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Old 05-23-2008, 07:44 AM   #26
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Rice, pick up anything from the Seiko 5 series.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw...ko+5&x=10&y=26
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Old 05-23-2008, 08:16 AM   #27
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Seikos are nice... The above watch is at my local BJ's Wholesale club for $200. I Personally have a Seiko Kinetic AutoRelay and a Citizen EcoDrive. The Ecodrive was $146 at Kay's on sale. Nothing crazy, just something that I don't mind getting beat up or stolen or lost when I travel or just go to hang out at a buddy's house. My Seiko was about $500 at the time, 7 years ago. My Breitling on the other hand...

Like others have mentioned, Swiss Army watches are IMHO a phenomenal value. Real good feel to them, timeless style, very durable and won't totally break the bank.
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Old 05-23-2008, 08:18 AM   #28
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Integrated bracelets are the devil. I like watches with normal lugs so you can change up the strap.
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Old 05-23-2008, 08:26 AM   #29
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<-- ive been wearing skagen for about 12 years now. on my 3rd one. all work great, no problems. just when something new catches my eye, they're cheap enough that they wont break the bank (150~200)
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Old 05-23-2008, 09:15 AM   #30
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I would appreciate it if you guys recommend specific models, I'm sure the watch nerds will once they see this. Hopefully.

I like Fossil, but I would like something lighter and thinner. Mine is relatively heavy and I would also like an automatic watch. CNs: Fossil isn't cool enough.
here.

http://www.roachman.com/seiko/military/MISNX425K.html



the amount of compliments i and my brother (i gave it to him) got on this watch was ridiculous. its very small though.

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Old 05-23-2008, 09:29 AM   #31
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I have this one and love it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Skagen-Mens-TITA...QQcmdZViewItem

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<-- ive been wearing skagen for about 12 years now. on my 3rd one. all work great, no problems. just when something new catches my eye, they're cheap enough that they wont break the bank (150~200)
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Old 05-23-2008, 09:32 AM   #32
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That watch is really light and very thin. I really like mine. It is also titanium.
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Old 05-23-2008, 09:36 AM   #33
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I picked up this Kenneth Cole watch for about $40. I just thought it looked OK and I needed a watch but over the past 2 years I've gotten a lot of compliments on it.



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Old 05-23-2008, 09:44 AM   #34
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i like my fossil titanium watch. it has done me well for the past couple years.
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Old 05-23-2008, 09:45 AM   #35
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Old 05-23-2008, 09:48 AM   #36
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I don't think a Big Bang is in his price range.
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Old 05-23-2008, 09:57 AM   #37
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Automatics for less than $200 will be hard to come by. I agree fully with Strider's Seiko recommendation. However - I would also like to offer up the Vostok Amphibia.



http://www.smirs.com/product_info.php?products_id=538

It is a relatively thick divers watch -- but on a NATO strap it is light and not too bulky at all.

NATO Strap -- FYI (it takes an 18mm - you can get a variety of colors and materials):

http://www.gnomonwatches.com/NATOStrap.htm

Mine has been bulletproof for 2 years -- it has seen pool and ocean and daily wear and hasn't missed a beat. Plus -- I guarantee it is different -- you won't see too many of these around. Finally, at less than $100 for the watch and a custom strap -- you cannot beat the price.

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Old 05-23-2008, 09:58 AM   #38
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PLEASE stop buying cheap watches that look like cheap watches that want to look like expensive watches.

Want semi-cheap, simple, classy, and dead on accurate? Swiss Army.
"Swiss Army" watches are made by Victorinox, "Swiss Military" are made by Wenger. Victorinox bought Wenger a few years ago, but they still keep both lines available. Most people who know about watches in that price range will probably say that traditionally the "Swiss Military" watches were slightly better than the "Swiss Army" watches, but it's like saying an Oldsmobile is slightly better than a Buick. In the end they are probably the same.
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Old 05-23-2008, 01:06 PM   #39
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I would still like to see what other people have to suggest.

StriderTB, I'm really liking the Seiko 5. My question is, where can I find the biggest range of them, which website or a store?

Btw, what's a NATO strap? I was reading the explanation in the watch thread, but I didn't understand it.
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Old 05-23-2008, 01:15 PM   #40
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Wenger makes some nice watches for not much money. I snagged this one last year for $130.

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Thanks for all the suggestions. I would still like to see what other people have to suggest.

StriderTB, I'm really liking the Seiko 5. My question is, where can I find the biggest range of them, which website or a store?

Btw, what's a NATO strap? I was reading the explanation in the watch thread, but I didn't understand it.
http://www.princetonwatches.com/shop/seiko.asp

Reputable online store with a huge selection of Seiko automatics (including Seiko 5's in many styles) -- I got my Hamilton here at a good price.
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Old 05-23-2008, 01:29 PM   #43
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I suppose so.

Try here:

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WATCHSAL...SalesTable.htm
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Old 05-23-2008, 02:19 PM   #44
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^ thanks for the link.

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Old 05-23-2008, 02:43 PM   #45
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http://www.chronograph.com/store/index.asp

This site has lots of good pictures of Seikos and Citizens. If you find one you like, get the model number and find it on the bay.


http://www.network54.com/Forum/78440/

This is a Seiko and Citizen dedicated forum. A lot of watch guys are also into photography and will post up pretty good pictures.


http://www.ittc.ku.edu/~jgauch/watch/

This guy is a good photographer and has 4 metric assloads of pictures on his site.


http://www.seiko5ers.com/

This site is mostly in Engrish but he has good pictures of the Seiko 5 line. This line is an excellent entry point into the world of mechanical watches.


http://www.higuchi-inc.com/index-e.html

Higuchi-san is very well known in the watch community and an excellent source for Asian market Seikos. Few Americans realize it but Seiko makes Asian market watches that are competitive with the big boys like Rolex.


http://www.thepurists.com/

And for fun here is a forum that caters to the elite. Much snobbery here.
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Old 05-23-2008, 04:15 PM   #46
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another great online resource, very nice group of people too. I have the same screen name over there as I have there.

http://www.watchuseek.com
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Old 05-23-2008, 08:06 PM   #47
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Do you wake up every morning, completely satisfied being an *******? Im from Wurzberg Germany, and not one cared what watch you wore.


I've gotta several compliments on my Fossil watch.
OK, if you don't care what watch you wear, you spend $30 on a Timex, and feel secure in the fact that you've spent very wisely. Timex watches work, they are what they are, and don't pretend to be anything else. Is that what you're talking about?
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Jager Bombs!!11!



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Old 05-23-2008, 08:27 PM   #49
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look into (in to?) hamilton.
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Old 05-23-2008, 08:40 PM   #50
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Bernhardt makes a SWEET beauty, GREAT build quality, sapphire crystal, great bracelet, Japanese auto movement, near cult status:

http://www.bernhardtwatch.com/seashark.html




You'll get a ton of complements on it.
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