What watch I wore today

[andrewrg]

Well worn $40 Casio diver on an aftermarket leather NATO strap.

[andrewrg]

This guy...




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That has some serious attitude. The yellow indices give it a little more contrast, putting it halfway between classic and beater, which makes it even more badass.

[idvsego]

That has some serious attitude. The yellow indices give it a little more contrast, putting it halfway between classic and beater, which makes it even more badass.

thanks. I look forward to putting a little wear on it. I feel like it will ding up nicely lol.

[Dapper_B]

My only square face...


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[halfmacgas]

I thought I was done with the Crown... I was wrong.



16220 DJ from 1993.

Nice!!!

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[jeremybrooks]

Casual watch for a Friday.




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[ajs116]

I thought I was done with the Crown... I was wrong.

16220 DJ from 1993.

Nice! I'm in the market for a very similar watch, but with the white gold fluted bezel (16234). Did you consider that model? And where'd you pick this one up if you don't mind me asking?

[LesserBlackDog]

Nice! I'm in the market for a very similar watch, but with the white gold fluted bezel (16234). Did you consider that model? And where'd you pick this one up if you don't mind me asking?

I was actually browsing Crown & Caliber for a birth year two-tone DJ ('86) and happened upon this one in really good condition for a really good price ($3,650) and fell in love with it. I feel like it hits a sweet spot for me in terms of my wanting something with a little bit of vintage character (T Swiss champagne dial, engine-turned bezel, rattly folded bracelet, drilled lugs) while also appreciating the practicality of more modern features (sapphire crystal, 3135 movement). The champagne dial also scratches my itch for a bit of yellow gold without delving completely into the two-tone realm I was originally considering.

I wasn't really looking specifically for particular models or features... I was more focused on price, condition, and the general vibe of the watch. This one's been polished but the dial/hands/markers are all pristine, the bracelet stretch is negligible, and the polishing doesn't seem too over-the-top. Honestly it feels almost like I'm wearing a new watch.

That is one of the things about Rolex being so slow-moving and conservative in terms of their designs... this watch is close to 30 years old and in some ways would be indistinguishable from a watch fresh out of the display case.

[LesserBlackDog]

16220 again

[andrewrg]

A Timex Expedition on a "new Bond" Zulu strap (Daniel Craig movies).

[jeremybrooks]

Seiko 5 on a button stud Horween leather strap I made.


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[Hebrew Barrister]

Hamilton khaki field mechanical on a beat up band, paired with ribbed Henley, comfy old slim fitted BR jeans and corduory trucker jacket, and AE odenwald boots.

[Hebrew Barrister]

I thought I was done with the Crown... I was wrong.



16220 DJ from 1993.

Pretty difficult watch to argue against.

[Hebrew Barrister]

Another day, another watch. This one is a vintage Seiko 5 eBay find.

eBay is littered with vintage seiko 5s and random vintage Oris watches, all for around $20. I think this one was $17, including shipping. I always look for pics of the movements, and I notice that Oris must have used much better gaskets than Seiko, because often you'll find a nice looking vintage Seiko 5 that looks like garbage inside, but the Orises are almost always pristine inside.

[jeremybrooks]

Another day, another watch. This one is a vintage Seiko 5 eBay find.

eBay is littered with vintage seiko 5s and random vintage Oris watches, all for around $20. I think this one was $17, including shipping. I always look for pics of the movements, and I notice that Oris must have used much better gaskets than Seiko, because often you'll find a nice looking vintage Seiko 5 that looks like garbage inside, but the Orises are almost always pristine inside.

That’s a great looking one. Did it ship from India? It seems like there are a million vintage Seikos there.


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