Thursday, June 3, 2010

Zeno Tonneau with Roman Numerals

Another eBay score. I have never owned a Tonneau watch before and I thought it is time to add one to my collection. I have own 1 or 2 Zeno watches and have been pleased with their quality. Definitely quality timepieces for their price range.







Seiko Flightmaster SND253

This is my new daily beater. Got this used off eBay at a reasonable $68 shipped, no box or papers. This watch invoke some mixed feelings for me, it looks better in photos than in real life. What I don't like about this watch is that the case is too small and the dial and bezel looks cramped into a small space. It has a 20mm lug size but the case thickness is 8 mm with the bezel. It is comfortable to wear but it looks a tad bit inadequate on the wrist. Seiko should make with a larger and thicker case. One thing that stands out though is the Seiko 7T92 movement on this watch - the chronograph function is smooth like butter. If you don't mind the smaller and thinner case, this is a quality watch to own.



Saturday, May 1, 2010

Zodiac Sea Dragon Chronograph

This was an impulse buy, never got any wrist time. Attractive looking time piece but on closer inspection watch looks like a toy. The chronograph and second hands look more pink than red (in real life). This model does come in a vibrant range of colors. The only thing I like is the case back - the engraving of the Zodiac sea horse logo - looks something like what you would see on the Omega case back.



Casio Triple Sensor Pathfinder Titanium

This is a lucky find on the bay. Seller was selling a pair of watches - both had not batteries. I won both of them at half the price of what the Pathfinder is usually sold for on the bay. I had the model with the silicon strap but the strap was too long for me so it was sold off.
The display is great on this watch. The best thing about it, is it is unbelievably lightweight - you barely feel on your wrist for a watch this size.





Hamilton Khaki King Scuba

This watch caught my attention because of the dial and I never owned a Hamilton before. The price was reasonable considering it was brand new with box and manual.
When it arrived, I was quite disappointed with it. I did not like the fact that it has a "beveled" crystal, althought from the photos it looks like it is the dial had a inner ring. The second hand looks really flimsy when it moves. This watch would make a greater daily wear but I would not say that this is one of Hamilton finer model.