Sorry Moedawg, I decided to go ahead and buy my beater watch before I had time to think about going for a more expensive option! Anyway, I'm pretty happy with the decision. It was inexpensive (mine was $40 with an eBay coupon, most are around $70), it's tough as nails, has so much cool history behind it, and it's automatic! I expect to keep this for many years as my "fun watch," and after the summer, it should carry plenty of awesome memories. I'm quite excited about it
The winner is, a Vostok Amphibian! It is very popular over on one of the watch Facebook groups I'm in. Many dial options are available, but I went with the "sailboat." I just took this picture from the internet, but I'll probably pair it with a NATO just like this.
I also think I might soon begin my first long-term saving endeavor for a luxury piece: either a Speedmaster pro or reduced. I've just fallen in love with it recently, and it's in that sweetspot for me in terms of price and the amount of effort/time required to save up for it. I'll have to try on the pro and the reduced, hopefully the pro looks silly on my wrist, because I'd love to save some money on the reduced!
The winner is, a Vostok Amphibian! It is very popular over on one of the watch Facebook groups I'm in. Many dial options are available, but I went with the "sailboat." I just took this picture from the internet, but I'll probably pair it with a NATO just like this.
I also think I might soon begin my first long-term saving endeavor for a luxury piece: either a Speedmaster pro or reduced. I've just fallen in love with it recently, and it's in that sweetspot for me in terms of price and the amount of effort/time required to save up for it. I'll have to try on the pro and the reduced, hopefully the pro looks silly on my wrist, because I'd love to save some money on the reduced!