Never Been a Watch Guy

"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5) 10/01/2016 at 21:01 • Filed to: None

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I went out with the wife today to this place that sells a lot of open-box stuff. Mostly TVs and electronics, but apparently also purses and jewelry. I always like to look at watches, but I know I hate to wear them, so I don’t usually buy. But I’ll be damned if this Hamilton isn’t going to make a liar out of me.

Sorry for the sideways picture.

Apparently this is a Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic, I believe in 42mm but I haven’t measured. I find it to be comfortable, attractive, and something I can wear every day...I’ve been wearing it since about 11am and have basically forgotten its there, which has never happened to me with a watch before. Also I paid about $100 for it, which is I guess a terrific deal given my limited eBay research.

About my only complaint is that the strap is relatively short, and my notch is third from the end...making the second loop on it basically useless. I think tomorrow I’ll pull off the end of that strap, take the loop off, and toss it in the box.

Maybe this one will make a watch guy out of me yet.

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/01/2016 at 21:04

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Nice! I’ve been wanting a Hamilton

XJDano > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/01/2016 at 21:12

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I am not a watch guy either, but being in construction I needed something that will take a beating and keep on ticking. So I got a woman’s ironman teal for work , as I’m a small guy with small wrists. So when I take it off after work or weekends I find myself blindly checking me empty wrist.

$kaycog > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/01/2016 at 21:12

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Nice! It’s about time you wore a watch.

ttyymmnn > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/01/2016 at 21:13

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I just searched and saw new ones for $350. You did good. It’s a beautiful piece.

Phatboyphil > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/01/2016 at 21:15

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Resist! Our bougeois oppressors are turning you into a consumerist slave, wake up sheeple!

/s

Nice watch doe

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > $kaycog 10/01/2016 at 21:24

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This one is really second to none...lots of minute details. Also, I hate and am bad at puns.

gmctavish needs more space > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/01/2016 at 21:24

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Reminds me of my Fossil

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > gmctavish needs more space 10/01/2016 at 21:26

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I’ve always thought Fossil was one of the best deals in watches/accessories in general. I used to have a Coach wallet until my dog chewed it all up, I replaced it with a Fossil and its about the best wallet I’ve ever owned.

Case shape is basically the same. I dig that Fossil a lot.

gmctavish needs more space > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/01/2016 at 21:34

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I never paid attention to them until my girlfriend got me this, and now that I’ve poked around at some of their other products I definitely agree.

Me too, it’s not too big, the needles glow in the dark and the aviation style is just excellent

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > gmctavish needs more space 10/01/2016 at 21:38

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Its understated, like the Hamilton, which I like. Some of the watches at this place were obscene, either huge or garish or both. Give me simple and easy to read and I’m happy.

$kaycog > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/01/2016 at 21:39

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You did great!

Matt Nichelson > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/01/2016 at 22:04

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Damn that is an awesome deal. You really lucked out on that one for sure. Swiss made watches are the kind to have and you’ll be hard pressed to find another one for as cheap as you got that one. Nice find.

wafflesnfalafel > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/01/2016 at 22:10

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I break, kill, bust or loose a watch ever 6-7 months. I have long since banished myself to only wearing cheap watches...

phenotyp > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/01/2016 at 22:35

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Handsome watch. Find a strap you like, and get used to it.

NJAnon > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/01/2016 at 23:00

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Well, you now have stepped into the realm of “hey, can you can tell me what time it is?” :P

the veteran women and men watch people usually say if you’ve found your first time watch, don’t feel obligated to hunt for more.

epidemike > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/02/2016 at 18:43

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Ive been wanting to get a watch, my wrist feels so naked without one.

Been wanting to go vintage and something military or racing based. I’d love one of these but too many clams.

Party-vi > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 10/07/2016 at 16:58

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$100!? That’s a damn good deal.