So, uhh, I'm running a watch contest?

[A790]

Some of you may know that I run a watch review website (www.watchesyoucanafford.com). I'm running a contest right now to win a Seiko 5 SNK809.

The site isn't very popular so your chances of winning are pretty good! lol

All you need to do is comment on the review. That's it. No bullshit with signing up for this, "liking" that, etc. Just comment and you're entered.

Rules here: http://www.watchesyoucanafford.com/monthly-watch-giveaway/

Enjoy!

[Cos]

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[Sugarphreak]

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[ExtraSlow]

I entered. I like your website, although I'm not as into watches as you are Cam.

Not really in the same world, but would be neat to see a short review of the Casio Classic Digital watch. http://images.mec.ca/fluid/customers/c822/5026-716/generated/5026-716_STA00_view1_1000x1000.jpg
MEC sells it, and I think it's a funny little bit of retro to go along with some good functionality.

[adamc]

posted! thanks for running the contest

[snowcat]

Nice mobile version of the site. Didn't comment, 40mm is the absolute minimum for me and I prefer 43/44m.

[jwslam]

In. Thanks Cam.

[A790]

Originally posted by ExtraSlow
I entered. I like your website, although I'm not as into watches as you are Cam.

Not really in the same world, but would be neat to see a short review of the Casio Classic Digital watch. http://images.mec.ca/fluid/customers/c822/5026-716/generated/5026-716_STA00_view1_1000x1000.jpg
MEC sells it, and I think it's a funny little bit of retro to go along with some good functionality.
Just ordered off Amazon. That'll be my next giveaway :)


Originally posted by snowcat
Nice mobile version of the site. Didn't comment, 40mm is the absolute minimum for me and I prefer 43/44m.
I hear you. 40mm is my minimum, and I prefer 41-43mm. I was disappointed when I learned you can't really get a Seiko 5 larger than 37 mm because it's such a staple in the automatic scene.

[n1zm0]

Very cool, i've been thinking of getting into watches again, are we allowed to suggest 'a watch you can afford?' I was looking at those cheaper old soviet-era made ones by Vostok (like the Komandirskie) or Poljot, maybe they'll send you one for review? :D

[RX-7_TWINTURBO]

Originally posted by A790




I hear you. 40mm is my minimum, and I prefer 41-43mm. I was disappointed when I learned you can't really get a Seiko 5 larger than 37 mm because it's such a staple in the automatic scene.
Um... a Seiko SNZ is 42mm ,a 5 series, and almost exactly the same as a SNK

[A790]

Originally posted by n1zm0
Very cool, i've been thinking of getting into watches again, are we allowed to suggest 'a watch you can afford?' I was looking at those cheaper old soviet-era made ones by Vostok (like the Komandirskie) or Poljot, maybe they'll send you one for review? :D
LOL I am always open to suggestions, but generally my site isn't popular enough for manufacturers to send me watches to review (it'd be nice though... lol)


Originally posted by RX-7_TWINTURBO

Um... a Seiko SNZ is 42mm ,a 5 series, and almost exactly the same as a SNK

I should have clarified the price point as well. SNZ's are generally $150+. A good point though, I'd should pick one up...

[The_Rural_Juror]

Very nice looking website. I like it.

[Cos]

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[A790]

Originally posted by Cos
A couple of my posts worked but I don't see the post I put in the Seiko thread. Not sure if you're approving them or what.
It's there :)

[Cos]

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[A790]

Originally posted by Cos
You didn't let me finish. Or option #2 that I am stupid. Haha.

I'm hoping to pick up a new watch so I'll be in touch about who/how the review is done.
Are you gonna lend me a watch to review? <3 <3

[Cos]

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[A790]

Originally posted by Cos


That's the idea, just waiting for the money to settle and then I can pick it up. Won't be anything other worldly.
Nah that's cool man, I really appreciate the support :) I am a watch geek and am always stoked to review something new!

[statick]

Cam, I like the website you've started I've been following it, on and off, since you launched about a year ago. It's definitely a great concept - professional reviews of watches which are not the standard gamut of mid-range and high-end pieces.

