⎡ FOUND : Timex for J.Crew ⎦
I’ve been eying this field watch since it came out last fall, I was quite surprised they would still have it over at J.Crew. I’m no watch connaisseur and trust me there are some crazy fanatics in that area, so I won’t even start by telling you how “amazing” this watch is. I just like that it’s simple but heavy (I think that’s a good thing for a watch, right?).
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It’s even more beautiful than on the web site! Yes, heavy watches are a plus. :)
i love the changing you can do with the straps jcrew has so many you can pick from
J.Crew has a lot, but I’ve got some from http://www.smartturnout.com/products/watches-and-watchstraps/us-university-watches.html
as well as Sid Masburn in Atlanta.
Vincent, what type of lens did you shoot that with? I always love your shots.
Thanks!
I’m dating myself here, but I can remember getting an LL Bean field watch when I was about 10. It was a couple of years before the whole Swatch Watch craze. The great thing about these watches is that they are a practical and affordable option without giving up style or the ability to be worn and abused. They look better with age.
I co-sign Chase on J Crew’s wide selection of interchangable bands. There are some notable other options out there: L.L. Bean still makes their field watch and Seiko has some really decent ones as well.
I’m waiting to find a vintage Logines:
http://hot-inform.com/auc/111209/pc100016.jpg
@Dylan : Thnx for dropping some knowledge. It’s funny I was debating over the LLbean, Orvis or Jcrew one actually, ended up with this one; the face was the cleanest looking one.
@Chase : Agreed. I might have to check out the Khaki ones
@Rashidi : thanks for the link. Will definitely consider those!
@Patricia : good to know its a plus! haha, thnx for the nice words too.
What type of lens do you shoot with?
Never mind – i see it at the top 50mm 1.8. Thanks!
@ Rashidi : Sorry, overlooked your question, I’ve been shooting with a 50mm 1.8 for the passed couple of posts.
dam this watch is so nice . want to cop
I have this watch, it’s alright; keeps time just fine and looks sort of like a vintage military watch. It’s got a pretty clean style that can go with all sorts of looks depending on the strap it’s on.
They say it’s a 1940s style, but it really looks as it takes more cues from 70s and 80s military watches. Don’t be sold on that “vintage inspired” line. Also, take a close look each of the little Indiglo hour markers, each has the exact same distressed pattern.
The nice thing about the watch is that there’s a ton of those NATO straps to be found on the internet that fit this particular watch. And probably for cheaper than J.Crew is selling them for to boot.
whats the name of this timex watch, and where can i buy one?