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Posted: 8/31/2014 11:33:31 AM EDT
The most common question I get from guys wanting to get a decent watch is, "I have $XXX to spend, what should I get?" That figure is almost always under $500, and typically in the $200 to $300 range. There are countless choices in that range, especially if you scour the secondary market.
However, for purposes of this thread, let's stick to new. Amazon and discount grey market sellers are good to go. So a friend tells you he has $250 to spend, and he is not budging on that number. He will wear it as a daily, casual to dress casual, rarely if ever with a suit. What do you recommend? I nominate the Seiko SRP307. |
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I just picked up this. Not ugly, does everything, never inaccurate, always has power. Nearly zero maintenance. Nice titanium construction.
PRW-2500T |
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For Orient auto's I prefer the Mako XL Orient Mako XL Though OST to see what others posters nominate |
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Citizens HTM AW0031-52A
HTM AW0031-52E AR AW1150-07E AR AW1151-04E Sorry for not posting the links. I'm not sure how to do that. These are all priced under $250. |
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I just picked up this. Not ugly, does everything, never inaccurate, always has power. Nearly zero maintenance. Nice titanium construction. PRW-2500T View Quote Nice. I could replace my g-shock with this |
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Seiko Stargate is up there for me. Seiko Stargate A little more understated than a monster but still has the same good guts/WR.
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Seriously? The most butt-fuck ugly watches known to man? Yes, they have their role, and in that they fucking excel. But as an all-around watch? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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G-SHOCK..... Seriously? The most butt-fuck ugly watches known to man? Yes, they have their role, and in that they fucking excel. But as an all-around watch? If you're looking for a ladies watch just say so. |
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http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-BL5250-02L-Titanium-Eco-Drive-Leather/dp/B000EQS0WK
It comes on a leather strap but I think it looks best on a bracelet or nato strap. Can be had for under $250 with a little searching or if you find a sale. |
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G-SHOCK..... Seriously? The most butt-fuck ugly watches known to man? Yes, they have their role, and in that they fucking excel. But as an all-around watch? If you're looking for a ladies watch just say so. Yeah I frequently wear 46mm and 48mm watches. Thy aren't however made of gaudy plastic. |
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Seriously? The most butt-fuck ugly watches known to man? Yes, they have their role, and in that they fucking excel. But as an all-around watch? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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G-SHOCK..... Seriously? The most butt-fuck ugly watches known to man? Yes, they have their role, and in that they fucking excel. But as an all-around watch? Diver's watches are ugly. All round daily wear, casual? Get a field watch, IMHO. |
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Citizen BM-6400 if you can find one. 200m resist, screw down crown, no battery changes, excellent lume. Even though its been discontinued can still be found. Looks good on any strap, though I prefer Zulu/nato kind.
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Are there any watch options that are appropriate for more formal dress like a suit or tux that is also a good everyday wear? |
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I paid $82 delivered each for several different Lowen Aficionado watches . Been around 8 months and they have been rock solid. Stainless Steel, Waterproof to 100m, Swiss Movement, Sapphire crystal, screw back access and butterfly deployment clasp.
I have been happy. http://precisiontimeco.com/watches/lowen/lw60052-a I bought one with a white face, grey face and black face. I bought the Tourismo Chronograph for $100. This is my favorite watch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbY6iE3ELV8 |
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I paid $82 delivered each for several different Lowen Aficionado watches . Been around 8 months and they have been rock solid. Stainless Steel, Waterproof to 100m, Swiss Movement, Sapphire crystal, screw back access and butterfly deployment clasp. I have been happy. http://precisiontimeco.com/watches/lowen/lw60052-a I bought one with a white face, grey face and black face. I bought the Tourismo Chronograph for $100. This is my favorite watch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbY6iE3ELV8 View Quote Lowens are nice. One of my favorites is the Aficianado Sport. |
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I recommend the Invicta Men's 0420 Pro Diver Automatic Titanium Watch. Titanium Auto for $117, can't beat that.
Invicta Titanium Diver |
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Another vote for the Seiko SKX007J.
