sleepsus 0 Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) Here you go, I'm interested to know what street garbage I picked up for approximately ~$84 USD (3500 PHP) from a local bazaar. I'm not sure what movement it is, but it does hack and wind ... also it ticks relatively loud. I haven't opened the case back as I don't have tools that won't ruin it in the process Edited April 9, 2013 by sleepsus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted April 9, 2013 Happy Feet for starters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepsus 0 Posted April 9, 2013 Let me know if you want specific shot angles, I'll try to capture them, but be warned, I'm only using a GNote 2 camera. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wqleow 1 Posted April 9, 2013 doesn't look too bad. it's not a UPO but for $84 bucks, it seems fair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepsus 0 Posted April 9, 2013 A couple more shots Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted April 9, 2013 look, it's a decent watch for what you paid but it's no super-rep and london to a brick it's got a 21j low beat heart. It's a decent watch and as long as you enjoy it that's all that matters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wriggles 12 Posted April 9, 2013 look, it's a decent watch for what you paid but it's no super-rep and london to a brick it's got a 21j low beat heart. It's a decent watch and as long as you enjoy it that's all that matters Indeed, similar to the Silix special PO, and it's all about the owners needs and likes, certainly not a heap of junk for the money. Doubt it's 21j since OP says it ticks and winds, so manual handwind I think is the likely case, 6497 or something along those lines Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted April 9, 2013 Nah, it's just a bog standard 21j cheapo. http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=26732 Prices vary, but the owner paid about what you would expect for such a piece. regards g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted April 9, 2013 Nah, it's just a bog standard 21j cheapo. http://www.rwg.bz/bo...showtopic=26732 Prices vary, but the owner paid about what you would expect for such a piece. regards g.man Hey props for doing this. It is certainly a lower grade for various reasons such as the haphazard bezel font, bezel teeth, crown teeth... etc. There are a lot of little bits that make the TD offerings bit better. Now remember that individual tolerances and tastes vary so from a "newbie" perspective (not saying you are), the differences may be moot. On that point, we should agree to disagree so we keep friendly. Make sense? I'm glad it says "Seamaster" rather than "Seamasti" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xebryus 0 Posted April 9, 2013 It's definitely not the worst thing I've seen someone purchase. The 1 thing that immediately stood out was the pearl though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sequel7 0 Posted April 9, 2013 Correct me if I'm wrong but... Bezel too shiny? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted April 9, 2013 Nah, it's just a bog standard 21j cheapo. http://www.rwg.bz/bo...showtopic=26732 Prices vary, but the owner paid about what you would expect for such a piece. regards g.man Hey props for doing this. It is certainly a lower grade for various reasons such as the haphazard bezel font, bezel teeth, crown teeth... etc. There are a lot of little bits that make the TD offerings bit better. Now remember that individual tolerances and tastes vary so from a "newbie" perspective (not saying you are), the differences may be moot. On that point, we should agree to disagree so we keep friendly. Make sense? I'm glad it says "Seamaster" rather than "Seamasti" Seamasti is reserved only for Silix finest $35 specials, i have it on my PO and my Dad has it on his Seamaster Aqua Terra. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepsus 0 Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) Nah, it's just a bog standard 21j cheapo. http://www.rwg.bz/bo...showtopic=26732 Prices vary, but the owner paid about what you would expect for such a piece. regards g.man Hey props for doing this. It is certainly a lower grade for various reasons such as the haphazard bezel font, bezel teeth, crown teeth... etc. There are a lot of little bits that make the TD offerings bit better. Now remember that individual tolerances and tastes vary so from a "newbie" perspective (not saying you are), the differences may be moot. On that point, we should agree to disagree so we keep friendly. Make sense? I'm glad it says "Seamaster" rather than "Seamasti" But is it the same as on that link above to WI? Same one that goatboy purchased? To me it certainly looks like it's the same, and I took these pics to show you and get your opinion if it is the common street garbage as originally claimed. Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2 Edited April 9, 2013 by sleepsus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepsus 0 Posted April 9, 2013 This rep was actually a test fit for me. I was not sure I could pull off a 45mm on my small 6.75 wrist, so on a whim I went hunting for one and found this. Turns out, some days I can pull it off, some days it looks ridiculous :P and it's the reason why I eventually went for the 42mm Cr PO, of which I am very pleased Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted April 9, 2013 Nah, it's just a bog standard 21j cheapo. http://www.rwg.bz/bo...showtopic=26732 Prices vary, but the owner paid about what you would expect for such a piece. regards g.man Hey props for doing this. It is certainly a lower grade for various reasons such as the haphazard bezel font, bezel teeth, crown teeth... etc. There are a lot of little bits that make the TD offerings bit better. Now remember that individual tolerances and tastes vary so from a "newbie" perspective (not saying you are), the differences may be moot. On that point, we should agree to disagree so we keep friendly. Make sense? I'm glad it says "Seamaster" rather than "Seamasti" But is it the same as on that link above to WI? Same one that goatboy purchased? To me it certainly looks like it's the same, and I took these pics to show you and get your opinion if it is the common street garbage as originally claimed. Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2 No, it's not the same and it shows in the subtleties. Again, to folks on the street that just want to pick up these illicit watches, it's good enough. Get in, get out. Still, if it looks the same to you, then that's all that matters. As with anything, once you get entrenched or have some more working knowledge, you'll never look at them the same way. Ignorance is bliss! Not to call you ignorant Having said that, I never called that stuff "garbage", that was the other folks. I had to go back and check This one is ok and fair for price paid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted April 11, 2013 Oh the dreaded Happy Feet! Honestly, it's not bad but I would have just put that $ towards the Ceramic PO version. Much nicer and has ETA mov't ( Swiss they say, but.... who really knows). Enjoy it for what it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepsus 0 Posted April 12, 2013 Oh the dreaded Happy Feet! Honestly, it's not bad but I would have just put that $ towards the Ceramic PO version. Much nicer and has ETA mov't ( Swiss they say, but.... who really knows). Enjoy it for what it is. I would know :-) Check out the last pic of the first post Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepsus 0 Posted April 14, 2013 Nah, it's just a bog standard 21j cheapo. http://www.rwg.bz/bo...showtopic=26732 Prices vary, but the owner paid about what you would expect for such a piece. regards g.man Hey props for doing this. It is certainly a lower grade for various reasons such as the haphazard bezel font, bezel teeth, crown teeth... etc. There are a lot of little bits that make the TD offerings bit better. Now remember that individual tolerances and tastes vary so from a "newbie" perspective (not saying you are), the differences may be moot. On that point, we should agree to disagree so we keep friendly. Make sense? I'm glad it says "Seamaster" rather than "Seamasti" But is it the same as on that link above to WI? Same one that goatboy purchased? To me it certainly looks like it's the same, and I took these pics to show you and get your opinion if it is the common street garbage as originally claimed. Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2 No, it's not the same and it shows in the subtleties. Again, to folks on the street that just want to pick up these illicit watches, it's good enough. Get in, get out. Still, if it looks the same to you, then that's all that matters. As with anything, once you get entrenched or have some more working knowledge, you'll never look at them the same way. Ignorance is bliss! Not to call you ignorant Having said that, I never called that stuff "garbage", that was the other folks. I had to go back and check This one is ok and fair for price paid. This was my first ever rep, got it on a whim as I want to see if I could pull off a 45mm. Wasn't really concerned of the accuracy to gen. It now sits in my watch box unworn, but not because it's too big. You are right, ignorance is bliss. Mark Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcagara08 31 Posted April 14, 2013 Mura lang! Don't worry you'll find more better reps soon..I usually just order online than sourcing my reps locally Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepsus 0 Posted April 14, 2013 Mura lang! Don't worry you'll find more better reps soon..I usually just order online than sourcing my reps locally Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2 Yep, like my CrPO Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
