Reddit mentions of Seiko Men's SNDC33 Classic Black Leather Black Chronograph Dial Watch

Really $100 or $150? The cost of a mid-range Seiko?

http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNDC33-Classic-Leather-Chronograph/dp/B004JY6X90/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1410290330&sr=8-7&keywords=Seiko

I mean, I agree its expensive, and $250 would have been a better price point, but expecting $100-150 from freaking Apple is just delusional.

You can find it here, it also comes in a white dial

For a more classic dressy look my personal favorite Seiko chronograph is the [SNDC33] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004JY6X90/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_X0yCyb1X247D7)

Having read through your comments, my suggestions would be as follows:

Option A - Skagen

Option B - Skagen

Option C - Seiko

Option D - Seiko

Option E - Seiko

The last two of them are the most casual of the bunch. They can be worn daily, while the rest are semiformal and he should at least be wearing a button-down of some sort as opposed to a t-shirt with them.

couple similar with chrono features:

Prc 200: http://www.amazon.com/Tissot-Mens-T17152652-PRC-Watch/dp/B000KKO894

seiko: http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNDC33-Classic-Leather-Chronograph/dp/B004JY6X90/ref=sr_1_6?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1347749478&sr=1-6&keywords=seiko+5+chronograph+black+dial

citizen: http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-CA0255-01E-Sport-Eco-Drive-Chronograph/dp/B006D0UAT2/ref=sr_1_5?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1347749509&sr=1-5&keywords=citizen+chronograph

Just get a Seiko 5 chrono please. They're around the same price and much better quality.

This one is $109 on Amazon but others (chrono/non-chrono) are all around the same price. Just do a quick search and look for one that you like.

As always is the case, you are not saving $700 but spending $100. Make sure you do your research before making purchases rather than jumping on perceived sales.

Also vouching for /r/watches but just realize that it'll kill your budget.

Seiko is probably your best option.


Here's another Seiko worth looking at

Timex also make great value for quality watches. The one I've linked seems to fit your criteria the most, not too sporty, not to elegant, definitely age appropriate for a high schooler

If he's interested in a chronograph, here's a 39mm Seiko.

This Seiko SNDC33 looks good, and is your price range with the features you want. Good luck on your proposal.

You sure are, and welcome.
$200 means you will be looking at quartz chronographs only. Timex, Seiko, and Citizen are the ones to look at.

I'll start with this as an example but there are many others models.

I saw that Bulova watch and also saw some of the Skagen's but neither are sold by Amazon.com which means i cant use my gift card.

Anyone can recommend a band for the Seiko if I end up going with that?

Also any opinions on this?
http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNDC33-Classic-Leather-Chronograph/dp/B004JY6X90

That's a chronograph. Start by browsing Amazon. You can filter by price range, brand, features, color, ect. Read the brand guide in the side bar if you want to know if a brand is any good. Would you consider something like this Seiko or a Tissot PRC200? These are just a couple of options, you should do your own search and see if you can find something you like.

Edit: Keep in mind you can easily switch out the band on the watch if you don't like the one that comes with it.

Seiko Men's SNDC33 Classic Black Leather Black Chronograph Dial Watch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004JY6X90/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_IOb2Db7MJKMHW

Seiko SSB031

Seiko SND367

Seiko SNDC33

Hi r/watches! Most of the women who have written to this sub for engagement watch advice either have very different budgets or SOs with very different styles than mine, so I was wondering if I could ask for your guidance/approval! I sort of doubt whether I have the guts to propose myself, but regardless the idea is to have the perfect watch on hand when the time comes (he's told me just to ask) -- plus, I'm going to see his best friend and also his brother over the course of the next month, so I'd like to have a solid idea of what I'm aiming for to run it by them!

