Recommend me a watch brand

[Supermighty]

I'd like to get a new watch. Something nicer than the Timex I'm sporting.

Can you recommend me a moderately priced watch, or brand. I'd like something that draws peoples attention and says "hey this guy is not as shabby as you might think", but won't break the bank.

 

[Niles]

I'm a fan of Seiko and Bulova watches.

 

[Thebigspendur]

For the price range you seem to be looking for (I am assuming $300 or so) consider Seiko and Citizen and Hamilton and Christopher Ward, Archamede and Swiss made Invicta's.

 

[bindibadgi]

Another vote for Seiko. Have a look at Orient too.

 

[petr]

TAG. Hang around the watch forums and pick one up gently used for 1/2 price.

 

[mretzloff]

Seiko and Citizen are great. Orient would probably be my choice, though. Their watches look amazing.

 

[BrownShoe]

Hamilton or Tissot for looking like you're worth more than you are. Those are probably the only two I would presonally consider for under $1000. Maybe a citizen, too.

 

[Snargle]

+1 on the Christopher Ward. I just got their C5 Malvern Aviator (black face, automatic movement) and it's an awesome watch.

For the price range you seem to be looking for (I am assuming $300 or so) consider Seiko and Citizen and Hamilton and Christopher Ward, Archamede and Swiss made Invicta's.

 

[Legion]

Obviously it depends on your budget, what might break one bank may not break another.

I have been very happy with my Omega SMP. It is quite a few years old now, has never been serviced, and is still running as well as it did when new. And that is my beater watch, so it has been through a lot and not babied. The only thing to go wrong was a pin fell out of the band. An easy repair but I decided to replace the band with a Maratec one and now it is even comfier to wear!

 

[Supermighty]

Just saw the Tissot Men's T17.1.586.52 PRC 200 Chronograph Watch and I really like the look of it.

It's a little over the top. Kinda what I'm looking for. Thanks

 

[ctguy]

Yep I have the Tissot PRC 200 Chrono. Nice thick and manly watch. I get tons of complements and it'll look good with a variety of strap styles. I have the black dial. It's one of the cheaper Swiss watches, pretty good value for the money compared to the others.

 

[Mike R.]

Tissot fan here.

 

[churchilllafemme]

I too would recommend a Seiko. I have had one of their Sport 150 models since 1992, and it still only gains 2-3 seconds per week. The gold/stainless combination looks good with just about any clothes too.

 

[mandoman]

CITIZEN QUARTZ

 

[Supermighty]

It has to be stainless steel for me. Gold never looked right on me. Also I already have a couple stainless steel rings it should match.

 

[BBchew]

Seiko.

 

[Don Barbiere]

Orient or Seiko

 

[DE Shaver]

Hamilton is a good brand that I can recommend. The higher end Seikos are nice as well. I have a few Tissot watches and can endorse them too.

 

[binowatch]

Try Seiya-Japan for fantastic Japan only Seiko and Citizen watches. Tissot, Hamilton and Oris are great values and Swiss. Try Watchseller.com for a very reliable dealer in used watches or Timezone.com for a sales forum-just use all the usual care there. Christopher Wards are now Swiss made and very handsome-look like more money than they are. Lastly, a bit of an offbeat choice is Sea-Gull (google for the sources), Chinese but high quality and a lot of watch for the money-look great also.

 

[BladeDE40]

Citizen Eco Drive