Who collects watches?

[GrayStangGT]

Anything over 44 looks ridiculous in my opinion unless your Shaq maybe. I have really small wrist so I stick with 40.

[txsr20de]

This is my latest project, I wanted something cheaper that I wouldn't have to worry about getting banged up.

I started with a nice previously modded Seiko SKX007 Black Bay homage that I picked up on eBay for the same price as a new 007 from Amazon. It already had an aftermarket sapphire crystal, which I was planning on doing anyway, so it was a no brainer.



I opened it up and replaced the dial, hands, chapter ring, bezel, bezel insert, and bracelet. I think it turned out pretty well.

[Pro88LX]

This is my latest project, I wanted something cheaper that I wouldn't have to worry about getting banged up.

I started with a nice previously modded Seiko SKX007 Black Bay homage that I picked up on eBay for the same price as a new 007 from Amazon. It already had an aftermarket sapphire crystal, which I was planning on doing anyway, so it was a no brainer.

very nice. That is my next watch purchase. the look great on just about any NATO also.

[Strychnine]

I opened it up and replaced the dial, hands, chapter ring, bezel, bezel insert, and bracelet. I think it turned out pretty well.

I like that

[Buick355]

I'm thinking about getting a Citizen echo-drive similar to this one:



Any feedback? Where's the best place to find deals on these? Any of you have one or something similar for sale?

[momo]

I got a Citizen Ecodrive watch over the holidays as a gift. It's pretty cool; has a sapphire crystal, chronograph with a perpetual calendar & radio control time setting.

I didn't think I'd ever wear a quartz watch again but I've been using it as the daily since the first of the year, meanwhile the Omega has just been spinning away on the winder.

The watch is nice quality with good heft (stainless steel). My only qualms are the band is a bit light and I feel like it's Citizen's attempt to look like a TAG Heuer.

borrowed picture:

[Buick355]

Nice watch Momo. I was looking at that one also. Seems like Ebay is a good source for these watches

[SS Junk]

imo the automic eccho drives are the only ones to get

[Goku025]

Would you fine gents on a budget recommend

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/BABAN-144Pcs-Holder-Opener-Remover/dp/B013FVAS66/ref=sr_1_8?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1452876401&sr=1-8&nodeID=7141123011&keywords=watch+repair+kit&refi nements=p_36%3A2661612011%2Cp_85%3A2470955011"]http://www.amazon.com/BABAN-144Pcs-Holder-Opener-Remover/dp/B013FVAS66/ref=sr_1_8?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1452876401&sr=1-8&nodeID=7141123011&keywords=watch+repair+kit&refi nements=p_36%3A2661612011%2Cp_85%3A2470955011[/ame]

I have about 5 different watches and my wife has 3 that all need new batteries with different backing plates and I need something not to expensive to do it myself.

[momo]

i have a kit like that. i only use a few of the tools but nice to have the ability to resize a watch band or remove the case back without taking it somewhere.

[Grimpala]

47mm is fucking huge. Standard sizes are 36, 40, and 42. 40 is my preferred.

yea a 47mm watch is massive and will probably look ridiculous (and i personally like larger watches!): http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x...ewShoes002.jpg

i think anything under 40mm looks small unless you have small wrists. 41mm-42mm is my preferred. 44mm is my limit.

I might do this.

I am trying to get it through my companies rewards program and I really need to see the sizes on my wrist.

I have a Diesel Bog Daddy that is ~56mm and looks awesome. It's big, but not too horrendously big.

Mind you I'm not a small man, but it looks ok. Most of my watches are in the mid to upper 40mm range and look good.

Just go try a few on and see what works.

[SS Junk]

Would you fine gents on a budget recommend

Go to Canal St. in NY and get whatever you want for foty dolla.

[slow99]

bump

[Strychnine]

Anything over 44 looks ridiculous in my opinion unless your Shaq maybe. I have really small wrist so I stick with 40.

Just saw this. Really think so?

I have a present to myself picked out for when I finish school at the end of the year and its a 46. I tried on the 42 version of it and it looked dainty and like shit (IMO).

[slow99]

Just saw this. Really think so?

I have a present to myself picked out for when I finish school at the end of the year and its a 46. I tried on the 42 version of it and it looked dainty and like shit (IMO).

Do you have gorilla wrists? I'm pretty sure that's a 41 mm on me, I wouldn't want to go much larger - eh, to each his own.