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Love this topic....and my SKX
Love my MDV and SRPD
All, the SKX series - the high-water mark of low budget. Tough little pieces, too.
I can't believe I left out the Scuba dudes😕
Orient divers are fair at grey market but Casio Duro is King.
Ive got to represent my citizens here. :)
Mostly I've seen these for sale at UK dive shops (although the Tauchmeister brand has them, too) I'm a huge fan of these "stencil brand"divers (500m or 1000m). They're really tough, dependable pieces. Mine is a 500m Aqualung and 10 years old, in these photos.
If you like the orange hand version, the cheapest I can find is a "Ratio" brand 1000m w/helium valve at $138USD at Creationwatches. They come on a decent rubber strap, but any good solid link bracelet really ups the toughness (mine's on an aftermarket Watchadoo). And the lume is quite good.
Mostly I've seen these for sale at UK dive shops (although the Tauchmeister brand has them, too) I'm a huge fan of these "stencil brand"divers (500m or 1000m). They're really tough, dependable pieces. Mine is a 500m Aqualung and 10 years old, in these photos.
If you like the orange hand version, the cheapest I can find is a "Ratio" brand 1000m w/helium valve at $138USD at Creationwatches. They come on a decent rubber strap, but any good solid link bracelet really ups the toughness (mine's on an aftermarket Watchadoo). And the lume is quite good.
Good to see you Ron.
Same back atcha, Jeff!
I understand this piece is (likely) unoriginal to include and now that its discontinued perhaps doesn’t make sense to add but for me its the SARB033.
Go Hawks!
Flying into the new working year with an affordable Citizen on the wrist.
Love my MDV and SRPD
Nice SRPD. I have a seiko 5 but fancy adding the Orange too!
Seiko 5’s - you always want more than one, or maybe that’s just me.?
Cold War vibe is strong with this one...
Flying into the new working year with an affordable Citizen on the wrist.
So cool !
Here's my Citizen Promaster BN0151-09L, nicknamed "Prime" by some since the 12 o'clock index reminds them of the Transformers logo. You can often find this on sale online for about $150 during Black Friday's, etc.
Surprised I haven’t seen a F91W already!
Cheap and cheerful #lorus!
Ive got to represent my citizens here. :)
The watch on the first picture must be Citizen "Marina Militare" model, adopted by Italian Navy. Nice collection!
Great thread. I wear mostly cheapies these days so definitely appreciate the quality, engineering, integrity and value of the watches posted.
The SNK809 is probably the best mechanical watch I've owned. It's more or less perfect. I gave mine to a friend years back when he was down on his luck. He recently bought a million-dollar home and his gorgeous fiance gave him a Tag Carrera as an engagement gift. What's the etiquette here - can I ask for my watch back???
Great thread. I wear mostly cheapies these days so definitely appreciate the quality, engineering, integrity and value of the watches posted.
The SNK809 is probably the best mechanical watch I've owned. It's more or less perfect. I gave mine to a friend years back when he was down on his luck. He recently bought a million-dollar home and his gorgeous fiance gave him a Tag Carrera as an engagement gift. What's the etiquette here - can I ask for my watch back???
Be patient.
Wait for the divorce and then ask for the Tag.
WalMart carries a replacement strap for the Timex Expedition line that fits a Casio Royal perfectly for a cheap, attractive upgrade.
Foghorn, I have each of the watches you shared, except for the first of two Timex. I agree whole heartedly!
Flying into the new working year with an affordable Citizen on the wrist.
Very cool.
This watch nerd appreciates all those models. All great pieces in my honest opinion.
These were steals. The white cost $39.95 and the black $60, both new, so $100 for the pair.