{"id":63,"date":"2008-02-06T06:58:14","date_gmt":"2008-02-06T11:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/?p=63"},"modified":"2008-02-06T06:58:14","modified_gmt":"2008-02-06T11:58:14","slug":"top-5-contenders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/?p=63","title":{"rendered":"The Grand List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>My birthday is coming up, so I am trying to narrow down what I want to ask for.  They are all automatics, I have decided against battery operated chronographs.  Here are the top 13 watches I would like next, in no particular order:<\/p>\n<h2>Seiko SKX033K2<\/h2>\n<p class=\"entrytext\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/skx033k.jpg\" title=\"skx033k.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/skx033k.jpg\" alt=\"skx033k.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a Seiko SKX033, a 100 meter watch, not a true diver. It looks<br \/>\nvery similar to a Rolex Submariner, but with Seiko style hands. Very<br \/>\nsimilar to the SKX031, except with the \u2018Pepsi\u2019 blue and red bezel. I<br \/>\nthink I like it more than the all black \u2018031. The splash of red adds a<br \/>\nlot. Again, Rolex looks at a decent price.  About $120 on eBay.  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chronograph.com\/store\/mli_viewItem.asp?idproduct=401\">Its $159 on Chronograph.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"post\" id=\"post-61\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"posttitle\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Seiko 5 SNZB19K<\/h2>\n<p class=\"entrytext\"><a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/snzb19k.jpg\" title=\"snzb19k.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/snzb19k.jpg\" alt=\"snzb19k.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another 5.  I really like this one.  Pearl face with a cool lime<br \/>\ngreen second hand.  Only about $120 on eBay.  I could use a white\/light<br \/>\nfaced watch. My only other light faced is my Timex.  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chronograph.com\/store\/mli_viewItem.asp?idproduct=1159\">It&#8217;s $165 on Chronograph.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"post\" id=\"post-60\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"posttitle\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Seiko 5 SNZE49 J1<\/h2>\n<p class=\"entrytext\"><a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/snze49k1.jpg\" title=\"snze49k1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/snze49k1.jpg\" alt=\"snze49k1.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I like the red face of this one.  It is a Seiko 5, so it is an<br \/>\nautomatic.  The bracelet looks pretty sharp as well.  About $130 to 150<br \/>\non eBay.  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chronograph.com\/store\/mli_viewItem.asp?idproduct=2425\">It&#8217;s$153 on Chronograph.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"post\" id=\"post-29\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"posttitle\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Seiko 5 Superior SKZ207J<\/h2>\n<p class=\"entrytext\"><a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/skz207k.jpg\" title=\"skz207k.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/skz207k.jpg\" alt=\"skz207k.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A Seiko 5 Superior, SKZ207J compass watch.  I like the look, cream<br \/>\nface, and compass feature.   It also comes in blue and black.  Not sure how the compass works yet, bit I<br \/>\nlove the looks of this watch.  200m water resistant.  This looks like a Japanese made unit,<br \/>\nsince it has the 7S36 movement.     About $125 on eBay.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chronograph.com\/store\/mli_viewItem.asp?idproduct=1772\">A whopping $235 on Chronograph.com!<\/a> Ouch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post\" id=\"post-41\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"posttitle\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Seiko SKX031K2<\/h2>\n<p class=\"entrytext\"><a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/skx031k2.jpg\" title=\"skx031k2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/skx031k2.jpg\" alt=\"skx031k2.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a Seiko SKX031, a 100 meter watch, not a true diver. It looks<br \/>\nvery similar to a Rolex Submariner, but with Seiko style hands. It also<br \/>\ncosts about $5500 less.  A Rolex homage with the hand style I like from Seiko.  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chronograph.com\/store\/mli_viewItem.asp?idproduct=159\">It&#8217;s $158 on Chronograph.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"entrytext\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>SNK339K<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/snk339k.jpg\" title=\"snk339k.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/snk339k.jpg\" alt=\"snk339k.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sporty, baby blue face.  Is is too baby blue?  Not sure.  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chronograph.com\/store\/mli_viewItem.asp?idproduct=376\">$115 on Chronograph.com. <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"entrytext\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>SNK391K1<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/snk391k1.jpg\" title=\"snk391k1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/snk391k1.jpg\" alt=\"snk391k1.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cool retro brown faced watch.  I don\u2019t know why I like it, but I do.  I like the bracelet as well.  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chronograph.com\/store\/mli_viewItem.asp?idproduct=1394\" aiotitle=\"Only $95 on Chronograph.com.\">Only $95 on Chronograph.com.   <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"entrytext\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>SNK789K-L<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/snk789k-l.jpg\" title=\"snk789k-l.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/snk789k-l.jpg\" alt=\"snk789k-l.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If I ever want to retire my Timex, this would be the one to replace it.  Simple, white faced watch. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chronograph.com\/store\/mli_viewItem.asp?idproduct=2494\"> $135 on Chronograph.com.   <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"entrytext\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>SNKE03J1<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/snke03j1.jpg\" title=\"snke03j1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/snke03j1.jpg\" alt=\"snke03j1.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>An all black watch.  Would be a very different addition to my collection.  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chronograph.com\/store\/mli_viewItem.asp?idproduct=2547\">$168 on Chronograph.com<\/a> is a bit more than I wanted to spend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"entrytext\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>SNKF49K1<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/snkf49k1.jpg\" title=\"snkf49k1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/snkf49k1.jpg\" alt=\"snkf49k1.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Simple, clean lines.  Looks like a Grand Seiko. I think it would wear well with formal or casual clothes as well.  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chronograph.com\/store\/mli_viewItem.asp?idproduct=2458\" aiotarget=\"false\" aiotitle=\"$128 on Chronograph.com.\">$128 on Chronograph.com. <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"entrytext\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>SNKF51K1<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/snkf51k1.jpg\" title=\"snkf51k1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/snkf51k1.jpg\" alt=\"snkf51k1.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This one has some nice features.  Black bezel and carbon fiber face.  The red second hand is cool looking as well.   Would also look excellent on black leather strap.  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chronograph.com\/store\/mli_viewItem.asp?idproduct=2439\">$138 on Chronograph.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"entrytext\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>SNZB21K<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/snzb21k.jpg\" title=\"snzb21k.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/snzb21k.jpg\" alt=\"snzb21k.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nice, manly looking watch with a green second hand.  The hands are a style I like as well and I like the 1\/5 second hash marks.  The bracelet it very nice looking as well and the watch would look great on leather as well.  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chronograph.com\/store\/mli_viewItem.asp?idproduct=1210\">$128 on Chronograph.com.   <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"entrytext\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>SNZE74K1<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/snze74k1.jpg\" title=\"snze74k1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/02\/snze74k1.jpg\" alt=\"snze74k1.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A rose gold and black faced watch.  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