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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:15:10 AM EDT
I have a couple nice watches but I don’t own an auto.
And I don’t own anything with a bracelet. I really like the simple looks of the Khaki but the seiko GMT is also a sexy bitch. This would be an everyday use watch for me. Opinions and other recommendations?  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:20:33 AM EDT
[#1]
I don't think you could go wrong with either.
Get both! 
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:20:57 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:21:59 AM EDT
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I have the Seiko. It’s my everyday watch and it keeps good time for the price point. Im bias towards Seiko though.
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:23:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mscout118: I have the Seiko. It's my everyday watch and it keeps good time for the price point. Im bias towards Seiko though. |
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:24:31 AM EDT
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My seiko crapped the bed after two years of not-quite daily wear. My Breitling, on the other hand, has never been serviced and still only loses 10 or 20 seconds a month, after 14 years.
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:25:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ske714: In case you didn't know... https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/Watches-and-Time-Pieces/178/ Yeah I was browsing. I figured GD would get a quicker response for now |
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:29:01 AM EDT
[Last Edit: BFskinner]
[#7]
I have both a 5 and a Kahki but I wear my Hamilton Seaview more than either of them.
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:30:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bourbonator: My seiko crapped the bed after two years of not-quite daily wear. My Breitling, on the other hand, has never been serviced and still only loses 10 or 20 seconds a month, after 14 years. A Navitimer is on my short list but not yet. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:30:55 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Pallas]
[#9]
I’m not fond of plastic parts in Seiko, their time keeping can be sketchy too. I like the thought of Seiko, until I get my hands on one and I’m like “meh.” Buy a Casio analog’ish, get a Casioak.
Hamilton makes a nice watch. |
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WLF
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:32:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bourbonator: My seiko crapped the bed after two years of not-quite daily wear. My Breitling, on the other hand, has never been serviced and still only loses 10 or 20 seconds a month, after 14 years. You should probably get it serviced. |
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:33:11 AM EDT
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My son stole my Seiko 5, same basics as this but no GMT. He's beaten the living shit out of it for 2 years now and it just keeps going. Literally, been in the ocean, he wears it in the bath, he falls out of trees, damn thing keeps running. Good value for sure.
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OR, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:33:15 AM EDT
[Last Edit: maslin02]
[#12]
Seiko GMT is my daily, that exact watch but swapped to a nato strap. Nothing fancy, but it was a spiff from work and I enjoy it.
The bezel is 2 tone, black for night and a dark grey/chrome for day. Doesn't come through well in photos. |
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:39:24 AM EDT
[#13]
Oohhh...I like that Seiko.
That get's my vote. |
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:40:54 AM EDT
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Have a Seiko Monster (the OG) and the Khaki King on a NATO band. Thoroughly enjoy both.
I'd bump up to looking at the Prospex line if you're looking at Seikos, though. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:43:53 AM EDT
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I like my citizen pro master fujitsubo. Titanium dive watch with a nato band.
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:46:40 AM EDT
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OH, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:49:13 AM EDT
[#17]
I have the exact Hamilton pictured above. A solid watch and very good time. It's a tank.
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:53:24 AM EDT
[#18]
 Attached FileTissot Navigator. Substantial watch with a face that looks like US aircraft instrumentation. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:55:08 AM EDT
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I have a Seiko 5 that I wear off and on for about 15yrs.
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:55:11 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:56:30 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Krauss: I have a couple nice watches but I don’t own an auto. And I don’t own anything with a bracelet. I really like the simple looks of the Khaki but the seiko GMT is also a sexy bitch. This would be an everyday use watch for me. Opinions and other recommendations? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/346339/IMG_2541_jpeg-3179855.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/346339/IMG_2542_jpeg-3179856.JPG Seiko 5s are an amazing value for what you get. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2024 11:59:18 AM EDT
[#22]
Look at the Seiko Titanium line.
Good looks and ultra light weigh. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2024 12:00:53 PM EDT
[#23]
I like my Hamiltons. I’ve got a Below Zero, Pilot Bronze, and a Khaki. This is my next one. The Jazzmaster Open Heart.
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Posted: 4/6/2024 12:04:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Duke117]
[#24]
It's not a proper GD watch thread until someone ignores OP's choices and reccomends/ posts a Rolex...
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2024 12:10:50 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Duke117: It's not a proper GD watch thread until someone ignores OP's choices and reccomends/ posts a Rolex... What if we recommend a Grand Seiko? |
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Posted: 4/6/2024 12:13:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BooJangles: What if we recommend a Grand Seiko? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BooJangles: Originally Posted By Duke117: It's not a proper GD watch thread until someone ignores OP's choices and reccomends/ posts a Rolex... What if we recommend a Grand Seiko?  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/6/2024 12:16:38 PM EDT
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I looked at that same exact Seiko GMT a couple of weeks ago in a local store. I really really like it! I almost bought it, but currently I want the Apple Watch Ultra and I already own like 5 Seikos. I just really don’t another another Seiko automatic watch right now.
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Posted: 4/6/2024 12:18:22 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Duke117: It's not a proper GD watch thread until someone ignores OP's choices and reccomends/ posts a Rolex... Get the Hamilton.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/6/2024 12:19:36 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Duke117: It's not a proper GD watch thread until someone ignores OP's choices and reccomends/ posts a Rolex... One of these days it will be on my list! I have a few other boxes to check first 
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Posted: 4/6/2024 12:19:41 PM EDT
[#30]
Hamilton's reputation for high quality, reliability and accuracy is pretty stellar at this time for the price.
