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Posted: 1/25/2017 5:57:27 PM EDT
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Under $600?
Hamilton uses an ETA movmt. |
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Posted: 1/25/2017 6:13:16 PM EDT
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I have no idea what eta is. It says it has Swiss Automatic movement in the description.
HML-H70575733 is the model number |
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Posted: 1/25/2017 6:14:11 PM EDT
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Myself... spending under $600 on an automatic watch, I'd go with a Seiko, Orient or Citizen (Miyota) movement watch.
You'll get a higher quality watch all around than you would with a $600 Swiss watch simply because the entry level Swiss ETA movement is more expensive than a equivalent quality Japanese movement. That means you'll get a lower quality case, dial and finish than on a watch with a Japanese movement. Once you're into $1000+ watches is where the Swiss watches start to differentiate themselves from the Japanese movement based watches in my experience. And I'm a big fan of nice Swiss watches. |
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Posted: 1/25/2017 6:15:45 PM EDT
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I have no idea what eta is. It says it has Swiss Automatic movement in the description. HML-H70575733 is the model number ETA is a Swiss watch movement manufacturer. They make the movements for a large percentage of the Swiss watch companies. Sellita is another big Swiss movement manufacturer/supplier. |
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Posted: 1/25/2017 6:19:54 PM EDT
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Both the Tissot and the Hamilton you are interested in use ETA supplied movements, which are solid workhorse movements.
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Posted: 1/25/2017 6:31:00 PM EDT
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I've looked at Seiko and Orient, but nothing really jumped out at me. Same thing with Citizen, but it's been a while since I've looked at these.
The reason I was looking at the Hamilton and Tissot is because I've read pretty good reviews. It seems like they hold up pretty well and keep good time. I just wanted opinions from some Arfcommers. |
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Posted: 1/25/2017 7:11:29 PM EDT
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Hamilton Khaki in that price range, end of story. Steinhart has some nice offerings as well sub $500 that use Swiss ETA movements.
Joma Shop has the Khaki 42mm on sale for $350 I think. That's my next watch purchase I think. |
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Posted: 1/25/2017 7:55:48 PM EDT
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This one pushes that price range, but I may be able to persuade my better half. I really like this design.
Hamilton Khaki Can be had for $685. |
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Posted: 1/25/2017 8:05:30 PM EDT
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There may or may not be a squale on the EE
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Posted: 1/25/2017 8:09:16 PM EDT
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This one pushes that price range, but I may be able to persuade my better half. I really like this design. Hamilton Khaki Can be had for $685. That watch has a really impressive 80 hour power reserve. It does come at the expense of a slightly less smooth second hand sweep though. Basically you'll see the second hand "tick" 3 times per second instead of 4. That is a pretty good trade-off for an extra 35+ hours of power reserve. |
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Posted: 1/25/2017 8:44:59 PM EDT
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I'm trying to keep the cost below $600 and I don't like really busy looking faces $460 Ocean Vintage Military - MK2.5 |
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Posted: 1/25/2017 9:12:53 PM EDT
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The military isn't bad, but I'd have to get a different band for sure. I'm not a big fan of metal bands. Probably should have mentioned that.
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Posted: 1/25/2017 11:48:45 PM EDT
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The military isn't bad, but I'd have to get a different band for sure. I'm not a big fan of metal bands. Probably should have mentioned that. |
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Posted: 1/26/2017 1:29:14 AM EDT
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The military isn't bad, but I'd have to get a different band for sure. I'm not a big fan of metal bands. Probably should have mentioned that. |
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Posted: 1/26/2017 1:52:03 AM EDT
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The Hamilton khaki is a well loved watch for sure. I wouldn't hesitate if that's what you like. Just SEARCH for the best price.
Have a look at this though https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/military-42-automatic-black.html |
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