http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/list.php?76Tue, 21 May 2013 04:44:43 -0400 Phorum 5.2.11 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?76,302608,302608#msg-302608 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?76,302608,302608#msg-302608Movement & Specs: ETA 2824-2
*Chosen by: Kevin Chan
*Why?: Well-made watch with a good-looking Explorer-type dial. Very accurate movement. Titoni makes no-nonsense, functional watches (without a lot of style variations) that are very inexpensive but well put-together. They use stock ETA 2824-2 movements but assemble the parts in their own factory in Grenchen, Switzerland. In my experience, Titonis run more consistently and wind more smoothly than other ETA-2824 watches because of that. Can be had on the net for less than $250 USD (NOTE: not current pricing).
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]]> Reto TOP 10 Poor Man's Classics (all-time)Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:17:11 -0400 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?76,302607,302607#msg-302607 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?76,302607,302607#msg-302607Movement & Specs: Citizen Cal. 2100
Chosen by: Micha
Why?: Nine hands, Eco-Drive, awesome lume and all this with a little searching for under $300! Need I say more?
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]]> Reto TOP 10 Poor Man's Classics (all-time)Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:20:51 -0400 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?76,302606,302606#msg-302606 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?76,302606,302606#msg-302606Chosen by: thebarak
Why?: It always shows the correct time to within a second or two, never needs a battery change, dives deeper than you'll ever need, weighs under 3 ounces including the bracelet, has the same legendary lume as the Monster, Never needs winding, you can always see the time, even if you have very bad eyesight and it's dark, it's not crazy big, but can be read easier than many 52mm wrist clocks, it has a Prospex level fit and finish, The bezel turns so beautifully....
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]]> Reto TOP 10 Poor Man's Classics (all-time)Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:18:08 -0400 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?76,302605,302605#msg-302605 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?76,302605,302605#msg-302605Movement & Specs: Omega Cal.861 = Lemania 1372, ticking @ 21600 BPH
*Chosen by: Bas
*Why?: About 8 months ago, I bought this Omega Speedmaster Mark II and it's been my favorite watch ever since. This model was only produced between 1970 and 1972. Vintage Omegas are now in the PMW price range, even the vintage Speedmasters can be found for prices well below USD 1000. I paid USD 640 for this one, Add 20 dollar to get the money to the seller, 22 dollar to have the watch sent to my doorstep and 126 USD import duties (that really hurts).
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]]> Reto TOP 10 Poor Man's Classics (all-time)Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:16:26 -0400 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?76,302604,302604#msg-302604 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?76,302604,302604#msg-302604Movement & Specs: Poljot 3133
*Chosen by: TMK (Ted) & TakesALickin' (Jeff)
*Why?: With the Strela I have purchased one of the finest examples of Russian watch making in existence. What leapt out at me initially was the improved level of finish on the Strela compared to other Poljot watches I’ve owned. It begins to approach the price of some introductory level Valjoux 7750 powered watches, such as Hamilton or Movado. But it carries with it a cachet that is hard to match.
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]]> Reto TOP 10 Poor Man's Classics (all-time)Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:14:40 -0400 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?76,302603,302603#msg-302603 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?76,302603,302603#msg-302603Movement & Specs: SEIKO Column Wheel Chronograph Cal. 6138 with vertical clutch
*Chosen by: Evan
*Why?: The 6138 is the first integrated chronograph movement complete with column wheel, vertical clutch and balance bridge. The only other watch with this combination is the current Rolex Daytona.
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]]> Reto TOP 10 Poor Man's Classics (all-time)Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:13:24 -0400 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?76,302602,302602#msg-302602 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?76,302602,302602#msg-302602Movement & Specs: Orient in-house Caliber ER (487)
*Chosen by: GMF (Gary M. Frazer)
* Why?: Power reserve complication, decorated manufacture movement, classic style, solid link bracelet with deployant clasp. Where else can you find a Japanese (or Swiss) watch with all that for less than $300.00 US?

]]> Reto TOP 10 Poor Man's Classics (all-time)Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:11:56 -0400 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?76,302601,302601#msg-302601 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?76,302601,302601#msg-302601Movement & Specs: Unitas handwind
Chosen by: old skool

]]> Reto TOP 10 Poor Man's Classics (all-time)Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:09:41 -0400 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?76,302600,302600#msg-302600 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?76,302600,302600#msg-302600*Chosen by: John Lind
*Why?: The "Singapore" Sandoz Explorer is a great value for under $250 with classic style, excellent materials, proven workhorse movement, and a well executed fit/finish that creates a good looking, reliable, and quite durable watch. Dial and hand style are that of a Rolex Air King, but in slightly larger 36mm traditional Explorer size with date (the Air King is 34mm without date). The example depicted in the photo has the centers of the band and end links polished which dresses it up a little. Stock, the centers are brush finished. Note the shape of the case between the lugs, and the end links. If you want to dress it up more, and make it wear heavier, there are aftermarket, very heavy solid link "President" bands with the same radius on the ends that will fit this case (found only on the Singapore version of the Sandoz Explorer).
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]]> Reto TOP 10 Poor Man's Classics (all-time)Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:07:17 -0400 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?76,283020,283020#msg-283020 http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?76,283020,283020#msg-283020Movement & Specs: Seiko caliber 6309
Chosen by: Matt V.
Why: A great vintage Seiko diver and gaining in popularity lately

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