Yeah, I don't understand that -- why isn't it 1:50 sometimes?

Its complicated.

Can anyone recommend a watch back wrench. TIA

a racketball covered in sticky tape?

 

I hate both my caseback wrenches.

I've used needle nose pliers in the past but I was looking for a better solution.

I bought one at Amazon a while back that I've used once, and it worked for me. The reviews are good too.

"Professional JAXA Type XL Watch Case Back Opener Wrench for Large Waterproof Watches"

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00944T13U/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

New band. Really like brown/black juxtaposition. Found a cheap Seiko deployant .. the GS one was too much to justify.

I haven't owned a watch in years and am pretty clueless about the current market so I need some suggestions.  I'm looking for something with a black face, leather band, luminous hands and indexes and I'd prefer something that's very low maintenance.  I don't want something I'll have to wind or spend time setting once a week.  Budget:  ~ $500

http://countycomm.com/midpilotred.html

 

oh, no automatics.  That's a lot easier, lots of quartz watches out there.  

 

http://www.helzberg.com/product/hamilton+watch+1758901.do?003=19290008&CS_010=1758901&utm_campaign=product_listing_ads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=

 

http://www.amazon.com/Laco-Quartz-Sapphire-Crystal-861744/dp/B00B06SPYG

 

 

http://www.amazon.com/Laco-Quartz-Sapphire-Crystal-861792/dp/B00BDVY6CS/ref=sr_1_30?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1387396876&sr=1-30&keywords=quartz+pilot

 

as head-case slightly over your budget examples.

I may have to go against the no automatic plans:  http://www.christopherward-usa.com/men/aviation/c10skt.html  

Anything by Lum-Tec appeal to you?

I'm kind of skeptical about whether rechargeable watches are a better solution than watches with conventional batteries. 

 

My last rechargeable watch (a Seiko Kinetic) did not go 3 years on its last battery, which is well within the limits of what one should expect out of a battery in a simple day/date watch. For several times the replacement cost I kind of lean away. 

 

I just found out you can buy replacement batteries and DIY them into the watch... 

The Seiko may live again. 

Except I also hate electronic watches. 

Well I ended up ordering one of these:  http://www.christopherward-usa.com/men/aviation/c8-271/c8skt-mk2.html

yay head-case budget observation

...and it's an automatic.  Lollers. 

 

No, seriously, yay, the important thing is that you like it.

Noticed yesterday that Seiko recently added some SARB-like watches to its offerings, labelled SARG and SARX this time:

 

http://www.seiyajapan.com/collections/seiko

 

some really nice looking pieces there. I almost bought a SARB instead of CW, someday I'll pickup one of these Seikos. In particular I like the SARX015 and SARX017.

 

SARX015: 

 

SARX017:

 

What a nice day after Christmas surprise my C8 Pilot MKII arrived today! 

Damn that was fast! Looking forward to your impressions.

No kidding I wasn't expecting it till next week at best.  Anywho, it's obligatory picture time!!

 

 

that's a healthy sized watch for you

Noice!!!

It is a bit on the large side of things, but it's not heavy so it's very easy to wear.  The leather band is pretty comfortable as well, and I really like the slick quick-release mechanism for it.  For someone who doesn't know much about watches the movement seems pretty nice and doesn't seem to lose/gain much time over the course of a day.  Oh yeah I still think it looks pretty badass 

If I flex my hand straight up it does dig in a bit but that's not exactly a normal position for my hand to be in.

Perhaps looking to sell some watches. The Sinn 856S BKA is getting serviced including Ar gas refill and the Ball is in nearly new condition. Found something I would like but need a bit more cash. If there is interest PM. Otherwise I will have to wait until April and hope the item I am looking at doesn't sell.

Edit: will include pics later from this thread. Too tedious on my phone.

Edited March 8, 201412 yr by luvdunhill

Perhaps looking to sell some watches. The Sinn 856S BKA is getting serviced including Ar gas refill and the Ball is in nearly new condition. Found something I would like but need a bit more cash. If there is interest PM. Otherwise I will have to wait until April and hope the item I am looking at doesn't sell.

Edited March 8, 201412 yr by luvdunhill