(Part 3) Best products from r/Watches

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!

I'd say buy 2 or 3 for $50 to $100 each. I bought 3 watches (for less than $100 total) before I finally figured out what I like wearing. My first watch was a chronograph on a steel bracelet. I learned very quickly what I do and don't like in chronographs (this one had many features I disliked), and I figured out that, like you, I dislike steel bracelets. I still have that one, but I don't wear it. After that I figured out that I like divers, so I ordered one of those. It turned out I didn't know enough about watches and bought something that didn't fit at all. I figured out where I went wrong, and bought a third watch. It is the one that /u/fragilestories recommended, the Casio mdv106. I wear this watch daily. I think it was nice to have a few and wear each for a while, and doing that let me get the perfect watch. Now that I know what I like, I know that when I spend $200 to $300 on my next watch it will be great. I am planning to upgrade to the Seiko SKX007, which will be my first mechanical watch. I guarantee that I will wear it every day once I have it.

Think about what you want to use your watch for. Will you look at it in class when writing the date on your papers? Get a date window. Want to time things? You need a chronograph. Figure out what features you will use and go from their. Or go for what you think looks the coolest, even if it has different features than you would use.

Also, look through this sub and think about what looks you like. Do you like numbers? Roman numerals? Symbols? What colors do you like? What straps do you like (these are pretty easy to change, but you will have to add straps into your budget if you want something other than what the watch comes with).

Here are 3 watches that will give you a good variety. These 3 will let you rotate watches, change your style, and figure out what features you like and don't like. The three together fit your price point (or are very close).

I love diver's watches,and would start with this: Casio mdv106:
https://smile.amazon.com/Casio-MDV106-1AV-Stainless-Steel-Watch/dp/B009KYJAJY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467354240&sr=8-1&keywords=casio+mdv106

I like some chronographs, especially the ones symmetrical across the right and left faces. The Timex weekender is great:
https://smile.amazon.com/Timex-Unisex-TW2P623009J-Weekender-Display/dp/B00QIJ62M2/ref=sr_1_3?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1467354305&sr=1-3&nodeID=7141123011&keywords=timex+weekender

Maybe you'll find you don't like any complications on your watch (I personally do not like date windows. I think watches look better without them. However, I do use it every day on my watch, so I have a begrudging appreciation for them). Here's another Timex without anything but an hour, minute, and second hand:
https://smile.amazon.com/Timex-Weekender-Fairfield-Quartz-Casual/dp/B0194L6AMC/ref=sr_1_7?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1467354305&sr=1-7&nodeID=7141123011&keywords=timex+weekender

Tl:dr You won't know what you like until you've worn a few different watches. A $150 budget is enough to buy several watches, so do that and pick a favorite.

i think either are fine watches, and perfectly worthy gifts, but in my honest opinion neither strike me as "last forever family heirloom" material. The Citizen is not what I would call a timeless design and is likely to look dated at some point. The Shinola is a little more classic but... it's a cheap quartz movement in a well-designed but somewhat cheaply made case. And while there's absolutely no shame in wearing or enjoying either of these watches, neither seems like the kind of thing that will be treasured for generations either.

In the end, though, the best gifts are the ones given with thought and consideration for what the recipient might like. You love your husband, and I bet you know what he'd like. Follow your heart, engrave something thoughtful on it, and I'm sure he'll love it.

For my tastes, in this price range, if you want something stylish I'd look at a visodate, or if you want something a little plainer, try something military-inspired like this junkers or Hamilton field watch. For something a little dressier, also consider a SARB033. Also, I believe all of those watches are available in either black or white if that's a preference.

The designs of those watches are all much more classic and likely to age a bit more gracefully.

Almost a year ago I made a post about how “working man’s” watches need to be recognized too. I posted the super beat up watch I wore to rock climb and it got a surprising amount of love. The next guy up to the task is nothing but a Timex Easy Reader with a black nylon NATO strap, and has been nothing short of reliable, functional, and even fashionable when necessary. Every feature on the watch, even down to the strap does not go without a use.

When in the midst of time-sensitive and sometimes dangerous activities like rock climbing, checking the time needs to be as fluid and easy as possible. The watch itself also needs to be inexpensive, lightweight, and durable. You may think this is a tall order, but surprisingly, Timex’s lower end watches fit the bill. This is why I chose the Weekender last time, and it’s why the Easy Reader has proved itself an amazing next choice. The giant digits prove its namesake and the bright red second hand provides nothing but reading clarity. The lightweight case and durable nylon strap allow me to climb with confidence and efficiency, as if the watch weren’t even there. The day/date feature is the cherry on top, making this thing a virutal wrist-calendar without sacrificing simplicity and legibility.

Oftentimes when I am out on a climbing trip I like to find a place to swim as well. Naturally, Timexes are freaking cockroaches, and the “WR 30M” label need fool no-one. This thing is straight up waterproof up to at least ten feet. And when camping, I make frequent use of the indiglo feature, as I hammock camp and there is nothing more frustrating than trying to reach for your phone in pitch darkness while stuffed in an Eno.

I’ve even worn the watch “out on the town” and have still gotten compliments on its understated and universally applicable design characteristics. In terms of fashion, this watch is a chameleon. It compliments anything I wear it with.

If you are an outdoorsman/woman but don’t like the gaudier sports watch options marketed to the outdoors, trust in the basics. They’ll do the job just as well without making you look like there’s a Squirtle strapped to your wrist.

Looking to get a new watch. I have a Samsung S2 classic and it just looks tacky with the band that it has. I'm going to get a new band for it, but I also want to expand and start a collection.

I want a nice, affordable watch that will look great on a brown leather NATO band.
This is what I've been looking at : Citizen Men's BM7100-59E https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004JKBEUM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=PPVS3DXW0J9G&coliid=IGA2E46UICJEF

Seiko Men's SNK809 Seiko 5 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SSUQFG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=PPVS3DXW0J9G&coliid=I2PP7FGN84SUI

Seiko 5 Men's SNK793 Automatic Stainless Steel Watch with Blue Dial https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SSUQF6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=PPVS3DXW0J9G&coliid=ILBIE2U2GC6P9

Seiko SNN231P2 Chronograph Men's Black Dial https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003UBHXG0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=PPVS3DXW0J9G&coliid=I2Z4C0XJ5GGBL

I've also been looking at the Timex Weekender and from I've read that isn't a bad choice for the price, but a lot of people say it can be loud. It is a simple watch, and that is what I really want though I do like the chronograph look and function.
If anyone has had any experiences with the watches I listed I'd love to hear or other suggestions that would be great. I'd just like something that will look nice on a leather nato. The price range I'm looking at is about $50-200 bucks.

Right now I'm just looking for casual watches to wear. My great-grandfather had a nice gold Caravelle that Id like to take off it's expanding bracelet and put on a simple black leather band if I need something somewhat classy-ish.

There was a post I saw the other night listing decent starter watches, I'm just having a hard time deciding. I just don't want to blow money on a mistake because I know next to nothing about watches and maybe there's something I'm not thinking of that someone more experienced than me could pass along to a noob.
Thanks for taking the time reading this and I appreciate any help given.

Hey guys, looking for recommendations. I already have a couple watches in mind but I'd like to know your advice and watches suggestions. It would be my first automatic, I want to make a great gift to me for graduating my phd, so I want something approximately between 300-1000$ cad. Here are the watches I'm looking at right now:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01N5RFHLF/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&psc=1

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0038OLUMM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A117O3CR1LY578&psc=1

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B074M8JQ3Z/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A3A10XMGPZDFJP&psc=1

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000J179X6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A3D6EU1XVYEP5N&psc=1

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B071WY5X1C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?smid=A228A7KJ562JJD&psc=1

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00UAKJNQW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&psc=1

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I have a certain preference for: Orient Bambino, Seiko cocktail time and the seiko presage... If you have any watches in mind that you think I'd like, your help is appreciated! And just so you know, my wrist is around 75mm. I like moderate-big watches (for example, I have the Casio MDV-106 which is 44mm and I like it, maybe I'd like a slightly smaller watch though).

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Also, I like the curved glass of the Feice.

>a good first everyday watch that would be fine in situations such as interviews

Formal and semi-formal situations? I'd go with a simple dress watch.

For budget and great looking, consider a Timex Easy Reader, $30, it's a white dial watch with leather strap, great for what you're going for.

What's your budget? Around the hundreds, I'd go with an Orient Bambino, it goes for around $120-$150. It's very classic, minimalist, has a dome crystal, and is not very distracting. It's an automatic too. There's 4 versions of the Bambino. I personally like version 1, and version 2 with blue hands.

A little higher, Timex has been doing some great reissues. The Timex Marlin, $200, is pretty understated but eye catching. It's a manual wind movement watch with a call back design. This will probably be my next watch.

Lastly, Tissot has some great automatic's. The Tissot Visodate, $400, is a fantastic watch for the price.

All these watches can be had for much cheaper if you're open to looking at the gray market (watch exchange forums, ebay, etc.). I hope this helps, at the very least to show what's out there. Cheers and best wishes!

If you like that type of style, then I'd recommend the Orient Bambino. I've heard a lot of good things about it, and it's very popular among watch lovers. Honestly I'd steer clear of brands you've never heard of like Burei. Generally when you want a cheap watch under 3-400, you're best going with Seiko, Citizen, and Orient as they're tried and tested brands with a good reputation. Another great option at $300 is the Seiko SARB035 or SARB033 (white or black dial respectively). The SARB line is very well respected at that price range, you'd have a hard time doing better than that IMO.

Edit: Google SARB035 on leather to see how nice it looks.

That all depends on your budget and your taste.

'Akribos' is just a fashion brand like a lot of watches. It's a sister company of Stührling. The quality that you'll get with something like that is just a 'luck of the draw thing'. Some of them will be good, others not.

You might be able to do better than $60. Overstock has a bunch of these watches:

http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/Watches/Akribos-XXIV,/brand,/292/dept.html

That's not generally a good sign. You could also score a real bargain - who knows?

The best watch for you if you only have one is the one that you like the most, suits your needs, and is within your budget. Do you want an everyday 'beater' watch, or something to wear now and then? Does the movement matter to you, or are you happy with good ol' reliable quartz? How big are your wrists?

So you like that design. Me, too. I'm a big fan of simple.

For a few dollars more, you can buy a very similar Bulova watch, which would surely be nicer. For a few bucks more than that there are similar Tissot and Hamilton watches in the $160-$260 price range.

http://www.amazon.com/Tissot-T-Classic-Tradition-Watch-T0636101605200/dp/B00512OQ84/

That's a bit more money, but you can find a better deal.

There are a bunch of Citizen Eco-Drive watches that you'd like. Very great reputation. I've never heard anyone with an Eco-Drive say anything but glowing things about it. Citizen Eco-Drive would be an excellent choice:

http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Mens-AU1040-08E-Eco-Drive-Watch/dp/B004JKBDYO/

Maybe you can still find some swatch automatic chronographs based on the C01.211 but they are basicly disposable.

Also the chinese airforce with the ST19 allows a mechanical chronograph for quite cheap, (not automatic) but reliability is an issue, sizzle watches also has this http://www.sizzlinwatches.com/proddetail.php?prod=ticino-military-aquachrono-watch which is Panerai inspired and uses a chinese 7750, dont expect reliability or accuracy,

Unless you want to buy a 2nd hand Seiko 6138, i dont think you should go for anything mechanical under 700-900 bucks which is what entry level swiss 7750´s cost.

Now quartz wise, you were right to look Casio, Seiko and Citizen. The japanese still make some of the best quartz movements around, Casio makes bottom bargin watches which are amazing.

