Spec me a watch (not a smart one)

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no_1_dave

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I've never had a nice watch before and my current watch (15yrs old, cost about £50) is on the way out. I've had a Galaxy smart watch for a few years but I just went back to my current standard watch after a while because I found the Galaxy watch too clumpy and I never really used the functions. I'm no watch collector or enthusiast so my idea of a nice watch needs to be under £300 or so. I'm not quite at the stage yet where I could put down 4-5 figures on a watch, however that is a possibility down the line (once mortgage is gone etc) as I've always found clocks and watches fascinating, not sure why.

So yea, budget at this stage is around £300
Not digital
Not too bulky
Not overly crowded face, less is more
Just time is fine, showing the date is good too but not a necessity
Prefer wind up or automatic but it's not a deal breaker if it uses a battery
Not plastic
Durable - Nothing over the top, but I don't like having to remember to take my watch off if I decide to do some DIY or change the oil in my car.

A couple of people at work mentioned Citizen watches

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But I really would appreciate some input from here as I know there will be people here who know about this sort of thing :)
 
no_1_dave said:
I've never had a nice watch before and my current watch (15yrs old, cost about £50) is on the way out. I've had a Galaxy smart watch for a few years but I just went back to my current standard watch after a while because I found the Galaxy watch too clumpy and I never really used the functions. I'm no watch collector or enthusiast so my idea of a nice watch needs to be under £300 or so. I'm not quite at the stage yet where I could put down 4-5 figures on a watch, however that is a possibility down the line (once mortgage is gone etc) as I've always found clocks and watches fascinating, not sure why.

So yea, budget at this stage is around £300
Not digital
Not too bulky
Not overly crowded face, less is more
Just time is fine, showing the date is good too but not a necessity
Prefer wind up or automatic but it's not a deal breaker if it uses a battery
Not plastic
Durable - Nothing over the top, but I don't like having to remember to take my watch off if I decide to do some DIY or change the oil in my car.

A couple of people at work mentioned Citizen watches

MvZAzFQ.jpg

But I really would appreciate some input from here as I know there will be people here who know about this sort of thing :)
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Mine is battery, the face is analogue with a second hand, it keeps perfect time It cost £15, yes, just £15. If the battery fails I won't bother to find a watchmaker - I'll just replace it.
 
I have one that is battery, analogue with a second hand, it is water resistant. It cost £15. If/when the battery fails I wont take it to watchmaker/store - I'll just replace it.
 
This is on a good deal at the moment: Orient Automatic

Or you may want to consider something like the Seiko Presage range:Seiko Presage (38mm)

Slightly different variant: Presage 2 (41mm)

I guess it depends the diameter face you want and if you're wiling to sacrifice depth for movement ;)

I own this watch with a black leather strap and it's stunning in the flesh: Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles Powermatic 80
 
Cheers, some nice suggestions

tuckenator said:
Or you may want to consider something like the Seiko Presage range:Seiko Presage (38mm)
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I like the look of this. Is there a way of choosing the strap separately? I like bracelet style straps and the above has a leather strap. There is one very similar with a bracelet strap but I prefer the design of this one. I know you can always buy straps separately, but would be nice not to have to
 
Alex_6n2 said:
Tissot PRX Powermatic 80:

  • Automatic
  • 80 hr power reserve
  • Thin & comfortable
  • High quality materials
  • Looks/Feels expensive
  • £300

Official website | Tissot® Official Website

Discover all Tissot® novelties with watches for men and women on the Official Tissot Website. Choose your watch - find a store – keep in touch.
www.tissotwatches.com www.tissotwatches.com
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Love this. Has a bit of AP about it. Where is it £300? Looks like £500+ on Google?
 
The reason it has a bit of AP about is probably because AP has a bit of Tissot about it :p

Both designs started in the 1970s by both brands. The style is what you'd find back in the 1970s, and has continued to this day.
 
Alex_6n2 said:
Tissot PRX Powermatic 80:
  • Automatic
  • 80 hr power reserve
  • Thin & comfortable
  • High quality materials
  • Looks/Feels expensive
  • £300
  • You won't get much better at this price point

Official website | Tissot® Official Website

Discover all Tissot® novelties with watches for men and women on the Official Tissot Website. Choose your watch - find a store – keep in touch.
www.tissotwatches.com www.tissotwatches.com
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Yea, was looking at this one but it's nearer £500
Looks really nice
 
I'm no watch expert but I was in a very similar position, I got fed up of having to daily charge my Galaxy watch (I'll use it for running and cycling now) so thought I'd get a normal watch. I went for a seiko black edition Monster.
A very nice watch and I like but it's about 10 seconds fast each day.
I also have a Citizen eco drive which is now 24 years old (and still going strong), cost about £100 back then and is out by around 1 second a month. Like said I'm no expert so may vary watch to watch but it's my only niggle with the Seiko.
 
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