Treating myself to a new watch... help me pick which one to get.

Tasty said:
Opinions on this watch for the wife, and on the watch itself?



Amazon.com: Seiko Women's Coutura Watch #SXD573: Jewelry & Watches
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Tasty,



I got my wife a Seiko Coutura (model 691) for Christmas and I am very pleased with it! It's the pink MOP dial with diamond chips around the bezel. Really a beautiful piece and I hope she likes it.:nervous2: Got a really good deal on it through Princeton watches.





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Can't go wrong with Seiko quartz and the Coutura line are really nice!
 
So, I was surprised to get this for Christmas from the wife...Seiko Kinetic - Stainless with Black Face SKA347.



Now that I have one though, I can't decide if I like it or not. I was really wanting a 5 series automatic, but those are impossible to find in stores. Also, it seems that now that the Christmas shopping rush has passed places like Overstock have jacked their watch prices up to levels that are near what you would pay in stores. Anyway, any opinions on the kinetic Seikos? I think the 7S26 movement has a better reputation.
 
Tasty said:
So, I was surprised to get this for Christmas from the wife...Seiko Kinetic - Stainless with Black Face SKA347.



Now that I have one though, I can't decide if I like it or not. I was really wanting a 5 series automatic, but those are impossible to find in stores. Also, it seems that now that the Christmas shopping rush has passed places like Overstock have jacked their watch prices up to levels that are near what you would pay in stores. Anyway, any opinions on the kinetic Seikos? I think the 7S26 movement has a better reputation.
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I think its a nice looking watch... although I really dont like anything on outter bezels, such as the marks that one has.



See if you can return it. I believe watches are like wallets.. if youre going to buy one for someone you HAVE to know exactly what they want. For the price of that Kinetic you can order a couple Seiko 5 Autos online. :2thumbs:
 
I would definitely go with a Seiko 5, in whatever style you like. The Kinetics are just not as appealing as the 5 automatic line, particularly among watch enthusiasts. I love my 5, even though it runs a bit fast and needs regulation! I was lucky enough to get my 5 (a Rolex style) on Overstock for $60 total, and now the exact same watch is selling for $100+ on the big O. I love it for the price, and it cannot be beat for value/quality! Mine has the usual 7s26 as well...
 
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