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screw3d

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What's a good analog watch for about $150 or less? It should preferably be quiet too.. my current watch's ticking is driving me crazy. I'm thinking about getting the Seiko 5 but I'm not sure.. :)

I'm currently using a 1999 Swatch Irony.

Things I like about it:
- It's aluminum so it's very light
- the size.. slightly less than 1 1/2 inches, and 10mm thick
- design - plain and simple - the 3 hands, day and date indicator (like it's "SUN 27" today)
- not sure about reliabilty - but it's working perfectly after a few years

Things I don't like:
- face is not scratch proof (pretty badly scratched now) :(
- second hand doesn't always align to the second markers
- bracelet also scratches easily (because it's aluminum)
- damn ticking noise.. but i can only hear it every once in a while
- not a big issue.. but it uses batteries.

Things I'm looking for:
- Bracelet that doesn't stink - so rubber and leather are out of the question?
- Light - I was thinking about getting one of the titanium models.. but I've read that it scratches easily too?
- not too thick
- automatic movement.. I prefer not to worry about batteries.
- not important.. but night visibility would be nice

I think I've basically narrowed down to Seiko and Citizen watches.

Some other questions:
- What do you guys think of those canvas straps that the military models use? I kinda like the design of the watches.. but I don't think canvas straps will be comfortable at all
- Is a 23-jewel watch "better" than a 21-jewel? Why or why not?

 
Hayabusa Rider

Hayabusa Rider

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Not a bad choice.

I'm glad to see people looking at a watch as a functional meter of our societal obsession with time rather than spending a small fortune for something seen as a status symbol of a mandated rat race.
 
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Wallydraigle

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Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
Not a bad choice.

I'm glad to see people looking at a watch as a functional meter of our societal obsession with time rather than spending a small fortune for something seen as a status symbol of a mandated rat race.
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We work and work so that we no longer have time to enjoy the things we worked so hard to procure. This ironic truth is especially poignant in the purchase of an expensive watch, in that we spend our money on an article that keeps track of time we no longer have.

The things we possess end up possessing us.
 
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Literati

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Originally posted by: Wallydraigle
We work and work so that we no longer have time to enjoy the things we worked so hard to procure. This ironic truth is especially poignant in the purchase of an expensive watch, in that we spend our money on an article that keeps track of time we no longer have.

The things we possess end up possessing us.
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That was SCHWEET!
 
Hayabusa Rider

Hayabusa Rider

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Originally posted by: Wallydraigle
Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
Not a bad choice.

I'm glad to see people looking at a watch as a functional meter of our societal obsession with time rather than spending a small fortune for something seen as a status symbol of a mandated rat race.
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We work and work so that we no longer have time to enjoy the things we worked so hard to procure. This ironic truth is especially poignant in the purchase of an expensive watch, in that we spend our money on an article that keeps track of time we no longer have.

The things we possess end up possessing us.
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The wisdom of the Triad.
 
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Literati

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Originally posted by: maximus maximus
Awesome choice buddy.

I was looking for a watch entirely black and made up of steel.
You just found me a sweet deal.

:)
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:beer:
 
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myusername

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$85

I bought mine while it was still at 100. Check f@twallet.com - there might be an additional coupon ($8 of $80 or somesuch) floating around somewhere.

I found the styling on this one to feel contemporary, yet mature and simple enough that it
a.)doesn't draw attention to itself
b.)won't look dated in 5-10 years (imho - time will tell)

I also did *NOT* want a seiko diver, for the simple reason that it LOOKS like a seiko diver.

While I'm not sure of the specific movement (21 jewel japanese), I'm pretty sure it's a miyota (same as seiko)



added a pic. My pics not as fancy as most from the photographers here, but I thought it was important to show that the bezel is rounded and brushed - which doesn't show up too well in the link above. Not quite as shiny as in my photo, but definitely more reflective than in the one above.
 
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crisscross

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Originally posted by: myusername
$85

I bought mine while it was still at 100. Check f@twallet.com - there might be an additional coupon ($8 of $80 or somesuch) floating around somewhere.

I found the styling on this one to feel contemporary, yet mature and simple enough that it
a.)doesn't draw attention to itself
b.)won't look dated in 5-10 years (imho - time will tell)

I also did *NOT* want a seiko diver, for the simple reason that it LOOKS like a seiko diver.

While I'm not sure of the specific movement (21 jewel japanese), I'm pretty sure it's a miyota (same as seiko)
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This looks really nice.. think i will pick up one thanks for the link :) :thumbsup:
 
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FrustratedUser

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Originally posted by: screw3d
What's a good analog watch for about $100 or less? It should preferably be quiet too.. my current watch's ticking is driving me crazy. I'm thinking about getting the Seiko 5 but I'm not sure.. :)
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I got a Casio for ~$60.

This one.
 
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screw3d

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Originally posted by: Excelsior
So..I am good at killing threads. Have you gotten a watch yet?
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No, I'm still looking :)

I can't make a decision.. too many choices!
 
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tami

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i got a nice fossil for $65. it's silver and gold and has the "blue" (indiglo) light.
 
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screw3d

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Originally posted by: tami
i got a nice fossil for $65. it's silver and gold and has the "blue" (indiglo) light.
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Those models are fine, but I'd prefer to get one from a company that specializes in making watches :)
 
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