http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/list.php?65Sun, 19 May 2013 15:38:17 -0400 Phorum 5.2.11 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?65,294044,294044#msg-294044 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?65,294044,294044#msg-294044steinhartwatches.de

Technical Details
Type: Nav B-watch stainless steel
Item no.: F0301

Movement
backside with gravure
Unitas 6497 Swiss manual wind-up
geneva stripes & blued screws

Functions
Hour and minute hands blued with white superluminova C1
Second hand on the “9”

Case: satin stainless steel
Back: Stainless steel screwed ( see through window)...
Diameter: 47 mm (1.85 inches)
height: 14,2 mm
Weight: 123 g
Dial: black
Crystal: Sapphire crystal, domed, interior side is anti-reflecting
Bezel: stainless steel
Indices: Superluminova white C1
Lug width: 22 mm (0.86 inches)
WaterRes: limited water resistant, no swimming or shower
Strap: Russian leather brown, with douple stud
Buckle: Screwed stainless steel pin buckle

STEINHART "Nav B-watch stainless steel"
Art.Nr. F0301

350 EUR 19% VAT incl.
295 EUR without 19% VAT
Swiss Made - 2 years warranty

Chosen by: Paul December

Why: Me too... but I don't think anyone here (any longer) owns one (Archimede) ... but several have the Steinhart. IMO it doesn't seem right to suggest watches that nobody here actually owns/keeps.]]> Reto TOP 10 Poor Man's Watches 2011Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:46:09 -0500 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?65,294038,294038#msg-294038 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?65,294038,294038#msg-294038Specs and picture from SeiyaJapan.com, thank you Seiya-san!

SEIKO Automatic Watch 6R15 SARB031
Ref: SARB031
Listed price: 50,400JPY
Made in Japan!!
Case: SS
Dial: White/silver
Crystal: Hardlex
See-through back : Hardlex
Diameter: 36 mm (without the crown)
Movement: 6R15 23J Automatic (with Hand winding and Hack function)
Accuracy: +25/-15 sec/day
Power reserve: 50 Hour
-5 ATM water resistance
Instruction, worldwide one year warranty and Seiko original box
This price is including S/H all over the world, price at the time of writing USD 468 (Feb 2011)

Why: The TOP 10 list needs a dress watch too.
By: Paul December and Stef G]]> Reto TOP 10 Poor Man's Watches 2011Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:25:53 -0500 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?65,293633,293633#msg-293633 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?65,293633,293633#msg-293633Specifications: (from Casio site)

Auto-Illuminator
An electro-luminescent panel causes the entire face to glow for easy reading. Auto Light automatically turns on the EL backlight when the watch is tilted towards your face for reading.
Shock resistant
Shock-resistant construction protects against impact and vibration.
Solar Power
A solar cell provides power for operation.
DCF/MSF/WWVB/JJY radio signal receiver
In Europe or North America, in many parts of Canada and Central America or Japan - once the watch has been set to the local time zone, it receives the relevant signal ensuring that it always shows the exact time. In many countries the summer and winter time is also shown automatically.
World time function
Displays the current time in major cities and specific areas around the world.
Stopwatch function - 1/100 sec - 1.000 hours
Elapsed time, split time and final time are measured with 1/100-sec accuracy. The watch can measure times of up to 1000 hours.
Timer - 1/1 min. - 1 hour
For fans of precision: the countdown timers help you to remember specific or recurring events by giving off an audible signal at a preset time. The time can be set to the nearest minute and up to 1 hour in advance. Ideal for people who need to take medicines every day or those who do interval training.
5 daily alarms
The daily alarm reminds you about recurring events with an acoustic signal at the time you have set. You can also activate hourly time signal that indicates each full hour. This model has 5 independent alarms for flexible reminders of important appointments.
Snooze feature
Each time you stop the alarm, it sounds again after a few minutes.
Automatic calendar
Once set, the automatic calendar always displays the correct date.
12/24-hour timekeeping
Times can be displayed in either a 12-hour or 24-hour format.
Mineral glass
The tough, scratch-resistant mineral glass protects the watch against unsightly damage.
Resin case
Resin band
Natural resin is the ideal material for wrist straps thanks to its extremely durable and flexible properties.
Battery level indicator
An indicator shows the current battery level.
Water resistance classification (20 bar)
Perfect for free diving without scuba gear: the watch is water resistant to 20 bar / 200 metres. The metres value does not relate to a diving depth but to the air pressure used in the course of the water resistance test. (ISO 2281)
Type of battery
CTL1616
Dimensions
approx. 46,7mm x 43,2mm x 12,7mm (H x W x D)
Weight
approx. 51,7 g

Chosen by Catalin

Why: ultra-tough watch and the most classic G-Shock that is still in production; the price is also good (the US model GW5600 is probably the least expensive solar radio G-Shock and DW5600 is even cheaper); there are also even more exotic versions if you really want something special. The perfect 'go to in case of emergency' watch, a complete watch (with chrono, timer, perpetual calendar and excellent world-time) that does not need any special care from the owner but instead takes care of itselfsubjectsmiley02!. Also we do not have any quartz in the top-10 subjectsmiley03! G-Shock models are also some of the very few watches approved for space flight by NASA (and are FAR more dependable than ANY of the models that are currently listed in out TOP10) !!!

Picture: (from Casio site, if people want we can place another 5600 instead each month :) )

]]> Catalin TOP 10 Poor Man's Watches 2011Sun, 27 Feb 2011 04:30:30 -0500 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?65,283022,283022#msg-283022 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?65,283022,283022#msg-283022Movement & Specs: 7S26, Automatic, non winding, non hacking, 21'600 beats per hour or 6 beats per second
Chosen by: Reto
Why?: Because you can rarely find a better case and bracelet with even a hidden diver's extension on a watch in this price class.

