Anyone else into automatic wristwatches?

[geeza]

I was looking for a simple workhorse of an automatic that wouldn't pinch my pocket too bad so, as soon as I found that Amazon India was stocking this Seiko SNK803, I got myself one -
...It's beautiful (awesome lume and I couldn't do without a transparent caseback ), the accuracy is stellar for its price and it's a perfect size for my wiry wrists

Seiko autos are a lot of watch for the money.

 

[Steve]

I get the whole automatic watch thing. It has real soul and a beating heart that no electric will ever have. I went through a few Seiko autos. At the end of the day, I found out I was too much of a time freak and couldn't stand the lack of accuracy.

I've been real happy with this one for the last couple of years. Run forever solar, accurate -3 sec a MONTH.

 

[Fun Size Nick]

Reviving an old thread...just got a new no-name faux croc strap for my Bell-Matic. I like it! Though it's already a little loose on the last hole...small guy problems.

 

[Jeff Scott]

Here's a photo of the Artix GT Chronograph I made recently.

Photograph Copyright © Jeffrey P. Scott 2016 All rights reserved.

 

[farace]

Last summer I was going through a box of my late dad's stuff and came across his 1954 Bulova 23D. I had thought it long lost, not having seen it on his wrist since probably the early '80s at least. Some of my earliest memories were of him wearing this watch. I found out from my mom that she gave it to him before they were married.

So now it needs a new crystal and a good cleaning and regulating (it gains time, way more than the adjuster inside will compensate for). I'm not going to get it replated; it has Dad's mojo on it from wearing it to work and fixing his cars.

 

[Fun Size Nick]

Wow! That's an amazing find. I'm really glad for you that you have something that represents your dad's history in that way.

View attachment 1071449 Last summer I was going through a box of my late dad's stuff and came across his 1954 Bulova 23D. I had thought it long lost, not having seen it on his wrist since probably the early '80s at least. Some of my earliest memories were of him wearing this watch. I found out from my mom that she gave it to him before they were married.

So now it needs a new crystal and a good cleaning and regulating (it gains time, way more than the adjuster inside will compensate for). I'm not going to get it replated; it has Dad's mojo on it from wearing it to work and fixing his cars.

 

[Broke]

Reviving an old thread...just got a new no-name faux croc strap for my Bell-Matic. I like it! Though it's already a little loose on the last hole...small guy problems.

Can I recommend a leather punch? I have thin wrists and this has been a game changer. I need a new hole? I punch one.

 

[mrpackerguy]

I got this automatic diver around Christmas. My 2nd Scurfa watch.

 

[mikeoso]

I'm getting a jones to pick up a Seiko SRP637 "Tuna Monster" - I love the shrouded look:

I have that one, and the first gen Stargate in all black...loving them.

 

[HeavyDuty]

I did end up with a SRP637, and it's one of my favorites!

 

[Jeff Scott]

I want this, maybe I should start a fund to get it going, eh?

Watches

 

[Ironbar]

I've never understood the fascination some folks have with watches. Literally, nobody cares what watch is on your wrist. Nobody can tell the difference between a Rolex and a Timex unless YOU point it out.

 

[2saddleslab]

I've never understood the fascination some folks have with watches. Literally, nobody cares what watch is on your wrist. Nobody can tell the difference between a Rolex and a Timex unless YOU point it out.

And there you have it folks, an answer to the question nobody asked.

 

[SLaPiNFuNK]

Same can be said... Squier vs Fender. Vintage vs Relic .

It is a personal appreciation.

 

[Pilgrim]

I've never understood the fascination some folks have with watches. Literally, nobody cares what watch is on your wrist. Nobody can tell the difference between a Rolex and a Timex unless YOU point it out.

I think it's like the silly money that some people pay to put aftermarket wheels on their car - many of which can barely be told apart from stock rims. I think it's mainly for their personal appreciation, even if no one else notices it.

 

[Jeff Scott]

I've never understood the fascination some folks have with watches. Literally, nobody cares what watch is on your wrist. Nobody can tell the difference between a Rolex and a Timex unless YOU point it out.

What's your thinking on this very cool and unique watch?

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[Pilgrim]

What's your thinking on this very cool and unique watch?

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A giant, resounding "Meh." It has no contrast between hands and face, which makes it hard to read.

The face design looks different, but different like "let's try this not because it makes sense, but because we can make it look different and maybe someone will buy it."

 

[NG51]

Not an auto, but my favorite winder. My Dad bought it new in Switzerland in 1944. I wear it regularly.

 

[Jeff Scott]

Oris, and others, try to bring new, interesting things to the table, instead of rehashing same old same old. They can do the latter superbly well, too, if needed. But, why?

Regulators are not new and unique to just them. As to the finish, I too, prefer greater contrast in the dials of my watches, but silver can look great, too, depending on the design intent.

Here's a nice, simple watch that is great looking, too.

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Here's another watch I wouldn't mind adding to the collection, very nice, simple, great legibility.

http://www.bremont.com/collection/u-2/u-2-dlc

 

[Pilgrim]

Well, both of those are nice and clean designs with contrast between hands and face.