Here's the breakdown: I have told him to absolutely never spend more than 3K, but for a really lovely watch, I'd be open to stretching a little beyond that (I have ~2.5 saved now). He's in tech (well, we're grad students for now, but eventually) so definitely a desk job type. He dresses fairly nicely for his field-- on a normal day, he wears a causal collared shirt with jeans or khakis-- and is about 6'2" with a slender but not super-skinny build, probably about 175 or 180 lbs (1.9 m/80 kg). Lower-maintenance watches would probably be better suited to him, like ideally no date, because I lack confidence that it won't just trick him into thinking there are 31sts in months where they don't belong. However, I want this to actually be a nice gift that will last and potentially eventually go to one of the many children we plan to have, and I'm sure he will bring it in to have it maintained.

I am strongly inclined to go with a leather band over a bracelet. Style-wise, [he seems to like this sacrilegious watch I bought him for Christmas before I discovered this sub] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HG08YEG/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3BSX9GDNHBET8&coliid=I3H27771YTNYAK). He's said these are his favorite grad-school-priced watches 1 [2] (https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNDC33-Classic-Leather-Chronograph/dp/B004JY6X90?ie=UTF8&colid=3BSX9GDNHBET8&coliid=I2YQVOOD2BMDOD&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl) [3] (https://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Eco-Drive-BM8475-26E-Stainless-Leather/dp/B005MKGOOY?ie=UTF8&colid=3BSX9GDNHBET8&coliid=I3SE95ENY1DIU9&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl).

I think that Nomos' watches looks very sleek and sophisticated (and he likes colorful watch hands), and the Tagente seems to be a favorite on here for weddings and engagements. Personally, I think that some of the TAG Heuer Carrera 1964 Chronographs are beyond stunning, but I'm not sure I have the know-how to handle a grey market purchase. Is there anything else that might be worth considering in this price range/based on the styles he likes? Would you be OK with getting a simple, sleek watch like a Nomos Tangente Gangreserve or Tangomat as an engagement present? (I know most girls seem to want something glittery, but I'm much more on the simple side of things -- is that OK in the watch world?) Is there a reasonable place to look for one of those beautiful Carerras (or my understanding is that a Chronograph might not even be appropriate for this type of occasion?)

I really appreciate the resources you've put together here because I've already learned so much. Thank you for any thoughts or guidance you have -- I am kind of in shock that I'm doing this but also really excited!

Agree with the other poster that at that price range, I'd go with a seiko or citizen. The closest that I could find that's similar to the style of the Invicta is this one, minus the roman numerals and it's typical sale price is just under 100.

See this would be more my take in that price bracket as a Chrono

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004JY6X90/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1487037478&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=seiko+watches+for+men

But there are literally hundreds of options.

The Timex Fairfield Chrono is a good pick, though at your budget I would recommend the upgrade to either one of the Tissot Everytimes for the sapphire crystal or one of the Citizen AU1080 for sapphire in addition to solar power. For something a little more "sophisticated" looking there's the Tisell Bauhaus or one of the Junkers quartz Bauhaus watches.

Clean dials (Bauhaus, especially) are usually pretty versatile because they blend better with more outfits without clashing, though they can get a little dressy. For more simple dials that aren't too formal:

-Seiko SNKN47

-Citizen "Chandler"

-Citizen "Corso"

-Citizen "CTO"

-Messerschmitt KR200-SS

-Bulova Accutron - Quartz movement, but has a nice sweeping seconds hand similar to that of a mechanical watch instead of the ticking motion of a standard quartz.

You could go another route which is the dressy chronograph. You don't want it to be too big though. Depending on wrist size and your overall build I would say 42mm tops, around 40mm or less is best. For example:

-Citizen AO9000-06B

-Bulova 96B262

-Orient Panda

-Seiko SNDC31 and SNDC33 - These two would be my top pick for the dressy chronograph, or the Orient Panda.

You could probably get away with wearing a diver too. Divers are tool watches so I personally wouldn't wear them with anything past maybe business casual (James Bond wears his diver in a tux on a Nato strap no less, but he's fucking James Bond so he gets a pass). Some popular ones are:

-Seiko SKX

-Orient Mako II

-Orient Ray II

Edited for spelling and link fails

Maybe one of these Seikos?

