2019 What watch did you buy for Under $500

Mac5 · Feb 3, 2019

Ok. So the watch I purchased arrived and it is much better in person than the pictures from the ad that I originally posted. Here are some better photos of the watch with a much nicer strap attached as well. Someone please tell me the secret to taking great watch photos. These are better but still not great. It is much nicer in person than the photos. The nice thing is that the watch has a nice warm dial which was a pleasant surprise from the photos on ebay.

ahsposo · Feb 3, 2019

Mac5
. Someone please tell me the secret to taking great watch photos.

Window light, not direct sun window light, but ambient window light is a start for better watch pictures.

Folgono · Feb 3, 2019

markoh
Seamaster 2990 for ~$450, delivered directly to my door by the seller. The dial is nearly flawless, crown is a service replacement.

Damn I am really jealous, nice catch ! You should find a nice 7 rows BoR for it.

NT931 · Feb 4, 2019

Finally got the Hamilton 'Hack' Khaki Field Mechanical with the tropical brown dial. Terrific value at USD365!

Mac5 · Feb 4, 2019

ahsposo
Window light, not direct sun window light, but ambient window light is a start for better watch pictures.

Thanks for the info. I had tried that at first but was still getting a glare off the crystal. I will give it another shot and fool around with the settings as well.

Wuza72 · Feb 6, 2019

Hamish02
Seamaster 2576-8 cal.344. All original from what I can make out. My first bumper. Love the lugs, love the watch.

£220 ~ $300

Also Need a bumper, nice watch !

Wuza72 · Feb 6, 2019

This came in last week !

Was a little bit of a gamble, the bracelet fits with 185mm, something i hoped for 👍

Omega logo on the Crystal and the original Crown

I would say …….. lucky me !

But i need to bring it to a watchmaker, cause if it´s fully winded the watch stops, after wearing her for a while she runs like she should, strange thing 😉

Spruce · Feb 6, 2019

USD 160 - and still ticking😉

0uss · Feb 6, 2019

My 1957 Seamaster ref 2828-8 SC running like a charm! I might have the dial cleaned though. What do you guys think? should i do it?

Caus2929 · Feb 7, 2019

My SKX007j on oyster bracelet. 200€ +60€ for the bracelet

Ssunnylee24 · Feb 7, 2019

This at Incheon Airport for $340ish.

Wuza72 · Feb 7, 2019

0uss
My 1957 Seamaster ref 2828-8 SC running like a charm! I might have the dial cleaned though. What do you guys think? should i do it?

I got the same Problem with my Longines, but i prefer to ask a watchmaker first, deciced to do nothing by my own.

Nice watch Ouss 😀

nock · Feb 7, 2019

£100 Citizen Promaster 'beater' watch for my watersports holiday last year - didn't miss a beat even after wiping out on the windsurfer or snorkelling. The Citizen graphic on the dial has completely bleached out from the sun.

Au79 · Feb 7, 2019

Orient Mako USA ii. Just like the regular Mako 2 but sapphire crystal and solid end links. I wanted a white dial cheap beater diver and this caught my eye. After receiving it.... meh. I am not keeping it.

brockburst · Feb 7, 2019

Seiko for $200!

CPRwatch · Feb 7, 2019

Tissot PR516 GL . £125 of your English pounds to you ,thank very much Sir that will do nicely for cash . Obviously the wrong second hand fitted ,but who really cares .