Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2020

[tmac67]

DROP + GLYCINE COMBAT SUB "SODA" AUTOMATIC WATCH $275


https://drop.com/buy/drop-glycine-comba ... c-watch-m3

[tommy_boy]

NAD

Vaer’s C5 and A5 models are also American assembled. They have a webpage that explains the situation. They at least seem thoughtful about it: https://journal.vaerwatches.com/america ... ican-made/

Vero machines cases (and stem assemblies?) for other domestic builders. I know of one in particular, but will not reveal it.

[username]

NAD

Your standards are the most serious. Swiss Made is a laugh. A watch can wear a Germany without a German caliber. However, to display a Made in USA, it is required that all or virtually all of it is made in the USA. Since I find an RGM or a Keaton Myrick unattainable, one day I would like to have a Weiss cal. 1003.

Major props for the Keaton Myrick shout-out. I have been in his shop (Sisters, Oregon). I can't say enough about his commitment to his craft.

Another US-based watch builder is Vero in Portland. I have visited them, too, and have one of their watches. Their machine shop and service level is impressive. They source their movements and crystals from the usual suspects, though.

NAD:

Conchita, 2nd from me on the props. Last time I looked up Keaton Myrick, his watches sounded interesting, but there was a lot less information. After a bit of searching and reading now, I'm wondering where I can find $35,000. So many thanks for mentioning him.

Also glad to see someone outside the US tip a hat to the US' extremely high "made in" standards. Personally I get frustrated they are so high as to prevent new entrants to the market, but at the same time as an owner of many US made pocket watches dating from back in the era when the US railroad watches were among the most accurate watches in the world, it's a source of pride and hope as well as frustration. Those who climb that high wall have achieved something beyond any question.

[BostonCharlie]

Some interesting "factory refurbished with authorized seller's warranty" from WHP:

32mm, $80:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bulova-Adventu ... 3821546303

32mm, $60:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bulova-Womens- ... 4531095356

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42mm, $110:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bulova-Adventu ... 4583765548

[BostonCharlie]

Casio bargain, because it is an interesting AE1000W colorway. $20 incl. free shipping, free returns from Casio's eBay storefront:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Casio-Male-Qua ... 4383306839

[BostonCharlie]

Casio Edifice solar chrono, A/R coated sapphire crystal, 44mm, $110 incl. mfg. warranty, free shipping & free returns from Casio.

Mfg. product page here which says it is 46mm :-/

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Casio-Edifice- ... 4472000820

Image from Walmart here:

[uaconcorde]

I don't often see the Weiss 38mm on sale, but here they are 25% off at Mr. Porter.

White: https://www.mrporter.com/en-us/mens/pro ... 7411339014

Black: https://www.mrporter.com/en-us/mens/pro ... 7411339015

While small-wristed folks can rejoice, I believe these lugs are rather straight (think Nomos Club, Steinhart), so bear that in mind.

I don't know this brand very well, but Weiss has the 38mm at their shop for less

https://weisswatchcompany.com/collections/all

If only for having an Eternal 39 caliber, I find them interesting. But it sounds to me like the case and furniture were made by Cameron Weiss in the USA, which makes them a real bargain. While these watches have the spirit of a small watchmaker behind them, other Swiss firms scam us with more expensive watches made in series with simple ETA/Sellita calibers, and "without soul", at the same time that they talk to us about watchmaking tradition, and show us in advertisements old watchmakers who patiently mount a watch.

Your standards are the most serious. Swiss Made is a laugh. A watch can wear a Germany without a German caliber. However, to display a Made in USA, it is required that all or virtually all of it is made in the USA. Since I find an RGM or a Keaton Myrick unattainable, one day I would like to have a Weiss cal. 1003.

I asked Cameron Weiss on facebook to see if I can visit the factory when i'm in town. I was a bit surprised when he said no. This was a couple years ago and I was expecting a microbrand of his size at the time to be willing to entertain watch enthusiast.

