I just ordered an Original Grain Alterra Chrono. Only about $350. My wife's been bugging me to get an OG so I opted for the new model. Hasn't come in yet. Would have preferred a Christopher Ward or SeikoSKX but not gonna complain.


http://www.originalgrain.com/

it kind of pisses me off that you can't look at that watch without putting in your email address. their loss.

The OG watches? I didn't need to enter my email.

Yeah, I don't care for their offerings enough to give them my email.

the one that the poster preordered, it wouldn't let you see the details of it. unless there is some sort of back way.

just make up an email address

Bowknurr@hottermail.com

I fished out the access code for you: OGCHRONO.

gotcha...didn't click that one.

nice, thanks!

Just ordered a Seiko SRP777 thanks to this thread.

https://monochrome-watches.com/seiko-prospex-srp-srp773k1-srp775k1-srp777k1-srp779k1-hands-on-review-price/



Now I need to find this strap, or similar, for it.

I added a black leather NATO strap to my 007. I'm liking the look so far.

I thought these were 007s.

https://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/cinema/james-bond/

And Rolexes Subs before that.

Well, if you mean James Bond, yes. The 007 in this case refers to the model number -- SKX007.

gotcha

BBRex said:

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Well, if you mean James Bond, yes. The 007 in this case refers to the model number -- SKX007.

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Although the model number is not a coincidence

BBRex said:

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Well, if you mean James Bond, yes. The 007 in this case refers to the model number -- SKX007.

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My knockoff from harwin I got 13 years ago is still going strong.

Holy sheeeeet guys...just trekked the 31 pages and learned more about watches than the last 29 years of life. It's awesome how much energy went into this.

Ok: . I've never owned a watch, my dad doesn't own a watch and my brother doesn't own a watch. Not necessarily a financial decision, just I guess we aren't a watch appreciating family. I've been really wanting a quality watch for the past couple years and have been planning on splurging for a tag or Brtlng this winter; mostly just because that's what friends and coworkers have. After going through this thread I've decided I want a dive (of course) mostly because I'm always outdoors whether hiking, wading or upland bird hunting. I like chronos, but would likely never use the features.

So what I've found the biggest criteria is for the watch is for it to be bulletproof. I'm not a big fan of maintenance or "being carefull" with any of my toys or belongings, so I'd like to have a slick watch that can take a beating (within reason)

What's your idea of a tough, good looking, watch in the 2k-5k range? Is there much of a difference when you narrow the heavy hitters in this price range? I definitely don't want too much bulk as I'd likely be wearing it witch suits and dress shirts to work like a poor.

Thanks in advance gentleman

A titanium Tudor Pelagos. It's your classic looking dive, nice in house movement, titanium case and bracelet (bulletproof), and it's too giant. You're not going to find a great drive watch that fits well with a suit, but it's as good as any. Plus it's a great improving brand. It's not Rolex's little brother that uses ETAs. It's becoming its own quality brand.

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great watches for the money

http://www.tudorwatch.com/watches/heritage-black-bay/m79230r-0001

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Didn't even read the response until after I posted. You must not have terrible taste.

That's a great looking watch. Not familiar with the company though.

To clarify.. I wear suits maybe once a month. Long sleeves dress shirts every day, and fishing shirts every weekend

Tudor = Rolex's budget friendly line

Tudor is basically Rolex Lite. So Toyota made Lexus to have a higher end product. Rolex made Tudor to make a lower end product. Still a very good watch, just not $10k+ like Rolex.

Not that there's any danger of me buying one anytime in the near future, but is the shape of the hour hand universal across the line? It is really ugly to me.

schmendeler said:

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Not that there's any danger of me buying one anytime in the near future, but is the shape of the hour hand universal across the line? It is really ugly to me.

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I agree, and I think it is just on the dive watches.

Guitarsoup said:

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Tudor is basically Rolex Lite. So Toyota made Lexus to have a higher end product. Rolex made Tudor to make a lower end product. Still a very good watch, just not $10k+ like Rolex.

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That may have been the case at one time, but no longer. Other than being owned by the same parent company they are different. Different in house movements, different production facilities, & now very different looking models being introduced. I think the north flag looks great.

schmendeler said:

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Not that there's any danger of me buying one anytime in the near future, but is the shape of the hour hand universal across the line? It is really ugly to me.

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No love for the snowflake.

aggie1906 said:

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Guitarsoup said:

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Tudor is basically Rolex Lite. So Toyota made Lexus to have a higher end product. Rolex made Tudor to make a lower end product. Still a very good watch, just not $10k+ like Rolex.

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That may have been the case at one time, but no longer. Other than being owned by the same parent company they are different. Different in house movements, different production facilities, & now very different looking models being introduced. I think the north flag looks great.

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Ive got two of them and they are great watches

not the ugly ones!