Watch ya wearing

[Furkansahay]

Today I’m wearing my Seiko SKX on a NATO strap—it’s my go-to for casual days. I’ve got a small collection of watches that I rotate depending on my mood or what I’m up to."Today I’m wearing my Seiko SKX on a NATO strap—it’s my go-to for casual days. I’ve got a small collection of watches that I rotate depending on my mood or what I’m up to. Funny enough, I actually sold a piece recently because it wasn’t getting much wrist time. I used https://www.luxuryhunts.co/pages/consign-luxury-watches-singapore, and it was such a smooth experience—they handled everything from valuation to finding a buyer.Selling it made room (and funds) for something I’ve been eyeing for a while, but the SKX will always stay in the lineup. It’s just too versatile and fun to wear.

 

Edited November 26, 2024 by Furkansahay

[i1afli]

1969-vintage Bulova Accutron 666 Feet Deep Sea, better known as the “Devil Diver”.  This is the tuning fork movement, so it hums instead of ticking. I like vintage. 

[Capbyrd]

This is my “work watch.”    I made this one as a 24 hour watch since I work in 24 hour time.  The hour hand makes just one sweep per day.   
 

it’s a 40mm case using a Seiko NH34 GMT movement.  

 

 

 

 

[i1afli]

 Nice custom GMT.  What is the case material…PVD-coated?

[Capbyrd]

  On 4/2/2025 at 1:23 PM, i1afli said:

 Nice custom GMT.  What is the case material…PVD-coated?

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Yeah, it’s a pvd coated stainless steel.  It’s a cheap Chinese case and bracelet.   But I like it.  

[Capbyrd]

Today is my version of a PRX (which is a copy of the Rolex Oysterquartz) and the recently released Rolex Landdweller.   Sporting a 40mm case with a larger 31.5mm dial than my other builds.  The flat bracelet wears very nicely.  
 

 

 

(the watch isn’t tight on me, I’m just really fat and that’s how they look but there is plenty of room). 

[deerslayer]

  On 4/4/2025 at 7:22 AM, Capbyrd said:

Today is my version of a PRX (which is a copy of the Rolex Oysterquartz) and the recently released Rolex Landdweller.   Sporting a 40mm case with a larger 31.5mm dial than my other builds.  The flat bracelet wears very nicely.  
 

 

 

(the watch isn’t tight on me, I’m just really fat and that’s how they look but there is plenty of room). 

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You built it?

[Capbyrd]

  On 4/4/2025 at 10:54 AM, deerslayer said:

You built it?

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Yessir.  That’s my logo on the dial.  

[deerslayer]

  On 4/4/2025 at 11:28 AM, Capbyrd said:

Yessir.  That’s my logo on the dial.  

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That's pretty awesome

[Capbyrd]

And for today, a Rolex homage.   This one my take on the datejust Wimbledon.   Whereas the Wimbledon has the green indices. I chose to go with black to keep it more subdued and match my style a little better.   This one again is in a 40mm case but you can see the dial is considerably smaller at 28.5mm.  This one is an oyster bracelet.   Another of my builds.  
 

 

 

 

[Capbyrd]

Before we get to today’s watch, a bit of watch history.  Early in WWII the powers that be saw the use for a standard wristwatch that could be issued or made available to service personnel in theater.   The spec was named A-11 and watches were required to have a hacking movement with at least 15 jewels, a 32mm case, center seconds hand and an outer minute track with marks at 10 minute increments.   The rest of the spec was a little lenient as some cases were waterproof, some were dustproof and even lumed and non lumed versions were made.   Oh, they also called for an “unbreakable acrylic crystal” and an olive canvas one or two piece strap.   
 

The three manufacturers were Elgin, Waltham and Bulova and truthfully featured very quality movements.   The design was popular and in addition to seeing use by the US Military, was adopted by the RAF of England, the RCAF of Canada and even the Soviet Air Force.  
 

The reason the hacking movement was specified was to allow groups to completely synchronize their movements.  We’ve all seen that in movies and the hacking movement stops the second hand.   Pull the crown when the second hand gets to zero and it will stop.  Set the time as a group to the time specified by your commander or whoever is calling the shots and then all press the crown back in at the same time.  Boom, everyone is synced!   This was a big deal.  
 

Another thing that came about from WWII was the Kilroy was Here graffiti.  True or not, it’s widely believed to be something troops in the European theater started and spread.  
 

I combined the two into what I believe is nice little tribute to those great men and hard times.   A trench art watch, if you will.   My case is a little larger at 36mm and is still very small on me but it has the right look.   The case features a high domed acrylic crystal that makes it very difficult to photograph.  The dial has markings at 5 minute increments instead of the 10 but the standout feature of the watch is definitely the Kilroy second hand.   
 

Again, it’s not tight on me, I’m just fat and had to move my wrist funny to get the picture with as little glare as possible.  
 

 

 

 

 

 

[i1afli]

So Kilroy’s on the sweep second hand.  That’s a cool watch.