Seiko SNDC31 38mm, $100

Seiko SNDC33 38mm, $100

you can probobly get a very similar seiko, they are usualy 44-38 depending on model, 7T62 based ones have alarm and 7T92 have 1/20 second timer,

And most of then can be had under 200 bucks.

http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNDA65-Chronograph-Strap-Watch/dp/B001E1UMN4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345838045&sr=8-1&keywords=seiko+chronograph

http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNDC33-Classic-Leather-Chronograph/dp/B004JY6X90/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1345838048&sr=8-4&keywords=seiko+chronograph

http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNA695-Alarm-Chronograph-Silver-Tone/dp/B001BMFBX2/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1345838048&sr=8-8&keywords=seiko+chronograph

Well in that case I'll echo what I said above. An all black watch, in my opinion, would be an interesting 3rd or 4th piece maybe, but I would not recommend it as a daily wear.

Here are a few Seiko watches in 3 different styles that I personally think will be better suited for daily wear. I also like seikos, they offer many solid options across the price spectrum, but they arent your only option:

http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SKS405-Stainless-Steel-Watch/dp/B00GX7NA74/ref=pd_sbs_watch_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1SY785GTYZH8T4Y4SCYS

http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-Silver-Brown-Leather-SGEG97/dp/B00I14ALCY/ref=sr_1_46?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1418404534&sr=1-46&keywords=seiko+watches+brown+leather

http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNDC33-Classic-Leather-Chronograph/dp/B004JY6X90/ref=sr_1_4?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1418404630&sr=1-4&keywords=seiko+watches+black+leather

I have this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004JY6X90/ref=pe_3187911_185740111_TE_item

It's a really nice looking watch, and works great on my smaller wrist. I find anything above 40mm starts to get uncomfortable to wear, and by 44mm actively painful.

It has a hardened crystal (though less so than a sapphire one). The strap is an area where they economised, though. I wore it exclusively for a couple of weeks to soften it up and now it's fine.

It reminds me of the omega dynamic, which was the watch I really wanted but couldn't afford to pay £1500 for a second hand one with no warranty.

You can check out Seiko or Citizen chronographs. They have some decent ones which are similar to the Fossil, are within your budget and have a case diameter of 40 mm. Here are just two you could take a look on:

• Citizen Men's AT0200-05E Eco-Drive
  
• Seiko Men's SNDC33 Classic

Seiko Men's SNDC33 Classic Black Leather Black Chronograph Dial Watch also comes with brown strap

http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNDC33-Classic-Leather-Chronograph/dp/B004JY6X90/ref=sr_1_4?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1397312287&sr=1-4&keywords=chronograph+watches+men



Tissot T Classic Tradition Chronograph Silver Dial Mens Watch

http://www.amazon.com/Tissot-Classic-Tradition-Chronograph-T0636171603700/dp/B005UONA6W/ref=sr_1_30?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1397312287&sr=1-30&keywords=chronograph+watches+men

I've been saving watches for later in my Amazon cart. These are the watches I want to buy.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001IDZAS0?m=A1IWWUOGM4ZTE5

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000EQS1JW?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0021AEDP0?m=A28VHTO33JZ258

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002SSUQFG?m=AQIM2RXH87D04

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004VR9J0A?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001L1XO7S?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0032Z7NPA?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004JY6X90?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00074KYC8?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000INA75C?m=A34LIWB9ARJF2L

This is only half of the watches I have saved for later. It sucks being broke. All I have right now is a blue pulsar.

Here is a Seiko SNDC33 chrono that is only 10mm thick and 39mm diameter.

A case that small is unusual today because the style is big and chunky, so watches have cases that are much bigger than their movements, with the extra space filled with a plastic spacer.

If this style or color doesn't appeal, Seiko has several other slim chronos in their SNDC line.

