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. [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
i like it

[bdk3clash]

I'm a big fan of the Invicta 8926, which can be had for $100-$120.

[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. 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



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.




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 ...