Lovely, and nice to see it back in the OF family!

 

What a great idea this thread! I often feel at least the same, maybe even more, enjoyment when I find a cheap watch that just blows me away in terms of how nice it is to wear or how much fun it is.

This is a pretty cool Wyler with a Explorer-style dial.



This Zodiac is pretty fun too. It’s super flat, has a lovely Peseux 330 movement and the dial design is very clean with its 12 as the only numerals on it. It also has a signed crown as a bonus.




I don’t know much about this watch, but it’s all steel and has nice patina.



Funky, chunky brick of coolness. Really like this dial design. The perfectly patinated tritium complements it nicely.

 

Loving that Zodiac! Super clean look.

 

Thanks, it’s a nice minimalistic design. Another cool feature is that it has a screwed caseback, even though it’s pretty thin.

 

Aged radiant skin diver, likely from Spain

 

Stunning, dibs!

 

Man, you really took this to heart. I like the Silena Exclusive. Do you have the only one in existence?

 

Did you try beating the seller down a bit?

 

You’d think it’d be more curvaceous…

[edit - excuse the rash of meaningless posts, it’s Saturday night and I’m incredibly bored despite the plethora of sport on tonight. I commend you all on some outstanding looking purchases, regardless of their qualities as timepieces]

 

Actually only the Lavina I have left of those!

 

Here's my contender. Look beyond the heavily-crazed crystal (which I'll replace when/if I ever get it serviced). It's what was called a "Monet" in the movie Clueless: looks better at a distance. Found in a box of watch tools and parts that were gifted to me, with a really comfortable Nato added that cost $6.95. Runs perfectly!

 

That's a really great looking watch. I, too, enjoy finding (relatively) unknown brands that offer great quality.

 

Yes you really can find great quality watches for great value!

 

I also bought this beauty yesterday (not my pics, since it's still in shipping).
It sure is exquisite

 

I think they can bring a lot of fun for few money!

 

Nope! Almost £69 I bet! ha ha. I love all these no-value-but-quite-nice watches. It is not necessary to spend a huge amount of money to be happy!

 

I probably have a dozen Benrus and Bulova watches from the 40's and 50's. Some are solid gold, some are GF, some are capped, and some have SS backs. All are tank style and make beautiful dress watches. While I can't classify them as "Cheapo," unfortunately their lack of popularity has driven their prices down to less than a large pizza would command. I wish I had more occasion to wear them.

 

Great pieces! But come on, now - you know that great Flying Dutchman doesn't belong down on this floor...

 

Beautiful! May I ask how much you paid for such an exquisite piece?

 

I'll give away that I was lucky enough to pay substantially less than the price I'd value it at!