processengr 13,376 Posted July 1, 2017 Just got back from cruise to Canada... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave47 6,477 Posted July 2, 2017 Hi, Gang! Saturday sees the next to last "inexpensive" watch I purchased, influenced by the thread on WUS -- "$20 or less; lets' see them." This watch, for $14.38, is an AP ROO homage: JARAGAR automatic, 21 jewel Chinese movement. Keeps consistent time, has a smooth sweep, exhibition case back, and passable black rubber strap. It came with some problems I thought I could handle -- seconds hand had fallen off and floating inside the crystal. HOWEVER, after numerous attempts to refasten the seconds hand -- including several bouts of the "all four shuffle on the floor," uttering "magical words," I gave it to my local watchsmith to fix. live and learn. Since then, it's been performing like a champ. dave: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave47 6,477 Posted July 2, 2017 Hi, Gang!On this Friday weekend, I'm introducing a different style of watch I had shown earlier: a "$20 or less" watch featured in the WUS "$20 or less, let's see them" thread: http://forums.watchu...936070-30.html. I learned there that, at times, true treasures could be found for $20 or less. Featured here is my FINEAT automatic s/s watch with blue dial accents; this watch was featured in one of many videos on the thread that profiled certain watches & tested them. Measuring 42mm (w/crown) x 13mm wide, it features a standard "Asian" (nee: Chinese) 21 jewel movement that keeps great time and has an estimated 35 hours power reserve. I set the time with the Atomic clock @ www.time.gov and, so far, is keeping well within the original time. Not too shabby @ $19.95 from an eBay seller. The dial reminds me of an old Silix-Prime "special" I had had for a long time but sold, much to my regret (an OMEGA Sea Master Broad Arrow automatic). This FINEAT is truly a fine daily beater. I always have something new to learn about watches. dave: I like this Simple and beautiful Got a link to the eBay seller? The link on your post doesn't go anywhere for me it's late right now, mate, but I'll track it down for you & drop you a PM. dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave47 6,477 Posted July 2, 2017 Hi, Gang!On this Friday weekend, I'm introducing a different style of watch I had shown earlier: a "$20 or less" watch featured in the WUS "$20 or less, let's see them" thread: http://forums.watchu...936070-30.html. I learned there that, at times, true treasures could be found for $20 or less. Featured here is my FINEAT automatic s/s watch with blue dial accents; this watch was featured in one of many videos on the thread that profiled certain watches & tested them. Measuring 42mm (w/crown) x 13mm wide, it features a standard "Asian" (nee: Chinese) 21 jewel movement that keeps great time and has an estimated 35 hours power reserve. I set the time with the Atomic clock @ www.time.gov and, so far, is keeping well within the original time. Not too shabby @ $19.95 from an eBay seller. The dial reminds me of an old Silix-Prime "special" I had had for a long time but sold, much to my regret (an OMEGA Sea Master Broad Arrow automatic). This FINEAT is truly a fine daily beater. I always have something new to learn about watches. dave: I like this Simple and beautiful Got a link to the eBay seller? The link on your post doesn't go anywhere for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchDog21 3,345 Posted July 2, 2017 Lots of July 4th party preps so wearing something that can take a beating today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
