Watches

Just got the skx off of ebay. Making sure it's waterproof!

I received a Texas A&M branded Hamilton watch as a present and am looking for info about the age and maybe movement model of the watch. The back side has been ground flat so it has no discernable markings.

Around the engraved logo are the words "AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE OF TEXAS", which was the original name of the university before it changed it in 1963. So I believe it must be at least that old.

I’ve been a big fan of integrated bracelet watches since I started collecting in the late 90’s. This is one of my more recent acquisitions- the bracelet is so interesting!

It started as a eBay Frankenwatch. Unfortunately, and obviously, the 6309 in it was useless. Also, it was completely the wrong type of crystal, just ground to fit. So, it got one of my spare 7S26's. It took a custom spacer to fit, and I had to grind a larger bevel on the rotor to fit it in the caseback. Hands and dial are Yobokies.

Edit: also, it came with no gaskets, even on the crown. So, it got a whole new set.

I recently got the Classic 40 and I'm in love with it. It's so clean and stunning. I do wish it had the old logo though.

The Ikarus is 9 years old this year and was my first Stowa purchase, it's a bit of a special version as well, it has the old logo, onion crown (special request from me before they started doing it as standard) and TOP movement oh and also my engagement watch!

The build quality of both is superb and I'm really happy to add another Stowa to my collection.

Casio F-91W, never let’s me down.

Oldest mechanical in operation: The Prague astronomical clock.

Hello, I thought I would contribute to the community by posting a photo of my Sarb033.

The watch comes in a great size, with decent finishing, water resistance, and power reserve. And even with a few drawbacks like the lack of micro-adjustments in the clasp and lack of AR coating in the crystal, I think you can't go wrong with this watch if you're looking at a great overall daily wearer - especially if you can get it at a decent price.

Picked up a titanium bracelet and bezel kit in the recent AliExpress sale. I previously had a steel bezel + bracelet on this watch. While the bracelet and case are very well made it feels bizarre to have such a chunky watch feel about the same weight as the original resin parts! The original resin watch weighed about 50g. The new bracelet and bezel are 65g, so even with the module it's only a few g more heavy than the original.

My first non-smart watch that's more than $20. I picked it up from Retro Watch Guy and have been really impressed with the simplicity of a manual, analog watch.

The design mimicks old parking meters and there's a continuous 60 minute timer that you can reset with the top button.

This was my first automatic watch, and my entry into the world of affordable watch collecting. I really like the high legibility of the dial and the slightly domed sapphire that curves the light just a bit

Now I need to find somebody to use by 00 license on.

Thought I'd share some photos of my watch collection on the fedverse. This is my first post. I just submitted a link to an imgur album. Hope that's alright.

My oldest piece is my Sub I bought in 2013.
Next I purchased the Omega Moonphase in 2021
Recently I bought the Explorer II homage from Pagani on Amazon. I must admit, I'm blown away by how nice it is for less than $200

I think the day will come, but for the time being there are so few high-end solar-powered watches. I am really tempted by this one, but I wish I had more choice.

GW-6900. Solar charged, atomic synchable, and has been damn near everywhere for over 5 years straight

Just a pic of my new Turtle 🙂

I've been thinking about starting a watch blog to work through my obsession without buying every watch that catches my eye. Unfortunately, I don't think I have the time to keep up a decent blog posting schedule, so instead I thought I'd post my first effort here and hopefully help grow our community. Maybe one day I'll revisit the blog, but for now Welcome, fellow watch nerds, to the first round of:

#Affordable Watches I Can’t Stop Thinking About

1. Casio Tiffany (MTP1302D-2A2V): This is the one that got away. It has a quartz movement and a Stainless steel case at 44.2mm and 9mm thick. The MSRP of $60, if you can find it, looks like an awesome price. Unfortunately, opportunists, or let's generously call them 'keen business people', are asking $150 for it now that stock is becoming scarce. BTW, this whole post was written with the sneaky hope that someone out there knows where to find one for MSRP.

2. Timex Men's Waterbury Traditional Day-Date: This watch stands out with its yellow dial. No matter how I display my watch (rolled up sleeves, wild hand gestures, etc), people don't usually notice men's watches. I think this dial might be the exception. It's a respectable $150. Timex isn't my go-to brand, but I'd certainly give this one a shot.

3. Casio Vintage AQ800E-7A: The vintage charm and modern functionality. It speaks to my 80s kid retro nostalgia. The stainless integrated band kind of makes this whole thing work. The best part is that it is only $50.

4. Seiko 5 Beige (SNK803): This Seiko 5 is a must-have for automatic watch lovers. Its clearly cheating to put it on a list of "top inexpensive watches". I'm justifing it with picking the coolest causal beige combo. The size is just right, and it looks like a perfect weekend watch. I've seen it on sale for $125 but it is usually closer to $150/170.

5. Timex Weekender Slip-Thru Watch - Gray/Orange Stripe (T2N649): This Timex Weekender is a fun, casual watch with a 38 mm brass case and fabric band. The quartz movement keeps things ticking nicely, and it's water-resistant up to 30 meters. And the price? Just around $30.

6. Sugess Moon Phase Tourbillon Collection : These watches are a ridiculous in the best way. Stainless steel, crazy movements, and unique beautiful dials. They are around $500 to $700 (with a tourbillon!), but here's a caveat; While Sugess is one of the more reputable Chinese manufacturers, I can't find any information about their labor practices. I'm not in the market for a Chinese watch until I learn more about how and where they are produced, but that doesn't mean I'm not a little obsessed with those insane dials and tourbillons. If I had to pick, I'm going for the classy grey dial because I'm boring... but my heart would pull hard for the flashy dark cosmic swirls.

I think the pebble was one of the first big smart watches, and here is a picture of mine paying tribute to my other hobby, retro computing.

I lost this watch on a skiing trip. Today I am more fascinated by mechanical watches, but I still miss this guy. I think I had the Apple Watch nailed a solid year before Apple. Today I am more fascinated by mechanical watches, but if they still made these I'd buy one in a heartbeat.