Recommend a nice watch to me for ~$100 please.

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GtPrOjEcTX

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Update:

I received this Seiko automatic watch today. Hopefully my dad will like it. $44.75 shipped. I tried it on, and it does catch the hair a bit more than my Citizen Elegance series, but hopefully with adjusting the links, it won't for my dad.

thanks jumpr for the suggestion.
 

Originally posted by: GtPrOjEcTX
Originally posted by: jumpr
eBay - look for Seiko Automatics. Referencing this thread, I got this for $47 shipped. Another view
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yup. I should have searched first because after I posted I remembered your thread.

How is the watch been to you after a month's use?
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It's great...I've worn it everywhere, to work, shopping etc. and haven't had a single problem.

I take it off when I wash my hands or otherwise do something that might scratch it (wash dishes, put something together, etc.) but there's not a scratch on it. The crystal itself is quite durable and it's still literally crystal-clear. I think I might eventally get a new band for it as the one it shipped with is a bit cheap, but other than that, the watch itself is outstanding. The movement is great, and I think it's my best purchase in quite a while.
 
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GtPrOjEcTX

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Originally posted by: jumpr
Originally posted by: GtPrOjEcTX
Originally posted by: jumpr
eBay - look for Seiko Automatics. Referencing this thread, I got this for $47 shipped. Another view
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yup. I should have searched first because after I posted I remembered your thread.

How is the watch been to you after a month's use?
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It's great...I've worn it everywhere, to work, shopping etc. and haven't had a single problem.

I take it off when I wash my hands or otherwise do something that might scratch it (wash dishes, put something together, etc.) but there's not a scratch on it. The crystal itself is quite durable and it's still literally crystal-clear. I think I might eventally get a new band for it as the one it shipped with is a bit cheap, but other than that, the watch itself is outstanding. The movement is great, and I think it's my best purchase in quite a while.
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how is the band on it? both my dad and I have rather hairy arms and some watch bands tend to pull at the hair...any of that going on or is it super smooth?
 

Originally posted by: GtPrOjEcTX
Originally posted by: jumpr
Originally posted by: GtPrOjEcTX
Originally posted by: jumpr
eBay - look for Seiko Automatics. Referencing this thread, I got this for $47 shipped. Another view
Click to expand...
yup. I should have searched first because after I posted I remembered your thread.

How is the watch been to you after a month's use?
Click to expand...
It's great...I've worn it everywhere, to work, shopping etc. and haven't had a single problem.

I take it off when I wash my hands or otherwise do something that might scratch it (wash dishes, put something together, etc.) but there's not a scratch on it. The crystal itself is quite durable and it's still literally crystal-clear. I think I might eventally get a new band for it as the one it shipped with is a bit cheap, but other than that, the watch itself is outstanding. The movement is great, and I think it's my best purchase in quite a while.
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how is the band on it? both my dad and I have rather hairy arms and some watch bands tend to pull at the hair...any of that going on or is it super smooth?
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I've got super super hairy arms (thanks dad) and I've had almost no problems with it pulling. Not even the clasp on the underside pulls at the hair. I truthfully expected to have a lot of problems with it, but of the whole month I've had it, it's happened MAYBE once or twice that the band has pulled my hair.

The only reason I want to replace the band is because it doesn't feel as substantial as the watch itself.
 
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dguy6789

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Why not get a nice looking cheapo 10 buck watch or something? It will look nice. I mean come on, 5:00 is gonna be 5:00 no matter what watch your wearing......
 
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Siva

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hit up chinatown. I got a nice "diesel" watch for $8. It ticks, that's what counts isn't it?
 
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Lifer
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Originally posted by: dguy6789
Why not get a nice looking cheapo 10 buck watch or something? It will look nice. I mean come on, 5:00 is gonna be 5:00 no matter what watch your wearing......
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dumbest statement ever :roll:
 
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dguy6789

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Originally posted by: XietyCOM
Originally posted by: dguy6789
Why not get a nice looking cheapo 10 buck watch or something? It will look nice. I mean come on, 5:00 is gonna be 5:00 no matter what watch your wearing......
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dumbest statement ever :roll:
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Most ignorant responce ever :roll:
 
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Lifer
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Originally posted by: dguy6789
Originally posted by: XietyCOM
Originally posted by: dguy6789
Why not get a nice looking cheapo 10 buck watch or something? It will look nice. I mean come on, 5:00 is gonna be 5:00 no matter what watch your wearing......
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dumbest statement ever :roll:
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Most ignorant responce ever :roll:
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That's why millions of people shop for a watch rather than just buy a generic $8 watch from walmart.
 
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Kremlar

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Funny, I was thinking this was the dumbest statement ever.

:laugh:


-----------Kerry & Edwards in 2004-------------

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International war criminal George W. Bush.
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DevilsAdvocate

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Originally posted by: XietyCOM
Originally posted by: dguy6789
Originally posted by: XietyCOM
Originally posted by: dguy6789
Why not get a nice looking cheapo 10 buck watch or something? It will look nice. I mean come on, 5:00 is gonna be 5:00 no matter what watch your wearing......
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dumbest statement ever :roll:
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Most ignorant responce ever :roll:
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That's why millions of people shop for a watch rather than just buy a generic $8 watch from walmart.
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Ok guys - you are both right. :roll: Jesus.

If you only want a watch to tell time, an $8 Walmart special will tell time for a year or so. It won't last forever, and it was not designed to.

For those who appreciate an elegant time piece, a watch is more of an investment (like a Patek Philipe, Tag Heuer, Rolex, etc.)

I think the Citizen Eco0Drive watches are a marvelous value at right under $100.
 
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Epoman

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They're giving away a Shrek watch in Some cereal boxes right now, Save a few $. :D
 
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Lifer
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Originally posted by: Kremlar
Funny, I was thinking this was the dumbest statement ever.

:laugh:


-----------Kerry & Edwards in 2004-------------

----------------------WANTED-----------------------

International war criminal George W. Bush.
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of course it is, if you support killing the innocent.
 
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Kremlar

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Sorry. :)

Seriously, people have different opinions on whether knock offs are a great deal, or insulting to watches.

However, most of the knockoffs I've seen from HK for $40 - $60 are actually better quality that Fossils/Seikos/etc. I've seen for $100+, plus are a lot sharper looking (whether they say 'Rolex' on them or not).
 
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