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Dear WUS members, I fell in love with the Fortis Marinemaster M-40, but don't have the $2,850 at hand. Can you please help me find a good alternative for less than $750-$1,000? Let me try to put down in words what I like about it: Modern, clean, elegant, sporty design (reminds me a bit of...

What's the best swiss alternative to the Rolex Submariner? Not necessarily the newer model of 41mm but the 80's 40mm or perhaps a tad smaller and not necessarily a one to one copy. A real tool watch that rolex started out to be. Something with 47mm or less in lug to lug length. Just wanting to...

Hi I've done a fair bit of reading on here and elsewhere online about Daniel Wellington watches and why people don't rate them. However i quite like the Iconic Link style which seem reasonable for the price to me, but i'm hoping someone on here may be able to throw up something that looks...

I'm in love with the Rolex Everose Root Beer and the Rolex Everose President with diamond indices, but I don't think I'll ever be able to comfortable afford either one. The only watch that comes to mind is the Timex Q root beer, which I may purchase depending on reviews on the coating.

Hey guys! I fell in love with the design of this microbrand 'Helm'. They currently have 3 models (all out of stock btw) and I really liked all of them, specially the Vanuatu model. See their website here. The punchy design and the over-engineered case and bracelet are simply amazing, however...

I'm a huge sucker for "elaborate but not elaborate" watches... Sarpaneva's seem to fit that criteria quite well. Just look at the lume!!

Greetings from India!! I have recent procured some Indian made NOS watch cases under the trade name NOVA and TimeSonic dating back to mid 80's. The retailer claimed that these cases were made to only house a ST-96 mechanical(without date) swiss movement. Can somebody please suggest me an...

I am fascinated by all the functionality provided by Longines in this 40mm case watch. I am especially charmed by the top dial (the date, month and day in one little dial) and the moon phases. However, the watch costs about $3,000 which is currently vastly over budget. Although I will keep...

Looking for a homage or alternative type of watch similar to the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 / Moonphase. Basically I don't want a Star Chart type of watch, I am looking for one with something (constellation) like the Big Dipper and or Stars on it. Doesn't matter if it is quartz or not. Preferable...

Hi, I'm looking for a quartz alternative to the following watch: TISSOT COUTURIER - T035.407.16.051.00 - Tissot Swiss Watches Basically with the same configuration; black dial, black leather strap, date on bottom and day on top, line markers, steel casing, BUT with quartz movement. The look...

Hello Russian Watch Lovers! I have been planning to assemble a modded Vostok Amphibian 090 since ages ago. My main concern is hands: Vostok movements have 140/90/17 hands size and it is impossible to find the replacement hands. So, I thought to install something like Seagull ST2130 but its...

Hey guys, hope i'm posting in the right forum and sorry this might be long. I recently turned 18 and graduated high school and i'm looking for an affordable field watch. I currently have my heart set on the Luminox Atacama 1845, because shes just beautiful. However despite combing the net i have...

Hi there, This is my first post, although I have lurked a while and enjoyed the discussions :-) I am looking for a chronograph to add to my gradually growing collection (currently consisting of a few fairly mundane watches that appeal to me - a couple of old Favre leuba's, a '67 omega...

The Amvox1 has been on my grail list since I can remember. I am finally in a position to buy one but, as usual, this calls the question "what else is there in the same range?". Currently those float around 8k with box + papers in mint condition, often times in LNIB condition (both steel and...

Hey guys, I love the Marathon GSAR... it's pretty much the perfect watch with all it's specs... except for the 13.85mm thickness! Can you guys recommend a similar watch that isn't so thick or top heavy? Thanks! PS: Marathon GSAR Specs Movement: ETA 2824-A2 Signed Marathon Dial: measures...

I'm currently looking at getting an Omega PO. Before I make the move, are there any alternatives for both quality and value for money in the under $2.5k range?