Quite frankly I never bought the Weiss story to much and the reason why I asked to visit I wanted to see in person if the parts were actually finished in USA or simply assembled from parts made in Asia. The story, to me the whole Weiss story was very fishy at least, not to mention his movement are so so run of the mill basic it makes no sense to promote they are made in USA/customized/whatever.

I'm trying to not inject emotions in here but it's hard, being into this stuff for so long Weiss stinks of Daniel Wellington level of marketing and no substance. I have no proof, just gut feelings. Please school me if you know how substantially different his movements are

Oh also, let me mention that an Eterna 39 in the manual wind configuration, will not start simply by winding the crown, you have to shake the watch to start it. Possibly the autumatic with rotor too. (Try just wind it and see if it starts) At first I couldn't believe it, send it to Eterna AD here and the AD couldn't believe it, swapped out for a new movement, also wont start without shaking. Finally I reached out to another member on this forum, who bought one new, and also reported it wont start with just winding the crown, without shaking the watch, so now im pretty sure it's by design/lack of design. If you have other data points, please chime in

[tjcdas]

I don't know this brand very well, but Weiss has the 38mm at their shop for less

https://weisswatchcompany.com/collections/all

If only for having an Eternal 39 caliber, I find them interesting. But it sounds to me like the case and furniture were made by Cameron Weiss in the USA, which makes them a real bargain. While these watches have the spirit of a small watchmaker behind them, other Swiss firms scam us with more expensive watches made in series with simple ETA/Sellita calibers, and "without soul", at the same time that they talk to us about watchmaking tradition, and show us in advertisements old watchmakers who patiently mount a watch.

Your standards are the most serious. Swiss Made is a laugh. A watch can wear a Germany without a German caliber. However, to display a Made in USA, it is required that all or virtually all of it is made in the USA. Since I find an RGM or a Keaton Myrick unattainable, one day I would like to have a Weiss cal. 1003.

I asked Cameron Weiss on facebook to see if I can visit the factory when i'm in town. I was a bit surprised when he said no. This was a couple years ago and I was expecting a microbrand of his size at the time to be willing to entertain watch enthusiast.

Quite frankly I never bought the Weiss story to much and the reason why I asked to visit I wanted to see in person if the parts were actually finished in USA or simply assembled from parts made in Asia. The story, to me the whole Weiss story was very fishy at least, not to mention his movement are so so run of the mill basic it makes no sense to promote they are made in USA/customized/whatever.

I'm trying to not inject emotions in here but it's hard, being into this stuff for so long Weiss stinks of Daniel Wellington level of marketing and no substance. I have no proof, just gut feelings. Please school me if you know how substantially different his movements are

Oh also, let me mention that an Eterna 39 in the manual wind configuration, will not start simply by winding the crown, you have to shake the watch to start it. Possibly the autumatic with rotor too. (Try just wind it and see if it starts) At first I couldn't believe it, send it to Eterna AD here and the AD couldn't believe it, swapped out for a new movement, also wont start without shaking. Finally I reached out to another member on this forum, who bought one new, and also reported it wont start with just winding the crown, without shaking the watch, so now im pretty sure it's by design/lack of design. If you have other data points, please chime in

His setup on the dining room table might not have been a big selling point.

[skyleth]

I don't know this brand very well, but Weiss has the 38mm at their shop for less

https://weisswatchcompany.com/collections/all

If only for having an Eternal 39 caliber, I find them interesting. But it sounds to me like the case and furniture were made by Cameron Weiss in the USA, which makes them a real bargain. While these watches have the spirit of a small watchmaker behind them, other Swiss firms scam us with more expensive watches made in series with simple ETA/Sellita calibers, and "without soul", at the same time that they talk to us about watchmaking tradition, and show us in advertisements old watchmakers who patiently mount a watch.

Your standards are the most serious. Swiss Made is a laugh. A watch can wear a Germany without a German caliber. However, to display a Made in USA, it is required that all or virtually all of it is made in the USA. Since I find an RGM or a Keaton Myrick unattainable, one day I would like to have a Weiss cal. 1003.

