Watch selection help?

[TheMuffinMan_01]

What companies have nice watches in the 300-400 dollar range? I'm looking for a new watch and have no idea where to start. Thanks!

 

[jilgiljongiljing]

I think you can find decent Citizen and Seiko watches in that price range. Personally I prefer Citizen.

 

[A<aA?]

i bought a Suunto Core in black and yellow. seems like the best watches i've ever seen. not that casual though.

 

[appophylite]

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f90/wa...ur-pics-70190/

This thread may be able to help you find a large selection of watches in that range.

 

[gtp]

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Originally Posted by TheMuffinMan_01 /img/forum/go_quote.gif What companies have nice watches in the 300-400 dollar range? I'm looking for a new watch and have no idea where to start. Thanks!

In that price range, if you want Swiss Made, check out Tissot and Hamilton.

 

[plainsong]

In that price range, Stowa, Stowa, Stowa. I try to avoid Swatch Group nowadays if I possibly can. A Stowa Seatime pwns a Tissot Seastar, and an Antea or Airman pwns a Hamilton Khaki.

Google a watch seller out of Japan called Higuchi. He has Japan-only Seiko and Citizen models. Just in time for when Swatch starts hoarding the ETA movements, it seems Seiko FINALLY has some watches out with an automatic hacking movement. Funny how they timed that.

 

[gtp]

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Originally Posted by plainsong /img/forum/go_quote.gif In that price range, Stowa, Stowa, Stowa. I try to avoid Swatch Group nowadays if I possibly can. A Stowa Seatime pwns a Tissot Seastar, and an Antea or Airman pwns a Hamilton Khaki. Google a watch seller out of Japan called Higuchi. He has Japan-only Seiko and Citizen models. Just in time for when Swatch starts hoarding the ETA movements, it seems Seiko FINALLY has some watches out with an automatic hacking movement. Funny how they timed that.

But "Stowa, Stowa, Stowa" is not in the OP's price range. The Seatime is $900+ and the Antea/Airman is $600+. Anyway, a $900 Seatime should "pwn" a $400 Seastar, and a $600 Airman should "pwn" a $250 Khaki.

 

[hershann]

I personally think that Seiko has great value for money. Try the Samurai series for divers and the Alpinist series for a more dressy look.

The Hamilton's are not too bad too.

But it all depends on your needs - mechanical vs quartz, Sporty vs Dressy, big or small etc

Try timezone.com to get a feel

her shann

 

[plainsong]

The Antea is in the price range. And over in euroland, the Seastar is about the same price as the Seatime. Remember it's not our fault the dollar keeps dropping.

I dunno. Timezone has always seemed a bit snobbish IMO. I'd try PMWF (Poor Man's Watch Forum), and WUS (Watchuseek) has subforums for all price ranges.

 

[homers54321]

Amazon.com: Invicta Men's Pro Diver Collection Automatic Watch #8926: Jewelry & Watches: Invicta

if youre looking for a cheap but good looking watch...

 

[Rob E.]

Start at Timezone. Home Page - TimeZone - then reassess your needs, desires and budget. P.S. - take your time (no pun intended)

 

[Uncle Erik]

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Originally Posted by plainsong /img/forum/go_quote.gif In that price range, Stowa, Stowa, Stowa. I try to avoid Swatch Group nowadays if I possibly can. A Stowa Seatime pwns a Tissot Seastar, and an Antea or Airman pwns a Hamilton Khaki. Google a watch seller out of Japan called Higuchi. He has Japan-only Seiko and Citizen models. Just in time for when Swatch starts hoarding the ETA movements, it seems Seiko FINALLY has some watches out with an automatic hacking movement. Funny how they timed that.

I completely agree. Not familiar with Higuchi, but I will definitely check it out.

Also, look here:

Home of WestCoasTime

My beater is a MP-2824 on a black NATO strap. Excellent watch, especially for the money. About 95% of the watches there have ETA movements, stainless cases, and usually a sapphire crystal.

No fancy logos, but who cares? These are well-made, look good and run every bit as well as that $2,000 watch with the exact same movement that's been tarted up with blued screws and a display back.

 

[vibin247]

My daily watch is a Hamilton Khaki Field King Quartz with day & date, and I have no regrets. I saw it in a watch store display case in the mall near my work and just had to have it. I recently checked out the Christopher Ward website and the styles are quite nice, if you're into a cleaner look. Prices aren't bad either, so I'm planning on a C5 Malvern Automatic in the future.

 

[Dorito123]

TAG Heuer, Omega, Breitling, Cartier, Zenith, Oris, TechnoMarine, Rado, Ebel, Baume & Mercier, Gucci, Movado, Longines, Chopard & Jaeger LeCoultre Watches

Start here, I got my Omega here and they are great to do business with. In that price range I would start with Oris or Longines. Seikos are well built watches, especially in that price range however, Oris or Longines have lots of character and originality. Sometimes its nice to be the only kid on the block with something. They are above your price point but take a look at the Frank Sinatra collection by Oris. Nice! Good Luck! Here is a good example.

Self Winding Automatic 73375784064LS Oris Classic Date Mens Auto Steel Black Watch

 

[roastpuff]

Glycine and Fortis are two good, cheap(er) Swiss brands in that price bracket as well - if you buy used or heavily discounted. I really like my Glycine Combat SUB Auto, and I'm getting a Fortis Pilot Professional.