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I don't know much about watches, so pardon my ignorance.
But what's wrong with a Movado? I actually had a look at a few and thought they were OK.
The front runner as of now is:
Amazon.com: Tag Heuer Carrera: Jewelry & Watches: Tag Heuer
Any and all advice appreciated!
P.S. When it says automatic on the dial, what does that refer to? I know its something to do with the movement, but not sure what exactly.
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Automatic = mechanical watch. The entire watch is completely driven by springs and gears in other words, not by a battery and a quartz crystal. Much more complex to make, and much more expensive to maintain in the long run...something you should keep in mind during your 10 year ownership. Expect to fork over ~$300-400 every 5 years for an overhaul to keep the watch running smoothly, and wait 2-3 months before getting the watch back. Think of it as the equivalent of a 60,000 mile overhaul for a car. The entire watch gets dismantled, parts get replaced if worn out, areas are re-oiled if necessary. Not for the faint of heart.
Also keep in mind mechanical watches are inherently not going to be anywhere near as accurate as quartz watches. It'll be a crapshoot getting one that happens to keep time within +-5-6 seconds a day, unless you get one that's COSC (that's Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) certified.
If you just want a watch to tell time, stick to a quartz. If you want a watch that you will form a special bond with over the years, then consider a mechanical. For most of us in this thread though, getting one mechanical simply lead to another...and another...and another.
If you like that simple, classic look, you may also like the Omega Aqua Terra lineup. There's also a ton of models that look like that style among Seiko's lineup, quartz or mechanical. I would strongly recommend however that you simply pick up the watch WITH the bracelet at first, regardless of whether or not you like watches with bracelets. You may end up wanting to use it at some point, and it is MUCH more expensive picking up the bracelet seperately (~$300-$400) than it is just simply picking up an aftermarket strap (~$30-$60). You can always just sell the bracelet for a decent chunk of money if you really don't use it.