I asked Cameron Weiss on facebook to see if I can visit the factory when i'm in town. I was a bit surprised when he said no. This was a couple years ago and I was expecting a microbrand of his size at the time to be willing to entertain watch enthusiast.

Quite frankly I never bought the Weiss story to much and the reason why I asked to visit I wanted to see in person if the parts were actually finished in USA or simply assembled from parts made in Asia. The story, to me the whole Weiss story was very fishy at least, not to mention his movement are so so run of the mill basic it makes no sense to promote they are made in USA/customized/whatever.

I'm trying to not inject emotions in here but it's hard, being into this stuff for so long Weiss stinks of Daniel Wellington level of marketing and no substance. I have no proof, just gut feelings. Please school me if you know how substantially different his movements are

Oh also, let me mention that an Eterna 39 in the manual wind configuration, will not start simply by winding the crown, you have to shake the watch to start it. Possibly the autumatic with rotor too. (Try just wind it and see if it starts) At first I couldn't believe it, send it to Eterna AD here and the AD couldn't believe it, swapped out for a new movement, also wont start without shaking. Finally I reached out to another member on this forum, who bought one new, and also reported it wont start with just winding the crown, without shaking the watch, so now im pretty sure it's by design/lack of design. If you have other data points, please chime in

Weiss has always been a bit of an enigma for me, I'm always surprised at the amount of shade thrown at Shinola due to the FTC [pdf] (bigger target?) yet Weiss gets a pass when Weiss received nearly the same closing letter [pdf] just 6mo earlier. Although, in the subsequent 5 years, the Weiss 1003 calibre seems to better meets the "Made in USA" standard… anyway, while the dial is very plain and generic 6497 looking; but I can't help but keep getting drawn back in to it and almost pulling the trigger, I have similar feelings about the similarly dialed Runwell from Shinola… maybe it's the font choice, maybe it's the handset.

People often say that a watch is more than the sum of its parts, and in terms of wrist jewelry, there's definitely something to it that is appealing. If this look is something people are into, there's also the Origin Vintage Field Watch 2nd Edition, I do think the recessed and sunburst seconds sub-dial is nice as is the case with a little more shape to it, and not pretending to be American made.

[skyleth]

Marathon Boxing Day sale continues (ends today)

https://www.marathonwatch.com/collectio ... collection

if you can pull off 34mm, the GPMechanical is down to $216 (tritium, sapphire), with its Quartz sibling down to $120 (for the lume version, $150 for tritium).

[Stretch44]

INGERSOLL THE MILES
Sale price $99
List price $515

https://drop.com/buy/ingersoll-the-mile ... 9051#login

[john_s]

Blue Casio Duro at Amazon--a few bucks higher than its all-time low. Now $47.02 (Ebay is $47.50.)


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Probably worth noting that if you want a Marlin, now is the time. They're being discontinued and replaced with the Duro.

[AceRimmer]

DROP + GLYCINE COMBAT SUB "SODA" AUTOMATIC WATCH $275


https://drop.com/buy/drop-glycine-comba ... c-watch-m3

Combat Sub for $275 seems very reasonable. Wish it had a nice Glycine rubber strap instead of the bracelet with stamped clasp. Anyone ever tried to order a strap from Glycine?

[recapt]

Potential $5 coupon at CountryComm. Let me explain...

After browsing Maratec straps yesterday, and adding one to my cart that I abandoned, I received an offer from PayPal for $5 off my next purchase at CountyComm. It came within 8 hours or so. Might be worth trying.

https://countycomm.com

[impetusera]

DROP + GLYCINE COMBAT SUB "SODA" AUTOMATIC WATCH $275


https://drop.com/buy/drop-glycine-comba ... c-watch-m3

Combat Sub for $275 seems very reasonable. Wish it had a nice Glycine rubber strap instead of the bracelet with stamped clasp. Anyone ever tried to order a strap from Glycine?

Why not just a delicious vanilla smelling Bonetto Cinturini rubber strap?
https://holbensfinewatchbands.com/colle ... bber-black