Wanting a new wrist watch....

[Xyo II]

Originally posted by: PhoenixOrion

Originally posted by: Kelvrick

Originally posted by: mcveigh
get a Seiko automatic instead
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/setherd/seikod.jpg
to give credit I stole that pic from Kelly Rayburn over on PMWF.com (poor mans watch forum)

That one looks nice.

I agree it's a nice watch. But that price point is nearing the range of my Rolex datejust.
I was just looking to see if there is a "no hassle, daily watch" that satisfies the 4 things I was looking for and would have price range less than $1000 as a gift from the wife.

I voted for the first one, I still think it looks awesome- and I usually don't favor the silver/gold look. But, it's your taste and it has to match your clothes, or else it might look gaudy. Good luck, I hope you enjoy whatever watch you decide on.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Timex all the way

 

[EGGO]

http://www.ewatches.com/Seiko/SKH677.html

What about that watch? I know it's not sapphire crystal, it's a material called Hardlex Crystal and I've never heard of it before. This one I've been personally looking at but maybe even with your browsing, I can narrow down which ones I want too.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: EGGO
http://www.ewatches.com/Seiko/SKH677.html

What about that watch? I know it's not sapphire crystal, it's a material called Hardlex Crystal and I've never heard of it before. This one I've been personally looking at but maybe even with your browsing, I can narrow down which ones I want too.

Ack! That thing is not for me, but to each his own. Hardlex is mineral crystal. Although it's the most common crystal material, I think it's the worst of all worlds, in that it's not nearly as scratch-resistant as sapphire, nor is it as repairable as acrylic.

 

[EGGO]

Originally posted by: DonVito

Originally posted by: EGGO
http://www.ewatches.com/Seiko/SKH677.html

What about that watch? I know it's not sapphire crystal, it's a material called Hardlex Crystal and I've never heard of it before. This one I've been personally looking at but maybe even with your browsing, I can narrow down which ones I want too.

Ack! That thing is not for me, but to each his own. Hardlex is mineral crystal. Although it's the most common crystal material, I think it's the worst of all worlds, in that it's not nearly as scratch-resistant as sapphire, nor is it as repairable as acrylic.

That's probably why. It's right in the middle, as I researched it, with the properties you said. Also, that's not a style I'd want either, but I happened to pass by it and thought of the OP.

It stinks looking for watches for me because they never sort by the crystals, just the movement and almost everything else. But I never see the thing for crystals.

Unlike the OP, I'm looking for something that's more for business/formal occasions.

 

[mryellow2]

Those Seiko Spirits are very nice. Classy, clean, functional.

 

[lytalbayre]

Originally posted by: PhoenixOrion

Originally posted by: Kelvrick

Originally posted by: mcveigh
get a Seiko automatic instead
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/setherd/seikod.jpg
to give credit I stole that pic from Kelly Rayburn over on PMWF.com (poor mans watch forum)

That one looks nice.

I agree it's a nice watch. But that price point is nearing the range of my Rolex datejust.
I was just looking to see if there is a "no hassle, daily watch" that satisfies the 4 things I was looking for and would have price range less than $1000 as a gift from the wife.

OP You can get this watch for $825 shipped
http://chronograph.com/store/mli_viewItem.asp?idproduct=2277

Thanks.