Seiko has really slipped and they are very questionable, especially below the Prospex or better level. I have an old military 5 that has been great, and had another that wouldn't regulate to within 30 seconds / day after just a couple of years. It was pretty nice otherwise though -  |
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Posted: 4/6/2024 12:20:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Duke117]
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Thoughtcrime: Get the Hamilton. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/42509/IMG_6235_jpeg-3179901.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Thoughtcrime: Originally Posted By Duke117: It's not a proper GD watch thread until someone ignores OP's choices and reccomends/ posts a Rolex... Get the Hamilton. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/42509/IMG_6235_jpeg-3179901.JPG There it is... I was going to do it but was too lazy to open the safe... |
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Posted: 4/6/2024 12:30:37 PM EDT
[#32]
every man needs to own some form of a field watch
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UT, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2024 12:32:43 PM EDT
[#33]
I love seiko!!!
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Posted: 4/6/2024 12:33:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Thoughtcrime: Get the Hamilton. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/42509/IMG_6235_jpeg-3179901.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Thoughtcrime: Originally Posted By Duke117: It's not a proper GD watch thread until someone ignores OP's choices and reccomends/ posts a Rolex... Get the Hamilton. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/42509/IMG_6235_jpeg-3179901.JPG A man of great taste. |
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Posted: 4/6/2024 12:33:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Duke117]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tct1000: every man needs to own some form of a field watch 7 pages of pure GD...LOTS of purse swinging. https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/The-Importance-of-Wrist-Watches-Post-SHTF-FIELD-WATCHES-ESP-/5-2683981/ |
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FM, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2024 12:35:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: flyhack72]
[#36]
The Hamilton Khaki unless you are rough on your watches and want a throw away watch.
That Hamilton is a good addition to any collection. Brown leather strap goes well with the Khaki. |
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SC, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2024 12:36:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: sh768]
[#37]
I have a Hamilton Khaki Murph 38mm
Looks great in my opinion. Gains about 8 sec/ day, acceptably accurate. 
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Posted: 4/6/2024 12:36:38 PM EDT
[#38]
Hamilton, but I don’t like the day feature of that one personally.
The 42mm Khaki Field on steel bracelet without the day feature is where it’s at! 
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Posted: 4/6/2024 1:07:52 PM EDT
[#39]
I have a Hamilton field, and a different seiko movement.
It is my opinion, that the Hamilton movement is superior, and while I own several Japanese movements, the Swiss ones are better. I see it like German cars vs Japanese cars. German cars are superior. I don’t begrudge people who own Japanese cars. |
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Posted: 4/6/2024 1:10:12 PM EDT
[#40]
I’ve been wearing a khaki mechanical
For 6 years now every day. I’m on my third set of bands and one watch send back for freshening. But I’ve worn it in the ocean, farm work, you name it. I love mine! |
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Posted: 4/6/2024 1:12:34 PM EDT
[#41]
The GMT is a great watch. I am a professional watchologist, and I recommend it!
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Posted: 4/6/2024 1:24:32 PM EDT
[#42]
The thing you have to understand about cheap automatic watches is that they still have to be serviced regularly to keep good time (maybe every 5-7 years). And just because they’re cheap, it doesn’t mean that the service is cheap (probably $250+). So you’ll have to decide in 5-7 years whether you want to spend as much or more than the watch it’s worth to service it or junk it and buy a new one. In the price range you’re talking, I’d stick with a quartz watch.
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Posted: 4/6/2024 1:29:05 PM EDT
[#43]
I’m have two of the new Seiko 5 GMTs. You can get them for under $250 on Facebook watch groups
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Posted: 4/6/2024 1:29:07 PM EDT
[#44]
I really like my Hamilton. It’s easily the best watch I’ve owned.
 My wife sent me a link to a Gucci watch she wanted but didn’t want to spend the money on. She was shopping on their website, so I went out and found it on the gray market. I used the “savings” to buy the watch I wanted. Now we’re both happy 
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USA
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Posted: 4/6/2024 1:30:11 PM EDT
[#45]
I like the Seiko.
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Posted: 4/6/2024 1:30:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JimmyT: The thing you have to understand about cheap automatic watches is that they still have to be serviced regularly to keep good time (maybe every 5-7 years). And just because they’re cheap, it doesn’t mean that the service is cheap (probably $250+). So you’ll have to decide in 5-7 years whether you want to spend as much or more than the watch it’s worth to service it or junk it and buy a new one. In the price range you’re talking, I’d stick with a quartz watch. Seiko 5's will run for years before degrading. At that point, you simply replace the movement for $50... |
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Posted: 4/6/2024 1:34:56 PM EDT
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I was looking at a Tag, but the whole premium price dealer thing and grey market / fake situation with 3rd parties gave me pause.
Now, that Hamilton Navy Scuba looks pretty damn fine, and it looks like they will send it right to ya. With the price difference, I could also get a Brew on the side. |
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USA
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Posted: 4/6/2024 1:42:12 PM EDT
[#48]
Don't buy a used or refurb Seiko 5 off ebay. They're all parts watches from India.
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Posted: 4/6/2024 1:42:55 PM EDT
[#49]
I'll take the Seiko watch with the Hamilton band. I hate those bands that look like the ones on the Seiko
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2024 2:14:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Pallas]
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BooJangles: What if we recommend a Grand Seiko? REALLY nice watches, that some believe lack soul, and you have to send the spring drive back to Japan (unless something has changed.) I really like them, have been on the look out for a used, but in perfect condition, at a reasonable price. I like their GMT. Their prices are ridiculous considering the secondary market. The winner is to find a modded Seiko that looks like a Rolex GMT (but still has Seiko on it), from one of the reputable places that doesn't mark them up to some bs price. They shouldn't be over $300. I'm eyeing one from gigawattwatches, the vintage no date GMT mod. There are a few dude who do some really awesome mods, but they creep up into the very high hundreds. |
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