I'm looking for a decent watch...

drewski59 · 01-15-06, 08:36

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Any watchaholics out there?

I'm looking to replace my 5 yr old Swatch with something new.

I'm keeping my budget to below $200, but I want the best quality/accuracy/reliability I can for the money.

I think I've narrowed it down to these:
-Citizen Calibre 5700 Eco-Drive
-a Seiko chronograph
-a Hamilton(if I can find a nice one within my range)
-another Swatch(probably an automatic skeleton)

Any opinions on these? Any really good brands I'm leaving off of my list??

Thanks.

drewski59 · 01-15-06, 08:37

I should mention that I posted a poll between these on the TimeZone forum, and the Citizen was the leader by a wide margin.

General Lee · 01-15-06, 09:34

I have a Citizen Eco-drive, and couldn't be happier with it. It was in the 300 dollar range though.

BenP · 01-15-06, 09:53

If accuracy is important you want a watch with a chip in the back of it, not an automatic movement as these don't keep their time as well. I was told this when I bought my Rolex - Swiss Chronometer rated means it has to be accurate to within (-4) to (+6) seconds per day, which if you ask me is pretty inaccurate! A watch with a chip will be accurate to thousandths of a second per day.

Ben

drewski59 · 01-15-06, 10:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by General Lee

I have a Citizen Eco-drive, and couldn't be happier with it. It was in the 300 dollar range though.

Well, the 5700 retails for $400, but Amazon and Overstock have them much, much cheaper

a.k.a. Patrick · 01-15-06, 10:29

I'll stick with my Casio HT-G for $150.00. Solar charging and Atomic! I didnt think you could get much more accurate then an atomic setting, and last I checked, i wasnt launching rocketed satellites for a living!!

Pontman43 · 01-15-06, 11:14

I love my Citizen, but I also love my Seiko, both are great watches. I think it should mostly come down to what style you like and size.

ceiol · 01-16-06, 12:53

seiko automatic diver -- about $120 on ebay or other places. Built like a tank, waterproof, automatic movement, and you can re-sell it for about $100 - $120. Therefore you can basically wear the watch for a year or two for free.

gusbubba · 01-16-06, 03:56

Seiko is a solid brand......
...have you looked at Invicta ?
Got a couple of my groomsmen Invicta Divers last year
and they're very happy with them.

AkronSi · 01-16-06, 04:31

I think that it comes down to which watch you think looks the best. I have s Citizen Caliber 8700 that I love. But, I also have an older Guess that has been a great watch and a Nike and Timex that I also wear.

Good luck and let us know what you end up doing.

Spilchy · 01-16-06, 07:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenP

If accuracy is important you want a watch with a chip in the back of it, not an automatic movement as these don't keep their time as well.

I've got a 40 year old Rolex that is off by 5 seconds when compared to my atomic clock.
I've got a wind up Bulova military watch (I collect them) with a hack setting from the Korean War that was issued to US airmen. I wind it every 24 hours and it is keeping perfect time, down to the second with my atomic clock. It's pretty amazing.

Drewski, here is a nice selection (23 pages) to choose from with cheap prices and shipping to help make up your mind. They have the Seiko chronographs you are looking for.

http://www.overstock.com/?PAGE=STORE...6&CAT_SORTBY=0

G35stilez · 01-16-06, 07:27

DKNY watches are sexy...I've had mine for a little over year without any problems. I get compliments on it all the time...

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-LUXURY-DKNY-...QQcmdZViewItem
$107 shipped