Cheers

 

Thanks! It's a chromed case.

 

A Longines Gemini 2 in nice condition.
Good hunting

 

I love seeing cool watches here on OF that I had no idea existed!

 

Hi there II picked up this f300 constellation 198.0027 from the UK. Its on a JB Champion hummer bracelet and Just squeezes into this thread. Little piece of pure 70’s design ethic .

 

Thought I’d add this brick sh&t house of a under $500 watch. Love looking down the endless rehaut and the oversized crown and bezel.
Marathon GSAR

 

One more for tonight...goofy but kinda fun/handy
Garmin fenix 5s masquerading as a 2500 SM that’s my non Chinese version looming in the background...it cost more than 500 though

 

Longines 1587-1, $325 from Japan

 

Bulova reissue:


Vintage Benrus:


Just scratching the collecting itch while I see how our family finances weather the storm.

 

Wanted an inexpensive grab & go beater, this’ll do.

 

Maen Hudson MkIII

 

If I found a speedmaster at that price I’d have one in my collection too BARGAIN of the thread

 

My citizen Eco Drive chronongraph is hardly worth mentioning in such esteemed company but It certainly has the looks and is an excellent watch that serves its purpose well. Also I snagged it as a factory refurb with five year warranty for 80 USD, far below its 295 USD suggested retail price, and the dial is beautiful, no photo can do it justice, brown with coppery highlights that really show up in the sun.
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I mainly got this one because I hoped to get out in the wild some this year, but now that looks unlikely.

 

Does its compass function same way to the compass of the alpinist?

 

This is actually one of my go-to watches for everyday wear, without having to worry about weather, or anything else, for that matter. Simple and very readable dial, with the four red accents making it pop much more than monotones. Solid movement and case. Etc.

 

This lovely skindiver with box. Currently having movement restored. Including service, below the threshold!!

 

I've been on a sub-$500 binge. Its got to stop. But here are my recent purchases:

Seiko Field Watch with a funky compass complication:


Squale Root Beer, NiB, on an ss bracelet but I swapped it for a strap:


And, due to arrive any day now, a Maen, blue w white chapter ring:

 

I picked up this Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical PVD Black:

 

Bought this Hermes Worldtime Pocket Watch:

 

This cool vintage Swiss diver in 36mm with a nice patina and a sweet vintage Sub look.
I put it on a buttery soft leather band that matches the dial color and absolutely love it.