If you want something sporty, Omega speedmaster Inspired
http://www.amazon.com/Casio-EF503D-1AV-Edifice-Stainless-Steel/dp/B003URWNOG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425228660&sr=8-1&keywords=casio+edifice+chronograph

Something Millitary Inspired ?
http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SSC231-Analog-Display-Japanese/dp/B00I1M0FZ4/ref=sr_1_39?ie=UTF8&qid=1425228771&sr=8-39&keywords=Seiko+chronograph

Or maybe something with a bit of class to it
http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-Black-Chronograph-Leather-SPC083P2/dp/B00BQL3XAQ/ref=sr_1_45?ie=UTF8&qid=1425228771&sr=8-45&keywords=Seiko+chronograph

Good points. I'd love your further thoughts on a companion for the Bambino. I'm partial to beige and cream dials, like a calendar, and prefer simplicity but am open to a good looking not too flashy chronograph, like this 38 mm Seiko Seiko Men's SNDC31 Classic Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch with Brown Leather Band https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004JY0KP8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_WF44ybGASF23T. On the other hand (as it were) I really like blue and green dials and have been drawn to the green dial Bambino (like I need two dress watches, never dressing up), and also to blue dial solar Seiko and Citizens. All that said, I'm very open to other ideas and really appreciate your time, insight and encouraging way of communicating. Edit I also like this brown on brown, looks like I'm laying out a mini collection! Seiko Men's SNN241 Stainless Steel Watch with Brown Leather Band https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0044XDZII/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_ON44ybTNQB826

Is this going to be a dressy watch for formal/special occasions? Or are you looking for a daily wear watch?

If the former latter, then perhaps a hard-wearing quartz is a good idea. If you want something special, but that you'll have to take care of, then your budget could easily allow you a dressier mechanical watch (auto or hand wound).


In fact, fuck it, here's a list of shit I dug up. I love internet-window-shopping:

Young-looking Seiko automatic diver

Hamilton Khaki

Another (larger) Hamilton Khaki

Khaki Pilot (very diver/aviator-esque look)

A Tissot auto chrono

A fairly dressy Hamilton

A nice and clean sporty Tissot

A rather large but eye-catching Hamilton


Yes, I know I went kinda overboard on the Hamiltons, but I was working off the impression your watch example and fondness for divers gave me.

EDIT: got my former/latter mixed up. I blame Mr. Walker's magnificent amber restorative.

I agree with LawsListens on this, and we have very similar opinions. I think this is a case where you need to determine what makes it seem cheap to you. For some it is the seemingly random colors on many of the plastic models.

My favorite cheap black model is the Casio F105, but they got it down to blue and grey on black. I think putting these on a nato strap makes them look really sharp, and much less cheap. If you want a silver case look at the Casio A158, or the Royale ( AE1200 ). I have the F105 ( and a couple G-Shocks, but these are way too thick based on what you said ).

There are some nice "Ana-Digi" models that have a small LCD display on an analog watch, and might give you some of what you want, like this AW49, or this AW80. I have never bought any of this, but they seem like a good middle ground.

If you want something a bit more "office acceptable", you probably need to go pure analog, but you are going to give up a number of cool functions that you may use from your digital. If you want something that is inexpensive and tough Casio Duro MDV106, it is a 200m diver, with a stainless steel case, and a screw down crown. These can usually be found for $45-60, but it has some size to it at 44mm. Probably my favorite, under the radar pick is the SNK80x, personally I like the SNK807 ( navy blue ) or the 803 ( beige ), but they are all the same great watch, and usually under $70. I own both of these.

Wow, I had never heard of Orvis. Are they good? That's an interesting look for a chrono, but I would not enjoy reading the minutes subdial.

There is a line of moderately priced quartz from Seiko that feature a perpetual calendar. I think they are a great choice and you may like the style. Here is one in brown that I like. There are diffrent sizes and colors available.

Some Citizen Eco Drives feature sapphire crystals for just a bit more. Coupled with the solar power, they should last several years without any maintenance. 1, 2. Perhaps the latter on a different band would be much more versatile.

You can get a Seiko in Titanium, but it is small. Or a basic Kinetic with a discount. I like this one better.

I think Swatch offers a better finish and better quality than Timex or Nixon. I really like this Swatch. The band might be fake leather, I am unsure.

And I better stop before talking about Casios. I would stick with well known brands.

Okay, a heart monitor means a smart watch, which isn’t really the thrust of this subreddit, but you might get some suggestions. Not from me though :-)

If you want something more watchy, I suspect a dress watch will be too delicate for you, as you’re young and want to dress it down too. So you want something more versatile. A diver might be good as it’ll dress up or dress down, looks good with a suit, in jeans, or on the beach.

The Orient Ray II is an attractive, well made diver with a good movement that might work for you.

If you do want something more traditionally dressy, Orient Bambinos are great, but they’re not tough. Check out the buying guide for more $0-250 suggestions.:-

https://reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/6wjrsv/rwatches_buying_guide_0250_usd/

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

This watch-face is called "Das Slick" and was made available by a developer named "jdixl" on the Pebble app store. Its online link is available here. The developer did a great job of all the graphics, animations, and proportions of the different pieces. Unfortunately I have not been able to find any contact info for jdixl, but hope I can still perhaps find a watch that was his inspiration for this face.

As Pebble products are in a tricky state of being these days, I have been looking for a different watch to switch to. This watch-face was my favourite on my pebble watch, so finding something close or identical would be really awesome.

If you don't think you know any relevant info... I would still appreciate your advice. My taste is more towards slim and simple watches, I like Timex Weekender watches, and recently ordered one with an even slimmer profile called Timex Easy Reader Day-Date. So far the Timex Easy Reader is the closest I've found to the Das Slick face. Perhaps you can give me some suggestions or ideas based on that info & the picture in this post.

Thanks for your advice and time guys.

Yeah, if you're limited to buying at that local store, other reasonable brands that you're likely to find include Seiko, Citizen, and Bulova.

In terms of Automatics, the only brand I can easily find locally is Seiko. Their SNK/SNZ series Seiko 5's and SRP series of automatic watches offer excellent value for money. I was really impressed by this SRP704 that I found locally for around $260:
https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-Japanese-Automatic-Stainless-Casual/dp/B01HZT52D8

Citizen Eco Drives are amazing watches. Not as sexy as an automatic, but better by almost every objective measure (accuracy, reliability, durability, power-reserve, environmental effects, thickness/size) and they recharge their battery via Solar power, I've heard these were designed to go 20 years without a service or battery change. You could get a relatively cheap dress watch like this one, that would last you forever:
https://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Eco-Drive-AW1236-03A-Stainless-Steel/dp/B00PXVUKBK/ref=sr_1_2?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1487266068&sr=1-2&nodeID=7141123011&keywords=eco+drive+dress+watch

Bulova is also readily available and is a brand with a great heritage, their Accutron II, Precisionist, and Accu-Swiss lines are all excellent and their high-frequency quartz is one of the most accurate watches in this price range and offers the smooth sweeping seconds hand of an automatic.

Truly beautiful watch you got there but hideously expensive. For people wanting to have a quality watch without spending thousands of dollars: I bought a Citizen BM7100-59E Corso. Best personal purchase in years. The sapphire glass is truly scratch resistant, waterproof, keeps time correct within seconds per year, the glow in the dark lasts an entire night and is bright. I bought a leather strap and it is beautiful.

Edit: wow, instant downvote.

Edit 2: Here is an overview of pilot watches I made three years ago.. After making that overview, I bought the Citizen. It had all the bells and whistles I wanted: sapphire hour glass, WR100, good luminosity, 'self winding' (solar powered) and to top it off, affordable. I love this watch to death.

Edit 3: Unleash the hate for someone having an opinion different from the mainstream. Bring it!

Do you per se want his watch to be a skeleton watch? I've been subbed to the r/watches sub for quite some time and have never seen or heard that make come by. Can't vouch for how good it will be quality wise but know that if you want a quality watch there are a few makes that are you're usual suspects. Seiko, citizen, orient all do very good quality watches for reasonable prices. Not sure if you could get a skeleton watch but you can certainly get an open heart watch.

Of you're planning on spending around $150 my(and this subs) first suggestion would always be to look at the seiko 5 range as they're extremely good value and quality for money. They've got loads of models online to have a look at

Personally I would love it if my wife would get me this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006ITF2H8/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1481049685&sr=8-11&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=seiko+5

Or if you want to get him a watch that allows you to see the automatic movement inside that watch you could look at this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MCBGI3I/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481049914&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=seiko+open+heart&dpPl=1&dpID=41Dc%2By3fLFL&ref=plSrch

I am looking to get my dad a nice dress watch as a father's gift at my upcoming wedding. Due to the cost of the rest of the wedding I'd like to keep the price under $100. He doesn't wear a watch everyday, but he keeps commenting on my collection and how much he likes them. Three options I have come up with are:

Seiko SNK793: He has commented on liking my SNK795 before, and even with a nice leather strap this will be under $100.

Orient Symphony: Orient is my favorite brand, and I know my Dad would really get a kick out of me telling him that. Plus this is a nice watch.

Citizen Eco Drive AW1236--03A: I don't know a ton about Eco Drives but they seem like a great option for someone who doesn't wear a watch every day.

Okay I'll do my best to help you even though I don't know as much about digital watches as I do mechanicals. My first suggestion would be the Casio F-91W because who cares what others think; if you like the watch keep wearing it! All jokes aside here's another Casio A-158WA-1. I think the A158 ticks all the same boxes as the F-91W except it looks a little more classy than the black plastic resin. Another alternative to that one would be the Casio F-91WM-7ACF this obviously is another F-91W just in a different color scheme. If you'd like a little calculator action how about a fancy Casio EAW-DBC-611-1DF Data Bank.

All suggestions I've given have all been less than 10 mm's in thickness. From all the looking I've done it really doesn't seem that you can get a digital watch that's less than 10 mm's thick that's not a Casio F-91W clone of some kind haha. Hope some of these suggestions could help.

Not really sure exactly what style you want but a nice Seiko 5 field watch would be cool. As far as divers go, quartz is prob your only option under 100. Casio Diver Here is a pretty classic dress watch Citizen Dress or an automatic just over 100 Orient Dress For something ultra-casual G-Shocks are super nice and durable. G-Shock Timex also has some great options

This is a husband birthday watch. Seiko Alpinist and it goes under a suite

But if it's out of your price range then the Seiko SKX007 is a 10/10 watch choice and is super popular in this sub. Very cool, useful tool watch that is super comfortable to wear.

Also this Seiko 5 might be a bit more dressy in that price range

A nice leather strap can be purchased as well and it's very easy to change or take to any watchmaker or even some mall kiosks and ask them to change it.

Hey nice looking watch man! All I know is that it uses a Japanese Miyota quartz movement, a common quartz movement in today's watches. Nixon is mostly associated with skaters. surfers, snowboarders, and other street sports of similar kind. As others have said though, they do not get much love around /r/Watches because they are considered a fashion brand. My first watch was a Nixon Timeteller years ago. It was good, then I lost it. Then I found it again recently.

Watch collecting can be as expensive or as cheap as you want it to be. If you lurk around this sub for a while you'll see lots of different styles in all different price ranges. I love watches, but at the point in my life that I'm at right now (that being a broke college kid), I promised myself to stay in the sub $200 range for the time being. Learn the difference between quartz and mechanical first if you don't already, then here are some commonly referenced budget options out there:

Seiko

Seiko SNK809 $75

Seiko SKX007K $179

Seiko SKX009K1 $189

Casio

Casio F91W $12

Casio MDV106 $45

Casio G-Shock

Casio Calculator Databank $43

Timex

Timex Weekender Chrono $50

Timex Expedition Field Chrono $45

Citizen (There are many more, these are just some popular ones)

Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Diver $150 also in blue

Citizen Chronograph $120

Citizen Nighthawk $200

Tissot

Tissot Everytime $130-$150

Swatch

Swatch $30-$$$

Bulova

Bulova Precisionist $175

Orient

Orient Capital $100

Orient Esteem $120-$180

Orient Symphony $100-$200

Orient Bambino $150

Tisell

Most Tisell Watches

Flieger/Pilot style

Most Messerschmitt Pilots

Most Aristo Pilots

You can also check /r/WatchExchange for some good deals and interesting pieces. Just be sure to check /r/WatchExchangeFeedback as well.

There are so many more too! It really pulls you in once you scratch the surface. There's something for everybody here. Welcome to the hobby (cough addiction cough)!

