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Dec 16, 2014 21:15:45 GMT -6
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Post by gaseousclay on Dec 16, 2014 21:15:45 GMT -6
I have a cheap Seiko watch and a G-shock that I use as my daily knock around watch. I've purposely avoided getting into watches because if there's one thing I don't need it's more things to spend money on. When I win the lottery I'll splurge, until then I'll bask in the glory of my cheap plastic watch  ? |
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Dec 19, 2014 9:55:52 GMT -6
Post by usctroll on Dec 19, 2014 9:55:52 GMT -6
I have a cheap Seiko watch and a G-shock that I use as my daily knock around watch. I've purposely avoided getting into watches because if there's one thing I don't need it's more things to spend money on. When I win the lottery I'll splurge, until then I'll bask in the glory of my cheap plastic watch ? Get a Maratac, they're as inexpensive as some G-shocks when they're on sale. It's an automatic with a sapphire crystal for $200 so you can't go wrong. countycomm.com/sr1.html |
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Post by stinky on Dec 19, 2014 13:12:34 GMT -6
Update: My cheapo ($42) Seiko 5 Military watch, now on a homemade veg-tan leather nato strap.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 13:21:26 GMT -6
Looks great stinky. Those seiko 5's are good watches. I've thought about picking one up and using a similar strap. |
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Post by stinky on Dec 19, 2014 13:37:43 GMT -6
Looks great stinky. Those seiko 5's are good watches. I've thought about picking one up and using a similar strap. Thanks! I ebayed a bunch of cheapo NATO straps and ripped them apart for the hardware (which is hard to find on its own). I plan to make them for my other watches too. I think these Seiko 5s are an amazing value for what you get. Even at the normal amazon price, you can get a Seiko 5 military watch for cheaper than a G Horween NATO strap.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 13:39:14 GMT -6
Looks great stinky. Those seiko 5's are good watches. I've thought about picking one up and using a similar strap. Thanks! I ebayed a bunch of cheapo NATO straps and ripped them apart for the hardware (which is hard to find on its own). I plan to make them for my other watches too. I think these things are an amazing value for what you get. Even at the normal amazon price, they are still cheaper than a G Horween NATO strap. Did you pick up the eBay straps to cannibalize for hardware? |
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Dec 19, 2014 13:45:58 GMT -6
Post by stinky on Dec 19, 2014 13:45:58 GMT -6
Thanks! I ebayed a bunch of cheapo NATO straps and ripped them apart for the hardware (which is hard to find on its own). I plan to make them for my other watches too. I think these things are an amazing value for what you get. Even at the normal amazon price, they are still cheaper than a G Horween NATO strap. Did you pick up the eBay straps to cannibalize for hardware? Yes. They were $5.99 each including shipping. I found this guy to be the best source, because they are cheap AND he ships from the US: www.ebay.com/usr/brennyn . The hardware seems solid, but the straps are glued/heat pressed. I got a couple with matte black powder coating, but he's out of stock right now on those. |
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Dec 19, 2014 13:46:21 GMT -6
Post by Old26 on Dec 19, 2014 13:46:21 GMT -6
Seiko 5's are a great bargain. We use them in numbers for A retro look, but with reliability and good looks.
The Horween NATO at Gustin aren't a bargain - when you add in the wait, I went elsewhere. Not that they're bad, but not a deal and not when you gotta wait.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 13:50:09 GMT -6
Seiko 5's are a great bargain. We use them in numbers for A retro look, but with reliability and good looks. The Horween NATO at Gustin aren't a bargain - when you add in the wait, I went elsewhere. Not that they're bad, but not a deal and not when you gotta wait. Yeah, I was surprised at the price they came out at considering C&B had the same natty cxl strap for a few $ less a couple of weeks prior to the drop. |
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Post by stinky on Dec 19, 2014 13:53:11 GMT -6
Seiko 5's are a great bargain. We use them in numbers for A retro look, but with reliability and good looks. The Horween NATO at Gustin aren't a bargain - when you add in the wait, I went elsewhere. Not that they're bad, but not a deal and not when you gotta wait. I have an inquiry in at Horween (through tannery row) for a couple of square feet of 4 oz leather. Even if it were $50 for 2 feet, that piece would likely make at least 12 straps. |
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Post by stinky on Dec 19, 2014 13:56:56 GMT -6
Seiko 5's are a great bargain. We use them in numbers for A retro look, but with reliability and good looks. The Horween NATO at Gustin aren't a bargain - when you add in the wait, I went elsewhere. Not that they're bad, but not a deal and not when you gotta wait. BTW, i think my initial comment was vague . . . what I meant to say is that you can get A WHOLE SEIKO 5 AUTOMATIC EXHIBITION-BACK WATCH for less than the price of a Gustin NATO strap. |
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Post by Old26 on Dec 19, 2014 14:01:48 GMT -6
10-4.
I paid the same price for my Horween NATO, just saying Gustin is not the way to go in this case.
