At that price, you can't go wrong -and it looks much less "beater" than it is capable of being!
(So, you ding up a base metal case as your hand crashes into a bench after the wrench slips off a not-quite-3/4-and-not-quite-19mm-bolt (which you suspect is Whitworth) )

It would be a crisis if the bench crasher were your 7750 chrono... but a shoulder shrug with this one.

Not that it is not a decent watch... it's just that -at that price? Can't lose even in a worst-case scenario

(But do make sure that wrench is seated before you apply more "incentive"... )

I like the combination of Military style dial and Diver case, too bad the case isn't solid stainless steel.
Otherwise it looks like a winner all around.

I dunno. All things considered, I reckon they got it exactly right.

Would it be a nicer watch with a full SS case? Sure!

But would it then appeal to the WIS market? Nope, the WIS would still shun it because it's quartz. If we're gonna go there, might as well wish for an automatic movement, too!

No offense to you WIS s.. and you know I'm right.

OTOH, the higher price necessitated by a full SS case would be a detriment to sales to the "casual consumer". And I'm pretty darned sure that's Speidel's target demographic. I doubt they're interested in selling 500 watches, or even 5,000. They're looking to move 50,000+.

For sure a very good deal! Enjoy it, Ricky! (n/t)

Bro. Yannis.  (n/t)

Very NiceBroRicky.....youve tempted me....but I did notice the price went to $29.99.....
Enough of a deterent to keep my at bay....for now.....

WTH?!
I sure didn't notice.. but you're absolutely right! The same seller is now asking $29.99 shipped for the same exact watch.

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Enough of a deterent to keep my at bay....for now.....

Well.. try sending him a link to my own finished auction and "leaning on him" a little bit. I'll be you could still get it for the lower price.

Your not helping, bro Ricky!!  (n/t)

Tsk! Though the review was well done.  (n/t)

But

Enjoy it. BTW, the >>
>>"Dave Murphy test" is not simply the centering of the buckle, 180 degrees from the watch head.

It is the centering of the "buckle/keeper system" 180 degrees from the watch head.

I began to notice, that on my wrist, the buckle springbar tends to find the center of the back of my wrist, not the buckle as a whole.

I know, it's nitpicking, but that's what we do here.

Re: .."Dave Murphy test" is not simply the centering of the buckle, 180 degrees from the watch head.
Ah! I did not catch that subtle point.

Geez, it'd take a 2XL for me to get there.

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I know, it's nitpicking, but that's what we do here.

RE: it'd take a 2XL for me to get there. >>
>> No, it wouldn't.

The Dave Murphy test is always performed on the left wrist of Dave Murphy. I assure you, it only takes a "long".

Whoa RL! Steppin' out buddy! Very nice score Congrats! (n/t)

brudda mon. (n/t)

Looks like a fine addition. Question - shouldna it come on a twist-o-flex bracelet?!  (n/t)

You know, at some point I almost certainly will swap on a Twist-O-Flex™.
Why? Just because I can!

Cool review. Fun to read and share your passion (n/t)

Bro. Jean-Paul.
I am having fun with this one!

I'm pretty certain I've owned that Speidel rubber strap in the past.
Wore it on my Seiko Atlas/Landshark one summer years ago.

Re: Wore it on my Seiko Atlas/Landshark one summer years ago.

You know, I was surprised that this strap does not bear the actual logo. Other than "STAINLESS STEEL CHINA" on the buckle, it's totally sterile. Still, I reckon you'd have to consider it a sure 'nough Speidel strap by default.

And it is a nice strap...

Cool score for the money. (n/t)

Agreed 'tis important to keep the "for the money" aspect in mind.
Bro. Mark!

Looks to be worth the price of admission!  (n/t)

Bro. Marc. Mind you, it must be said..
..that with a Price Of Admission so low, it's real competition is not the Usual WIS Suspects, but the bargain-rack at Wal-Mart.

Judged by that criteria, the Speidel does shine!

IMHO..

Congratulations Ricky. ...

Rebecca Black was right. It looks hot!

Mind you..

..I still haven't visited the Evil Soul-sucking  Facebook Page.

Somebody pop over there and tell me what their price is, at least.

There's not much of my soul left to suck Ricky... No way! ...
But seriously...

I think the dial on that Speidel sure looks a little like our Wenger S.A.K. dials.

Re: I think the dial on that Speidel sure looks a little like our Wenger S.A.K. dials.
There is a resemblance there, sure as tootin'!

My Speidy(el) sense told me you were buying one Congrats (n/t)

Speidy sense! I like it! (n/t)