Any thoughts on this Seiko watch?

[Bill in Utah]

Originally Posted By: kingrob

Pricey, but my current favorite, is the Omega Bond model Seamaster. I have the 2541 model shown in the second photo, with a brown leather strap. I never could get used to a metal band, as they rip the hairs from my wrist. You could always roll with the non-007 Seamaster, but then you wouldn't be as cool as him.

And the SpeedMaster watch is a classic. I like flat crystal watches as they are easier not to get a scratch.

Both Omegas don't have that feature..

Bill

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah
How much do they want for the watch?

$150.

The main reason I wanted it is that it is not large (37mm case). All the other watches recommended in this thread are unfortunately pretty large and will look a bit dumb on me.

Alas, it seems that getting an automatic watch may be a mistake in my case - lately I only wear a watch on weekends and only when I'm out of the house which isn't a whole lot of time for it to wind I guess. I'll keep looking...

 

[harrydog]

Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah

And the SpeedMaster watch is a classic. I like flat crystal watches as they are easier not to get a scratch.

Both Omegas don't have that feature..

Bill

I love my Speedmaster.

 

[Bill in Utah]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah
How much do they want for the watch?

$150.

The main reason I wanted it is that it is not large (37mm case). All the other watches recommended in this thread are unfortunately pretty large and will look a bit dumb on me.

Alas, it seems that getting an automatic watch may be a mistake in my case - lately I only wear a watch on weekends and only when I'm out of the house which isn't a whole lot of time for it to wind I guess. I'll keep looking...

Only $150?

Nice watch. You can get a winder (around $50) and it winds it up for you.

I don't like a large watch either. And I'm bigger than most.

Take care, bill

 

[Bill in Utah]

Originally Posted By: harrydog
Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah

And the SpeedMaster watch is a classic. I like flat crystal watches as they are easier not to get a scratch.

Both Omegas don't have that feature..

Bill

I love my Speedmaster.
Photos please!

 

[BrianWC]

Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah


I don't like a large watch either. And I'm bigger than most.

Take care, bill


See, I'm the opposite. I'm a fairly big guy and if I wear a small watch, I feel like I am wearing a rubber band around my wrist. I'm not into expensive watches because a.) I'm too cheap and b.) I work in thick woods quite often. It's [censored] on watches. I have a g-shock that I've been wearing since 1997. Other watches come and go, but it's always back to the G-Shock.

 

[Cup of Joe]

Originally Posted By: BrianWC

See, I'm the opposite. I'm a fairly big guy and if I wear a small watch, I feel like I am wearing a rubber band around my wrist. I'm not into expensive watches because a.) I'm too cheap and b.) I work in thick woods quite often. It's [censored] on watches. I have a g-shock that I've been wearing since 1997. Other watches come and go, but it's always back to the G-Shock.


+1 I bought my g-shock in 1995. It looks a little worse for wear on the surface but is holding up just fine after all these years. Only needed a new battery about 1 year ago and I am right back to wearing it every day. I have managed to break a number of watches over the years until I bought my G.

For a person that is hard on watches a G-shock is the only watch to buy.

 

[BrianWC]

I've replaced a few batteries since mine has the indiglo-style light and I use it often. But it's easy to do and the batteries are cheap at Wal-Mart. Mine actually has a slight depression carved into the band where the buckle hits it from using so much DEET bug spray over the years.

I have this one, BTW:

 

[msparks]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: msparks

Also don't forget with an automatic you will lose some accuracy especially in a low end auto.

Yeah... the one review I found reported accuracy to be around +6 seconds/day. In comparison, my old Casio quartz watch is about +1 second/day.

Question about these automatic watches: is it a problem if you don't wear it often? How much 'action' does it require to keep going? Can I just shake it a bit once in a while if I want to wind it?



The main thing about not wearing an auto, is that it will stop after about 40 hours. From what I read, if don't keep an auto moving it will eventually ruin it because of the lubricant inside can dry up.

They make automatic watch winders that you can buy for a couple hundred dollars. Some people collect watches and have them on these auto winders.

 

[Cup of Joe]

I have to correct myself, I must have bought my DW-5600E in 1996 according to wiki
DW-5600E

It also has indiglo which is very handy in the dark.

 

[jmac]

That looks like the exact same watch I received as a graduation gift many eons ago. I wore it for many years. Wore it on a construction job , through school and after. The watch is tough as nails, still have it somewhere and it still works. Never failed me, never had to replace a battery. The coating on the band has worn some and the bezel is now all scratched, but well worth the money. I see it hasn't gone up much in price either.
I replaced it with a slimmer gold plated Seiko with a white face as a dress watch, but that one was stolen quite a few years ago. Now I rarely wear a watch.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: jmac
never had to replace a battery.

It has no battery.

 

[jmac]

That's what I mean, no battery to replace, hence never have to replace one.

 

[MysticGold04]

I'm a fan of G-Shock watches as well. The only thing I dislike about it is the bands never seem to last long for me. The little piece that holds the excess band always breaks. I have this one:

My favorite features on this one are its Solar and Radio wave controlled, so it sets itself

And I also have a dressier Citizen Eco-Drive:

 

[Audi Junkie]

Here's a cool Aquamaster...

 

[Cup of Joe]

I also have a couple citizen's

This one

And basicly the same watch in titanium. Both are good watches but I still prefer my G-Shock for daily use.

Have you considered one of the metal G-shocks?

I have found I like my watches to be a bit lighter on my wrist so the 5600 and the titanium citizen are my favorites in that order.

 

[Norm Olt]

I've had that same, basic Seiko Diver's Watch for almost 20 years. Paid $82 for it at Sears with a 20% off coupon, a sale event and some good luck! Mine has a 150m water resistant case.

Had it cleaned twice, under $60 the 1st time and under $75 the 2nd. Both times it was due to me not making absolutely sure I had fully tightened down the crown after resetting it.

Today it costs $200+ +parts to have it rebuilt, and I think that's too close to the retail price, which was $285 or so the last time I looked.

POSITIVES: It is a real watch with a pretty sophisticated 21 jewel automatic movement: not an Omega (have two) nor a Rolex, but those are for the BLING! Has no battery, no eco-drive, no quartz movement, etc. It tells time, and holds on to its accuracy very well. Tough as nails. Wear it all the time in all conditions with impunity.

NEGATIVES: It is not a thin, sleek dress watch, nor was it ever meant to be.

In all, if it has the same case construction and O-rings of the older ones (mine is not plated, is SS and took a rubber watchband vs. the bracelet) it still has the features a professional diver would need at 1/4 the price of a SS Rolex or Omega.

I think they still make that model...

Cheers!

 

[Quattro Pete]

That Citizen Eco Drive is nice, but way too big unfortunately.

 

[97tbird]

How about Oris?

 

[Quattro Pete]

97tbird, you obviously missed my budget limit.

Plus again, those are too big (44mm frame). I need to stay under 40mm.