Looking for advice on watches!

[MiamiE]

I own a G-Shock I wear to work, which is great for what I do, but I am looking for a slightly more expensive nicer watch to wear out. I don't usually wear watches so I don't really know where to start. I was thinking something like a nice Citizen Eco-Drive? No diamonds or anything of the sort. Any recommendations within the line or other brands are appreciated!

[Blueface]

I own a G-Shock I wear to work, which is great for what I do, but I am looking for a slightly more expensive nicer watch to wear out. I don't usually wear watches so I don't really know where to start. I was thinking something like a nice Citizen Eco-Drive? No diamonds or anything of the sort. Any recommendations within the line or other brands are appreciated!

Erick,
I think you set a price range first.
There are nearly more watches out there than people.

[MiamiE]

I don't know say $200-$300.

[Smokin Gator]

My daily watch is a Wenger dive watch which I love. In the past year or two I have bought two watches from BOTLs here that I really enjoy as well. One is a gold tone Citizen Eco-Drive. It is perfect for me as a dress up watch.

Here it is:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=33430&highlight=Citizen+Eco-Drive

[MiamiE]

That ones nice but I need something a lot sportier than that. :D

[Cigar_Noob]

a nice skeleton pocket watch :D

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.luxist.com/media/2009/04/15519_l.jpg

[bobarian]

Lots of good watches out there in that price range. Invicta, Citizen Eco, Seiko You also have to decide on a quartz or an automatic. I picked up an Orient auto about a year ago for around $100, its been a great watch for the price.
Here is a code for 49% off the list price. newwatch49

http://www.orientwatchusa.com/

[holli4pirating]

In your price range, I really like the Nixon 42-20's. I would have gotten one for myself, but my budget was lower, so I got an Invicta 2770.

I also have a Citizen Calibre 8700, which I really like - that's in your price range, too.

I think automatics are really cool, but at that price point, I prefer the accuracy of a quartz... unless there is a really accurate automatic that I just didn't find when I was looking.

[bigdix]

The Eco-Drive's are nice, so are Seiko and Orient. Those should be in your price range!

[icehog3]

Lots of good watches out there in that price range. Invicta, Citizen Eco, Seiko You also have to decide on a quartz or an automatic. I picked up an Orient auto about a year ago for around $100, its been a great watch for the price.
Here is a code for 49% off the list price. newwatch49

http://www.orientwatchusa.com/

Thanks Bob, some nice watches there for the money. :)

[bobarian]

Thanks Bob, some nice watches there for the money. :)

I picked up a Black Mako. http://www.orientwatchusa.com/cem65001b-mako-p-64.html I'm not positive but I think it has a Seiko movement. I also like that it has a 30 hour reserve so I can leave it off for a day and it keeps the time. :tu

[icehog3]

I picked up a Black Mako. http://www.orientwatchusa.com/cem65001b-mako-p-64.html I'm not positive but I think it has a Seiko movement. I also like that it has a 30 hour reserve so I can leave it off for a day and it keeps the time. :tu

I like the Maka XL, but I am just afraid to buy a watch over the internet for fear that it won't fit my wrist.

[MiamiE]

What's the advantage to a quartz versus automatic? Never knew the difference. Thanks for the opinions I'll check them all night!

[floydpink]

What's the advantage to a quartz versus automatic? Never knew the difference. Thanks for the opinions I'll check them all night!


I'm guessing by automatic, you are referring to mechanical.

Kinda long, but explains it pretty well....
http://www.timecafe.com/Mechanical_Quartz.htm

The last paragraph sums it up though...

Bottom line — for just accuracy, go for a quartz, for quality, class, precision and historic value, go for a mechanical watch! And for some of you, who cannot decide, buy what you like to wear!

[holli4pirating]

I'm guessing by automatic, you are referring to mechanical.

Kinda long, but explains it pretty well....
http://www.timecafe.com/Mechanical_Quartz.htm

The last paragraph sums it up though...

Bottom line — for just accuracy, go for a quartz, for quality, class, precision and historic value, go for a mechanical watch! And for some of you, who cannot decide, buy what you like to wear!

I can't say that I agree with that last paragraph. Sure, there is something about a mechanical watch that speaks to oldschool craftsmanship, but that I would argue that quality and class are in the build quality of the watch, not the complexity of their movements.

For a comparison of accuracy of inexpensive quartz vs inexpensive automatic, check this video out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fddXIZHrgLU&feature=related

[larryinlc]

I'm kind of a watch junkie and I've owned just about everything in the 50 to 5000 dollar price range at one time or another, but the one that currently impresses me a great deal is the Seiko Superior line. Pictured is the one I have. Very well built with a finely finished steel case. A very good 23j movement and hardlex crystal with display back. Bought it for a little over 160.00. It's water resistant to 100 meters. I can't believe the price given the overall quality of this watch. It's as good as many I've owned at 5 times the price. Very accurate too.

Larry

[DrDubzz]

I picked up a Black Mako. http://www.orientwatchusa.com/cem65001b-mako-p-64.html I'm not positive but I think it has a Seiko movement. I also like that it has a 30 hour reserve so I can leave it off for a day and it keeps the time. :tu

I've had a pepsi mako for about 4 months now and I love it

[MiamiE]

Orient has a 30% off and a free watch valued at $120-$150 if I read correctly for the next hour!

[replicant_argent]

Lots of good watches out there in that price range. Invicta, Citizen Eco, Seiko You also have to decide on a quartz or an automatic. I picked up an Orient auto about a year ago for around $100, its been a great watch for the price.
Here is a code for 49% off the list price. newwatch49

http://www.orientwatchusa.com/

The Eco-Drive's are nice, so are Seiko and Orient. Those should be in your price range!

Thanks Bob, some nice watches there for the money. :)

I like the Maka XL, but I am just afraid to buy a watch over the internet for fear that it won't fit my wrist.
Another happy Orient guy here. They come pretty large in the bracelet, Tom, but you could measure yours and call Mark and ask if they would work.
Wear mine everyday, love it.


Oh, and you have good taste, Tom, mine is the Mako. ;) I will most definitely buy another, probably a tank style for some versatility, but I do like the autos. Mark Kim is a good guy to buy a watch from, he was very helpful with me.

[floydpink]

I can't say that I agree with that last paragraph. Sure, there is something about a mechanical watch that speaks to oldschool craftsmanship, but that I would argue that quality and class are in the build quality of the watch, not the complexity of their movements.

For a comparison of accuracy of inexpensive quartz vs inexpensive automatic, check this video out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fddXIZHrgLU&feature=related

The statement certainly was a general one and painted with a broad brush, but I feel gave a general answer to the question of the difference between quartz and auto.

I agree with you, however, about the build quality being the final factor.

That's why I wear a Rolex.

[replicant_argent]

I can't say that I agree with that last paragraph. Sure, there is something about a mechanical watch that speaks to oldschool craftsmanship, but that I would argue that quality and class are in the build quality of the watch, not the complexity of their movements.

For a comparison of accuracy of inexpensive quartz vs inexpensive automatic, check this video out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fddXIZHrgLU&feature=related

So, how was the accuracy on the auto after it was (ahem.. re-) adjusted properly?

[Parshooter]

I have 2 Orients, 2 Citizens, and a few Invictas, and a couple Sieko. I would go for a Seiko or Citizen if you're gonna spend over $250. If you want something for under $150, look at the Orients or Invictas.
Check out Blue Dial, they have good prices and really quick shipping.

[holli4pirating]

So, how was the accuracy on the auto after it was (ahem.. re-) adjusted properly?

It's not my watch, so I don't know. But who's to say that wasn't as accurate as that one can be? Maybe that was as accurate as it gets? Based on my searches, the Seiko 5's are rated around +- 25 seconds per day, and readjusting them may get you to +- 10 seconds per day. They also tend to get less accurate as the mainspring unwinds, which is why wearing it constantly "improves" the accuracy. IMO, I shouldn't have to take a brand new watch to be "readjusted," and you never know if you'll get a "good" one or a "bad" one.

My Citizen 8700 (quartz) is accurate to about 1 second per 4 days, and it's never been serviced in 7 years.