Sub-$150 daily beater watch

[svelten]

So I have this problem where I'm constantly denting, scratching or even losing watches, the last victim being a nice Hamilton Khaki hence outside of formal occasions I would rather wear something cheap and disposable for daily use and travelling. What would you recommend I look into? Strictly nothing over $150 new or used. I'm not as concerned about mechanics as I am about having something with a good, timeless style. One of my favorite looking, more affordable watches is the Stowa Airman but that's way out of my prince range.

Thanks

 

[Bearin]

Gilt has some Akribos XXIV around that range. Some with automatic movements and others with quartz. sale ends tomorrow

Not sure how good they are though.

 

[Twotone]

Seiko 5 -- way too many choices:

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WATCHSALES/SeikoFiveSalesTable.htm

 

[Poindexter]

Yup. Sea-Gull, too.

 

[CalTex]

how did you lose a watch?

 

[svelten]

Thanks for the ideas. I had the Seiko 5 in mind but was hoping to see if there was anything else. The seagull watches look really good - not sure about the quality, I've never heard of the brand but will take a closer look. Can't find anything I like for less than $150 yet from them though

 

[svelten]



how did you lose a watch?

I have a stupid habit of taking them off frequently as they are generally uncomfortable on my wrist after a long day, especially while travelling which I do quite often throughout the year. I've lost an average of one every couple of years ever since I've started working and each of the watches have been at least $300-$500. I can stomach randomly losing something cheap and replaceable and chalk it up to incidental travel expenditure. They're honestly the only things I ever lose. It's too bad watches are such a hallmark of men's style because I hate the feeling of them on my wrist.

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]

Lots of men don't wear watches. Sounds like you should be one of them.

 

[kev777]



I would go for the other M186S.

This !!! i know i know more than you asked for but its such a nice watch !!!

Edit on ebay its $120 result !!

 

[albeindc]

Sounds like you need to get straps that actually fit your wrist or find case sizes that make sense for your arm/hand size.

The Seiko 5 suggestions are good. Also look into Timex and Citizen for some solid, reliable, inexpensive pieces. Tissot has some PRC models that work as dailywear under the $150 mark.

 

[q6312]

Have you looked at Orient ? I got a Black Mako for around $130 for everyday wear and it's great. Really impressed for the price.

 

[Marsimaxam]

Look into a Seiko 6309 vintage Submariner from the 1980s. Movement is simple and the watch
runs like a true work horse. It is mechanical and keeps adequate time and you should be able to find one for
near 150.00 either on ebay ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-SEI...istwatches&hash=item4ab9378861#ht_7533wt_1281) or Seiko Citizen Forum.

 

[FaceOfBoh]

My go to watch these days is an HMT Pilot.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/angad84/7146057881/

Durable, flexible, a real workhorse and cheap. Pair it with a NATO strap for some flair.

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]

Pretty hard to beat Seiko in this price range.

http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNK793-Automatic-Stainless-Steel-Bracelet/dp/B002SSUQF6

 

[Essential]

I stick by Timex. For $30, you can pick between a lot of different color Easy Readers and Weekenders. Buy them from Target.