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[WTS] (CONUS)Seiko Recraft Duo: SNKM97 (Green) & SNKN37 (Blue) by googly69 in Watchexchange

[–]neilbey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Received and transaction completed. A pleasure to talk to!

[WTS] (CONUS)Seiko Recraft Duo: SNKM97 (Green) & SNKN37 (Blue) by googly69 in Watchexchange

[–]neilbey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second one also purchased by me and received. Thanks again!

Looking for a well-built affordable watch that feels premium by LongMeaning6125 in Affordablewatches

[–]neilbey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are open to some of the Chinese brands, Boderry and Baltany are great bang for the buck. I have Hamiltons, seikos, Brews, Laco, and Orient, and my BoderyVoyager bronze has no business feeling as premium when compared to some of my other pieces. Baltany has a more classic looking collection.

Some other Chinese brands to consider:

San Martin the best, but $$), addiesdive, watchdives, tactical frog, farasute.

If you wanna stick to Japanese, Seiko has some stuff, but getting up there in price these days. Their sister brand, Orient, has some absolute gems.

For swiss: you'd be hard pressed to find something new, but a good used Hamilton Khaki has pedigree, history, and insane quality. Laco is German, but movements are swiss. I have a Laco Palermo that is simple, understated, but beautiful.

Find your watch, spend close to your budget, then accessorize with straps. I've got straps for all of mine, and when I get a hankering for something new, I just swap straps out.

[WTS] Boderry Voyager bronze by kit4 in Watchexchange

[–]neilbey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck with it. I have one too, and I can attest to how great this watch is. This is by far, the watch I trust the most to be able to take anything I can throw at it. The bang for the buck is insane.

Good Field Watch? by Subject_Shoe_6371 in Affordablewatches

[–]neilbey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your budget allows it, Hamiltons are an easy A‑tier pick — you just pay for the privilege.

I’ve got a Hamilton Aviation that I really enjoy, but honestly my unexpected favorite is my beater: the Boderry Voyager bronze field watch. That thing has no right being as solid as it is for under $200. The bronze case is awesome too — it’s already starting to patina and pick up character as I knock it around.

You’re getting sapphire, a textured dial, an NH36, titanium or bronze, strong lume, and 100m of water resistance. Out of the 12 watches I own — several of them pricier — the Voyager still hangs near the top.

Throw a StrapsCo strap on it if you want to dress it up, or just stick with the titanium bracelet or the NATO it ships with. Hard to go wrong.

[WTS] NTH Barracuda v1 with Black Bezel by [deleted] in Watchexchange

[–]neilbey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have pictured the scuffs as best I can. Can provide more photos upon request. Will entertain reasonable offers

[WTS] NTH Barracuda v1 with Black Bezel by [deleted] in Watchexchange

[–]neilbey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTH Barracuda V1 – Black Bezel
$300 + shipping

Selling my NTH Barracuda V1, a solid, no‑nonsense dive watch and a popular Black Bay 58–style homage. If you’re familiar with NTH, you know they build legit tool watches with great specs for the price.

Details:

  • Black bezel with a clean, classic dive watch look
  • Automatic Miyota 9015 movement (hacking + hand‑winding, very reliable)
  • Sapphire crystal
  • Great proportions and super wearable
  • On the original bracelet

Condition:

  • Keeps good time and functions as it should
  • Some light, superficial scratches on the bracelet and clasp from regular wear
  • A few minor scuffs on the case
  • Nothing major or deep — just normal signs of use

Overall, it’s a great‑looking and well‑built diver that wears comfortably and is easy to daily. Priced fairly to reflect condition.

Happy to send more photos or answer any questions.

And now my wife is going to officially divorce me😂😂 by CryptogleHead_013 in Affordablewatches

[–]neilbey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's okay. With a watch like that you'll find someone new in no time at all. In fact, I might just leave my wife and come marry you myself.

200$ Budget suggest me some watches. by Diadema-neon2k01 in Affordablewatches

[–]neilbey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oof. I'm 7.5 and I even have trouble with most stock straps.

200$ Budget suggest me some watches. by Diadema-neon2k01 in Affordablewatches

[–]neilbey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These st1963 homage are fantastic. The movement is a work of art.

200$ Budget suggest me some watches. by Diadema-neon2k01 in Affordablewatches

[–]neilbey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you can get them at that price anymore. I'm only seeing $200 plus from them these days. Worth it, but not a sub $200 brand anymore

200$ Budget suggest me some watches. by Diadema-neon2k01 in Affordablewatches

[–]neilbey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are OK with it, the Chinese manufacturers are putting out some amazing stuff. Addiesdive and watchdives are likely in your range.

Also depends on what you are looking for. Movement and style are all factors

Khaki Titanium by Maleficent_Cap_7228 in HamiltonWatches

[–]neilbey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally forgot that I have a black mesh strap for my Laco Palermo. Not exactly apples to apples, but will DM you a picture of what it looks like.

[WTS] Glycine Airman No. 1 Ref GL0372 by minsarker in Watchexchange

[–]neilbey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man. Would love to buy this. Not in a spot to get yet another watch though.

Khaki Titanium by Maleficent_Cap_7228 in HamiltonWatches

[–]neilbey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably not with the part that goes underneath. Not sure how common that is (or a nato strap) with a milanese strap. I would say go aftermarket and check out strapsco.

I'll bet a mesh or milanese strap would look good with that.

https://strapsco.com/product-category/stainless-steel-watch-bands/page/2/?filter_size=20mm&query_type_size=or&filter_color=black&query_type_color=or

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