The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread

[Matt]

I made an offer on the 71 Speed Timer and the seller countered with a fair price so it’s on its way to me!

[IrishHeart]

@Matt congratulations. That’s a nice watch.

[Matt]

Thanks! I’m very excited. I fear this may be the start of a moderately priced watch collection. I’ve got a few other ones calling to me as we speak.

[Matt]

I really dig these Brew watches from NY. I’ve been reading some great things about them.

[Anesthetist]

@matt Congrats on the SpeedTimer, it is a lovely watch.
@Cole for what Omega costs they damn better be as perfect as a mass produced watch can be! If the Willard were mine I would wear it a love it.

[WhiskeySandwich]

This is my “fancy” Orient. Not sure why I don’t wear it as much as my other, maybe because the Ray II is already scratched up.

[Cole]

I followed your advice, @Anesthetist.

[Matt]

Excellent.

[Matt]

Want sabi @Cole

[Anesthetist]

So happy you’re wearing it @Cole, it is a KILLER watch. My off center Mido agrees!

[Matt]

Finally figured out the day/date. Technically it should switch to Kanji at midnight for the am phase…

[Cole]

Wow, great buy. Looks cool.

[Matt]

Thanks @Cole It’s phenomenal condition and I’m really excited about it.

[Mizmazzle]

My Seiko Sarb 017 on natural cxl strap

[Cole]

Going into full Apokalypse Now mode, with a black waffle strap from Uncle Seiko / Uncle Straps. The straps wear very comfortable and, since you don't have two layers of fabric beneath your watch, a lot more compatible with shirt cuffs.

[IrishHeart]

@Cole that strap works really well.

[Matt]

Ok web sleuths… you’re on the case. Recently I was gifted some beautiful old Seiko 5s and I’ve been digging into their history. One in particular, the 1969 “no nickname” dive watch originally came with a super cool late 60’s style steel bracelet that for the life of me I can’t locate for sale anywhere. I’m posting some pics with the hopes that one of you will fare better. The model is the 6119-8140. The lug width is 19 mm and has a straight, as opposed to curved, pin bracket. Best of luck…

[goosehd]

This one?: https://www.strapcode.com/blogs/all-about-watch-bands/70s-funky-seiko-5-sports-watches-and-their-rebellious-razor-watch-bands

Seiko 5 Sports Kamen Rider 5126-8090

[Matt]

I think it does share the same band as the Kamen Rider, yes.

[goosehd]

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/314848088416?hash=item494e689160:g:vnAAAOSw26FlD1qZ