Does Oppo Watch?

"Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch" (bman76) 12/13/2015 at 19:34 • Filed to: watch

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I don’t currently own a watch but I’ve recently started looking around for one. Below are some I like, does Oppo have other suggestions or brands I should check out? (keep in mind I’m a none-too-rich grad student)

I’m a minimalist, less is more.

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Uniform Wares M40:

For your time

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 19:39

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I’m 21, thus I it is mandatory I own a G Shock

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 12/13/2015 at 19:41

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I’m 22 and want nothing to do with that, lol.

lone_liberal > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 19:41

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I wear watches but I don’t really WATCH. I had one Seiko for the better part of 25 years. In fact I’d probably still be wearing it if my wife hadn’t bought me a Citizen Eco for Christmas last year.

jkm7680 > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 19:44

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First one looks nice, never heard the brand though.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > jkm7680 12/13/2015 at 19:47

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Shinola is kinda king of the “artisan made in Detroit” movement. I’ve heard good stuff about them, but they’re a bit pricey (because ‘Murican made).

Short-throw Granny Shifter is 2 #blessed 2b stressed > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 19:48

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Shinola’s look alright, but are way to much for a quartz movement. You could get virtually the same watch with a $30 Timex Camper and a replacement leather band.

As for minimalist watches, I recommend the ones Braun released.

Right now I’m looking for a Timex Weekender Chrono as a beater, and a diver replica like something from Squale. EBay has a lot of great quality vintage hand-wound watches for around $100, and autos for maybe $200, but they may require an expensive tune up.

jkm7680 > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 19:49

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Huh, pretty cool.

Dwhite - Powered by Caffeine, Daft Punk, and Corgis > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 19:50

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I love Shinola watches visually speaking, however they are a bit overpriced for what they are.

Also, Skagen fits you wants perfectly at a fairly low price. http://www.skagen.com/us/en/men/prod…

McChiken116 - Patrick H. > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 19:51

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I honestly love the Shinola. I have a quartz Tag Heuer right now, but I am trying to find a good Automatic

ranwhenparked > Short-throw Granny Shifter is 2 #blessed 2b stressed 12/13/2015 at 19:52

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I’ve been wearing a Squale as my daily watch for the last 3 years and beaten the hell out of it. Nicely made and still a fantastic looking watch for the price, IMO. I have a bunch of others, but I just can’t stop wearing that one.

I’ve been wanting a Steinhart for awhile, but their production runs seem to sell out fast.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Short-throw Granny Shifter is 2 #blessed 2b stressed 12/13/2015 at 19:55

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I like Braun too, just forgot to add them. Shinola is definitely an exercise in marketing. I’ll continue looking, thanks for the advice.

Short-throw Granny Shifter is 2 #blessed 2b stressed > ranwhenparked 12/13/2015 at 19:58

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I’ve been looking at Steinharts too, but I’ve got these skinny wrists so I don’t like to wear anything larger than 40mm. Squale seems like they make the smallest diver. I might get a Fleiger German pilot replica since they make 36mm version, if I can find one for a good price.

shop-teacher > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 19:58

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If you like less more, check out Skagen . They’re very reasonably priced, and I love how light and this they are.

samssun > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 19:58

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BRB asking my parents about broke college students with $600 watches, new iPhones every 16 months, and $2000 Macbooks...

(Timex, Seiko, and Citizen all make clean, simple designs all over the 2-digit range)

Steve Zissou > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 20:01

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Skagen

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Dwhite - Powered by Caffeine, Daft Punk, and Corgis 12/13/2015 at 20:02

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Ironically it was a Skagen that started this whole thing. From Wudstock22’s flicker .

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 20:07

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I think my next watch is going to be a Hamilton

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > samssun 12/13/2015 at 20:08

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Yeah, I definitely don’t have $600 to spend on a watch, nor am I buying one right now. $2K for a laptop is dumb, as I have less than that in my render machine. (I did just get a new phone though)

BJ > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 20:14

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My only timepiece is a Tissot PRC 200 w/white face (same as the pictured model) that gets worn every day, all the time, for every activity. The glass is still perfect, the bezel is banged up, and the sub-second chrono hand is stuck...

My citroen won’t start is a big watch nut, not sure if you guys have the same budget.

And, have you checked out the watchlopnik tag?

