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Dr.Atom · 29 May 2016, 12:40 PM

Hey!
Im in NYC and I am taking a watch class wanted to know of a good/cheap watch that I can get and where I can get it that I can take apart. Any recommendations?

Dont know if I can put it back together :-/

Please let me know ASAP

-Doc

Dr.Atom · 29 May 2016, 12:50 PM

Class is on Tuesday...

tonyfabro · 29 May 2016, 12:51 PM

Seiko skx007

shofzr · 29 May 2016, 01:25 PM

Unitas/ETA 6497

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AgentHsu · 29 May 2016, 02:14 PM

Invicta

SearChart · 29 May 2016, 03:11 PM

Don't they provide the participants with a movement? If not: Seiko 5.
I wouldn't buy one that is too expensive.

Rock · 29 May 2016, 03:24 PM

I guess the ideal would be a cheap second-hand watch (Citizen? Seiko? Lorus?) in reasonable working condition??? Could you get such a thing from a Second-hand store of some sort? I suppose Pawn stores tend to focus on higher-value brands?
Just thinking out loud.

osamu · 29 May 2016, 05:23 PM

Need a watch or can just buy a movement off eBay? I've heard of classes that start with the 6497 as an easy movement to start with. Maybe can buy a Chinese movement to play with?

Chewbacca · 30 May 2016, 02:51 AM

(can't believe i'm saying this...) any cheap(est) invicta automatic and a cheap manual wind will work. cheap = lowest price.

go to a pawn broker in NYC or a department store.

Danny83 · 30 May 2016, 02:58 AM

Go to swatch dealer

ref1655 · 30 May 2016, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

Seiko 5.

+1...reasonably priced (under $75.00/new), readily available & with an automatic movement that is fundamental.

FTX I · 30 May 2016, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

Don't they provide the participants with a movement? If not: Seiko 5.
I wouldn't buy one that is too expensive.

^^ This.

Ian Macdermott · 30 May 2016, 03:41 AM

AP

SearChart · 30 May 2016, 05:53 AM

I really hope they provide you with a 6497. It's an easy movement and it was the first I got to work on. The Seiko might be cheap but it's not an easy movement for someone with zero watchmaking skills. I had a hard time the first few times with that seiko movement. But it being the only proper affordable mechanical movement, your options are rather limited.

Dr.Atom · 31 May 2016, 02:52 PM

Well Ill let you know tomm. I assume that they will give us a watch to screw with? Ill be sure to take photos

Dr.Atom · 1 June 2016, 03:03 PM

The class was amazing fun! Now I really find a cheap watch to destroy aka disassemble and reassemble...

SearChart · 2 June 2016, 03:15 AM

Best movement to start with. Glad you enjoyed it

29 May 2016, 12:40 PM	#1
Dr.Atom "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida Watch: Cartier Roadster Posts: 143	CHEAP watch for a Horology Class Hey! Im in NYC and I am taking a watch class wanted to know of a good/cheap watch that I can get and where I can get it that I can take apart. Any recommendations? Dont know if I can put it back together :-/ Please let me know ASAP -Doc __________________

29 May 2016, 12:50 PM	#2
Dr.Atom "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida Watch: Cartier Roadster Posts: 143	Class is on Tuesday... __________________

29 May 2016, 01:25 PM	#4
shofzr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Adrian Location: Dallas Watch: 218235 BronzeWaves Posts: 760	CHEAP watch for a Horology Class Unitas/ETA 6497 Sent from my iPhone 5SE using Tapatalk __________________ Sea-Dweller 16600 Day-Date II 218235 Cellinum 5240/6 Speedmaster 125

29 May 2016, 03:24 PM	#7
Rock "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,898	I guess the ideal would be a cheap second-hand watch (Citizen? Seiko? Lorus?) in reasonable working condition??? Could you get such a thing from a Second-hand store of some sort? I suppose Pawn stores tend to focus on higher-value brands? Just thinking out loud. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

31 May 2016, 02:52 PM	#15
Dr.Atom "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida Watch: Cartier Roadster Posts: 143	Well Ill let you know tomm. I assume that they will give us a watch to screw with? Ill be sure to take photos __________________

29 May 2016, 12:51 PM	#3
tonyfabro Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 342	Seiko skx007

29 May 2016, 02:14 PM	#5
AgentHsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mr. Hsu Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Datejust Posts: 607	Invicta

29 May 2016, 05:23 PM	#8
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	Need a watch or can just buy a movement off eBay? I've heard of classes that start with the 6497 as an easy movement to start with. Maybe can buy a Chinese movement to play with?

30 May 2016, 02:51 AM	#9
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,110	(can't believe i'm saying this...) any cheap(est) invicta automatic and a cheap manual wind will work. cheap = lowest price. go to a pawn broker in NYC or a department store.

30 May 2016, 02:58 AM	#10
Danny83 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,325	Go to swatch dealer

30 May 2016, 03:41 AM	#13
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	AP

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