First watch $500 budget

boxdiver · Feb 21, 2010

Looking at purchasing my first watch....and would like to keep the budget at around $500.

I would be wearing the watch mainly for nights out and possibly to work. I really don't know what kind of band...so I guess I would say any kind.

Basically my wrist is naked...I'd like to get a good-looking watch...and I'd like to spend around $500.

Thanks.

Ich_Dien · Feb 21, 2010

Don't waste your money. Anything between $10-1000 is pointless when it comes to watches.

audiophilia · Feb 21, 2010

Less than $500 shipped. Great CS. Link You have lots of options. Tissot, Seiko, etc. Check Watchuseek and Timezone used FS forums for some fine watches around $500. Others will have great ideas. Have fun and enjoy.

thinksimple · Feb 21, 2010

I'm (sort of) in the same boat. I'm hoping to get into something for $600, and I've been looking at a used Breitling Colt. Unfortunately, Breitlings at $600 are few and far between, but I'm in no rush. I'm also looking at the Tissot PRC200, and the C4 from Christopher Ward. My only issue with CW is that I can't checkout to find out how much the total will be after shipping and duties (their website isn't playing nice with me).

audiophilia · Feb 21, 2010

Email [email protected] She'll sort you out.

Wrigglez · Feb 21, 2010

seiko spirit?

Mentos · Feb 21, 2010

Originally Posted by audiophilia

Less than $500 shipped. Great CS. Link You have lots of options. Tissot, Seiko, etc. Check Watchuseek and Timezone FS forums for some fine watches around $500. Other will have great ideas. Have fun and enjoy.
Also try Poor Man's Watch Forum. Seiya Japan has good stuff for less than $500 -- might need to spend another $40 on a new band on some of them. You might want a diver, given your proclivities, and depending on how formal work is. If so, Seiko makes good ones for well under $500 (and also more).

btinl · Feb 21, 2010

check out debaufre

ed1066 · Feb 21, 2010

I think my FIRST watch, which I bought in high school, cost me about $30. Man, things have changed...

anon · Feb 21, 2010

can't you get an Archimede flieger for around this much?

Eustace Tilley · Feb 21, 2010

Check out the Pilots at Steinhart

madaboutshirt · Feb 21, 2010

Originally Posted by Ich_Dien

Don't waste your money. Anything between $10-1000 is pointless when it comes to watches.

I do not agree with this sentiment.

I own a Tissot Le Locle, paid $320 US for it on Ebay. It's an extremely well made watch for the price point. Obviously it's no comparison to my IWC, but that would be like comparing apples with oranges.

audiophilia · Feb 21, 2010

Archimede.

Nice watch, but not sure how well it does with suits. 44 mm. OP mentioned for work/evenings.

jsqfunk · Feb 21, 2010

42mm Hamilton, a bit bigger than the normal khaki, cost is right under $500

entrero · Feb 21, 2010

Originally Posted by Mentos

Also try Poor Man's Watch Forum. Seiya Japan has good stuff for less than $500 -- might need to spend another $40 on a new band on some of them. You might want a diver, given your proclivities, and depending on how formal work is. If so, Seiko makes good ones for well under $500 (and also more).

Timezone has it for $200, mint http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...&start=0&rid=0

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