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TOP 20 "Poor Man's" WatchesThe Top 20 "Poor Man's" Watches selected by the PMWF.com community each 20th of the month. Please note that there are two slots reserved for VINTAGE or OOP (Out Of Production) watches.
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- THE TOP 20 LIST -


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20 Best Watch Buys below USD 1'000 suggested by PMWFers
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The CHALLENGE is as easy as this: Pick a watch in the list to go out and suggest a new one to go in. If no one opposes, your suggestion is in.
Please note that the rank in this list is not important. Entries that go out can still be seen in the Old Top Dogs List

20 files, last one added on Oct 25, 2009

Old Top Dogs


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Former TOP20PMW entries that were CHALLENGED out of the list

56 files, last one added on Jan 21, 2009

2 albums on 1 page(s)

TOP 10 Service WatchesEach 25th we will be challenging the "TOP 10 Service Watches". Whether or not a watch is in the "TOP 20 Poor Man's Watches" (TOP20PMW) does not matter. To participate in the challenge simply name a watch to go out and suggest your new entry.
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TOP 10 Service Watches


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The 10 Best Service Watches as selected by the PMWF community
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The CHALLENGE is as easy as this: Pick a watch in the list to go out and suggest a new one to go in. If no one opposes, your suggestion is in.

8 files, last one added on Sep 26, 2009

 

1 albums on 1 page(s)

PMWF Watch PhotosThe Best Watch Photos are on display here. Gathered from contests on PMWF.com and from cross-site Watch Photo contests
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PMWF Gallery


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Each 10th of the month we will ask PMWFers to submit their Best Watch Photos. The Top 5 Watch Photos will be added here.

271 files, last one added on Apr 20, 2009

Election Winners


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The winning Watch Photos from the last Election

4 files, last one added on Sep 16, 2009

PMWF/SCWF Photo Contest


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This album contains the winners of the joint Poor Man's Watch Forum and Seiko Citizen Watch Forum Photo Contest.

10 files, last one added on Jun 30, 2008

 

3 albums on 1 page(s)

PMWF PeoplePhotos (past and present) of member of the Poor Man's Watch Forum as well as photos from PMWF WIS Meets.
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PMWF Admin Staff


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Get to know the PMWF Admin Team

9 files, last one added on Nov 12, 2009

PMWF People


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This album contains photos of members of the PMWF, both past and present. These were all obtained from the PMWF Archive. Photos are displayed by PMWF user name. You can use the Search feature to search for a specific user.

Want to add your photo? Email us a photo and your forum user id to admin@pmwf.com.

227 files, last one added on Jun 24, 2009

PMWFerence NO04 (Aug. 2004)


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The first PMWFerence held in the New Orleans French Quarter.

100 files, last one added on Nov 02, 2008

PMWFerence NYC06 (July 2006)


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PMWFerence in the Big Apple!

179 files, last one added on Nov 02, 2008

CAL WIS meet (Oct. 2007)


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Photos from the Oct. 2007 California WIS meet by Anjan, Rodrigo and Thomas.

97 files, last one added on Oct 23, 2007

Bucks County WIS Meet (Dec. 2007)


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Photos from the December 7th, 2007 Bucks County WIS Meet by TMK & Robmks.

26 files, last one added on Dec 10, 2007

DC Mini Meet (Feb. 2008)


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A small Mini-WIS GTG held in Washington DC in February, 2008, with Anjan Shenoy, v_roomy (Mike), Zack (old skool) and Dre (Andre).

19 files, last one added on Feb 14, 2008

PMWFerence CHI08 (July 2008)


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PMWFerence in the Windy City

78 files, last one added on Nov 04, 2008

8 albums on 1 page(s)

Various Watch ResourcesA collection of different watch related resources, from articles to models to catalogs. Have something to add here? Email the Admin team.
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1969/1970 Seiko Catalog


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1969/1970 US Market Catalog scanned by Isthmus.

36 files, last one added on Aug 22, 2007

7750 Variations


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Variations of the Valjoux 7750 movement (as posted by vegaban on the RSWF).

8 files, last one added on Oct 19, 2007

Seiko 6R15 Models


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A gathering of watches with Seiko's 6R15 calibre. Compiled by PMWF member Paulo.

3 files, last one added on Oct 23, 2007

Orient 300M Divers


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The 5 variations of the Orient 300M divers, as posted by AdamInNYC.

1 files, last one added on Nov 10, 2007

Steinhart Watches Article


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Article from the October 2006 International Watch about Steinhart Watches, who are now Debaufre Watches.

4 files, last one added on Nov 13, 2007

Russian Roundtable


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PDF version of the Russian Rountable posted by Adam in NYC on Monday, December 3, 2007. Featuring PMWF Members Ed (Ed Brandwein), Micha, Jeff (TakesALickin') and Kevin (Strela).

2 files, last one added on Dec 03, 2007

6 albums on 1 page(s)