I've had one for 4 years now and it is bullet proof. Looks as good with a suit as it does out on the dive boat. I prefer it with a Super Oyster solid end link bracelet, although the rubber diver's strap is pretty good if you boil it first. Dealt with these guys and was happy with the price, service and delivery time, plus they offer just about every version currently manufactured. http://chronograph.com/store/mli_viewItem.asp?idproduct=3734 |
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Lowens are nice. One of my favorites is the Aficianado Sport. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c89/HiramRanger/2EB84FCB-A6D5-47F9-8A3F-B62FC500E416_zpshooni5yw.jpg View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I paid $82 delivered each for several different Lowen Aficionado watches . Been around 8 months and they have been rock solid. Stainless Steel, Waterproof to 100m, Swiss Movement, Sapphire crystal, screw back access and butterfly deployment clasp. I have been happy. http://precisiontimeco.com/watches/lowen/lw60052-a I bought one with a white face, grey face and black face. I bought the Tourismo Chronograph for $100. This is my favorite watch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbY6iE3ELV8 Lowens are nice. One of my favorites is the Aficianado Sport. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c89/HiramRanger/2EB84FCB-A6D5-47F9-8A3F-B62FC500E416_zpshooni5yw.jpg I just ordered a Lowen Aficianado from precisiontimeco. I also received $10 off using the promo code "FREEK" Looks like a great watch. Can't wait to get it |
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I have to agree.
Everyone should have a 007 at some point. I would like to pick up a SNZF53J1... |
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Seriously? The most butt-fuck ugly watches known to man? Yes, they have their role, and in that they fucking excel. But as an all-around watch? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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G-SHOCK..... Seriously? The most butt-fuck ugly watches known to man? Yes, they have their role, and in that they fucking excel. But as an all-around watch? I have had Seikos. I have had Tag-Heuers. I have had Timexes. I have had Swiss Army Watches. But the ONLY watches I have had that stood up to all of the abuse of all the stuff I do was the Casios. Everything else failed. They may be ugly, but the things last and they work. |
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I have had Seikos. I have had Tag-Heuers. I have had Timexes. I have had Swiss Army Watches. But the ONLY watches I have had that stood up to all of the abuse of all the stuff I do was the Casios. Everything else failed. They may be ugly, but the things last and they work. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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G-SHOCK..... Seriously? The most butt-fuck ugly watches known to man? Yes, they have their role, and in that they fucking excel. But as an all-around watch? I have had Seikos. I have had Tag-Heuers. I have had Timexes. I have had Swiss Army Watches. But the ONLY watches I have had that stood up to all of the abuse of all the stuff I do was the Casios. Everything else failed. They may be ugly, but the things last and they work. Like I said, they have their place, and in that role they excel. Most aren't that hard on a watch. Since you can't remotely pull off G-Shock with a jacket and tie, I don't personally consider it an all around watch. In honesty, it's appearance is really its only shortcoming in my book. But as a desk jockey and occasional outdoorsman, that's a big shortcoming for me. YMMV. |
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My 16 year old Luminox finally took a crippling blow. I smashed the crystal, stepped on it while it was face down on the only pebble on my porch. I loved that watch.
Are there other choices for a trit. illuminated watch? ETA- I found the trit. watch thread |
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About a month ago,i picked up my first watch in probably 25 years.
Got a Wenger,Swiss Army field watch in gunmetal. Seems heavy,but a good watch for $200. |
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Which? I do hope you like it, I 'spect I'd never hear the end of it if you didn't.
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I do actually have a spare blank bezel. I think it's a 90/100/110 bezel but it *might* work on a 710.
ETA- nevermind, I don't think it will. The 710 insets the crown a bit, it probably wouldn't seat all the way. |
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You can hand wind it, it's just fiddly to do and you'll never know when it's fully wound.
There are a few no-date models out, some in the SE series, some here and there in the regular amphibias, the SE I just ordered is one of them. If you have an appropriate tool, try to give the retaining ring on the caseback a snug down. I've had two new that turned a bit, might've been a bit loose. |
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My 16 year old Luminox finally took a crippling blow. I smashed the crystal, stepped on it while it was face down on the only pebble on my porch. I loved that watch. Are there other choices for a trit. illuminated watch? ETA- I found the trit. watch thread View Quote Link to thread? |
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I had a Vostok Amphibia with the blue scuba diver face. I really liked it, but it just stopped working one day.
I've currently got an Invicta Pro Diver that's pretty scratched up, I'm thinking I'll replace it with an SKX009. |
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Well, I almost bought the SKX009 but when I came home today, my friend had sent me a new Parnis auto as a graduation gift.
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