Van Man, rocks the Man Van > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 20:15

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I personally don’t care for watches, but I like the picture at the bottom. Especially because I’ve been in the room where it was taken and can tell you for a fact there’s a 130 RS to the left of the photographer.

My proof:

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/skoda-museum-p…

But that Uniform Wares watch looks kinda cool.

x87172 > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 20:18

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I absolutely love my Braun chronograph. The black ones look great as well.

I rarely buy new watches anymore, just like cars for me... its all about that vintage market.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Van Man, rocks the Man Van 12/13/2015 at 20:21

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Actually, it’s in the picture too, in the background.

Haha, http://bman76.kinja.com/a-visit-to-the…

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > x87172 12/13/2015 at 20:26

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Accidentally got left off, everything Braun does is pretty great.

Van Man, rocks the Man Van > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 20:29

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Oh I was thinking of this:

That’s right! I do remember someone else who went there, forgot it was you.

WTFMPL's mom drives a brown wagon. > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 20:32

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Timex weekender FTW. It’s like $25 and classy enough . Oh and unlimited band options.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Van Man, rocks the Man Van 12/13/2015 at 20:37

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Yep, had to go up to Mladá Boleslav while I was close.

Zzoyd > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 20:56

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Hopefully not a student of English.

“I’m a none-to[ o ]-rich grad student.”

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Zzoyd 12/13/2015 at 21:04

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Architecture.

MCS2014 > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 21:05

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Maybe a pre owned omega seamaster aqua Terra?

samssun > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 21:07

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How about something like this Activite Pop? $149, simple style, but is waterproof and has a fitness tracker & other smart features (time sync, vibrating alarm, etc):

Tire Rhea > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 21:08

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I’m new to Oppo and barely know anything about cars, but I’m a lifelong watch collector, so thanks for making a thread that I can intelligently respond to!

The first question that I ask a watch newbie is whether they want a quartz watch or a mechanical watch. Quartz is great for simplicity, but a mechanical watch is an incredible piece of precision engineering that hasn’t fundamentally changed in hundreds of years and can last almost forever with care.

If you want a quartz watch, all watches in the same price range are of very similar quality. There are only so many factories in China making watches that cost a few hundred dollars so there’s overlap. I don’t think any brands in that price range (besides Seiko and a couple others) actually own their manufacturing facilities.

Here are a few things I’d check out without knowing more about what you’re looking for:

-Autodromo makes very nice watches their designs punch well above their weight. The owner/designer is a huge car nut and a nice guy.

-Any Seiko 5 series automatic watch is a tremendous value for the money, and a great introduction into mechanical watches. Their dive watches, like the SKX007, are legendary bargains for the quality they offer.

-Worn&Wound is a great website that focuses on affordable watches. The site’s founders are very genuine guys and passionate about affordable watches. Check out their buying guides: http://wornandwound.com/articles/

Hope that’s helpful!

hike > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 21:16

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I’ve wanted a Shinola for a while, but I can’t get past the $750 price tag for the one I want.

Michael Kors actually makes a decent looking watch for around the $200 range. It’s no special time keeper, but the case and band are high quality.

JR1 > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 21:17

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Shinola is really nice but that is a lot for a quartz movement. Look at Autodromo also the Seiko 5 is nice. Hamilton isn't bad either my favorite out of the three see the Autodromo Stradale

Zzoyd > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 21:18

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Solid.

Frank Grimes > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 21:38

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find the movement model number and then google it and find out how much it costs.
Don’t buy a $400 watch with a $5 movement.

promoted by the color red > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 21:41

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I wore a $50-something Seiko 5 off Amazon for about two years before I cracked one of the non-replaceable watchband links. It told the time and had day/date, which is all I could ever need from a watch. Not sure if they still make the model I have, but I’d vouch for the other models in the family.

Currently sporting one of these Casios. Frankly, it’s one of the better watches I’ve had. Professional enough to wear in the workplace and strong enough that I can not really care if I break it. Plus it’s like 10 bucks.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Frank Grimes 12/13/2015 at 21:45

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Great point.

Wait... I have access to a laser cutter.

I can buy a movement.

Bad idea ensues.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Tire Rhea 12/13/2015 at 21:58

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Super helpful! This Worn&Wound site is awesome.

Frank Grimes > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 21:59

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good ideas... I have taken watches apart and built a wannabe tudor black bay I used a invicta 89260b It would be awesome to build a custom watch with a case design of my choosing and use a cheap but good japanese auto movement.

