Watches

[Voodoo_Man]

Nice pic. They really did a nice job with that. Still, how a watch "wears" on a wrist is essential. Seen many a watch that looked great with various objects, and did not wear well on a wrist. Gone to the store many a time due to a pic, soon as I saw it on my wrist, no go.

It wears well, specifically with the rubber strap. It comes with NATO's and leather straps, which I do not like.

[graffex]

Just got my first watch from the big white truck today. Never owned any half way decent watch other than a cheap timex I never really wore. I know there not the greatest brand but I figured it be a good first watch to wet my palate and satisfy my itch to get a nice steel chronograph. I just had a baby so I cant justify dropping a lot right now. I'll will be wearing this daily and in the future upgrading to a better quality dive watch is the sub 1k range. It's big, it's heavy and it looks really nice so I'm happy with it for now.

Invicta Sea Spider

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[R0CKETMAN]

[wild_wild_wes]

What about a cheap but rugged watch you can wear for sports or other activities that you don't want to risk a nice timepiece doing? I need one that can survive the sauna.

[Voodoo_Man]

What about a cheap but rugged watch you can wear for sports or other activities that you don't want to risk a nice timepiece doing? I need one that can survive the sauna.

Timex Military Field Expedition.



Been wearing one on duty for about two years now. No issues at all.

[Irish]

What about a cheap but rugged watch you can wear for sports or other activities that you don't want to risk a nice timepiece doing? I need one that can survive the sauna.

I think you have to define what "cheap" is to you to get the best recommendations. The Seiko SKX007 has a huge following and can be had for under $200. You can get it on rubber or a bracelet from the factory. There are also tons of aftermarket mods if you wanted to set yours apart from the crowd.

These guys have a good rep on the watch forums and list it for a good price: http://www.longislandwatch.com/Seiko...p/skx007k1.htm

[markm]

I finally gave up on my piece of shit SEIKO monster. The junk started gaining time, I sent it back. They fixed it... it did it again after a month or two.

Won't buy Seiko again. I'm back to a Gshock with solar. So far so good. My main gripe with Gshock was the battery dying.

[Whiskey_Bravo]

I finally gave up on my piece of shit SEIKO monster. The junk started gaining time, I sent it back. They fixed it... it did it again after a month or two.

Won't buy Seiko again. I'm back to a Gshock with solar. So far so good. My main gripe with Gshock was the battery dying.

For $200 I wouldn't say they are shit. It's an automatic so will never be as accurate as a digital watch like the Gshock(I have one of these also). Even a Rolex gains or loses time.


My Monster started gaining time like crazy after it took a good bump a couple of months ago. I found online that if they get hit hard that there is a spring(or something) that can get stuck and you just have to hit it again to make it go back to normal. I wrapped it in a towel and hit it on the table, problem solved.

[markm]

For $200 I wouldn't say they are shit. It's an automatic so will never be as accurate as a digital watch like the Gshock(I have one of these also). Even a Rolex gains or loses time.

No I mean GAINING MAJOR TIME. Like you say below... I don't mind truing up a watch once every few weeks.

My Monster started gaining time like crazy after it took a good bump a couple of months ago. I found online that if they get hit hard that there is a spring(or something) that can get stuck and you just have to hit it again to make it go back to normal. I wrapped it in a towel and hit it on the table, problem solved.

Damn... I may try that. I still have the turd and have nothing to lose at this point. Did you tap it bezel up, or down... or on the crown?

[OldState]

I think you have to define what "cheap" is to you to get the best recommendations. The Seiko SKX007 has a huge following and can be had for under $200. You can get it on rubber or a bracelet from the factory. There are also tons of aftermarket mods if you wanted to set yours apart from the crowd.

These guys have a good rep on the watch forums and list it for a good price: http://www.longislandwatch.com/Seiko...p/skx007k1.htm

This.

I bought one of these as a beater and because I love automatic watches. It has a cult following and is very classic. I love this watch.


Here is a cool old one owned by Kyle Defoor

http://kyledefoor.tumblr.com/post/22...2-bought-by-my