SUGGESTIONS 4 Nixon

[92gli]

The 42-20 and 51-30 use japanese quartz movements and are built to withstand abuse with a hefty cases and screwed on bracelets. IMO these are the only 2 models they make that are worth a look. Every other one I've taken a good look at his some chintzy things going on with the materials or assembly.

I have an all steel 42-20 chrono. Its very durable and comfortable. Smooth flat caseback and very short lugs, sits on the wrist nicely for its weight.

[Peterszew]

I had a Nixon for a few years and got a lot of compliments on it

[baronrojo]

I'm not a fan of these watches but this is a killer combo...really cool!!!

I have had 2 different 51-30 watches. The antique copper version is one of my favorite watches. It has a Swiss quarts movement. It's been a great watch for the past 11 months I've owned it..

[pjosh]

@92gli - both the 42-20 and 51-30 'chrono' versions are equipped with a 6 hand Japanese quartz movement. The 'tide' version of these watches uses a Swiss quartz movement. I've owned a few 51-30 and they are fantastic watches - super heavy and very large. I now own the Zillamatic and Ceramic Player. Both are equipped with eta mechanical movements (eta-2824). I love the quality of build/parts and design of their elite class, but i have to admit that they are over-priced. The Zillamatic (which has recently been discontinued) listed for $1,200 and the Ceramic Player lists for $1,500. I acquired both for a fraction of those prices. The deals are out there if you look hard enough. For example, I recently passed up on a lightly used Ceramic 51-30 with box and papers that went for $1,050 on ebay. This watch lists for $2600 on their site...

[Ironhead66]

@92gli - both the 42-20 and 51-30 'chrono' versions are equipped with a 6 hand Japanese quartz movement. The 'tide' version of these watches uses a Swiss quartz movement. I've owned a few 51-30 and they are fantastic watches - super heavy and very large. I now own the Zillamatic and Ceramic Player. Both are equipped with eta mechanical movements (eta-2824). I love the quality of build/parts and design of their elite class, but i have to admit that they are over-priced. The Zillamatic (which has recently been discontinued) listed for $1,200 and the Ceramic Player lists for $1,500. I acquired both for a fraction of those prices. The deals are out there if you look hard enough. For example, I recently passed up on a lightly used Ceramic 51-30 with box and papers that went for $1,050 on ebay. This watch lists for $2600 on their site...

I once saw a Ceramic Player listed on Kijiji in Toronto for $250. It sold in about 20 minutes, the buyer said I was second in line. Secondhand is the way to go for most Nixons.....

[pjosh]

I once saw a Ceramic Player listed on Kijiji in Toronto for $250. It sold in about 20 minutes, the buyer said I was second in line. Secondhand is the way to go for most Nixons.....

Agreed - I would never pay retail for a Nixon.

[WYNNs1]

A few years back I picked up the Nixon Sentry. The watch movement was not totally lined up with the marks and the band fell apart; but I got lots of complements when I wore it!

[Iconoclastic1]

I replaced the strap on my Nixon Sentry with a Swiss Watch International Ostrich. The original rubber strap's keeper tore and I wanted to go with something dressier. It matches the green dial perfectly.





PM me if you are interested in the old rubber strap. It is 23mm with spring bars.

[pjosh]

Looks great - the colours look like a perfect match!

[Shaunie_007]

I've had a few Nixon's in my day, the 51-30, the 42-20, the private SS, and the Capitol. IMO they are battery drainers. I've gone through more batteries with my Nixons than with any other watch I've had. There is a brand called Toxic who makes a watch almost identical to the 51-30 at a fraction of the cost and has a much better battery life. I've gotten one for $65 online, which was a steal, you just have to do some online searching and search for coupons. Nixon watches don't keep any better time than any other watch out there with quartz movement.

Heres a photo of the Toxic Area 51 watch with a 51mm case, they also have it in 42mm: