Buying a new watch for $300-$500

[Primitivo]

 

[Goonerview]

There is something beautiful about the simplicity of the Hamilton khaki automatic though. I might have to try that on and if I like, may have to buy that!

 

[Plutoburn]

My next purchase will be a Breitling Avenger

 

[VroomyJeeps]

Yeah, these skeleton watches are my shit, man. I might have to get one!

Im going to buy one as soon as I get some extra cash

 

[DevilsLettuce]

Best entry level automatic:

Steinhart Ocean 1, another nice sub copy, ceramic bezel:

For a dressier watch a Hamilton on leather or an Oris Big Crown POinter Date:

 

[akimbo187]

I've got that exact watch on the right. It's nice to wear with dress clothes, but it doesn't work too well as a casual watch.

 

[Grrrr]

Take a look at the seiko sarb033. Clean looking watch, has the 6r15 movement, hacking and self winding, 50 hr power reserve, Sapphire crystal, date at 3, exhibition back. If you look around you can get it for $300.



While I don't have this particular model I do have seikos with the same movement....along with numerous other watches. The one I suggested gets amazing reviews from regular people down to watch freaks over on watchuseek. Com

 

[Primitivo]

I've got that exact watch on the right. It's nice to wear with dress clothes, but it doesn't work too well as a casual watch.

True.

 

[djacobox372]

Waste of money.

Wearing a $300-500 watch is just advertising the fact that you can't afford a $3-5k watch. Save up and buy Cartier or a Rolex.

 

[Grrrr]

Waste of money.

Wearing a $300-500 watch is just advertising the fact that you can't afford a $3-5k watch. Save up and buy Cartier or a Rolex.

This post is ignorant.

 

[hbdope]

Best entry level automatic:

It's a nice watch but the movement is hit or miss (7s26). Mine started going +1 min per day for a week or so until it settled to around +30. I hear some people have good luck with the movement but I have not.

 

[Prime Ang]

All depends on your style really.

 

[hbdope]

Waste of money.

Wearing a $300-500 watch is just advertising the fact that you can't afford a $3-5k watch. Save up and buy Cartier or a Rolex.

WTF are you talking about? Just because someone saves up for something, doesn't mean they can afford it. My friend has a Mercedes E350, but she wants to get rid of it because she can't afford the $1,000 service charge when she goes in for maintenance. Servicing a Rolex is $600 and up. I'm guessing service for the ETA 2824 would be under $200.

 

[mushishi]

I like vintage Omegas. You can get them for around $500 or so.

 

[DevilsLettuce]

Waste of money.

Wearing a $300-500 watch is just advertising the fact that you can't afford a $3-5k watch. Save up and buy Cartier or a Rolex.

Shame on you for mentioning Cartier in the same breath as Rolex.

 

[phipps66]

Apple Smartwatch

 

[Mike]

Humble brag thread detected.

 

[BOWHUNTER]

buy a second hand tag Heuer theyre all class

Came in here to say go to a pawn shop and get a Tag

 

[Inigo Montoya]

Daniel wellington watches are a great choice for that budget.

 

[DevilsLettuce]

TAGs are shit.