[harry10]

Such a nice and clean looking Seiko.
Care to share the price?

[architect]

Originally Posted by WindRide

So with the Pilot and Rajat i end my HMT watch acquisition spree. Any more, and i will be dragged to the nearest Family Court.

Interesting you say that, because the Rajat and the Pilot are two of my favourite HMTs too. My Boss bought a Pilot recently. It is one of the classiest HMTs and with a 700-odd price tage for a mechanical watch it's a steal. Sadly, I don't own any HMTs, I only own a Seiko 5 mechanical.

[architect]

Originally Posted by bottle

Got myself a Seiko 5

Bottle, besides our Palio Stiles, we also share the same Seiko 7S26 movement with a glass back on our Seiko 5 watches. In fact, I had shortlisted the watch you've bought also, but ended up buying a slightly different one in the same series.

Pictures earlier in this thread, here:

Originally Posted by architect

This was the original requirement:

Some pictures (10:10:35 timing was purely co-incidental, believe me!)

[Chanderjeet]

You guys have some really nice pieces. I for one cannot wear metal straps. So my next best is leather or rubber plastic. My current favorite is this :

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...XQ2KK2/era2-20

[WindRide]

Originally Posted by architect

... Rajat and the Pilot are two of my favourite HMTs ...

I always knew the Pilot and Rajat needed a Janata to complete the picture, to close the loop, so to say. So, i ended up adding a vintage english-lettered Janata with red seconds hand to my kitty. Looks exactly like this, but with a faux leather strap.

[pic taken from http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7e2zfX7384.../DSC_0119.JPG]

Originally Posted by architect

...Sadly, I don't own any HMTs...

HMTs are so damn cheap and so INDIAN, that everyone MUST own one

[voodoochild]

Originally Posted by WindRide

Was stunned to see this lovely mint looking Rajat smiling up at me from the display case. Parted very quickly with Rs.1395/- and grabbed it before anyone else could. That is how much i have lusted for a Rajat for a long time now. Got the SS bracelet changed to a good quality leather strap. As per the old man, the serial number on the screw down case back indicates my Rajat is of 2002 'vintage'.

Never expected a NOS to fall in my lap. On cloud #9 right now.

Mr. Shetty did the same for me! I picked up an NOS Rajat (without strap) from him, but for wayy less than what you paid. And he dated it at 1984 from the serial number on the caseback. Now I need to find a suitable SS bracelet. Leather strap somehow just doesnt suit a Rajat I feel.

EDIT: Would anyone know if I can get good NATO straps in India? I'd like one for my Pilot, which is currently on a Timex Expedition NATO-style strap (yes, sacrilege, I know!)

[mazda4life]

I dont wear watches...my better half loves them , bought her a Ladies diamond watch by Bulova , the best thing about the watch is that , it has a mother pearl in the center which in real life is really cool.
( image taken from ebay)

[Blue_V]

How reliable are GUESS watches? Here's one that looks beautiful but Im not aware of their quality since its a company that emphasises on cloth and fashion. Im looking for a ladies watch for my wife.

http://www.amazon.com/GUESS-Status--...859886&sr=1-18

Or would I be better off with a Casio Sheen series? They are of the same range.

[Samurai]

I remember buying HMT digital watch in 1992 when I finally started having some cash in my pocket.

Their website is so dumb, it is beyond belief. http://www.hmtindia.com/html/frame.a...-s_watches.htm

[ani_meher]

Actually, this is the proper website for HMT watches. Not as dumb as the HMTIndia one!

http://www.hmtwatches.in/

[bottle]

Originally Posted by harry10

Such a nice and clean looking Seiko.
Care to share the price?

Got it from Seiko showroom for MRP, which was 6.2k.

Originally Posted by architect

Bottle, besides our Palio Stiles, we also share the same Seiko 7S26 movement with a glass back on our Seiko 5 watches. In fact, I had shortlisted the watch you've bought also, but ended up buying a slightly different one in the same series.

Pictures earlier in this thread, here:

Yup, I actually got interested in the watch after seeing your pic I was looking for the older version with the hexagonal dial but it was not available except in gold which was too gaudy

[poloman]

Originally Posted by bottle

Got it from Seiko showroom for MRP, which was 6.2k.




Yup, I actually got interested in the watch after seeing your pic I was looking for the older version with the hexagonal dial but it was not available except in gold which was too gaudy

I am in love with this watch. Can you confirm this is the same watch as shown in this link.
http://www.ethoswatches.com/snka23k1.html

[harry10]

Originally Posted by Blue_V

How reliable are GUESS watches? Here's one that looks beautiful but Im not aware of their quality since its a company that emphasises on cloth and fashion. Im looking for a ladies watch for my wife.

http://www.amazon.com/GUESS-Status--...859886&sr=1-18

Or would I be better off with a Casio Sheen series? They are of the same range.

Had been using a Guess watch since last 4 years. No issue as of now.
Quality is top notch.

[bottle]

Originally Posted by Blue_V

How reliable are GUESS watches? Here's one that looks beautiful but Im not aware of their quality since its a company that emphasises on cloth and fashion. Im looking for a ladies watch for my wife.

http://www.amazon.com/GUESS-Status--...859886&sr=1-18

Or would I be better off with a Casio Sheen series? They are of the same range.

Guess watches are ok, been using them for more than 10 years. No real issues

Originally Posted by poloman

I am in love with this watch. Can you confirm this is the same watch as shown in this link.
http://www.ethoswatches.com/snka23k1.html

Yup same watch

[rki2007]

These are my Collections.
starting from Left lower - Q&Q, Casio Eddifice,Titan (2 nos), dad's Citizen and HMT, and other basic watches
starting from Left top- Tommy (Replica), Sonata and two Fast tracks.