In order: Yes, no, and once monthly I batch up orders into a donation. I keep record of these donations and a list of order numbers that made up each donation - feel free to email me if you'd like to see yours.
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The important measurement you need to find: lug width.
Usually you can google the specific model number of your watch with the words "lug width" to get the size you'll need to use, but if you don't know your model number, you need to get out a ruler and measure the distance between the insides of the lugs - the bits of the watch that stick out where the band attaches.
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Yes! Just make sure that if your watch uses skin contact for health sensors, that you get a two-piece strap. Double-check the lug width of your smart watch - Apple Watches will require adapters.
Almost certainly, but choosing which style to make next is a tough decision. If you want me to let you know when I've made a given style in a given width, contact me! If I get lots of requests for a particular style, it makes it easier to justify the up-front cost.
Welcome to the hobby! I've put together a short list of watches that, in my opinion, are good watches for the money that are made by reputable manufacturers.
This is one of the most common sizes for watches marketed to men. You'll find many watches from $30-$30k with this lug size, especially modern watches.
| name | link | personally owned | approx. price | movement type | comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38mm Timex Weekender | link | ✔️ | $40 | analog quartz | Field watch that looks great with anything. Simple, legible dial. Ticks really loud. |
| Casio CA-53W | link | ✔️ | $25 | digital quartz | Calculator watch! |
| Invicta Pro Diver 40mm | link | ✔️ | $80 | automatic mechanical | Dive watch. 200m water resistance and a Seiko-built automatic movement for an awesome price. |
This is another very common size for men's watches, especially watches on the smaller size. Many affordable Seiko models have 18mm lugs, so if you're interested in a mechanical watch, this could be a good choice.
| name | link | personally owned | approx. price | movement type | comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seiko SNK793 | link | ✔️ | $90 | automatic mechanical | Affordable way to get into an automatic watch. Very similar to SNK809. |
| Casio W59 | link | ✔️ | $17 | digital quartz | Affordable, water-resistant |
| Timex T80 | link | ❌ | $65 | digital quartz | Sweet 80s rainbow across the dial. |
This is a common size for larger women's watches, but can also be found in very small men's-style watches.
| name | link | personally owned | approx. price | movement type | comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31mm Timex Weekender | link | ❌ | $30-$50 | analog quartz | Field watch that looks great with anything. Simple, legible dial. |
| Mondaine 30mm | link | ❌ | $170 | analog quartz | Iconic minimalist design based on famous Swiss railway clocks. |
| Invicta Pro Diver 34mm | link | ❌ | $70 | analog quartz | Dive watch for small wrists. 100m water resistance. |