According to r/watches, I'd stay away from any watch brands not known specifically for their watches. Try this one, more value for your money and smililar in style.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004JY6X90/ref=mp_s_a_1_59?qid=1395206922&sr=1-59&pi=SY200_QL40

I like this much better than the one I was looking at, although this is double the cost of it.

How about this Seiko

I'm not sure about the suit, I am currently getting one made by Indochino but my first jacket had to be remade, I have heard other negative reviews about them too. It is cheap though.

For a watch I've seen a lot of nice seiko and nixon watches on amazon for under $300. The seiko watches seem to be more classic and the nixons are more modern looking.

Well thanks all for the ID.

Bad news (well not bad, just news) is that i can get it cheaper in Canada, so I'll be putting htis purchase off for a few months when I return.

I was hoping that it would be cheaper in Japan; it would have made a great souvenir.

Hey I just got this seiko http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNDC33-Classic-Leather-Chronograph/dp/B004JY6X90
And I think its a bit more versatile than a gold watch would be. Just my 2 cents
Heres some more pics of it
https://www.redditgifts.com/gallery/gift/dope-watch-2015/

I don't know the IWC line so well - does Spitfire refer just to the chronograph with the gray sunburst dial that I see on image search? If so that might be hard to replicate, but there should be a lot of good black dial chronographs in your price range. Like this Seiko, or this one, this AVI-8. Maybe you could find a used example of this discontinued Citizen.

Try look:

Seiko Men's SNN241 Stainless Steel Watch with Brown Leather Band https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0044XDZII/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_TwIrybPN1XRJK

Seiko Men's SSC227 Stainless Steel Solar Watch with Brown Leather Band https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I1LETBG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_TxIrybDMER21K

Seiko Men's SNDC33 Classic Black Leather Black Chronograph Dial Watch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004JY6X90/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FzIryb01JVZ23

This has quite a sale now, from 250,to 90usd on amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNDC33-Classic-Leather-Chronograph/dp/B004JY6X90
Id say it looks quite similar to yours, only lacking the steel band, but I'm kinda sure you can find it somewhere.

P.s next time, firstly would advise using the buying guide from sidebar. This exact watch is from it. Just pick your price range, look at models and throw them in Google - might see some good deals on spot.

Take the #1. Its the most versatile of all. Black coated cases will wear out over time and look cheap and destroyed.

For everyday wear I personally would prefer a steel bracelet, but this is up to you. Chronographs are "casual" or "informal" but you could dress them up by adding a good leather strap (if possible with a butterfly clasp).

Take a look at this: it's fas is inspired by Fortis watches (these are famous for beeing in the outher space).

I also think you #4 looks way better with the black face.

Take a look at this:
http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNDC33-Classic-Leather-Chronograph/dp/B004JY6X90/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412323557&sr=8-1&keywords=sndc33

I just picked one up and i'm quite happy with it. Might not be what most people would wear with a suit but it's definitely doable and a somewhat versatile watch, in my opinion.

There are several Seikos, including this one in blue, and several Casios as peanut_monkey mentioned.

Here another

And another

This one's cool in blue and white

I would like to buy a watch that is affordable and durable, i like the style of chronograph watches, and prefer black leather straps, here are some options i was looking into, but have no idea which brands are best bang for the buck
Fossil Del Rey Chronograph Leather Strap Watch CH2972
Seiko SKS495
Casio Men's Edifice EF503L-1AV
Seiko Men's SNDC33
Fossil Grant Chronograph Leather Band Watch FS4812
Fossil Decker Chronograph Watch CH2573

which one of these/ or other than these do you recommend?

There are very few men's chronographs below 40mm. I found a Seiko that is. However if you're not too bothered about it then if you search for ladies chronographs you'll find a much better selection (you probably couldn't tell anyway just by looking). For example: Timex, Seiko

I have the same watch in black dial version. Great watch for the price.The fly back chronograph is amazing.

https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNDC33-Classic-Leather-Chronograph/dp/B004JY6X90/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483692976&sr=8-1&keywords=sndc33p1