Edit I always forget to mention the Vostok Amphibia. It's a Russian dive watch, built like a tank, and there are many bezel/dial combos. Found on Ebay for about $70.

Right now this $10 Casio is the only slightly dressy watch I have.

I like it but the crystal (plastic?) has gotten more and more scratched from general wear. I don't think I want a nylon band since the watch will get wet frequently if I wear it while working.

I don't have a lot of money to spend but would like to get a slightly nicer analog watch with a date function for under $100. I plan to use this watch while bartending so it will be splashed in triple sinks for a few hours every day. But I might just wear the Casio I have now while working since it's already slightly dickerd and only $10.

So far I've found these two through Amazon:

$21 Tonnier

$29 Timex Easy Reader

If someone had a gun to my head I'd buy the Timex but I'm not in a rush to buy and need to do more research.

I'll link a few more to get an idea of the style I'm looking for. Definitely looking for a smaller watch that won't get in the way or snagged on stuff.

$25 SONGDU

$22 Biden

$20 Curren

$24 VAVC

Didn't do much research into those last couple but just linking the style I'm looking for and I'll add some more on. I like high contrast black/white faces but I'm also cool with red/brown/blue accents but the more color neutral the better.

I think you could find good citizen Eco Drive that has similar function as PRC200 : http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-AT0200-05E-Eco-Drive-Chronograph-Canvas/dp/B000EQR6H0/ref=sr_1_6?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1335766853&sr=1-6

Or a Seiko Kinetic
http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SSB045-Special-Value-Kinetic/dp/B00756FJJ4/ref=sr_1_5?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1335767001&sr=1-5

Another option for quartz since you were looking at PRC200, is Orient TT0Z001B Limited Edition STI Ion Plated chronograph.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TeMpz-cxl8A

The Orient used to give out 50% off coupon but they don't do that anymore just 30%.. so $440 retail, 50% would have been $220.
http://orientwatchusa.com/tt0z001b

For what you get, I think it's good deal at $170. 5 left until sold out. 4 left.
http://www.discountwatchstore.com/Orient-TT0Z001B-Mens-Limited-Edition-STI-Black-Ion-Plated-Chronograph_p_27651.html
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If you want an automatic mechanical watch, I would suggest Orient Mako, Seiko 5 series, or Sea-Gull watch.

http://www.amazon.com/Orient-Mens-CEM65002D-Automatic-Watch/dp/B001EWEQ3K/ref=sr_1_1?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1335767894&sr=1-1

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-MENS-ORIENT-ORIGINAL-DIVER-AUTOMATIC-STANLEY-STEEL-WITH-BOX-GIFT-/350497575972?pt=Wristwatches&var=&hash=item519b489424#ht_1402wt_901

http://www.ebay.com/itm/350497575972?var=620037004130&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_1402wt_901

http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-Sports-Automatic-Watch-SNZG13/dp/B006BUE84M/ref=sr_1_31?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1335767513&sr=1-31

I have that Seiko SNZG13 and it's great on my wrist. I think for smaller wrist, you should look at 38mm~42mm. I have a 43mm watch and the lugs hover over my wrist. I have two 41mm watches that I wear most frequently and those are Orient and Seiko SNZG13.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Sea-Gull-M186S-automatic-designer-watch-multi-purpose-comfortable-to-wear-/280841797985?pt=Wristwatches&var=&hash=item416379c161#ht_642wt_1141

I'm getting this Sea-Gull next. For the price this is a beautiful piece with classic roman numeral dial with blue hands. I have a cheap Parnis with ST-25 but the movement is just dead accurate. More so accurate than my Orient and Seiko 7s26. I'd say accuracy is Sea-Gull>Orient>7s26 in this order with Seiko being most elusive sometimes. Plus with Sea-Gull automatic, you get the movement that you can hand wind as well as hack. So all in all the Sea-Gull may be your best bet at EXACTLY $120. You'll get a penny back.

Hope it helped.

Hey everyone!
New watch buyer here, I'm still in highschool.

I just earned some money and I want to buy a nicer yet still casual watch for school
I really like Shinola watches, but they are incredibly out of my price range!.
My budget is from 0-200 max.
I am truly lost on what I should buy, but here are some that I like so far:
http://www.stuhrling.com/Mens/Aviator/129A.3315K1.html

http://www.stuhrling.com/Mens/Aviator/141B.331E1.html

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QIJ62M2/ref=twister_B01I9P1W4A?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

Are any of these good? Does something better exist that is still within my price range? I'd love it to last and have a durable glass/crystal; scratches really annoy me :P

Thanks for your time!

It ain't shitty, it is just another fashion brand watch. It will likely last a long time, but that really is all I can say for it.

Were I you, I'd buy the dude a good mechanical watch as a (inexpensive) gift. The Orient Mako is, I believe, the absolute best wristwatch that one can buy for $250 or less. They are owned by Seiko (another company you can't go wrong with).

Anyway, these are just my opinions, and I doso hope that I was at least a little helpful.

Citizen, Seiko, and Orient would probably be your best best in that price range, here are some examples you might like, all on the smaller side
orient
seiko
here
here
here
Citizen
here
here
here

the biggest one is 43mm, which would probably look fine, I wear a 42mm and have small writs as well and it looks good. good luck

So, I just received my 'first' ever watch in the mail today! I've owned a cheap G-shock and a Scuderia Ferarri Watch before, but I don't consider them as 'watches'.

So at the age of 16 I've purchased my first ever watch and it is a Casio Edifice EF-503D-7A. I absolutely fell in love with this when I first started looking at watches sometime last year and although it was a tough decision Between the black and the white dial I settled on the white dial as it was my original choice. My friends and family tried convincing me to get the black dial since they thought it would suit me better since they thought the white one suits older men. But after a tough decision I settled on this and finally managed to pick it up a whole month after I ordered it! (I accidentally messed up my shipping address and it took a little while longer for it to get here : / ) but it has arrived! And here are photos of my unboxing

I know it's a cheap watch, but it's my first watch, the beginning of a new hobby and hopefully the beginning of a collection :D

p.s i will post pictures of it once I change the strap in the next couple of days so look forward to that :)

I'm not a fan of the Hamilton's muted bezel, but I like the dial the best. Hamilton has two other versions of the Khaki that have better looking bezels, this and this.

As far as the other two goes, I like the SKX013 slightly better. I'm a fan of the dots as opposed to the typical lines you'd see in most watches.

It's good to think about the investment, but don't worry that you'll be wearing them for eternity. There's selling and trading any time you want. But more than that - one day, you will have some money to spend. Maybe not a lot, and maybe not every day, but I promise, it'll come.

I'd consider:

A Vertigo Diver One V2 (about $250) - the blue I think is particularly cool.

A Timex flieger (<$40US) - first watch I ever bought. I totally still wear it.

The Bambino ($150)- a fine little dress watch, modern and sleek.

A black-on-black diver, such as the Orient Ray Raven ($200) - this is a fine watch that also is a little different.

The perfectly lovely Seiko 5 (also comes in black, blue, beige) ($55), and/or a titanium Seiko ($88). A lot of watches that cost a hundred times as much as these will deliver less to you. I'm tempted to say "most," even.

• $200
  
• Automatic
  
• Easy read
  
• Leather band
  
  By jove! This sounds like the prefect descriptor for an Orient watch!
  
  the only line item you're going to have trouble with would be the <40mm.....
  
  Orient Howard
  Orient Symphony
  Orient Esteem
  
  all of those are at 40 or 41m
  
  If case size is paramount, then Seiko 5 is also A good fit, though most come on a bracelet, finding and putting a leather strap on one is super easy.
  
  Seiko SNKL93K1
  Seiko SGG711
  Seiko SNE179
  
  I hope that these help you get pointed in the right direction :)

Seiko is a good brand and those both look decent for quartz chronographs (although you should probably ask others, since I have no experience with either).

Based on your preferences, maybe check out Timex such as the Weekender Chronograph (which has a blue dial version). I also personally like the Expedition Chronograph and the military style would probably contrast well with a Bambino.

If you're not set on a chronograph check out Seiko 5s, specifically the SNK80x series; they have a few different dial colours and are nice entry-level beaters/casual pieces. I've personally had an SNK809 and it's great for the price (as is the Bambino).

Also, I should probably clarify what I mean when I say the Bambino is dressy. I just mean that it's probably too dressy for realllly casual occasions, it's fine for school, uni, work, etc.

Good luck! :)

It's not the initial style you were thinking about, but just for some variety, the Casio edifice series is pretty well received around here, and they have a good quality chronograph on sale currently for $39.99. If you like how it looks, you can't go wrong. With a leather band this thing is very pleasing to the eye.

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-EF503D-1AV-Edifice-Stainless-Steel/dp/B003URWNOG

what size are your wrists? do you prefer larger or smaller watches?

for an every day watch, I'd stick to black dials, probably NOT a strictly dress watch...but since you want to be able to dress up a bit with it, probably not a field watch or diver either.

maybe something like these:

37mm seiko solar

43mm seiko solar in dark blue

37mm titanium seiko non-solar quartz

and its hard to say how a cheaper bracelet will hold up over time. they get kinda sloppy over time and get scuffed up super easily. Leather on the other hand, will last quite a while as long as you take care of it (oil it every once in a while and keep it out of water). something like a perlon is cheap enough to replace every couple of years if need be...but they can be both casual and dressy IMO, they are tough, and water resistant. might be a good option. you can also buy multiple colors and swap them out in a couple seconds since they just slip through the opening between the case and spring bars.

What's a good, masculine, automatic diver's watch for a TINY wrist?

It's a gift for my girlfriend. I like mens watches on ladies, but many can be too big or, in the alternate, look like they were made for women. I'm looking for something mid-size and good quality at a price range similar to the example below.

Something like this would be perfect but I'm afraid it'll be too big for my girlfriend's wrist:
http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SKX009K2-Divers-Automatic-Stainless/dp/B000OP1M6M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451785747&sr=8-1&keywords=skx009

Timex has some watches, specifically the Expedition model, that fit in that price range, are 40mm dials, and have some darker models, but doesn't have lume, instead you push the crown down and it lights up. The bands are nylon or leather. They go for around $40 USD. The Weekender might work too. They're very good watches, but be warned that Timex watches tend to tick loudly.

Then there's the Casio dive watches (the MDV106 gets recommended a lot, but mostly because of it's appearance, there are other models that you might prefer over it, just search for "casio dive"), it has lume (e: the lume on these watches is apparently not that great, thanks /u/mojojojoborras) and is about $10-35 USD. It has a plastic band. It's very big though (44mm, I'm told the size on amazon is wrong), and some don't have arabic numerals.

Then there's the Seiko 5 SNZG17K1 if you want an automatic watch, it is 42 mm black watch face and with lume and a dark grey metal band. Amazon has it for $169 USD. Since it's automatic you will likely need to set the time each morning (unless you buy a watch winder).

I can vouch for Timex and Casio being solid brands, and have an Expedition myself that works great (with a new strap at least), and Seiko is a brand that a lot of people here recommend very often.

That'll be a pretty tight price point for something "cool". As far as sizing, look in the watch description for the case size. 40mm or smaller will work fine on a small wrist. From there, I'd go to Amazon and search Men's Timex Watch -- that's one of two companies who make decent watches in the $20 range. The other is Casio but they tend to make bigger watchs that might be too large for your wrist.

Something like https://www.amazon.com/Timex%C2%AE-Reader-Brown-Leather-T20041/dp/B000B55AEA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473330695&sr=8-1&keywords=men%27s+timex+watch will be a classy looking every day option and it's well sized for your wrist. If you want a digital readout, you could go with something like https://www.amazon.com/Timex-T78677-Classic-Gold-Tone-Expansion/dp/B000SQM5PE/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1473330695&sr=8-11&keywords=men%27s+timex+watch for a retro look, or something like https://www.amazon.com/Timex-T5E901-Ironman-Watch-Black/dp/B000AYTYLW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1473330695&sr=8-4&keywords=men%27s+timex+watch for more features.

i was also looking at the same citizen you were looking at and after looking around i found this one and love it. I get compliments on it a lot and think it looks great with anything i wear. wearing it now actually :)

i also really liked both of the other watches you picked out. whatever you choose, you have good taste, sir.

