# Watch Crew: What to buy? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [August 23, 2007, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295 "2007-08-23T08:38:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 116
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2025, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2301 "2025-11-08T17:34:30Z")
B-Rock wore one before he met Mike. Andddd the terrorists loved it too, made really nice IEDs. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2025, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2302 "2025-11-09T12:37:42Z")
![20251109_073714](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/7/e/7ecc5d30fd45fc91df30edf1adde48233b89a5cb.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2025, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2303 "2025-11-09T22:14:27Z")
![20251109_171046](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/9/2/92a3c486d82b1e417d8a33316d85d0287f767150.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2025, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2304 "2025-11-12T21:38:04Z")
Just finished this one up this afternoon. 50’s era Benrus 3 Star with an ETA 2451 movement. Not thrilled with the beat error but I’m just too tired to pull apart the balance. Decided to blue the screws for a little pop. Think it looks nice… ![20251112_141051](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/b/3/b3e04ee2362a1922610926f40285f0a8b8fbd2bf.jpeg) ![20251112_140156](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/6/1/6142a5c2ef5669e5a7bd6215110f333bc84dd16a.jpeg) ![20251112_134151](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/d/4/d416301fb5c79dbe0eb6334f05ce4c31d4230b88.jpeg) ![20251112_134547](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/a/d/ad71a60369b17b855fb2c9de5772efc4abaafd73.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2025, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2305 "2025-11-16T02:05:26Z")
![17632586864535911557535367693372](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/e/6/e608bb7bcebb8544f9e9d5d0d07ac5429b5b7b71.jpeg) [https://www.casio.com/jp/watches/casio/product.CRW-001-1/](https://www.casio.com/jp/watches/casio/product.CRW-001-1/) ---
**Author:** ![LUC1F3R](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luc1f3r/32/7299_2.png) [@LUC1F3R](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUC1F3R)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2025, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2306 "2025-11-17T13:24:41Z")
thats a massive hand ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2025, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2307 "2025-11-19T18:49:34Z")
I guess I already owned an old watch. I have had this little guy kicking around my tool box for 25 years. Seems to run fast and has lots of scratches because I was a kid when I got it from my uncle. feels like it is about the same size as that ring watch. ![20251115_163438](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/8/7/872ceb2e98da58da71a94cfaa824f0038ba48873.jpeg) ![20251115_163302](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/4/b/4ba89412339741893c8b8de385795aece422552b.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2308 "2025-11-19T20:46:51Z")
I’ve always liked Hamilton. 33mm is small though. - **Movement:** The “9219 movement” is almost always the [ETA 2750](https://www.google.com/search?q=ETA+2750&rlz=1C1GCEJ_enUS956US957&oq=9219+movement&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRiPAtIBCDQxMDlqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&mstk=AUtExfCKWqD0blc-2b1CkOBUjdTLTZtvRdDXMSvPKcWoSruFEQUWX0Pb3ibVc-0d2bQZ2gCQ150mOfp95ADol_Yu0gAWKev0YbREIWJf4ouVRFqM52g5-xuS5n4BZrYqCxp4ZUQiR-M1RqkiatK-YmtX7sbsTuT_NmNu9djLcKGVHx_IfG4&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwidvKO-iv-QAxV65MkDHX83AmoQgK4QegQIAxAB), a manual-wind mechanical caliber. - **Characteristics:** It is a robust and reliable movement, produced by ETA from 1969 to 1982. - **Features:** The ETA 2750 has a longer-than-average mainspring, which gives it a 50-hour power reserve, and features Incabloc shock insulation. - **Other instances:** Some co-branded Hamilton 9219 models have been seen with a quartz movement, the [ETA 963](https://www.google.com/search?q=ETA+963&rlz=1C1GCEJ_enUS956US957&oq=9219+movement&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRiPAtIBCDQxMDlqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&mstk=AUtExfCKWqD0blc-2b1CkOBUjdTLTZtvRdDXMSvPKcWoSruFEQUWX0Pb3ibVc-0d2bQZ2gCQ150mOfp95ADol_Yu0gAWKev0YbREIWJf4ouVRFqM52g5-xuS5n4BZrYqCxp4ZUQiR-M1RqkiatK-YmtX7sbsTuT_NmNu9djLcKGVHx_IfG4&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwidvKO-iv-QAxV65MkDHX83AmoQgK4QegQIAxAF). **Associated watch** - **Hamilton Khaki Field:** The 9219 reference is primarily linked to the vintage Hamilton Khaki Field manual-wind watch. - **Variations:** You might see the 9219 in variations like the “Khaki L.L. Bean,” the “Avirex Branded,” or “Khaki Mate” models. - **Design:** These watches are known for their classic military field watch design, with a 33mm stainless steel case. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2025, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2309 "2025-11-19T21:20:36Z")