Considering what you have on the site, particularly the Hamilton and Tissot offerings, I imagine that the "affordable" price-point which you are going for is sub-$1,500 MSRP; is this the case? There are definitely some winners and interesting pieces to be scoped in that range.

And am I mistaken, or is there no review of your Armand Nicolet yet? I suppose the MSRP is higher than $1,500 :dunno:

Since you're looking for some discussion, I'll make some comments on some more recent articles.

[A790]

Originally posted by statick
Cam, I like the website you've started I've been following it, on and off, since you launched about a year ago. It's definitely a great concept - professional reviews of watches which are not the standard gamut of mid-range and high-end pieces.

Considering what you have on the site, particularly the Hamilton and Tissot offerings, I imagine that the &quot;affordable&quot; price-point which you are going for is sub-$1,500 MSRP; is this the case? There are definitely some winners and interesting pieces to be scoped in that range.

And am I mistaken, or is there no review of your Armand Nicolet yet? I suppose the MSRP is higher than $1,500 :dunno:

Since you're looking for some discussion, I'll make some comments on some more recent articles.
Yea I'm trying to keep the focus of that site to the sub-$1,500 price point, more towards the $200 - $1,000 mark.

I haven't reviewed the Armand Nicolet yet because, if I'm honest, I can't take a good picture of that watch to save my life. lol

I started the site because when I first started making some decent buys (at the $1,000 - $2,000 range) there was a serious lack of sites that even talked about those watches let alone reviewed them. I'm not really trying to make money at it so much as I'm trying to give people perspective.

And thanks for your support :)

[asp integra]

didnt know about this till today, very cool idea and i left a comment, hopefully its a winner! haha

[Tram Common]

http://media.tumblr.com/64f871bd5105dbc2de2bd5a3086be914/tumblr_inline_mh3sldOX0p1qbnggp.jpg

[ExtraSlow]

Thanks to the contest on watchesyoucanafford.com, I am now the owner of a Seiko 5 automatic watch. Specifically the SNK809 model. This is my first automatic timepiece, so consider this review as coming from the newbie point of view. I've been wearing this daily now for about a week.

The excellent photos Cam posted show the look of this watch very well. It's fairly plain, but handsome to my eye. A black fabric strap, matte silver finish on the case, and black face with white numerals. The 37mm case is pretty small. I'm not a fan of the current fashion of having huge wrist-clocks strapped to your arm, but I think most men will agree this baby could use a few more mm.

I will admit I'm not crazy about the strap. It's nicely finished with no lose threads, but I'm really used to a metal strap. After a while I'm sure I'll change out the strap.

There's not a lot I can say about this watch that wasn't covered in the extensive original review. However, so far I've found this a handsome and easy to love watch that I can see getting a lot of wear from me. Thanks Cam and watchesyoucanafford.com for running this contest!

[A790]

Glad you're enjoying it :)

I just launched another contest - maybe you'll win twice? lol

http://www.watchesyoucanafford.com/orient-leo-fet0l002d0-review/

[ottamania]

posted as well. :thumbsup:

[Graham_A_M]

In, (posted as "Graham") I have a couple of watches I can lend you in that similar price point, only I would like them back after lol. :rofl:

Decent site, I can see this getting quite large in no time. :thumbsup:

[A790]

Today's the last day for contest entries btw :)

[403ep3]

entered too!

[A790]

Seiko SKA553 giveaway :)

http://www.watchesyoucanafford.com/seiko-kinetic-ska553-review/

[shakalaka]

Entered.:D

[realazy]

Entered as well. Really like the looks of the Seiko.

[syscal]

Entered. Great review BTW, very informative.

[A790]

Originally posted by syscal
Entered. Great review BTW, very informative.
Thanks. I'm trying to expand on my reviews a bit if the interest is there. I really like this stuff lol

[xbr50]

Damn I really dig the looks of that Seiko!

[civic_stylez]

Really impressed with the quality of the watches for the cost. Entered!

[Xamim]

Entered. Great review, very well put together.

[A790]

Thanks for the positive feedback. I'm giving away another watch this month with that review going live shortly.

