[003]

I'm looking to purchase a nice watch. Like a Rolex, but not quite so rich. $100 absolute max. Some of the Kenneth Cole ones look all right, but I have a feeling that there are much better options out there, and I know nothing about watches. I know there a lot of people on head-fi that know about them.

Could I please get some recommendations?

 

[aaron313]

If you're looking at a Rolex type of watch, go for Citizen.

 

[Rednamalas1]

I found a very nice seiko watch with minor defects (which to this day, I have no idea what the defect is) for 120$ in seiko outlet store near seattle...

EDIT: oh and don't buy guess. or Nixon

 

[003]

What about this:
FOSSIL - watches, handbags, accessories, and apparel - www.fossil.com

 

[Rednamalas1]

not a big fan of fossils- and that looks nothing like rolex

 

[vagarach]

Rolex makes quite a few different kinds...are you talking about the submariner?

If you want a good automatic dive watch, though a bit more brash than the submariner, then have a look at the Seiko Monster, you can get a black one for $165 at amazon. Amazon.com: Seiko Men's "Black Monster" Automatic Dive Watch #SKX779K1: Seiko: Watches

A very solid, very manly watch with a reliable movement, though more than $100, it will serve you for many years.

 

[Rednamalas1]

^ not a bad deal

 

[funkychowda]

Invicta watches are pretty nice for the $100-150 range

 

[Rednamalas1]

searching on amazon, there were quite a few seikos under 200$ - some close to 100$ mark:

Amazon.com: Men's - Seiko: Watches

 

[003]

What about this one:
CITIZENWATCH.com | Welcome to Citizen Watches Online

 

[Rednamalas1]

not bad, pretty clean watch.

 

[003]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rednamalas1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif not bad, pretty clean watch.

I like the more laid back look it has over the black monster, and it is cheaper.

I'm confused about the eco-power though? It never needs a battery and charges in the light (solar powered)? Does this feature ever diminish, like it will hold less and less of a charge over time? Also, what is the warranty on it?

 

[aaron313]

I own an eco drive, and it runs off of your body. My watch is currently dead, but within seconds of putting it on, it awakens. If you are diligent about wearing the watch, it will never stop. Very cool.

 

[003]

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaron313 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I own an eco drive, and it runs off of your body. My watch is currently dead, but within seconds of putting it on, it awakens. If you are diligent about wearing the watch, it will never stop. Very cool.

Umm, won't you have to set the right time whenever you put it on then? That seems very annoying...

 

[Rednamalas1]

^ I thought eco drive re-adjusts automatically to the right time?

I prefer little flashier watches personally. I do have my movado museum watch for special occasion though