A case like this.

cheap seiko or other japanese auto movement I dont where I would get custom faces made.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Zzoyd 12/13/2015 at 22:01

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Maybe it was a very vague range?

Chasaboo > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 22:03

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I like watches with Arabic numerals. Years ago got a Cartier tank watch. Very light and really comfortable.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Frank Grimes 12/13/2015 at 22:04

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Laser cut overlay (over white) would probably work great.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Chasaboo 12/13/2015 at 22:08

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Just tick marks or sans serif numerals for me.

Frank Grimes > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 22:11

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yeah it would look awesome. I have seen watches that are two layers and it looks really good. i think panerai watches have that.

Big Bubba Ray > x87172 12/13/2015 at 22:13

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Holy shit that’s a beautiful watch.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/13/2015 at 22:19

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I’ll second the MVMT watches choice.

I’ve got their black/black/red with the date window and I LOVE it.

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 12/13/2015 at 22:49

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I’m 33, and I bought myself a G Shock for my birthday. Soo ...

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > samssun 12/13/2015 at 23:45

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I’m digging the black one, pretty slick.

samssun > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/14/2015 at 00:07

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Yeah, I can’t say I’m a fan of the white+orange on the face, but it’s still pretty clean and one of the very few watches I could see myself actually wearing.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > samssun 12/14/2015 at 00:10

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Thanks for suggesting it, it’s on the new short list.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire 12/14/2015 at 00:23

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To each their own, it doesn’t fit my style, but if it fits yours then it’s perfect!

911e46z06 > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/14/2015 at 00:47

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I have enormous wrists, so I have a bunch of Invictas, because they’re huge. They have some really good looking stuff, and they’re simply amazing for the price.

Among some other stuff, I also have a Steinhart, which is super minimalist and cool. No idea what it costs, and I don’t want to look because it was given to me by a friend’s dad while he was on his deathbed, and I don’t want to cheapen the gesture by looking up the price, but it’s an amazing piece, and you should check them out.

911e46z06 > shop-teacher 12/14/2015 at 00:48

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Kind of unreliable though. I’ve had two. One lost 15 minutes a week, the other broke after a few months.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > 911e46z06 12/14/2015 at 01:01

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Haha, that 50mm Seaval might actually fit you then. The Steiharts are gorgeous, intricately detailed without being too busy. A rare quality.

911e46z06 > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/14/2015 at 01:06

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Indeed. I’m a huge fan.

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/14/2015 at 03:01

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Haha, I actually prefer the look of the ones you’ve posted.

I also think G-Shocks look cheap and hideous, but somehow the square ones were imprinted on me at a young age so I don’t feel right without wearing one all the time.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire 12/14/2015 at 03:07

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Stockholm syndrome from a watch, nice.

Happy Panda > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/14/2015 at 04:58

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I have a Casio Lineage M170TD in titanium and white, looks pretty classic and has all the radio sync stuff inside. I’d really like to have a Junghans, but they are very expensive (500 Euro)

shop-teacher > 911e46z06 12/14/2015 at 07:24

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Interesting. I’ve got two as well. The only problem I had was I broke the crystal on one of them, but I was wearing it while doing construction to my house, so I considered that one on me. I sent it in, and for $40 they replaced the crystal, changed the battery, and cleaned the liquid nails that I had gotten inbeded unto the metal mesh band.

Steve Zissou > 911e46z06 12/14/2015 at 08:51

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I’ve had one for 3.5 years. Broken crystal while moving a friend, leather band wore out after awhile, but I’ve replaced both aftermarket (which can be difficult with Skagen) and still love the watch. No problems with the time keeping.

Steve Zissou > WTFMPL's mom drives a brown wagon. 12/14/2015 at 09:02

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I have a Weekender...it’s nice to wear when i’m doing something where I don’t want to wear my slightly nicer watch, but the damn thing ticks so crazy loud I can’t keep it in my bedroom at night.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/14/2015 at 09:59

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Not really. I like watches but I won’t pay big bucks for one. I’m a Fossil watch type of guy. They look way more expensive than they are. I have 2 of them.

I bought this one on an after Christmas special for $50 bucks.

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and my wife bought me this one 2 years ago for Christmas I think she said it cost $80 bucks.

MCS2014 > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 12/14/2015 at 18:33

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For a cheap minimalist, around used 100, I just saw some adds for a brand called mvmt and they look cool