A few watches for a new guy

[vipersbyms]

Well I'm pretty new here and got a few watches within the past week. Read a lot here before purchasing and I thank everyone for the contributions they make to the site. I think half the people don't even know that they help people like myself just by posting a picture or something simple. It's late, I'm not too tired,and I don't have to get up early in the morning so I decided to post a thread.

Oh and I'm certainly not a magician with a camera. I've seen some legit magicians while lurking here, so I had to try to do something a little different for a few shots. Probably C- amateur work.

The first one here is certainly no stranger to the site. I really like the blue face and blue bezel on the Mako. Just got it this past week as a present and it seems like a nice watch so far. I noticed that the bezel only rotates counter clockwise. The sticker on the back of the watch says it's an FEM model and not the CEM model. Not sure if that's one of the differences between the two models. The bracelet seems to be not as solid as the rest of the watch, but I do like that it is not polished. The quality of the bracelet is really evident when comparing it to the Seiko. Still seems like a great watch for just under $110. It's currently my first and only automatic watch.




Next I wanted a field style watch for a casual all around look. I first came across the Momentum Atlas randomly in a thread here. Then I checked out the Seiko SNK809. I contemplated on its smaller size and ended up buying it. I liked the case and didn't mind the size but I didn't like how small the lug width was so I sent it back. I looked for a while at several different models including the CWC G10 and all the similar models. Ended up looking at the Atlas again and that's what I bought. Came in a few days ago and seems nice thus far. I like the larger 20mm lug width compared to the SNK809. Haven't really gotten the chance to see how well the lume works, but I'm not a stickler (yet) for that anyway.






I wanted a cheap digital that I could use when taking the girlfriend's nephew to the beach and waterpark and to use for timing a run if/when I actually go. I went back and forth between Timex and Casio and went with an Ironman. It's 200m water resistant, buttons seem easy to use, isn't too big, has a velcro strap instead of rubber, and is available for pretty cheap.




I received this Seiko SNP003 as a graduation gift a few months ago. The kinetic movement is pretty neat and the watch seems nicely made. I really the case since it just feels solid and the crown blends right in with a simplistic look even with the crown guards. The face is a little busy, but I like the stainless on black look that gives it less of the simple-dress-watch look. It's pretty hard to to get a good picture of it since a lot of the face can be reflective, and sometimes can be hard to read in certain lighting situations. I'm thinking of possibly getting a leather band to swap back and forth with the stainless bracelet. I have looked at the Jazzmaster and other watches to get in the future for a dress watch to keep the Seiko as a more casual yet semi-formal watch. It's because of this watch (and this site) that the other three watches are part of the collection, with the possible Hamilton in the future. The second picture is an accurate representation of what the watch looks like in person.







Thanks for reading.

[ttam]

That was a really interesting post to read. I'm at the stage that you were a while ago.

Looking for my first couple of purchases, and trying to plan out a collection that includes classics and all rounders. My list has everything from the Orange monster, to Aeromatic watches to dressier stuff from Skagen.

It was really useful to read how you came to your decisions and to see what your collection now looks like.

Oh, and loving the Atlas - It's now on my list :)

[zippofan]

Welcome to WatchUSeek, and thank you for posting your collection! Very nice watches, congrats

[ckot]

Welcome to WUS. That is a very nice start to a collection. If you can manage to extricate yourself now, you might never need another watch ;)

The single direction rotation of the bezel on the Mako is the way it is on most-if-not-all true dive watches. You don't want it slipping the wrong way on you and causing you to make a mistake on how long you stay at depth. The band is definitely not the strong-suit of that watch. If you look around you will see many pictures of the Mako looking good on all types of straps. When I finally get around to getting one, it will probably go on sharkskin.

[Amuthini]

nice collection so far. what made you pick the atlas over the citizen bm6400? I've been deciding between the two and lean towards the citizen due to the ecodrive.

[vipersbyms]

Welcome to WUS. That is a very nice start to a collection. If you can manage to extricate yourself now, you might never need another watch ;)

The single direction rotation of the bezel on the Mako is the way it is on most-if-not-all true dive watches. You don't want it slipping the wrong way on you and causing you to make a mistake on how long you stay at depth. The band is definitely not the strong-suit of that watch. If you look around you will see many pictures of the Mako looking good on all types of straps. When I finally get around to getting one, it will probably go on sharkskin.

The bezel explanation makes sense and it does say unidirectional on the website. For some reason I thought it moved both ways. I have seen it on many different bands, but for now I'd like to try to leave it on the one it came with.

nice collection so far. what made you pick the atlas over the citizen bm6400? I've been deciding between the two and lean towards the citizen due to the ecodrive.

I looked at the Citizen before I bought the Atlas, but I chose the Atlas for a few reasons. The Citizen was about the same size as the Seiko and stainless steel and I wanted something a little smaller/lighter. I wanted the case to be something less shiny like titanium or similar to the G10 models. I also liked the band better on the Atlas because the buckle is the only metal piece on it while the Citizen has stainless eyelets and loops. I know bands can be easily replaced but the Nato bands I've seen have all had metal loops. The Ecodrive was the almost-selling point to me.

[2manywatchs]

nice collection so far. what made you pick the atlas over the citizen bm6400? I've been deciding between the two and lean towards the citizen due to the ecodrive.

I have also noticed that comparison. There is a red version of the Atlas, as well. Really sharp looking to me. It makes me long for a bm6400 in a dial color other than black.

Having said that, congrats on the collection! Very nice pieces!!!

[PrinceofMist]

Great collection, brotha! Where did you buy your Ironman? Do share! :D