The Nautica brand is fine. They are known for their clothing, but their watches are made by the Timex group, whose name might be a little more prolific in the world of horology.

Some other alternatives I think may pique your interest and give bit of variety based off the Nautica would be:

• Citizen
  
• Seiko
  
• Timex
  
  Hopefully that helps and let me know what you think, I'll be happy to help you look for more!

These 2 Citizens should fit the bill:

Citizen AW1236-03A

Citizen BM8475-26E

THIS is a search I did on Amazon for Citizens under $150. There are plenty here that would fit your requirements.

Also, if you find one with something other than a leather band, switching it is super easy. Clockwork Synergy have a line of band that are great quality and easily interchangeable.

Ok, here's my take on this. You're not a watch guy so let's go with a quartz watch. Quartz is just better in every way while being cheaper, except for the "cool" factor, which only watch guys really care about. You don't want to spend a lot of money on a watch. You don't mention that you want to impress people with your watch, just that you want a watch you can wear in a lot of places.

So I wouldn't spend even close to 10k. I would honestly recommend something like this Timex, this Seiko, this Casio, or maybe this Citizen. They're all nice enough to wear to work, casual enough to wear at home, and well within your budget. They're also all from respected brands that will get some respect from most people on this subreddit. If you decide you like wearing watches you can always get something nicer later, but for now, why spend more?

One thing these watches won't do is impress watch snobs, rich people, or pretentious co workers, so if that's one of your goals I'd go with one of the other recommendations in this thread.

So i am in the market for the same thing, I LOVE these watches. automatic is tough at under 500. So from what i found, $25 fashion watches do work, but lets stay away for quality reasons and go citizen, orient, and seiko for now, which is probably your best bet.
http://orientwatchusa.com/collections/mens-watches/sport Look there and grey market these.

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-General-Watches-Chronograph-EF-503D-7AVDF/dp/B007V317E2/

and seiko has some nice solar/quartz ones too.

I personally am a fan of the brietling navitimer look, so these are the best bet your going to get in the $200 range. I don't think you can do much worse with a edifice for $120.

Thanks for pointing that out, I updated the link. I meant THIS one, which seems to be a different product page for the same product, but cheaper. The picture on your link is much nicer, though.

I see the white face one also has differently styled letters, I'm not really a fan of those. Since that's the case, I may not get a Citizen at all, since a black face would look so similar to the Seiko 5 of my choice.

As to your bracelet advice, that makes good sense to me, but I think the Seiko 5's that do have the bracelets have wider strap-mount-areas than the nylon one. I've got rather small wrists, and don't want a mammoth mounted on my arm.

EDIT: Actually, all the Seiko's I linked to are 22mm straps. I think that's a little big. I might be going with a Citizen, just so it doesn't look absurd on me. I did truly like the three dimensional aspect of the Seiko faces, though. Oh well.

This one? that looks a lot more faded cream than white to me.

To be frank, it looks like something my grandfather wore. Doesn't exactly have the clean aesthetic I was really going for.

The black however does look quite nice. But again, looks more like a dress watch than it does something closer to a bauhaus type design.

Thank you for the input. I do appreciate it. :)

I have two jobs, though one is more of a paid intern-ish-ship.

I am a brand Manager for a company, as well I am moving into Marketing for a bigger company. My collection is not that big (as I pay rent, and save for a future)

citizen eco drive

Seiko 5 50th Anniversary model no. SRP435K1

1 face watch

nixon time teller

timex intelligent quartz tide

I am actually looking to sell all except the Citizen and the 1 face watch. The citizen was a gift from my mother, and then 1 face from my SO. If you are interested please feel free to message me. I can cover shipping costs!

OK... this is an often-visited topic here. Most high-end watches are mechanical movements, but many non-watch people wear quartz watches. (here is the section of the FAQ that explains this)

If mechanical sounds good to you, the go-to suggestions for cheap blue-dialed diver's watches are:

• Orient Mako
  
• Orient Mako "Pepsi"
  
• Orient Mako XL - it is really huge at 46mm diameter!
  
• Seiko SKX009 "Pepsi"
  
• Seiko SNZH53 - this doesn't have a screw-down crown, but gives the look of a diver.
  
  The two bold-text choices are far and away the most popular blue-dialed diver's watches for under $500.
  
  I hope this helps.

You may be interested in a Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic which can be had on Amazon for less than $400. It uses a Swiss ETA movement similar to the Stowa. In some ways, it meets in the middle between Stowa and Seiko in terms of price and quality.

Generally, for more expensive pieces, you're paying for the finishing and quality of the components, as well as the horological significance of the brand. Whether or not these things are worth it to you will depend on how much you value that sort of thing, and how much disposable income you have. I'm a student and I love my SNK809 and SKX013. I would be thrilled to own a $5000 watch, but at this point in my life, there are better things for me to spend my money on than a high-end Swiss timepiece. Perhaps when I reach a career milestone a few years down the road, I may decide to pull the trigger on a Rolex or Omega, but until then, I'll wholeheartedly enjoy my Seikos.

I need some help deciding on what watch to buy. This will be my first watch and I want a nice looking watch that will last for a long time. I have been looking at 4 watches.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BWQGXD1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Hugo Boss Talent 1513582

https://www.jomashop.com/seiko-watch-skx013k2.html Seiko SKX013K2

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OP1M6M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AL76JXRI1B1S9&psc=1 Seiko SKX009K2

https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-Divers-Black-Stainless-SKX007P8/dp/B07JNG16M5/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=seiko+007&qid=1562278031&s=gateway&sr=8-4 Seiko SKX007P8

Is there a difference between the SKX009 and 007? Is Seiko a good brand?

These watches are gonna cost me between 250$ and 350$ with shipping and taxes so if you have anything in that price range that would be better I would like to hear suggestions. Any advice for me?

I'd personally go Orient. They have an in-house automatic movement and some really beautiful watches. In my opinion they're the absolute nicest watches you can get for usually under $200. Everyone says they feel like they're worth twice that much. I am constantly getting complements on mine.

Here's the one I wear.
https://www.amazon.com/Orient-Japanese-Automatic-Stainless-Diving/dp/B01AK5TQE0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1467824446&sr=8-3&keywords=orient+mako+ii

and here's just a general amazon search. Theres some nice black ones as well. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=orient+watch

I just graduated from high school and I wanted to get myself a small watch reminiscent of those generic clocks they have in all the classrooms. The Timex Easy Reader was the cheapest and classiest looking option.
It's exactly as the name describes, an easy reader. The dial is a very light silver which I'd rather be plain white but oh well. Day-date is a nice touch. Indiglo is also nice. It's just a nice little 35 mm watch. I also put a new strap on it if anybody was wondering.
Link

Received my first ever watch in the mail yesterday, the Men's SNZG13 Seiko 5 Automatic Black Dial Stainless-Steel Bracelet Watch. I've always loved watches and browsing this subreddit and finally decided to get a watch of my own. I know I wanted an automatic one, but most automatics I found were quite expensive until I found this one for just $120. Although I've only had it for a day, I absolutely love the watch so far and I'm very happy I bought it!

You're basically looking for a dress watch from the looks of it. I set some filters and tried to find you a watch under $150. Also threw some expedition watches into the mix. I hope you don't mind that most of them are from Bulova. Their dress watches look pretty great.

• Bulova Men's 96B104 Stainless Steel Dress Watch
  
  
• Bulova Men's 98H51 Stainless Steel Dress Watch With Croco Leather Band
  
  
• Seiko Men's SNDC31 Classic Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch with Brown Leather Band
  
  
• Orient Men's FDB08004B Esteem Open Heart Dial Watch
  
  
• Seiko Dress Men's Quartz Watch SUR065
  
  
• Caravelle New York by Bulova Men's 43B137 Analog Display Japanese Quartz Black Watch
  
  
• Bulova 96B217 Mens Dress Brown Leather Strap Watch
  
  

Check these out: Timex Easy reader, Citizen Eco Drive (probably the closest aesthetically to what you're looking for), another Citizen Eco Drive, and yet another Citizen Eco Drive (this one's my personal favorite of the three) and bonus pic. Bracelets can be bought separately pretty easily. (Amazon)

If you're lucky, you can get one within -/+10 seconds a day which isn't bad for a cheap auto. But I have heard stuff where Parnises can vary from about a minute a day.

I love this model. It is simple and lovely I think. Your watch is really nice IMO!

This Hamilton Jazzmaster looks right up your alley, except it's a Swiss quartz and not an automatic. It would keep fantastic time though.

I think this Seiko SARB035 is your best option. It has a fantastic 6R15 movement, is a complete in-house design, and uses elements from the considerably more expensive Grand Seiko collection. For $350, I don't think there's a better watch available than this one.

i second this, or pay a little bit more for a metal strap:

amazon link

i have some watches that are "nicer" then the casio a158wa but i reach for the casio 70% of the time. it's small, thin, comfortable, easy to adjust the band (no removing links) and it gets a surprising amount of compliments because of it's 1980s appearance. and it's <$20.

Pulsar PSR 10 It's the only watch I'm wearing at the moment, having ditched the Orient Champion as I found it too bulky.


For those who don't know about the PSR 10, here's some specs:

• Case diameter: 36mm
  
• WR 100 (unit not specified, I'm guessing feet?) (see discussion below)
  
• WR 30m
  
• Sapphire crystal
  
• Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per year (claimed)
  
• Movement: Y301A
  
  It's a bit of a unicorn (both in terms of rarity and unrealistic myth). It's said to be not quite as accurate as the marketing claims make out (more like 15-20 secs/year apparently). I've been keeping a rough monthly log: http://imgur.com/cTS7uEJ
  
  
  I bought it because I'm a sucker for such unicorns, and I honestly really like the size and simplicity of the dial. It's also my first sapphire and my first bracelet.
  
  I really love it. I just wish a) the hour hand wasn't discoloured and b) it had a date window.
  
  I'm tempted by one of these as my next watch:
  
  
• Citizen AU1040-08E
  
• Citizen BM7190-05a (moar pics)
  
  Leaning towards the latter at the moment.

You definitely have options here. As the other person said there are a lot of different Seiko 5's that are pretty minimalist and under $100, so you could just pick any one and buy with confidence. All of the Seiko 5's will be mechanical automatics.

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I also second the Timex recommendation. You should check out the Fairfield Collection and the Metropolitan which are both quartz. One thing to note about Timex is that the ticking can be pretty loud on some of their watches. It bothers some people, some it doesn't. Just take that into account if you work in a quiet environment because it will be audible. The Metropolitan does not have this problem as it lacks a second's hand, and neither do many of their chronographs or sub-seconds.

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For something a little more dressy there's the Orient Capital v2 quartz. Idk how flexible you are on price, but for a little but more you can get the Orient gen. 2 v3 Bambino. The Bambino line are automatics, and come in a variety of different styles and colors all for around $100 - $200.

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From Citizen in that style take a look at the BE9170 which is a standard quartz sub-seconds. But what Citizen has really become known for is their Eco-Drive movement, which is a fancy way of saying solar-powered (Seiko and some other brands do solar-powered watches, but Citizen arguably does it the best). My picks for you would be the Chandler (also comes in black and a dark blue), or the AU1040-08E/AU1043-00E which are all solar. Again, not sure if you're flexible on pricing, but for a bit more you have the NH8350 line which are mechanical automatics, and for a bit more than that there's the AU1080 line which are solar, and also net you a very scratch resistant sapphire crystal.

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Some that are a little above budget, but worth mentioning is the Tissot Everytime line to scratch that "Swiss Made" itch, which are Swiss quartz and have sapphire crystals, and the more obscure Tisell Bauhaus, a Miyota mechanical automatic coming from a Korean watchmaker and which is pretty much a direct copy of the Nomos Tangente, but is still a reputable brand nonetheless.

