, maybe Bulova)

 

[liamstrain]

In my experience a good running, good condition, and authentic Seiko 6138 or 6139 movement from the 70s/80s is going to be over $500 - more like 800-1000. If you are finding one cheaper, be very very wary. 
 
If you want to stay vintage - In the $500 range, you can actually find some of the early but realiable Omega seamasters - the 565 movements in particular are robust, easy to service, and found in a great number of different styled watches from the era. Especially the "cosmic" versions - just watch for aftermarket crowns and such. These are often frankensteined together too. Lots of older Longines in that range too.

 

[99tjadams]

This one just sold, and it seemed to be in decent shape.
 
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-seiko-6139-6002-1974-black-dial-all-original-serviced-great-shape-us-only-1569554.html
 
$290
 
Although maybe I need to keep learning about what makes a good buy, one of the reasons I haven't pulled the trigger yet.

 

[Podster]

OK watch enthusiast, my middle one is about to turn thirteen and I want to spend $100.00-$125.00 on a watch for him so I'm looking for some suggestions (obviously needs to be durable and probably good for at least 100m depth). I'm open to origin

 

[liamstrain]

  This one just sold, and it seemed to be in decent shape.
 
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-seiko-6139-6002-1974-black-dial-all-original-serviced-great-shape-us-only-1569554.html
 
$290
 
Although maybe I need to keep learning about what makes a good buy, one of the reasons I haven't pulled the trigger yet.

 
Maybe I need to recalibrate my understanding of where these are priced. I was looking for a 6138 Bullhead and good versions of that were over 800. But I'm seeing a lot of Pogue look-alikes for much less. Interesting. 

 

[liamstrain]

  OK watch enthusiast, my middle one is about to turn thirteen and I want to spend $100.00-$125.00 on a watch for him so I'm looking for some suggestions (obviously needs to be durable and probably good for at least 100m depth). I'm open to origin

 
Seiko 5 series automatic. 

 

[Podster]

   
Seiko 5 series automatic. 

THX, are those the ones with the Hardlex Crystal? Since you have suggested a Japanese auto movement any thoughts on a Citizen Eco-Drive in this range? 

 

[liamstrain]

If given a choice between an automatic mechanical movement, and a solar or kinetic recharging quartz movement (eco-drive), of similar quality - I will always choose the automatic mechanical. But that is just my personal preference. Not really based on anything objective. I'm sure the citizen's are fine, I just hate quartz movements in general.