Somewhat-Inexpensive Watches

[Tron]

Graduation is coming up and I could use a new watch.

My parents seem pretty cool with the idea, but I doubt they'll be willing to spend over $300, and I don't really want them to either.

So, does anyone have recommendations for a watch $300 or less that I could wear on an everyday basis. No digital watches, please.

[mostsmooth]

this one is almost the exact watch i was looking for the other day. /images/graemlins/cool.gif
i like it (http://www.timex.com/bin/detail.tmx?item=048148205017)

[bdk3clash]

I'm a big fan of the Invicta 8926, which can be had for $100-$120.
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000239OWU.01-AQQGP21LOQJBD._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

[Tron]

I didn't think there would be a Nixon that would fit what I was looking for, but apparently I was wrong. What do you guys think of The Esquire CS (http://www.nixonnow.com/za/NNS?PAGE=WATCH_DETAILS&PRODUCT.ID=864&MENU_ID=1). I'm thinking the brown one looks pretty good.

[bdk3clash]

I don't want to get all watch-snobby but for $220 (the price of the watch you linked to) you can get a good automatic (self-winding) watch, if that matters. If you're into how that Nixon looks then that's cool, as it pretty much comes down to personal preference.

Personally, I'd just have a hard time paying >$200 and not getting an automatic or at least a manual-wind watch, but again that's just my preference.

[Tron]

I'm mainly attracted to the fact that it displays day, date, and month and still manages to look pretty cool.

[bdk3clash]

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I'm mainly attracted to the fact that it displays day, date, and month and still manages to look pretty cool.

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An Invicta chronograph (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000286QHG/qid=1117256174/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl197/002-2644130-4100033?v=glance&n=507846)

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000286QHG.01-A1EUDU5TKDNWO6._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

Great, now I think I have to buy this watch. Thanks a lot.

[scrub]

This one costs a little more than you were looking to spend, but I like it much more than most watches I've seen that cost $100 less.


http://www.watchesplanet.com/Product/ORIS/63575004164LS.jpg

scrub

[gvibes]

Great recommendations from Scrub and bdk3clash. Both brands cited offer incredible value for the dollar.

[THATWACOKID]

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I don't really want them to either.


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Wtf why not? You should be trying to squeeze every penny outta them cuz in a couple years they're probably going to cut you off ...

[SippinSoma]

Man up and spend your entire roll on a real watch.

PS: DRUNK AZ FUK.

[rusty JEDI]

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I'm mainly attracted to the fact that it displays day, date, and month and still manages to look pretty cool.

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Who needs a watch to tell them what month it is?

rJ

[snakehead]

at the commerce, you can buy a rolex, piaget, rado, patek phillipe, and many other great watches for less than $200. how about a daytona?

[david050173]

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I don't really want them to either.


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Wtf why not? You should be trying to squeeze every penny outta them cuz in a couple years they're probably going to cut you off ...

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Because your parents are more than a ATM...

[Joe Tall]

If you could spend just a little more, say the $150-200 range, I highly recommend a Sector:

http://images.overstock.com/f/102/3117/8h/www.overstock.com/images/products/L421449.jpg

I've had the same Sector for 7 years, have yet to change the battery, never take it off an it's still in excellent shape. Granted, it's of the higher end, but Sectors are ver well built and fine men's sport-watch with classic style.

[Joe Tall]

Sector watches on BizRate (http://www.bizrate.com/buy/products__cat_id--30020100,keyword--sector%20watches,sfsk--3.html)