]]> Reto TOP 10 Poor Man's Watches 2011Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:40:36 -0500 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?65,283021,283021#msg-283021 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?65,283021,283021#msg-283021Movement & Specs: Model # : CEM65001D; Orient Japan Automatic Movement 21 jewels; Case width: 41.5mm
Chosen By: Bob Collins
Why?: A great watch at just under $100 delivered on a thick stainless bracelet. Has day date complication and is quite accurate from my experience. Wet ink blue dial, good lume, red-tipped sweep, screw down crown and pusher, 200M.

]]> Reto TOP 10 Poor Man's Watches 2011Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:39:27 -0500 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?65,283019,283019#msg-283019 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?65,283019,283019#msg-283019Movement & Specs: Cal. 2416B Automatic ball borne, bi-directional rotor winding and handwinding, 21,600 vph, 31 jewels
Chosen by: Micha & TakesALickin' (Jeff)
Why?: I'd like to nominate the Vostok Amphibia. This is a real VPMW! Can be had for as little as $25 to $40 and comes in a wide range of varieties! It's rated 200m and comes with an automatic movement (vintage ones can be hand wound). The case is stainless steel. The only real disadvantage? The standard strap is crap - you're gonna need a new one. I included a picture of the only recent model I own, but remember - there is a wide range available.
As a watch that's more representative of the kind of watch that a lot of us poor men have, I think the Amphibia's a great candidate. Super affordable, with it's own clunky Slavic charm, and reliable as a Sherman tank. Powered by the cal. 2416B, it's a dependable entry level water resistant auto - here's a different pic.

]]> Reto TOP 10 Poor Man's Watches 2011Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:37:22 -0500 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?65,283017,283017#msg-283017 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?65,283017,283017#msg-283017Movement & Specs: Mechanical Automatic ETA 2834-2
Chosen by: Durable & Andrew F
Why?: Reason: One of the most legible combinations of dial and hands I have seen; the sapphire crystal and matte finish of the stainless steel is very resistant to scratches; it also looks good with many different types and colors of straps; the oversized crown makes winding easy and a joy; the diameter is a very comfortable 40 mm; it beats at 28,800 bph, which provides a silky sweep of the second hand; at USD 250 to 300 a definite bargain.

Please note that the King has a Day-Date complication, a lower WR of 100 m and no screwed-down crown.

Picture from Paul December

]]> Reto TOP 10 Poor Man's Watches 2011Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:36:17 -0500 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?65,283016,283016#msg-283016 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?65,283016,283016#msg-283016Movement & Specs: Valjoux 7750
Chosen by: Robmks (Bob)

]]> Reto TOP 10 Poor Man's Watches 2011Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:34:44 -0500 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?65,283013,283013#msg-283013 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?65,283013,283013#msg-283013Movement & Specs: Miyota Caliber 8203, handwinding but not hacking
Chosen by: Paulc, supported by Chris L
Why?: The Citizen NY0040 series (in black, blue, the rare yellow, and black dial with two-tone case) comes with the robust and hand-windable 8203 auto movement (mine runs less than a minute fast per week). A true 200m diver's watch, it wears a little lighter than other popular 200m divers due to its slightly smaller, rounder case. Visually, however, it wears about the same as a Seiko SKX (ie, 007/009/A35) due to its dial size. Other nice features include the screw-in crown at 8 o'clock (great for those of us with wrists that get dug by traditional 3 o'clock crowns), inky black dial (on the watch pictured) and applied indices. The lume on this one is also very good. Dimensions are: about 41mm across the bezel, 44mm incl. crown, 47mm lug to lug, 12mm thick and 20mm lug width. At just around the $100 mark on the internet, the NY0040 series offers a great deal for your money.

]]> Reto TOP 10 Poor Man's Watches 2011Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:30:17 -0500 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?65,283011,283011#msg-283011 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?65,283011,283011#msg-283011Chosen by: JohnnyT
Why?: Since its introduction in 2008, the Ocean 1, in all its variations, has established an incredible record of rave reviews and customer delight. In fit and finish, quality of execution and in the extraordinary history of astonishing customer service, Debaufre has consistently won the hearts of its owners. What is truly the coupe de grace is when all its virtues are multiplied by its retail cost. Unquestionably this is one of the remarkable values is WISdom today, making classic style and outstanding presentation affordable at roughly 1/2 the PMWF limit.

In recommending that the Marcello be displaced, I do not in any way mean to disparage it. It remains an outstanding watch as it always has been. However since it is approximately the same watch at more than twice the price, I feel it is fitting that it be the one displaced by Ocean 1..

Following are some of the specs from the vendor.

This is the Classic Edition of the Ocean-1 Swiss Automatic watch powered by the ETA 2824-2 automatic movement. Due to the popularity of this model, it has become a regular in our lineup. This is the same case as the renowned Ocean-1 watch, however this features a Classic dial with larger markers.

# 42-mm 316L stainless steel case
# Swiss ETA 2824-2 Automatic movement
# Screw-down crown and case-back
# Sweeping second hand
# Super-LumiNova illumination
# Sapphire crystal glass
# 1000 feet water resistant
# 22mm Stainless Steel Oyster bracelet with screwed links
# Solid end pieces
# Weight: 6.8 oz
# Stainless steel clasp with safety clasp
# Consists of 275 individual parts
# Ships in beautiful box
# 42-mm diameter, 46-mm incl. crown, 13-mm thick

A true classic diver's watch with the large markers reminds of the early days of diving; the origins of the Navy Seals; stealthy operations in dark waters. The uni-directional turning bezel ensures that you don't run out of air and its stainless steel casing is water resistant up to 1000 feet. So rest assured that you can trust in your watch, the Classic Ocean-1.

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