[ExtremeSi]

Sweet. Nice site.

[Graham_A_M]

Hey Cam, I have a few nice watches under $400 that you should do reviews on. I think their all around the $150-300 range, and would be good choices for your site. As their quite nice watches, but not bank breakers either.
Let me know if you want pics or any info on them. You're 100% welcome to borrow them for a month and do a full detailed review on them.

[ExtraSlow]

Not much to add this morning other than the fact that I'm wearing my Seiko 5 this morning like I do most days now, and the strap is growing on me. I may not replace it.

Thanks again Cam!

[A790]

Originally posted by ExtraSlow
Not much to add this morning other than the fact that I'm wearing my Seiko 5 this morning like I do most days now, and the strap is growing on me. I may not replace it.

Thanks again Cam!
LOL wouldn't it be funny if you won again? heh

[JRSC00LUDE]

Originally posted by A790

LOL wouldn't it be funny if you won again? heh

Does anyone here work for Deloitte and Touche? I think this contest should be monitored!

[ExtraSlow]

Maybe I do . . .

[A790]

Originally posted by JRSC00LUDE


Does anyone here work for Deloitte and Touche? I think this contest should be monitored!
I believe ExtraSlow does.

[03ozwhip]

Entered under Cory, this is a solid looking watch, I like it, I hope I win, I never win anything :'( lol

[A790]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip
Entered under Cory, this is a solid looking watch, I like it, I hope I win, I never win anything :'( lol
Unfortunately you entered on the wrong page! Needs to be on the review, not the contest rules page :)

[03ozwhip]

Gah! Fixed! Thanks man!

[BigDL]

Where is a good place to pick that watch up, might be something I get for myself or my dad as a bday present.

[A790]

Originally posted by BigDL
Where is a good place to pick that watch up, might be something I get for myself or my dad as a bday present.
Amazon is good. I buy a lot from there.

I have links at the end of my review :)

[03ozwhip]

Did anyone win this yet? Maybe I missed it somewhere...

[A790]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip
Did anyone win this yet? Maybe I missed it somewhere...
Yes just awaiting confirmation that the winner has received the package.

[03ozwhip]

Lol guess it wasn't me then! Where did you announce the winner?

[A790]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip
Lol guess it wasn't me then! Where did you announce the winner?
I don't announce until after they've received the package :)

[03ozwhip]

Ohhh I see.

[Graham_A_M]

Sooo.... still want those watches for you to try out Cam?

[A790]

Another contest is up if you're interested in entering (http://www.watchesyoucanafford.com/breytenbach-bb7745be-review/). Same rules as before. :)

[ExtraSlow]

I'm reminded how much I like your reviews. I will be entering.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by n1zm0
Very cool, i've been thinking of getting into watches again, are we allowed to suggest 'a watch you can afford?' I was looking at those cheaper old soviet-era made ones by Vostok (like the Komandirskie) or Poljot, maybe they'll send you one for review? :D

You mean the Raketa watches made in the soviet-era that's on eBay? Id be weary as some of those are frankenwatches. I bought one that stopped working and couldn't be repaired because they fucked up the insides so bad.

Vostok Europe is a brand that started in 2000s or something.

Thanks, A790. I'll check the site out. Ever thought of promoting the site through Instagram as well?

[A790]

Originally posted by flipstah
Thanks, A790. I'll check the site out. Ever thought of promoting the site through Instagram as well?
I have but I don't really put much time into the site. I buy a new watch every few weeks, review it, give it away. Lather, rinse, repeat :)

[A790]

Another contest (http://www.watchesyoucanafford.com/timex-weekender-t2p4959j-review/). Same rules as always :)

[GOnSHO]

wicked site! will follow wayyy more now!

I posted on the recent one, im travis :)

[E46..sTyLez]

I've never seen this thread, or the website! I like it! I've posted my comment, thanks!

[A790]

http://www.watchesyoucanafford.com/timex-weekender-t2p4959j-review/

Final day to win the Weekender. I know it's not a beyond ballin' watch, but it's still a good watch!

[ExtraSlow]

great website, good luck everyone.