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In general for under or around $100 the main brands you're probably going to want to be looking at are Casio, Timex, Bulova (the 96B104 and 97B100, for example), Citizen, Seiko, and Orient.

Sure. The Japanese are kings of value at that price point, and you'll have a fair share of selections from a few brands, types of movement (automatic/mechanicals, quartz, UHF quartz, solar quartz, etc.) and styles (diver, field, pilot, chrono, etc.) all good for day-to-day wear.

A good place to start is look through listings from Seiko, Orient, Citizen, and Casio's Edifice line.

A few examples:

Seiko SNZG13 - automatic field/military style

Orient Defender - automatic field style - also comes in blue

Seiko SNZF17(black) / SNZF15(blue/pepsi bezel) - automatic diver style

Seiko SNZH55/53/57 - automatic black, blue, and black/gold diver style

Various Seiko chronographs on bracelets - quartz movements

Orient Mako II and Ray II - automatic diver style watches with an upgraded movement over the Seiko automatics

Various Casio Edifice chronographs on bracelets - quartz movements

There's a lot more not limited to these brands as well - I'm sure other people can recommend you something nice. I've excluded models not on a bracelet - but if you change your mind you can also look through Citizen and Bulova's offerings.

Here's the current buying guide on $0-$250 watches.

If you really like the MVMT, just buy it, but do so knowing what you're actually getting. The particular model you linked has a chronograph but doesn't even have markings on the subdials, so the chronograph is kinda pointless - how can you tell which dial is which?

I have a $150 AUD Lorus watch but am looking to pick up a cheaper but still nice watch for wearing to work (where it gets banged around a bit).

I've pretty much decided on this Timex Weekender, but want to change the strap.

Any recommendations for a nice, breathable watch strap that is casual?

Thank you for the detailed post on buying guide , $0 to $250. I have hardly used any watches before. Based on the guide I have decided to buy a Quartz watch. My budget is $100. Help me decide a watch from the list below. Thanks.

List: 1) Men's BM8240-03E Eco-Drive Stainless Steel Watch with Leather Band

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000EQS1D8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494270964&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=citizen+men+BM8240-03E+eco+drive&dpPl=1&dpID=41KCGnPIymL&ref=plSrch

2) Intelligent Quartz Fly-Back Chronograph Watch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0053EXKFK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494270993&sr=8-1&pi=AC_AA280_QL65&keywords=timex+intelligent+quartz+fly-back+chronograph+watch

3) Seiko Men's SNDC31 Classic Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch with Brown Leather Band

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004JY0KP8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1/130-9437886-7050325?ie=UTF8&qid=1494271471&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=seiko+men%27s+sndc31&dpPl=1&dpID=51gtIrWHCeL&ref=plSrch

4) Men's BM8180-03E Eco-Drive Analog Japanese Quartz Green Watch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000EQS1JW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494271069&sr=8-1&pi=AC_AA280_QL65&keywords=citizen+men%27s+bm8180-03e+eco-drive+analog+japanese+quartz+green+watch

5) Weekender 40mm Case Slip-Thru Strap Watch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LW3RCW8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494271119&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=timex+weekender+40mm+case+slip-thru+strap&dpPl=1&dpID=51OZU4ySzOL&ref=plSrch

6) Seiko Men's SNDC89P2 Leather Synthetic Analog with Black Dial Watch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005HIREJK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494271155&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=seiko+men%27s+sndc89p2+leather+synthetic+analog+with+black+dial+watch&dpPl=1&dpID=51QopEmf-uL&ref=plSrch

I'm looking to buy a watch that I can use everyday -formal,casual setting with minimal maintenance. I haven't used a watch in years so there may be times when I won't use a watch. Based on the buying guide, I feel a Quartz watch may be better suited for me than an Automatic. I can't really finalize a watch from the list. Your advice/recommendations will help!

I got this watch for Christmas (Link)
It came with a horrid red alligator skin strap and I finally got around to swapping that out for an old worm brown leather band I had laying around from my Timex, I think it looks great on this watch. Excited to finally have a watch with an off-white face, I really love it! Hope you all like the pictures and the time-lapse. I did not even realize the watch had a hour hand on the chronograph before I recorded this.

Hi, I'm looking for a good first everyday watch that would be fine in situations such as interviews. My budget is about 200$ (can extend by a bit) and it'd be great if some suggestions are below budget. Some features I'd like:

• Reasonably waterproof
  
• Date(if possible)
  
• Will last long for ~5 years
  
  I've gone through the guide and I have two main ideas: Get the Orient Ray II (Blue) or get the Casio MDV106.
  
  Thanks in advance!

I really like the look of this Timex classic (Amazon India lists it as model no. TW2P484006S), as well as this similar Casio.

However, they're both rather small at 34mm and 32mm respectively, and I prefer a larger size (about 40mm and above). Do you know of a similar but larger minimalist digital watch by any brand that I could check out?

I'm not particular about its features, though things like a backlight, multiple time zones and 50/100m water resistance for swimming would be nice.

Thanks a lot!

Best: Ventus Mori. (image from worn&wound preview article)

I intended to back the kickstarter, forgot about it, and hadn't set a reminder, then after the kickstarter ended, I saw it again, shit myself thinking I'd missed out, so when I saw they were available for pre-order on the website, I pulled the trigger immediately on the brass bezel version with regular lume. I even lucked out because right before they started shipping, the guy who makes them emailed me to ask if I wanted the vintage lume version instead, because they had some of those left, and I said yes after spending a long time looking at the photos. I'm glad I switched because the vintage lume looks really awesome, and goes really well with the warm brass tone of the watch case.

Don't have any pics of my own to share because it's actually a birthday gift, and it's not actually my birthday yet, but I had a good look at it when it arrived and I love it.

Worst: Casio A158WA-1

Not a costly mistake, but despite looking really cool, this thing is unwearable because of how the bracelet constantly catches on my arm hair. My wife wears it and seems to be getting on with it, my arms aren't even that hairy but it just wasn't happening.

This. If OP likes the style, it's easily one of the best deals for the money. However, it's only available in the US, and then only from Orient's website for $225.

If OP wants something more dressy: the Orient Bambino. However, note that there are three major different versions/styles, each with various dial colors.

For something different, how about a solar-powered watch? While they're quartz, you won't have to worry about battery changes for 10-15+ years (maybe 20+, if you're lucky). Citizen has a nice casual flieger-style watch, and Amazon has it for under $120. There are lots of choices here, from Citizen, Casio, and others.

Of the two, the Akribos is in better taste by far, but it’s not a good brand or a very interesting watch.

Mechanical and automatic watches are much cooler, and get more respect from watch nerds. And Seiko 5s are pretty decent entry level automatics.

Here’s a Seiko 5 with some military design elements: Seiko Men's SNZG13 Seiko 5 Automatic Black Dial Stainless-Steel Bracelet Watch https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B006ITF2H8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_huTUAb4QFN34N

This one is a little sportier: Seiko Men's SNK793 Seiko 5 Automatic Blue Dial Stainless-Steel Bracelet Watch https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002SSUQF6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1uTUAbNPD9XGC

I have always been a fan of The Hamilton Khaki watches, something like this watch. Clean and not too flashy, but great workmanship and well worth the money.

I definitely agree with all the Seiko 5 comments. Its a ton of watch for the money-I got mine for $55 on amazon, leaving you $25 to get a few different straps if you like. Something like this might be up your alley as well. Solid, simple, inexpensive. If you don't care about whether its automatic, Timex or Casio are probably a good bet in your price range. Tons of style choices.

At this point i'm just trying to establish a collection from nice watches that will last me a while. Right now I only have an Invicta Aviator Tritnite, but I am looking to expand to different ones. I found several watches that interest me from a simple aesthetic stand point, such as this bulova as well as this other Bulova 97B151 and this Seiko diver, but I am not sure if they are good watches to stem a collection off of.

I am new to the watch & reddit game. Read posts on reddit and went out and got the Casio EF503D-1AV for $39.99 (Super deal somehow, thanks camelcamelcamel) + Croc strap $12.71 & the MDV106-1AV for $40.99 with the NATO strap for $5.95. Two watches and two straps for $99.64. I love them both. The straps are from Clockwork Synergy straps using a 15% coupon. Thanks for the help.
Amazon links:
Diver: https://www.amazon.com/Casio-MDV106-1AV-Stainless-Steel-Watch/dp/B009KYJAJY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467421208&sr=8-1&keywords=mdv106
Chrono: https://www.amazon.com/Casio-EF503D-1AV-Edifice-Stainless-Steel/dp/B003URWNOG/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1467421297&sr=1-1&nodeID=7141123011&keywords=ef503

I can understand the worry about a battery running out. That being said, batteries last at least a couple years in watches, often longer, so if you replace it at regular intervals then you should be able to avoid any issues. A battery swap by a jeweler usually only costs about $10 with the new battery included.

When it comes to automatic watches you would want to make sure to wear the watch about once a month at least; because automatic watches have components that are made to move, they are lubricated, and need to remain in motion in order for that lubricant to not clog up the gears and other components. So, if you were to get an automatic watch, you would still want to wear it or wind it every few weeks to keep it in good working order - it shouldn't sit for months at a time, which might be an issue for you.

So ultimately you'll want to decide which type of movement will work better for you. Given your price range you will have countless options to choose from in quartz watches using the companies I mentioned. But Seiko also has the Seiko 5 line, with very affordable automatic options, so I'd check those out.

Another option is Citizen's eco-drive watches, which are solar powered and can hold a charge for about 6 months at full capacity - this might be your best bet in terms of having a battery powered watch that can get going as soon as its exposed to light for a minute. The batteries in these watches are a different kind of rechargeable battery, and typically last about 20 years each. They also have some minimalist eco drives like these onse, which you might like:
https://www.amazon.ca/Citizen-AU1060-51E-Analog-Display-Japanese/dp/B00KCF7F10/ref=sr_1_15?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1482253806&sr=1-15&keywords=eco+drive

https://www.amazon.ca/Citizen-Watches-BM7251-53L-Contemporary-Stainless/dp/B00PXVTU5C/ref=sr_1_35?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1482253806&sr=1-35&keywords=eco+drive

https://www.amazon.ca/Citizen-Mens-AU1040-08E-Eco-Drive-Watch/dp/B004JKBDYO/ref=sr_1_54?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1482253932&sr=1-54&keywords=eco+drive

What you want is called a chronograph, which at least in the world of analog watches means a stopwatch right on the main dial, with a dedicated button to start and stop. Such a watch should fill your "quick access" requirement just fine.

Cheapest would probably be the Casio Edifice (example one two three) line of quartz chronos, but there are others, e.g. Timex Fly-Back (another [in white] (http://www.amazon.com/Timex-Intelligent-Fly-Back-Chronograph-Leather/dp/B0053EXKVE/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1368595494&sr=8-13&keywords=quartz+chrono) ) There are may other brands like Pulsar, Citizen, Festina or Bulova who offer cheap quartz chronos; even some Seikos go for under $150.

Now of course if you need more features from your stop watch, like multiple timers or lap-times you'll have to look into digital sports watches, there are also plenty of them around (g-Shock is recommended most of the time). Here I's recommend trying them out in a store because usually you won't find the description on how to access the timers on the web easily.

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

First - as someone who has many friends who are doctors, you want your everyday/hospital watch to have a metal band so that you can easily sanitize it. If you're doing primary care you may want a watch with a chronograph and tachymeter so you can easily time things like heartbeats.

Second - the problem with black bands is that the color comes from a PVD coating process, and any scratches will show as silver. A conventional SS bracelet doesn't show scratches unless you look very closely, because the color of the scratches matches the color of the bracelet.

That having been said, many companies make darker bands.

These are some simple seiko titanium day-dates you may like: http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SGG711-Black-Titanium-Watch/dp/B000SSPML6

http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-Mens-SGG709-Titanium-Watch/dp/B000WFZU30

Timex Men's T20041 Easy Reader Brown Leather Strap Watch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B55AEA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Kj-wCbQWDA41S

30 bucks, meets all of your requirements except for the black leather band, but you can just buy a black leather band.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Seiko-Automatic-SNK377-SNK377K1-Men-See-Through-Day-Date-Stainless-Steel-Watch/372579905159?epid=2205496148&hash=item56bf7e2e87:g:Y3AAAOSwKpVbNeUS

This one is probably the best choice if you’re comfortable removing the bracelet. SNK377, 37mm

I would recommend sticking to brands like Casio, Timex, Citizen, or Orient. Brands like Sturhling, Invicta, Nixon, Fossil etc. aren't quite as good quality and frankly won't be too well received here, not that you should care too much what other people think. Citizen makes really good pieces in that price range, check out these:

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I was never a fan of bracelets, especially since I have small wrists and the sizing makes the clasp sit awkwardly. I had a devil of a time finding a small, quality strap but finally managed to, even though shipping from Germany takes a bit of time (2 weeks, in this case, slightly prolonged because of holidays I'm sure).

The padding helps the strap match the case thickness better, but it's rather inflexible and the shortness of the strap doesn't help there. Overall, though, I'm quite happy with how it turned out.

If you're going to drop anything over $200 on a watch, I'd consider getting a mechanical watch.

They're not electronic at all, they rely solely on precision engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and quality control to function at all -- and they are accurate to within 0.01%.

To me, that is really cool, and I feel a lot of pride that people worked so hard on something so small. I also like the sweep seconds over the jump-pause of a quartz movement.

Cons: mechanical watches are more expensive to manufacture, have much lower accuracy (0.01% error for a quartz watch would be horrible, they're at 2-3 orders of magnitude better than that, for even crap quartz), and require you to wear them (automatic) or handwind them (manual wind) daily to function.

I would not necessarily recommend them, but Fossil has a wide selection you can see what looks you like. Their durability is pretty low and they charge a lot (even in a high margin industry, they charge a lot for how much watch you get), but they have most modern watch styles.

Hamilton Field Khaki Here with metal bracelet is a really flexible. It can be dressed up or down, and goes with other straps, like leather or nato. When you asked for versatile, that was the first watch I thought of.

I've spent my fair share of hours in an orgo lab. So here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000GAWS7W/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500102822&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=steel+casio+watch&dpPl=1&dpID=41vrVoaJIoL.

I tried to look up what resins are used to make the Casio watches, but to no avail (could be PU, MMA, anything really). I don't think folks know just how caustic organic solvents are in certain concentrations. You've probably anticipated that benzene will likely permanently discolour light plastics. If it were me, and I had benzene and DCM sloshing around, I would only trust rubber or steel, and I'd wear it over top my lab coat. And I wouldn't want to have to touch the watch AT ALL with my gloves on, so I would opt for a digital watch with seconds displayed at all times. Be mindful that the screen cover is plastic, and even acetone might do it in. Here's one with a mineral instead if you're so inclined: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000GAYQJ0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1500102822&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=steel+casio+watch&dpPl=1&dpID=41qe7mM6sRL&ref=plSrch.

Careful with those materials my dude. Happy hunting

I apologize, there have been a lot of "what watch should I get for $xxx?" threads lately and I seem to have gotten confused.

AsianEnigma has some good recommendations, but if you aren't dead-set on a chronograph, I suggest looking into some Orient's. The Mako is gorgeous and extremely good quality for the price.

There's a lot of options at that price point.

This is a very nice citizen eco-drive, for a few dollars more than what you're looking at.

If you wanted a chronograph that's a bit more unique than the one you looked at, This timex chrono offers the same functionality but a more unique look. It's only a 20mm band, however, but that can be swapped out pretty easily.

If you wanted, imo, a better casio chronograph, This Casio Tough Solar, or its other coloured counterparts, would do the job. A sportier look, but comes with atomic timekeeping across multiple continents, meaning you'll never really have to set the time.

I saw this watch/band combo here about a year ago and was immediately hooked. /r/watches has been my go to during my search for the perfect watch, so thanks for all the help. My goal was to find a mechanical, but a combination of accuracy and functionality kept leading me back to this Edifice. Two shout-outs: first to /u/space-butler for helping me find a seller, and second to longislandwatch.com (/r/hailcorporate, I know) for allowing me to exchange my band for the right size (don’t trust Amazon for accurate band widths… this band is 20mm btw).

edit: watch model: EF-503D-7AV & band

Hey I got a message saying my previous comment was removed bc it contained an affliate link, the comment still looks to be up, but just in case you don’t here it here it is again (fixed the link this time hopefully):

Personally that’s a lower price point than I would look at. I think it would serve you well to save up a bit more and get something in the $300 range, where you can get some really excellent and long lasting quartz watches. My father randomly got himself a cheap little Citizen (I can’t find a link to it atm and don’t know the name), it had no comlications and was mineral glass instead of sapphire, it wasn’t bad but it didn’t leave much of an impression. The movement seems to be standard citizen quality tho, the hands looked like they hit all their marks. For $130 I can offer any alternative to what you’ve shown in the link, unless you want a different style: https://www.amazon.com/Citizen-Eco-Drive-Stainless-Steel-BM7100-59E/dp/B004JKBEUM/ref=asc_df_B004JKBEUM/

If you like the watch then by all means, you can’t go wrong with a Citizen. Even for a cheap watch (I know when you’re getting your first watch it seems crazy that $100 is a “cheap” watch), Citizen will be the top tier in that price range. If you can wait, I’d recommend trying to save up a bit more, if not, enjoy your new watch

You can get a very clean Christopher Ward watch with a Swiss movement for under $500. I just purchased this Christopher Ward "flieger" (German flight watch) style piece, and I love it.

I'm finding that at the $400-$500 range you have a huge variety of decent quality timepieces to choose from. I can afford more expensive watches, but I'm still uncomfortable with the idea of anything more than $1K on my wrist.

By the way, by no means do you even have to spend that much for a great watch. The Orient Blue Mako and the Seiko Monster are popular and well regarded, and they're both inexpensive.

Well, you guys have successfully infected me with the watch bug! As I mentioned in my last post, I'm waiting to treat myself to a very nice watch as a reward for completing a big work project. Until then, I can't help myself by buying a few cheaper pieces. This is my second Citizen, which I bought because it seemed like a steal at $110 on Amazon and I don't have any large diameter watches.

I think it's a beautiful watch, and I don't know if the pictures really display just how large it is at 45 mm. My one quibble is the strap. The Amazon reviews are not kidding when they say this thing has an absurdly thick strap, as you can see in the fifth picture. Far too thick. It feels cheap and it's a real pain to put the watch on or take it off, and nearly impossible to do one-handed.

I haven't yet delved into the world of NATO straps, so I welcome any suggestions you guys have on nice brown straps to replace the current one with. I was eyeing this one, but I know nothing about what brands or straps are reputable, so any feedback would be very helpful!

I think the Orient Bambino would be a good pick (it's also available in a silver finish but black band so you'd have to change that yourself), more interesting than a sea of similar Bulova, Citizen, and Seiko quartz dress watches.

This Seiko Chronograph might be nice also but busier. And coming in well below budget is the Timex Forty Weekender.

The buying guides on the right of the page are designed to answer just such a question. They are really useful. If you don't know where to begin, spend 20 minutes browsing this guide.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/wiki/buyingguide

I recently went through a similar struggle. I wanted to get back into wearing a watch after years of not doing so. Because I didn't know if I would stick with it, I didn't want to drop a lot of money on a watch. I ended up going with this Seiko. It met my criteria: medium sized, light weight, quartz, numbers on the dial, and under $150.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SSPML6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

It was on sale for about $112 at the time I bought it a few weeks ago. Very happy with it so far. If I still enjoy wearing a watch in a few months, I'll upgrade to something nicer.

Howdy /r/watches,

I have a buying question for y'all. I'm looking to expand my collection. Currently have an SXK009 which I love for wearing everyday, and this (http://amzn.to/2iXlD5I) Citizen Eco-Drive which I wear for more formal situations and will wear for work over the summer (currently a law student). I like the Citizen but it doesn't do much for my soul. I'm trying to keep my spend under $700 or so, and right now have been trying to decide if I should go for another diver or a little more formal. Also for a less expensive vs used and more established. Currently my main debate is going for a modern Seiko FFF mod from Yokobies (http://bit.ly/2iScomN) and tossing a Brady strap on it, or picking up a vintage Omega, probably from /r/watchexchange. Anybody have any good reasons for one over the other? I guess I'm a little concerned the FFF wouldn't be as good quality, or the Omega might be too small/not get enough wrist time. Thanks so much for your input!

Weekenders check all the boxes of iconic, presentable, and affordable. Probably the best watch in its class.
For a slight step up from the Casio 91w, I like the 105w, which has a slightly cleaner face and a much better lume.
The Seiko SNK809 and its variants are also classic for a reason, and still well under a hundred bucks.

IMO, i would steer clear of two tone watches (gold and silver) as they can look tacky if not done right.


buy a clean watch. if you want a bit more formal, white dials are not a bad way to go. the timex you listed in all "steel" is good https://www.amazon.com/Timex-T2N647-Weekender-Watch-Black/dp/B004VR9GCQ



also, a seiko 5 such as this one is a good bet (remember usually bezels are considered a bit sportier). see if you can change the nato to a leather strap to dress it up a bit more.

Watch or jewelry shops in your area might have some. For budget-friendly options, try Hadley Roma on Amazon, usually $15-30. You just need a small screwdriver and a steady hand to push back the spring bar from the lug on the watch case. You'll typically need a width of 22mm, maybe 20 or 24; just measure the distance between the lugs or check the specs.

For a high quality watch for your dollar, especially your first (or first serious) watch, try a Citizen Eco-drive, Seiko, or Orient. Many of these don't require a battery change every couple years: the Eco-drives charge its battery from any light source, though this battery may have to be replaced after a decade. An Automatic winding watch, like the Seiko 5 line or the Orient Mako or Ray, use the movement of a counterweight (rotor) while you wear it to store energy in a spring. This energy will run out after about 1.5 days, so either wear it or shake it around every day.

A Timex Expedition served me well for a while, but I sure like my Citizens, Orient Ray, and Seiko 5 Military.

Thanks! I like the SNK809 and SNKE063 and they definitely seem like an upgrade to my black Weekender that I'd definitely be interested in, but I'm ideally looking for an upgrade to my white Easy Reader… any ideas?

I know it's a bit over budget but I can't help but recommend the Seiko Sarb035. It's a legendary watch and seems like it would be a great fit.

What models are you looking at? Looks like most Khaki's I see on there have an average of 4 or 4.5 stars. Keep in mind people are more likely to leave a review when something goes wrong than when it goes well.

I have this one: http://amzn.com/B000J179X6, which overall has great reviews on Amazon.

I've personally had mine for months, wearing it almost every day, been in rain lots of time, survived water rides at Disney World. Never swam with it, but no hint of moisture or anything.

I don't baby it and it's still in fantastic shape, not a scratch on it that I can see, no problems. Never left a review though. :)

Keeps as expected time for this movement, about 15 seconds fast per day.

Also, all watches on Amazon include a warranty, even if not from manufacturer. They have an Asurion warranty which I've heard is good, though I've never used it.

Seiko SNK809 is a great watch for starters and is very popular in this sub. The Timex Weekender is an alternative if you're a little tight on the budget or prefer quartz over automatic watches. And finally there is also the Classic Gold Casio if your teenager in particular wants to be a true OG.

Not sure if you meant Skeleton watches or display caseback when you said "see inside" but This is my favorite budget military style watch. You can get various color dials, on bracelet or strap, are a great size, have a display caseback and all for $100-115. If you look around you can find them cheaper or even used. Seiko SNZG13/SNZG15/SNZG09

https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNZG13-Automatic-Stainless-Steel-Bracelet/dp/B006ITF2H8/

Most really rugged watches will be durable, like a Casio G-Shock. The Casio DW-5600 is excellent for that. I'll make a list of some other options!

