Watches, watches and more watches

[DAVE_M]

Starting a SEIKO 5 collection? lol

 

[bigtattoo79]

Starting a SEIKO 5 collection? lol

Yes but it's about to end!

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[bigtattoo79]

For those that use NATO straps could you recommend a good brand?

 

[DAVE_M]

For those that use NATO straps could you recommend a good brand?

ToxicNATO

Tell Terry that DAVE_M sent you and he may give you a discount code.

 

[DAVE_M]

 

[bigtattoo79]

ToxicNATO

Tell Terry that DAVE_M sent you and he may give you a discount code.

Thanks I will give him a try. His prices look very fair!

 

[chootem]

So I'm sure the baby tuna and skx009 will be next.

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Top right, SNKN47? Using a local resource?


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[bigtattoo79]

Top right, SNKN47? Using a local resource?


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That one came from Fakier in Houma. You can order online for huge savings but won't get the factory warranty "if you care about that".

 

[bigtattoo79]

So I finally ordered a non Seiko lol.
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[JHenley17]

Nice. I want a Bulova or a Tag one day. A Seiko or two are next on my list, though.


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[DAVE_M]

Nice. I want a Bulova or a Tag one day. A Seiko or two are next on my list, though.

Bulova's are in the same realm as Seiko. You can buy a $40 Bulova or a $400 Bulova. My dad gave me an Accutron a few years ago. I had never heard of them until he gave me the watch. Apparently it's a sub-company of Bulova and it even has the Bulova logo in a few places. It retailed for $600ish, so I can only imagine it's a $3-400 watch. Surprisingly, at that price point, the crown tube has already stripped and the crown stem is bent. I don't even want to look at how much it will cost to replace it.

 

[bigtattoo79]

DAVE, Thanks for pointing out ToxicNATO Terry is good to go!

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[DAVE_M]

DAVE, Thanks for pointing out ToxicNATO Terry is good to go!

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That spring bar tool is one of the nicest (for the money) that I've ever used. It's simple and the threaded caps are a nice touch.

 

[JHenley17]

It seems like the Bulovas I'd picked out in the past were $600 and up. Now, when I look, you're right, a lot of the cleaner designs I like now are about what the Seikos I want are. So based on your experience with the Accutron, do you think they're not as well-made as others in the price range?

So, now, I have room in my dreams for a Rolex. Don't know if hobbies will ever allow for it, though.

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[DAVE_M]

It seems like the Bulovas I'd picked out in the past were $600 and up. Now, when I look, you're right, a lot of the cleaner designs I like now are about what the Seikos I want are. So based on your experience with the Accutron, do you think they're not as well-made as others in the price range?

So, now, I have room in my dreams for a Rolex. Don't know if hobbies will ever allow for it, though.

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They are good watches, but for the price and because I'm a fanboy, I like the Seiko Diver offerings more. Bulova caters more towards casual watches, but they do have a few divers worth looking at.

 

[bigtattoo79]

I originally picked up the Bulova thinking I would put a black NATO on it. Looking at it now I think the Bulova may be too dressy for a NATO strap. Thoughts?

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[DAVE_M]

I originally picked up the Bulova thinking I would put a black NATO on it. Looking at it now I think the Bulova may be too dressy for a NATO strap. Thoughts?

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Yea, I only put NATO's on more industrial style watches like Divers or Field watches.

I really want to get my hands on a Damasko DA46. They look awesome with a blacked out NATO.

 

[bigtattoo79]

Yea, I only put NATO's on more industrial style watches like Divers or Field watches.

I really want to get my hands on a Damasko DA46. They look awesome with a blacked out NATO.

WOW That does look good!

 

[DAVE_M]

WOW That does look good!

For $1500, it better!

 

[bigtattoo79]

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