[kwkarth]

Nice! The last two look the best to me. Is that black one Water Buffalo hide? The worn cowhide one looks like a comfortable pair of blujeans.

 

[jc9394]

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Originally Posted by kwkarth /img/forum/go_quote.gif Nice! The last two look the best to me. Is that black one Water Buffalo hide? The worn cowhide one looks like a comfortable pair of blujeans.

The black one is shark skin, very good for summer time. The worn cowhide is from WWII leathers, it is very soft and comfy and so far it is my flavor now.

 

[number1sixerfan]

Anyone have a recommendation for a watch for swimming? I don't need anything too fancy, just something to time myself with very simple functioning. I saw the recommendations for the Seiko diver, but I looking for something digital for pool lap timing.

Thanks

 

[Aevum]

a Casio 5600 should do nicly, the newer ones are even waveceptor and solar powered, you can get them for under 100 bucks, and theres even a version with a black SS strap if you dont like the rubber ones,

 

[Elluzion]

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Originally Posted by Mercuttio /img/forum/go_quote.gif Nicely done! Welcome to the Seiko family. Best watches for the money, they are! Get those pics up!

Thank you

yes they are nice.

I get a new camera soon so I will be takin some good pictures

in a bit

 

[skyline889]

Any suggestions for a good daily use watch for around $100? I have a nice Seiko for outings but the watches I wear everyday (Work, etc) get pretty roughed up. I was using a Skagen titanium but it's on its way out unfortunately, so I'm trying to find something new. I've been using a cheap Guess watch to tide me over.

 

[DanTheMiataMan]

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Originally Posted by skyline889 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Any suggestions for a good daily use watch for around $100? I have a nice Seiko for outings but the watches I wear everyday (Work, etc) get pretty roughed up. I was using a Skagen titanium but it's on its way out unfortunately, so I'm trying to find something new. I've been using a cheap Guess watch to tide me over.

I have been using a Seiko 5 for daily and I beat the hell out of this thing... 15-20 mile road bike rides a day and im a klutz so i bash it into stuff mistakenly a lot.

 

[woof37]

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Originally Posted by skyline889 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Any suggestions for a good daily use watch for around $100? I have a nice Seiko for outings but the watches I wear everyday (Work, etc) get pretty roughed up. I was using a Skagen titanium but it's on its way out unfortunately, so I'm trying to find something new. I've been using a cheap Guess watch to tide me over.

You can get many Seikos around the $100 mark if you look around. Amazon has just crazy sales sometimes on theirs. A Seiko diver is always a good choice for a daily driver.

 

[jewman]

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Originally Posted by skyline889 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Any suggestions for a good daily use watch for around $100? I have a nice Seiko for outings but the watches I wear everyday (Work, etc) get pretty roughed up. I was using a Skagen titanium but it's on its way out unfortunately, so I'm trying to find something new. I've been using a cheap Guess watch to tide me over.

Check it out. I have a Seiko 5 I haven't worn in a while. They're known for being rugged and reliable. I was on a bus in the Guatemala countryside, and I saw an elderly man wearing one! They are so many models of 5's, there's bound to be one for you. The only negative, and a small one at that, is that the 5 series watches cannot be hand-wound.

EDIT: I would recommend looking for a Seiko with a screw-down crown, just in case.

 

[BobMcN]

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Originally Posted by Uncle Erik /img/forum/go_quote.gif I agree. I've always been drawn to the simpler designs. My salesman says "that's an indication that there's a lot going on upstairs." He must have been referring to other customers.

I agree about the Zeniths. Great movements and some are truly elegant. I have an El Primero in Stainless from about 2000. Can't find any pictures of it on line anymore. Very simple white mother of pearl face. Perfect for a dress watch.

There's abeen a lot of manufactures going to the overly complicated face and big bling factor. Fine for the times, but not timeless.

Bob

 

[skyline889]

Thanks guys, I'll look into the Seiko 5s. Is Skagen not a good brand anymore?

 

[cyberspyder]

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Originally Posted by skyline889 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks guys, I'll look into the Seiko 5s. Is Skagen not a good brand anymore?

Try and find a Seiko 007...the watch will outlast you.

The modifications that can be done to it are plentiful, and parts are abundant, with vast aftermarket support.

 

[Quadrangulum]

I really want Omega's 40th Anniversary moon landing watch. It's probably near the cost of my worldly possessions combined however.

 

[Born2bwire]

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Originally Posted by Quadrangulum /img/forum/go_quote.gif I really want Omega's 40th Anniversary moon landing watch. It's probably near the cost of my worldly possessions combined however.

The used Omega Speedmaster Professional watch market is pretty stable in its prices, usually around $1500 I would say. I do not really find the special editions appealing, they usually only replace the small seconds dial (and in this case also gave the second hand a red point) which is both a very subtle change and a hit to the watch's legibility. I think they may also go with a sapphire instead of the hesalite crystal and a sapphire caseback. I do not mind the hesalite, it is very easy to polish out any scratches and the crystal is very cheap to replace ($30 last I heard). So I never really found the changes to be all that compelling.

 

[skyline889]

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Originally Posted by cyberspyder /img/forum/go_quote.gif Try and find a Seiko 007...the watch will outlast you. The modifications that can be done to it are plentiful, and parts are abundant, with vast aftermarket support.

Is that the $200 one from Amazon? It's a bit more than I can budget for a daily beater watch.