Brought this out of the gallery for a walk. Super generous guy gave it to me from another forum. Loaded with the Valjoux 7750 movement. Runs quite well. ![20251119_122605](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/7/c/7c21cc3afbf14d7cf79dba8ef45e3bdd50bd7f74.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2025, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2310 "2025-11-21T00:44:30Z")
That looks really nice, what is it? ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2025, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2311 "2025-11-23T15:33:41Z")
Its a Dave Freeman limited edition chrono. Valjoux 7750 movement. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [November 24, 2025, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2312 "2025-11-24T19:30:05Z")
I was looking into finding a new lens to see if I could clean it up my watch some, not that i’ll ever wear it and come across this. I don’t think I’ll ever open a watch again 😃 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbOH5Ivyx8Q](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbOH5Ivyx8Q) its different than mine, but the production value of the vid is very high. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2025, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2313 "2025-11-26T23:04:42Z")
I like his vids. My understanding of “radioactive” dials being dangerous is a little overblown, according to professionals. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2025, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2314 "2025-11-26T23:08:00Z")
Fella sent me this one the other day. Probably going to swap in an NH36 movement as my time to service the original movement would outweigh the cost of new… ![20251124_173216](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/5/0/5006c6554807caac74f24142583f00d039ff3eff.jpeg) ![20251124_172948](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/1/4/14d4ea2d4f377f094b0f208f1042d44267d9abf3.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2315 "2025-11-30T17:23:35Z")
Saw a double dome red AR crystal swap on another watch awhile back. Finally came in for my Seiko Flightmaster. Much improved…I think. ![20251130_114253](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/1/e/1e8697c2e494fe7895694acf402123f214b385d1.jpeg) ![20251130_123517](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/e/f/efb3775c543522e3a16e596e6724cc462685b5cb.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 11:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2316 "2026-01-08T11:56:51Z")
![Screenshot_20260108-065613](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/0/b/0b38163898c10f3c26e4aff91d47ddf83f12dec3.png) ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2317 "2026-01-08T14:44:38Z")
great idea but a better idea would be to not go there. ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2026, 3:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2318 "2026-01-09T03:36:08Z")
@bing & @Beck what you fellas rocking these days? I ended up with a birth year sub. Been lusting over vintage Tags as of late though. ![IMG_2345](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/f/4/f4ded8818be1551821d6510d4652082c1aef8151.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2026, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2319 "2026-01-09T13:51:24Z")
+1 for posting a pic that initially looked like it could have been taken in Africa flexing a Temu watch just in case. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/2320 "2026-01-09T15:31:34Z")
nice piece and interesting truck 🙂 i havent bought anything in a long time. Still rocking an RG Daytona or swapping out my murdered-out Sub/PVD/diamond bezel. I’ve spoken to a few AD’s about getting a Bruce Wayne but they just laugh at me. Also spoke to the nyspeed plug (West Main Jewellers) about the Bruce Wayne but still way above MSRP and too much imho. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=115) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=117)