Dressy-

Orient Bambino ~$130-$200

Seiko SARB035 ~$400

Citizen Eco-Drive AW1236-03A ~$100

Rugged-

Cadio G-Shock DW-5600 ~$50

Casio G-Shock GA100A-7A ~$70

Victorinox 241675 ~$150

Digital-

Casio F91W ~$10

Casio "World Time" ~$25

Timex Marathon ~$15-$20

Entry Level Mechanical-

Seiko SNK809 ~$60-$75

Orient Mako II ~$150

Invicta Pro-Diver (Submariner Homage) ~$80

Fantastic Quartz-

Timex Weekender ~$20-$30

Timex Expedition ~$50

Casio "Duro" MDV-106 ~$45

Anything from Seiko, Orient, or Citizen will be solid (Orient is actually a subsidiary of Seiko). They all make excellent quality watches for the price. At this price range, it pretty much comes down to what design you like more.

If you're looking for something as low maintenance as possible, quartz is probably the way to go. You might want to look in to solar powered movements, like Citizen's Eco Drive or the Seiko Solar line, as these eliminate the need for battery changing. These would tend to be a little more than $100, though. This is similar to watches you posted.

One other thing, FYI, the quality of Seiko's metal bracelets on their lower end watches seems to be hit or miss. The one I got on my Seiko 5 felt really cheap, although if you're planning on changing the strap that may not matter.

I mean, ok, if we were to compare Orient and Seiko, I think Orient wins overall.

For instance, the Orient Ray II is $159:
https://www.amazon.com/Orient-Japanese-Automatic-Stainless-Diving/dp/B01AK5TQE0/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1510583470&sr=1-1&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=orient+ray+II

The Direct Seiko Competition (SKX009) is $203:
https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SKX009K2-Divers-Automatic-Stainless/dp/B000OP1M6M/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1510583493&sr=1-1&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=seiko+skx

The Orient gets you a bit better bang for the buck with hacking and handwinding. Something that the Seiko doesn't give you. Now if we look at the look at Seiko's cheaper option, the SNZF15 at $139:

https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-Stainless-Steel-Automatic-SNZF15/dp/B001ELSSOO/ref=sr_1_16?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1510583493&sr=1-16&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=seiko+skx

The Seiko SNZF15 doesn't hack or handwind, has only 100m water resistance, and although I haven't seen the two side by side, I'm willing to bet that Orient has slightly better quality materials/finishing than the Seiko 5.

Now the amusing thing about the Invicta is this, it uses Seiko's own movement that they use for $200-800 watches, yet they pack it in watches that come in under $100. Their quality and materials aren't even that bad, no worse than Seiko 5!

Thanks for the suggestions! Currently this is my top choice. However, do you think it would be worth the splurge for something a little nicer like this?

if he has a tendency to dip his arm in water without really thinking about the watch, maybe one of the 100m water resistant Casio ladies divers might be a good option, like the LRW200H-1BV; unisex style but at a smaller 33mm size.

the Timex Weekender is an option as well. You could get him a bunch of cheap nato straps for it as well if he wants to change the look.

for digital, any of the Casios would work, like the F91W-1 or the A168WA-1

ProTip: Google "Best [Classic Watch Name] Homage" and you're sure to find a thread or ten on PMWF or Watchuseek. Sometimes there are a bit old and the stock is gone, but here's a few I pulled out of a WUS thread.

• from Alpha and has a few choices for dial and complication colors. Fun to start with the Alpha and work your way to the Omega...har har. They have other takes on the theme too, and used to have a speedmaster (Alpha Speedy) but this is the closest I found to the Speedy currently (besides a recent listing for second-hand on WUS.
  
  
• Casio Edifice seems to be mentioned a lot.
  
  
• Graf Zeppelin whose pics look bad on the site but much better in other threads.
  
  
• Invicta Speedway (might be more of a Daytona homage)
  
  
• Slava / Cjiaba beater
  
  
• Another Seiko model SND367PC. and their Flightmaster series is close but a bit busier. And this one which is mentioned in other comments I think and is apparently import only.
  
  There's a Citizen AN5120-53E that's discontinued (I think) that's really the closest to a straight copy I've seen. If you can find one used or old-stock...

I am looking for a watch for my father.

We found a few watches that he likes, but are a bit too expensive. Here they are: C3 Malvern Chronograph MK II, Tissot T0636171603700.

This one already has too much stuff on the dial.

So I'm looking for a watch with a chronograph, pretty clean dial and that's not too big (45mm is too big). And the budget is 200 Euro, (~220 USD).

Take a look at some of the Casio Edifice models, I picked one up a while ago for $70 and feel like it was a great value. Here are a couple from Amazon:

Link 1

Link 2

I like those, but I just bought this. The pepsi bezel won me over, and I like automatic watches, not electric.

Thanks, I appreciate it!

This is the Fossil with this strap on it. This is the Casio with this strap

I'd recommend checking out the Cultural Dispatch guides that I linked in the post. He's influenced my choices a lot. I have some more of his recommendations sitting in my Amazon wishlist right now.

For anyone who is starting their collection, I highly recommend Seiko (the gateway drug for many of us). They make very reliable and versatile automatic watches and you can likely buy one in within your budget. It's not a chronometer, like the Moonwatch, however this watch is $120 on Amazon and would leave you some cash to buy a nice cognac strap and get close to that look (black dial, brushed finish, etc.). I would look at Jomashop as well as Amazon when you're ready to buy.

• Under $100, chronograph: Seiko SNN241. I use the chrono function every day.
  
• Under $100, time only: Seiko SNKK65 (automatic). I like mechanical watches.
  
• Under $50: Timex Easy Reader, day-date on leather. This might actually be the best looking watch under $100, period!

For bauhaus watches you might want to look at mondaine or braun.

http://www.mondaine.com/mondaine-watches/

http://www.braun-clocks.com/watches

With the more military look, these are always popular http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seiko-Mens-Automatic-Watch-SNK805K2/dp/B000LTAY1U/ref=sr_1_6?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1370202169&sr=1-6 there are a few choices of dial color, and you can get a better case for a little more money.

This kinda fits and would be good for a bartender
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seiko-Mens-Automatic-Watch-SNZH55K1/dp/B0045D6570/ref=sr_1_110?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1370202318&sr=1-110

or http://www.amazon.co.uk/Citizen-Eco-Drive-Canvas-Watch-BM6400-00E/dp/B000ZPMYCC/ref=sr_1_109?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1370202318&sr=1-109

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Citizen-Eco-Drive-Stiletto-Ion-Plated-AR3015-53E/dp/B002BWPDE8/ref=sr_1_59?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1370202602&sr=1-59

don't know yhis brand http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jorg-Gray-Commemorative-Edition-Italian/dp/B002R86V10/ref=sr_1_167?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1370202707&sr=1-167

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Casio-EF-509L-1AVEF-Analog-Chronograph-Leather/dp/B000VE41PU/ref=sr_1_174?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1370202707&sr=1-174

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Citizen-Eco-Drive-Chronograph-Stainless-AT0550-11X/dp/B0012IR0BG/ref=sr_1_439?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1370203076&sr=1-439

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mondaine-Swiss-Railways-Chronograph-Watch/dp/B0009362BE/ref=sr_1_443?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1370203076&sr=1-443

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seiko-SKA371P2-Black-Rubber-Quartz/dp/B000VJRV9I/ref=sr_1_468?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1370203076&sr=1-468

This TIMEX is pretty damn close to the Runwell Chrono.

I've compared them side by side and, save for the much nicer leather strap and the slightly better finishing, the Shinola is not worth almost $750 more.

The Waterbury that u/Finchios recommended is even closer.

Yeah it's debatable. I love some heft on my watches and the other two watches have just that as they're entirely metal. It's extremely light and I guess I'm just equating that with "cheap". Of course, there's a positive to that since you can hardly feel it on your wrist so it's easier to forget that its even on you.

I noticed that you have some high quality watches that probably have some level of heft to them so you'll notice the difference immediately with the Casio.

Even the product description on Amazon says "Stainless steel watch" when only the caseback and band are stainless steel. It's deceptive and I'm not sure why they have it like that.

As for vintage Casio's, I believe they did. Most modern Casio digital watches no longer have steel casings with the exception of a few g-shocks.

Start by checking out the r/watches buying guide for watches under $250. There are a lot of good recommendations in there. The Casio MDV106 can be had for less than $70 (and often goes on sale for less than $50) and it does a good job of giving a Rolex Submariner-ish look without being a straight-up copy. You mentioned that you like the look of the Omega Speedmaster, so take a look at the Casio EF503D for a similar look and much lower price. If you're looking for a mechanical, there are lots of good options listen in the buying guide, like the Seiko SKX007, which shares some visual similarities to the Rolex Sub, but very much has it's own distinct design as well.

Titanium watches might work for you. Here's one, a Seiko, that might fit your requirements. The only one of your requirements that it doesn't really meet is the leather/cloth band, but you could easily replace the metal bracelet with another band of your choosing. This one is 37mm wide, which is a bit on the small size for men's watches, so it might suit you. To be honest, I don't know if it meets the EU Nickel Directive - it's possible the caseback is not titanium.

edit: Here's another.

SKX and OBR are robust and sporty. Don't wear them with oxford unless you want to make a contrast. I only ever wear my Orient Black Raven when I wear t-shirt or when it is raining.

Smaller, less robust watches pairing with leather straps will give you a nice formal look. I have the Timex Easy Reader and Casio Edifice

I'm looking for a watch for my SO!
Ideally, no more than $100.

I'm looking for something in this general style: Watch

He likes simple, black band only, something that's going to be pretty durable and something that has a glow feature (not sure what to call that? Where the whole face can light up and stay light for some seconds).

I have the avion and love it. Especially for travel overseas so I can use the 24hr ring.

$83 free shipping on amazon. Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Brown Leather Strap Watch with Date, AW1361-10H https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KCF7JL6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Gl3SCb6ESFXT6

Very well made. Band is leather so I don't take it in the water. 5 years later and it still glows. Still works on Ecodrive. No issues.

Not a whole lot of reputable companies really tend to make two-tone watches in that price range because that inherently involves the use of cheap materials (like "gold" plating) which do not hold up or very expensive materials (like actual gold). However, Citizen and Bulova are pretty well respected and do make some models similar to what you are looking for.

Bulova

Citizen

That Citizen will probably be bigger than what you're looking for.

If you are willing to go with an all-stainless and blue dial without the gold accents, you open yourself up to a wide range of quality options, many with automatic movements. Such as-

Orient

Seiko

Seiko

Orient

Invicta is not going to be recommended on this sub. They generally are pretty bad watches.

Common suggestions here would be a Seiko 5, or a Seiko diver.

Here are some Seiko watches to consider:

• Military Style Seiko 5
  
  
• Diver Seiko SKX009
  
  Both watches are pretty small so they would work well on a tiny wrist. Hope I helped!
  
  Also, for more information you can check the buying guide in the sidebar.
  

Zeppelin is made by PointTec, which also makes Junkers watches. They are fairly well respected for a budget pricepoint. I'm not sure which particular model appeals to you, but you might also like the look of the Orient Symphony, Esteem, or maybe the Monterey. Seiko also has the SNDC31 and SPC131P1 that you might like, both of which are quartz.

From that description, a Timex Weekender or Weekender Chrono wouldn't be a bad choice. I think amazon has a deal on them now too.

*Edit: the strap on these watches are easy to change. Depending on the model, you could get a nice leather strap for it and still come in well under budget.

Orient's parent company is the Seiko Epson Corporation, and does not have any interaction with the Seiko watch division (as I understand it.) Orient uses their own in-house movements.

Given that you will be using the watch at the beach, I would want a watch with a screw down crown, so I would choose the Orient over that particular Seiko. However, you can get a Seiko SKX diver for around the same price on Amazon, which I happen to like better, and there are a good number of aftermarket bracelets specifically made for it available.

OK so it sounds as though you want a black case as well as a black bracelet. That is usually referred to as PVD (for the type of coating that is used on the metal to make it black), and it is very uncommon in dressy watches. This is an Orient available on black leather that is nice and dressy. It has a stainless steel (non-PVD) case, which is generally considered to be a normal thing to pair with a black leather band. This is more of an all-black look if that is what you are going for. With a low-end budget, your best bets for a good quality watch are going to be Japanese: Citizen, Orient, and Seiko. My personal favorite is Orient (wear a blue Mako XL almost every day), but none of their offerings will get the internet epithet "fashion watch" applied to them.

