Indeed. Love my Wakmann reverse panda, and actually _did_ sell a low end SM to buy it. Je ne regret rien.
And @Dr.Sascha I see your Wakmann and counter with the silver dialed version (although sub-branded but stamped Wakmann inside)- also an eBay buy long ago
Wow, that is a brother by another mother. These models, for a modest chrono, have a lot of nice touches--the alpha hands, the contrasting red and blue outer markings, and art-deco arab numerals reminiscent of the Paris Metro signs. What's the movement in this one?
Yup.
Since we’ve gone a while without pics, I know some are getting bored. Case and point- (not for sale just as an example) 1950’s Bulova, known as the Seabee, one of the most exquisite waffle dials I have seen, stunning butterscotch lume, stellar styling and world class build quality- paid $150 on eBay, then another $150 for the service.
I would sell any of my Seamaster’s before I sold this.
Bulovas, and frankly many other American watches, make for excellent values IMHO. Especially if you don't mind a watch in a smaller case size or you can appreciate the styling of a dress watch. Love (what I assume is) the OCBD! Bulova was totally in-house and quite an innovative company during the 1920s to 1960s.
Another cheap diver, this time a Camy. Pretty compelling for under $100. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153973364613
Totally agreed- and I have pretty much been wearing my 32-36mm watches for the last few weeks exclusively and when I do throw a “big” one on, it feels like an arm anchor (I’m talking to you Speedmaster 😒)
And yes, US made BB OCBD; I get the older USA made ones thrift (or on eBay) and have them tailored to fit (they always cut them blousy)...best shirts on earth.
They certainly are the best shirts on Earth! I've always been a BB man myself since I started my career. You can't go wrong with a USA-made, blue BB OCBD. It's such a shame they are shutting down the factory in North Carolina.
I prefer small over big watches since I have pretty small wrists. My favorite watches are Hamilton tanks from the 30s and 40s, which are downright tiny compared to today's watches, but very elegant in my opinion. I also think those earlier, USA-made Hamiltons represent an excellent value from a quality perspective ("the Patek Philippe of America"). I recently bought a 41mm Zodiac chronograph and I'm trying to get used to wearing a wider/thicker watch.
The Hamilton CLD line seems some of the most beautiful watches on the planet IMO- I bought one for my lady and I almost kept it, but at 30mm its just too small for me. My 31-33mm Mil watches I usually wear on one piece straps which helps bulk them Up a bit. 33-37 is my sweet spot these days (particularly with long sleeves). I have several 39-44 and just don’t wear them much...and I have 7.5” wrists (although I wear my watches loose and have bony wrists). If I had a tree trunk of an arm then maybe I get the aversion to small watches, but otherwise, it’s just a matter of getting used to them.
If you can pull off the slender tank style then the world is your Oyster these days for pennies on the dollar in comparison to the later stuff - Bulova, Gruen, Wyler, Hamilton, Elgin, Mido...have your pick! And you can hold out for 14k and super clean dials for the cost of a Hamilton Khaki.
The Hamilton CLD line seems some of the most beautiful watches on the planet IMO- I bought one for my lady and I almost kept it, but at 30mm its just too small for me. My 31-33mm Mil watches I usually wear on one piece straps which helps bulk them Up a bit. 33-37 is my sweet spot these days (particularly with long sleeves). I have several 39-44 and just don’t wear them much...and I have 7.5” wrists (although I wear my watches loose and have bony wrists). If I had a tree trunk of an arm then maybe I get the aversion to small watches, but otherwise, it’s just a matter of getting used to them.
If you can pull off the slender tank style then the world is your Oyster these days for pennies on the dollar in comparison to the later stuff - Bulova, Gruen, Wyler, Hamilton, Elgin, Mido...have your pick! And you can hold out for 14k and super clean dials for the cost of a Hamilton Khaki.
Was wearing my 31mm Bulova Ord watch tonight (just post WWII). $100 on eBay (kept that deal for myself- didn’t share it, sorry guys). NOS second hand on the way for $10, Should be a stunner.
Nice linen dialed Benrus, 34mm- bit of dial patina but some may find it attractive.
Price is nice for a running Eta based Benrus.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/193552558157
I’d snag this but it would never fit my split rail fence.
