The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread

[Graeme]

@Matt I would go along to a dealer and try all three on. Sometimes the colour you think that you'd like is actually duller in reality, and the one that you discounted is actually awesome. I'd also figure out what strap colours you're interested in and choose accordingly.

But at first glance, I'd be tempted by the blue because of the colour in the carbon case.

Beyond that, it looks a fun watch. It's got its own, distinctive aesthetic. The Powermatic movement is a modified ETA, so pretty reliable, accurate, and easy to get serviced. And it's got a decent (300 metres) water resistance.

[Mizmazzle]

@Matt one orange one blue strap!! BRONCOS in 2024!!!

[Matt]

Despite that connection I like that as well.

[Matt]

[Matt]

@Mizmazzle said in The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread:

@Matt one orange one blue strap!! BRONCOS in 2024!!!

The blue may win out as there is one on eBay with a VERY low bid currently. If it stays that way I could double the bid and still get it for half price.

[goosehd]

@Matt Don’t worry, someone will come along and screw it up…

[Matt]

I’m sure.

[Matt]

If it’s you please don’t tell me.

[goosehd]

@Matt …never screw a friend

[Mizmazzle]

@Matt hope it works out for ya! May wanna hold off wearing it until post Super Bowl.

[endo]

@Matt said in The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread:

Polywatch

good stuff @Matt, tested it today on an old Citizen with a terrible scratch, almost not visible anymore afterwards

[endo]

but dumb as I am, there will be a new one soon I guess. should sell it now and get one with sapphire

[endo]

lurking about one of these

[pechelman]

@endo not sure what's available in your area but long ago I had a watchmaker replace a hardlex crystal with a sapphire one for 90$us. Depending on how much you like the watch it could be worth it. I may have gotten lucky since many people wanted this done on this particular watch so there was a couple of people who did this at the time.

I dig that black and blue citizen though.

[Matt]

Glad it worked out!

[Matt]

Smells like fish and keeps shit time but I’ll be damned if this isn’t my favorite…

[endo]

looks like the two of you had some good times together

[steelworker]

@Matt I like the red

[Giles]

@Matt said in The (Less intimidating) Watch Thread:

Smells like fish and keeps shit time but I’ll be damned if this isn’t my favorite…

[FlavourFade]

Great thread! Before I read all 7000 posts I would like to share my little collection. Nothing fancy. I was once saving up for a Speedy but did not see the point in the end... Maybe one day.

The Hamilton has recently been sold and there are a couple of casios also...