You and u/Frith_Inle have been extremely helpful, so I’ve narrowed it down to 3
This Seiko
The Timex Farfield with a black band
And This Citizen
You decide which one Alakazam, I trust you. Also I will probably need a new pair of dress shoes so if you wanna be a real help link me to a pair of size 13 shoes

Maybe paintball is not ideal for it, but I think of my Orient Mako as a pretty all purpose watch, and I'd be surprised if stainless doesn't clean well after paintball. One of my favorites and $125 at amazon

Tissot makes a few watches that are similar albeit more basicl.

The Luxury powermatic lacks the chronograph http://www.jomashop.com/tissot-watch-t0864071603100.html

They also make a quartz watch that looks similar
http://www.jomashop.com/tissot-watch-t008-417-44-261-00.html

A Swiss automatic watch with those features will exceed your budget, unless you get lucky and find a vintage watch.

The Seiko premiere a quartz mechanical hybrid may interest you.
http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-Premier-Leather-Chronograph-SRX003/dp/B004LGEIJ8/ref=sr_1_5?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1408793772&sr=1-5&keywords=seiko+automatic

edit another seiko you may like the SARB035 http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-MECHANICAL-SARB035-Wrist-Watch/dp/B001AE9XS0/ref=sr_1_3?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1408794723&sr=1-3&keywords=seiko+sarb033

are you mostly looking at chronographs, here's a similar chronograph from Seiko.

I would say that both Bulova, Seiko, and Citizen are great introductory brands for people who are starting to collect. Also do you care about automatics vs quartz?

I started this mini-obsession with the same watch but with the blue version (SNK807) a few months ago. I do wish I started with this watch instead though. I couldn't really find much discussion about the watch but I tried it on at Zales and I really liked it for the minute or so I had it on.

I'm treating myself to my first real watch after graduating and am deciding between two different Hamilton watches. If you could comment below whether you would buy 1 or 2 and maybe a reason why, that would be amazing!

Thanks guys!

1. http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-H64455533-Stainless-Automatic-Leather/dp/B000AONZWQ?ie=UTF8&keywords=hamilton%20watch&nodeID=7141123011&qid=1465323058&ref_=sr_1_1&s=apparel&sr=1-1
   
   
2. http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-HML-H70455533-Khaki-Field-Black/dp/B000J179X6?ie=UTF8&keywords=hamilton%20watch&nodeID=7141123011&qid=1465323058&ref_=sr_1_2&s=apparel&sr=1-2
   

While citizen and fossil are the same company, I'd personally prefer a citizen eco-drive over fossil, and there are several in the $100-200 range that have similar (and I think, better) looks.

Just one example: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00843L4S2/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?qid=1462487014&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=citizen+eco+drive+men&dpPl=1&dpID=51RlMUYEW3L&ref=plSrch

That said, if you like it, you like it. Fossil isn't a bad watch, it's just not functionally or mechanically any 'better' than a $30 Timex with a nicer case and strap/bracelet.

Edit: I got mixed up.

I've decided to purchase the Seiko SARB035. A few questions:

1. I see it's available on Ebay for $309, compared to $340 on Amazon. Amazon provides a 2 year warranty; the Ebay seller said that they provide a 1 year non-manufacturer's warranty. Long Island Watch has it for $379, also with a 2 year warranty. Is the difference of 1 year the reason that the Ebay one is cheaper, or there some slight difference in the model I'm not seeing?
   
   
2. Will this go cheaper than $340/$309, or it's just worth buying it now? Based on my research these prices are fine.
   
   
3. With a quality black leather band, can this watch be worn for basically any formal situation? My research says yes, but looking for confirmation.
   
   Thanks.

Looks good! I think you made the right choice -- I'm wearing a Weekender right now and the tick is audible. Though I'm good at tuning things like that out so I don't notice it.

Though I also have the Weekender Chronograph and the tick is much more quiet.

Are you looking for something similar in style? There are almost too many options when you're up at the $500 range, and it really depends on what you're going for (dressy, casual, diver, etc).

Honestly, a Timex Weekender looks almost just about the same (arguably not as good), and it's also quartz.

https://www.amazon.com/Timex-T2N647-Weekender-Watch-Black/dp/B004VR9GCQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1465425133&sr=1-3&nodeID=7141123011&keywords=timex+weekender

Just slap on a leather bracelet on it, and you saved yourself $500.

I don't anyone has ever regretted buying a Seiko 5 automatic. Just over $100 well spent. The open case back is a nice intro to watches. You can dress it up with a leather strap easy or go casual with a nylon strap when the occasion calls.

https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNZG13-Automatic-Stainless-Steel-Bracelet/dp/B006ITF2H8/ref=sr_1_11?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1494473901&sr=1-11&nodeID=6358540011&psd=1&keywords=seiko+5

Tissot has a some nice automatics but they tend to just be north of $300 and definitely under $1,000.

The Orient is an automatic watch, the rest are quartz. They are all quality watches and it's really just a matter of which you like best. Some other suggestions...

Citizen AW1236-03A

Timex Farifield

Hamilton H38511553 Jazzmaster

All things considered, my advice is not to buy it. Here are a couple of reasons: 1) Unknown watch manufacturer with no reviews and no other products to base on. 2) Anyone above the age of 13 will agree that the strap which comes with it (which I assume is the actual thing you intend to buy) is hideous.

If you are looking for a decent quality, reasonably priced, and stylish watch, you can take a look at our buying guide or just straight up spend an extra 10 bucks to buy a Timex Weekender which is arguably the best cheap quartz watch you can buy.

If, however, you really like the look of that watch in your link and are ready to lose 20 bucks then - by all means buy it. Hope this helps.

Thanks! My girlfriend got it for me and I love the look of the dial. Citizen Eco-Drive Men's AW1361-10H Sport Stainless Steel Watch with Brown Leather Band https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KCF7JL6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-IZGyb0ST1BF7

Amazon.ca just put up some great deals on the blue Ray 2 and blue Mako 2.

https://www.amazon.ca/Orient-Japanese-Automatic-Stainless-Diving/dp/B01AK5TQE0/ref=sr_1_2?s=watch&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1511632536&sr=1-2&nodeID=2235620011&psd=1

https://www.amazon.ca/Orient-Japanese-Automatic-Stainless-Diving/dp/B01AK5TQRM/ref=sr_1_7?s=watch&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1511632536&sr=1-7&nodeID=2235620011&psd=1

Much better than American deals when you factor in currency conversion.

Hello friends, I am wondering what the best replacement NATO bands will be for the Seiko 5 SNZG13 that I plan on ordering soon.

casio MTPS100D-1BV

Price:~$55
Style:military/field
Size: 36.5mm
Link: amazon with different strap casio website
Description: basic style and better option than the loud Timex Weekender. For a little extra you get a date complication and solar power! Also it would look great with custom straps.

This should be a pretty solid watch at a not too crazy price point. Eco drives are good apparently, I haven't owned one.

Fossil uses various quartz movements mostly from Japan or China, but at this price range you shouldn't worry too much about the pedigree of the movement. Its a fashion watch and will function well enough as such.

There are quartz chronographs from more reputable manufacturers in that price range like this one from Seiko or Citizen

Orient has the Ray II and Mako II which are very similar. Same movement and features, and they each come in black and blue versions (I linked the blue ones because I like them, but its easy to find the black if that's your preference). An older model will be almost the same, but not have the hacking or hand-winding movement, and they have a pushbutton at the 2 o' clock. They might be a bit cheaper on Amazon though so that's your call.

They look pretty easy to find for me:

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-A158W-1-Stainless-Steel-Digital/dp/B000GAYQJ0/

$12

It says the case is stainless steel as well, in multiple places, but I guess you'll want to make sure it's not resin painted a silver color.

Here is a watch in a similar style

https://www.amazon.com/Orient-Monarch-Mechanical-Stainless-Leather/dp/B01BJ8ENTU

I would also recommend divers watches as great all arounder.

https://www.amazon.com/Orient-Japanese-Automatic-Stainless-Diving/dp/B01AK5TQE0/ref=sr_1_2?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1521742883&sr=1-2&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=orient+ray

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_blf_1_4?fst=fsl%3ASeiko&rh=i%3Afashion%2Ck%3Aseiko+skx%2Cp_89%3ASeiko&keywords=seiko+skx&ie=UTF8&qid=1521742918

That looks a little on the large size, but that is a nice looking watch. I also like the Timex Easy Reader, but again, a little large I fear.

I really like [this] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004JKBEUM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1522846787&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=citizen+corso+watch&dpPl=1&dpID=41OEv%2BgGdBL&ref=plSrch) Citizen. I own it and it's great bang for your buck.

Ahh ok yeah that makes a difference. There are a couple Citizen watches like this one that is a little more sporty like the Seiko you linked (pardon the Amazon link again...just for display purposes).

I havent checked if they have any that match your criteria but I know Long Island Watch ships to Canada for a $5 flat fee and I dont think they have significant price differences like Amazon does.

All else fails, there are companies that will buy the watch in the US and then ship it to you

I got a Casio Edifice EF-503D-7AVDF a few months ago and have been quite happy with it. The original bracelet it came with was quite cheap, but I think the Panatime KVLR or more recently the Crown & Buckle Rallye straps I've been wearing it on make for a nice combo.

I'm the proud owner of both an SKX007 and a 009, and I wholeheartedly recommend them.

I also own an Orient Blue Ray, which is a very nice watch. I think I prefer the SKXs to them though, I think they have an overall cleaner look and the bezel action is a lot smoother. I don't think you can go wrong at all really though with any of these.

Another one you could consider:

Citizen Promaster

I've decided to get myself a solar powered watch. My issue is that I can't seem to nail down a good timeframe on how long they last. The closest I get is some forums that have people say "forever, mine's still kicking at 8+ years."

That's great, just not a definitive answer. I ask because if I want to get a model such as this one from 2012 (thanks to u/mochabear1231 for bringing this one to my attention the other day), I'd wonder how much life it'd have left.

Some of Citizen's more recent models interest me as well, but I'm trying to keep my options open.

Anyone have an idea?

That's totally fair. I use the chrono every day when I read and time audio ad scripts my company produces, so for me it was kind of a blessing in the end.

As said below, they do look cool as well.

This is the one I have

Most are cheap and cheerful Chinese brands that have been known to lose time and break down which is why people like to buy known respected brands.

If you just want day and a date with that price range, why not Timex https://www.amazon.com/Timex-T20041-Reader-Brown-Leather/dp/B000B55AEA/

I don't know how much affordable you are looking for, but if you're in the sub $100 and you like the white face with black dial speedmastery look, this casio edifice is alright. I replaced the bracelet with a black leather band and I use it as a beater. Haven't had any problems with it yet, and it's cheap enough to be disposable.

Haha! I just bought a chrono Weekender, simply because I couldn't beat the price. Thanks for the suggestion!

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for an automatic with a minimalist style under $250 (I'm a grown-ass man with bills to pay).

I like these a lot:

Hamilton [HML-H70455533 Khaki Field Black Dial Watch] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J179X6/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_wai7xbEXF3DKW)

Hamilton ['Khaki Aviation' Swiss Automatic Stainless Steel and Black Leather Casual Watch (Model: H64615735)] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BPC9OE0/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_fEr7xbQPN9Q3Y)

Longines [L3.674.4.50.0 Sports Legends Black Dial Watch] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004U5S3U0/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_6bi7xbBHF1MF2)

Obviously those are way outside my price point. Would love any suggestions! Must have the date displayed. I use that shit. Indifferent on the day. Glow in the dark hands would be nice to have.

I'm thinking of purchasing a watch, my price range is anything up to around £150. I've found a couple of Seiko's I like on amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004JY0KP8
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005HIREJK/

Are there any similar styles out there? Anyone heard good things about the one's I listed?