1158 files in 20 albums and 5 categories with 55 comments viewed 665966 times


Watch Brands
4-Star Accutron Alba Alpha Armitron Atlantic Ball Bell_&_Ross Berney Breitling CWC Casio Chase_Durer Citizen Croton Debaufre Doxa Eberhard Edox Elgin Elysee Enicar Ernest_Borel Ernst_Benz Fortis Glashutte Glycine Gruen Guilder HMT Hamilton Hamiton Hobolt International_Watchman Invicta Jean_Marcel Kienzle LeJour Luminox Marathon Marcello-C Marina_Militare Martin_Braun Maurice_Lacroix Mido Minerva Molniya Ollech_&_Wajs Omega Orient Orion Oris Panerai Poljot Precista Pulsar RE_Watch RXW Rado Raketa Rolex Sea-Gull Seiko Sinn Speedbird Steinhart Stowa Swiss_Army TAG_Heuer TimeFactors Timex Tissot Titoni Traser Tudor Tutima Universal_Geneve Unknown Ventura Vostok Wuhrer_&_Sons Zeno Zodiac
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Michael (Micha)2 viewsMichael (PMWF name Micha)
Life: Dutch national, YOB 1976, married to Jasmine. Michael lived in The Netherlands till the age of 19. He received the baccalaureate in 1995 and moved to Germany to study chemistry at the University of Karlsruhe. After graduating in 2001 he started his PhD studies at the Philipps-University Marburg. In 2005 Michael received the PhD degree in chemistry. Since 2005 Michael has been working as a medical representative.
Watches: Michael started collecting watches in spring 2003 and discovered PMWF when looking for a place to discuss watches for a student’s budget. PMWF quickly became his new home in the www. Late 2003 Michael joined the PMWF admin team.
Role for PMWF today: icons manager and sales forum doorman ;-)
Nov 12, 2009
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03 Precista 89 / PRS-17A423 viewsChosen by: paulc
Why:
I'd like to suggest one of Eddie Platt's Timefactors watches, such as the Precista 89 / PRS-17A that I own. With the current exchange rate, the 17A and 18A are great watches for their price (£180/$300 for the 17A). Closely following known military issue designs, these are made by Fricker in Germany and have the ETA 2824 inside. The size of the PRS-17A is comfortable, (43mm w/crown, 39mm across case; 11mm thick). It exudes mil-watch functionality and good looks without appearing like it borrows anything from the ubiquitous Sub design. Build quality is solid, with no plastic spacers and a double o-ring caseback seal. And although this will vary from example to example, it's by far the most accurate mechanical watch I've ever owned. I wore this most of the spring and summer this year, and timed it over a month, during which it gained 12 sec, with no more than 1.5 sec. variation over any 24 hr. period. That's an average of 0.4 sec/day, or better than most $5K+ COSC certified watches will run (I know it's an aberration: my next best 2824 watch runs at +2/day :) ). Accuracy aside, Timefactors watches are great looking, great wearing, and an incredible value for the money, and the customer service from Platts is unbeatable, in my experience.
Oct 25, 2009
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Timex Ironman Solar126 viewsI still believe that we should have 1-2 Timex models... For instance the Ironman solar

Submitted by Catalin
Sep 26, 2009
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Citizen Eco Drive 200 m BM6400387 viewsIts easy too read at a glance, has fantastic lume, a reliable Eco-drive movement and can be purchased for less than US$150. I wear one at my job as a maintenance/caretaker and it has served me well.

Submitted by jeremd676
Sep 26, 2009
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Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) by Daniel Wybombe - the overwhelming winner of the September 2009 election95 viewsSep 16, 2009
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It's Done With Mirrors - another magic shot by Chris Larson - Election 200982 viewsSep 16, 2009
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Seiko Marine Master by Chris Moy taken with polarize filters - Election September 2009100 viewsSep 16, 2009
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SEIKO_Bell-Matic_4005-7000_8N1004 - Election September 2009 by John N126 viewsSep 16, 2009
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How could we not include Marathon?701 viewsThe current US Government contract holder.

A substantial and solid line of watches including dive, chrono and navigator styles including use and options of quartz and automatic movements as well as tritium gas tubes for lume.

Submitted by: turner/Bill
Aug 30, 2009
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Here in the US I've noticed that most ppl buy G-Shocks with MSRP under USD $100. All of the following are under USD $100.217 viewsSubmitted by Adam in NYC

I'll interpret what Adam did not explicitly say: these G-Shocks are so inexpensive that people use (or abuse) them and when they are broken, they will be replaced without tears being shed. I remember that during the Swatch high (mid 90ies) many Swiss service men would buy or use a Swatch with exactly that line of thought (Note Reto)
Aug 26, 2009

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Old Top Dog: Poljot Aviator Handwind (or Alarm)2773 views*Movement & Specs: Alarm: Poljot Caliber 1612; Handwind: Movement - 2614 Poljot Manual winding, 17 jewels
balance semi-period 21 600 a/h, 38 power reserve fully wound
*Chosen by: TMK (Ted)
*Why?: The Poljot Aviator Alarm has a 1612, 18 jewel hand wound mechanical movement that is currently running +2/day, three weeks out of the box. The dial and bezel are an attractive combination of black face and sandblasted stainless steel. The shapely hands and clearly legible markers are coated with Super Luminova; accordingly, the luminosity is nothing short of sensational. The original leather strap is superior in terms of comfort and perfectly compliments the watch. The alarm is functional and definintely gets your attention...tone-wise, so-so. Additionally, the Poljot was the first watch in space and history counts!!! Combine the above with an on the wrist price of $69.95 (NOTE: not current pricing) and you have one unbeatable PMW, worthy of the recognition of this august body. I have nothing against the Seiko Quartz dress watch per say...I just think it is time to update our list with a bit more style, pizzazz and international flavor!!!
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John Crews100 viewsLife: Kingston, NY born & raised. 1984 Kingston High School. 1988 Princeton University AB Politics. 2001 SUNY New Paltz Masters of Professional Studies in Humanistic/Multi-Cultural Education. Coached football at Kingston HS 1988-2004. Substitute Teacher Kingston City Schools 1990-1996. Social Studies teacher Kingston HS 1996-present.

Watches: Saw an Invicta watch on ShopNBC in November 2002 that I wanted more information on. An internet search brought me to the Invicta Forum on WUS. It was there that I first heard about PMWF which had just moved off WUS but I was able to track it down. At some point in 2003 I was honored to have Reto ask me to join the Admin.

Team Role for PMWF today: Activities Director (contests & give-aways)
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je08. Dinner time!32 viewsOur dinner spot.


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