Cheap Thrills 2021

[mattcantwin]

What "cheap" watch(es) have you bought this year you really enjoy?


Try to limit to new watches only so someone else might take advantage of your find.


I'll start off with my white dial King Samurai; $399 on eBay.

[River Rat]

I guess I got you beat by 99 bucks mine was only 300 bucks off eBay.


Diver from the 1960's made by Wyler. Solid case a front loader got the Incaflex balance were they advertised it by dropping it off the space needle and still ticking. Kind of a cool vintage diver of a under looked brand.

[jax]

Found this gaudy watch on eBay, negotiated the price down to 600$ by telling the seller how ugly it was.

[dnslater]

Found this gaudy watch on eBay, negotiated the price down to 600$ by telling the seller how ugly it was.

I think there is a small scratch on the dial.

[r.palace]

Found this gaudy watch on eBay, negotiated the price down to 600$ by telling the seller how ugly it was.

That’s not what you said about it previously ...



What changed?

[AtomicTom]

I haven’t picked up a cool cheapie this year Matt, but it really
is ridiculously fun seeing all of these ones everyone got that is
for sure ! I love how you guys have it covered from the
coolest of vintage watches, to the most eye-catching of modern
head turners.

So nice guys ! ..Thanks a ton everyone !!!

[gonzomantis]

$100



It is a Seiko VH31 Scan Quartz, beating at 4 Hz, so a fun beater grab n go.

[Steve O.]

#ISL-41. $189. from Long Island Watch...

[Selym]

$100



It is a Seiko VH31 Scan Quartz, beating at 4 Hz, so a fun beater grab n go.

Nice! What's meant by "4 Hz"? The stepper motor moves 4 times per second instead of the more common once-per-second? How much of an impact does that have on battery life?

[gonzomantis]

$100



It is a Seiko VH31 Scan Quartz, beating at 4 Hz, so a fun beater grab n go.

Nice! What's meant by "4 Hz"? The stepper motor moves 4 times per second instead of the more common once-per-second? How much of an impact does that have on battery life?

Yes, the second hand moves 4 times per second. The claim is 2 years of battery life.