Affordable watch for a college student?

[pdpsiluda]

Hi all, this is my first post on StyleForum, but I've been lurking for a while now. I'm impressed with the activity and helpfulness of this community! Thanks!

I'm a college student that's about to start interviews soon, so I am in need of a watch to go with my suit. I was looking for something like the Patek Philippe Calatrava - 5196G , but obviously not so pricey.

I'm willing to spend <150 on the watch. I'm fine with buying used.

Any tips or suggestions?

Thanks

 

[rammie]

The Citizen Stiletto (ref. AR1060-09A) would probably be your best bet.

http://www.citizen-watch.co.uk/gents...to-watches.php http://www.watchshopuk.com/mens-citi...-09a-p471.html Also found this one. Seems a lot nicer to be honest.

A bit on the smaller side though measuring around 32 mm whereas the Citizen is 37 or 38 mm I think. http://www.watchshopuk.com/mens-tiss...31-p17201.html

 

[dv_indian]

If you are into mechanical watches here's a vintage mechanical watch with classic looks for $59. Even if you have to spend an additional $50-$60 for servicing it, you will have a classy looking time piece well within your budget.

http://cgi.ebay.com/RAKETA-RUSSIAN-S...#ht_6130wt_939

 

[gooden0]

Try this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/SEIKO-AUTOMATIC-...item439bf3a02c

with these:
http://centralwatch.com/product_detail.php?pr=1

You'll have to get a watch maker to take the bands off, but you can just loop these new ones through. I wear this in high school, so I can't exactly speak for the college world, but I think it'll work great. I particularly like the navy/white and the red/white.