You've Got Options with Military Watches - A Guide

I was introduced to the 1940's style Military Watch collaboration made by J. Crew and Timex perusing the pages of GQ.  The watch which comes with a black strap retails for $150 at J. Crew and additional watch straps are $20 or two for $30.  This watch opened my eyes to the interchangeable watch strap and as a buy low value shopper this appealed to me.  Whether you want to coordinate or get board easy, it almost like getting a new watch or transforming an old watch for $20 or less.


Ok, that's enough talk, $150 is not bad because of the options this watch gives you but here's where/how you can pay even less.

The cheapest way would be to remove the the strap from a watch that you currently own and just buy the strap(s).  The straps usually come in 16mm, 18mm, and 20mm widths (with wider or narrower options available) and the length is usually 9 to 12'' so make sure to buy the right sized strap for your watch.







Or you can buy this Citizen Eco-Drive watch for $80 or for even less Timex watch for $26!  Also you can find Watch Straps on eBay or at Central Watch on sale 5 for $30.

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Wash Your Own Shirts and Save

Summary of Article from AskMen.com, full article here.  See steps below:

1. Remove Collar Stays

2. Button up collar and a few chest buttons to prevent the shirt from getting tangled

3. Wash on a delicate or hand-washable setting

4. Warm and cold water are best for maintaining a shirt with color, white shirts will require hot water

5. Opt for detergent without dyes or scents

Photo: Esquire.com

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