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Post by Old26 on Dec 19, 2014 14:03:41 GMT -6
Seiko 5's are a great bargain. We use them in numbers for A retro look, but with reliability and good looks. The Horween NATO at Gustin aren't a bargain - when you add in the wait, I went elsewhere. Not that they're bad, but not a deal and not when you gotta wait. I have an inquiry in at Horween (through tannery row) for a couple of square feet of 4 oz leather. Even if it were $50 for 2 feet, that piece would likely make at least 12 straps. I'll take two. Thanks. Fer reals. I've seen your work. 22mm |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 14:04:03 GMT -6
Seiko 5's are a great bargain. We use them in numbers for A retro look, but with reliability and good looks. The Horween NATO at Gustin aren't a bargain - when you add in the wait, I went elsewhere. Not that they're bad, but not a deal and not when you gotta wait. Yeah, I was surprised at the price they came out at considering C&B had the same natty cxl strap for a few $ less a couple of weeks prior to the drop. Yeah, I have a Seiko 5 that looks very similar to a Rolex Explorer I (the previous smaller version). It is a great watch. |
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Dec 19, 2014 22:13:10 GMT -6
Post by matt on Dec 19, 2014 22:13:10 GMT -6
I think I'm slowly evolving into Captain Kickstarter. I backed the Leonard & Church watch via KS - I opted for #19 - the silver chronograph. It comes standard with a black leather strap (pictured), I'm probably going to pick up a few other options to accompany it. Great watch thus far. Leonard & Church silver chronograph |
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Post by Old26 on Dec 19, 2014 22:19:33 GMT -6
I'm on the fence. I looked at some other brands today and saw estimated shipping dates into summer of 2015. Dunno, I can wait a minute, but half a year? I've done 14 months on a jacket and 10 months on a jacket (and a few shorter waits) but I'm in need of a good mix of instant vs long-term gear.
I ordered a new pair of Chippewa USA Made Engineers for my son yesterday - got them today! Amazon is effin' amazing. My wife is working on a film - Amazon has shipped her stuff same freakin' day! It has changed her work life.
I can wait on jeans now with a full closet. And same for jackets, but it's the shirts I'm jonesing for - as well as more footwear, which is stupid as I looked and saw new pairs I haven't worn yet.
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Dec 22, 2014 5:40:48 GMT -6
Post by Griffin on Dec 22, 2014 5:40:48 GMT -6
Did you pick up the eBay straps to cannibalize for hardware? Yes. They were $5.99 each including shipping. I found this guy to be the best source, because they are cheap AND he ships from the US: www.ebay.com/usr/brennyn . The hardware seems solid, but the straps are glued/heat pressed. I got a couple with matte black powder coating, but he's out of stock right now on those. So could you do this for me? Get a cheap strap - slaughter it, put onto a premium natual band? Ho much you want brah? Im ready to order! |
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Dec 22, 2014 5:47:28 GMT -6
Post by Griffin on Dec 22, 2014 5:47:28 GMT -6
Are there any more seiko 5`s for under $50 ?
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Dec 24, 2014 19:22:22 GMT -6
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Post by gaseousclay on Dec 24, 2014 19:22:22 GMT -6
I'm considering buying the Seiko 5 SNK809 - it can be had on Amazon for $56. But I want to swap out the nylon strap for a nicer black leather strap with white contrast stitching
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Post by gaseousclay on Jan 2, 2015 14:08:16 GMT -6
 Just took delivery of my Seiko 5 SNK809. Swapped the nylon strap out with a Di Modell Jumbo. The Di Modell strap kinda sucks but it's a slight improvement looks-wise over the nylon strap. |
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Jan 4, 2015 11:32:19 GMT -6
Post by beeranddenim on Jan 4, 2015 11:32:19 GMT -6
What do y'all think of the good ol' fashion Timex Camper? For $30 I might splurge. Timex Camper Link |
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Post by usctroll on Jan 9, 2015 9:19:13 GMT -6
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Jan 9, 2015 13:57:59 GMT -6
Post by gaseousclay on Jan 9, 2015 13:57:59 GMT -6
interesting. it appears Amazon has raised the price of the SNK8XX series Seiko 5's. I paid $55.99 for my SNK809 2 weeks ago and now it's at $59.99.
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Jan 9, 2015 14:06:20 GMT -6
Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2015 14:06:20 GMT -6
interesting. it appears Amazon has raised the price of the SNK8XX series Seiko 5's. I paid $55.99 for my SNK809 2 weeks ago and now it's at $59.99. looks like the price goes up and down pretty regularly...lowest being ~$43, highest ~$111, and average ~$58. you can check the various amazon prices and set a notification for a certain price point here |
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Jan 10, 2015 16:09:24 GMT -6
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Post by scooter on Jan 10, 2015 16:09:24 GMT -6
I haven't worn a watch in 25 years. But, I would like to start , again. From what I've read here, if I'm looking for an entry level, every day wear type, the Seiko SNK80X would be good start ? I'm liking the 803 (beige).
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