Need some advice from watch enthusiasts -Update- I've chosen a watchThis is a discussion on Need some advice from watch enthusiasts -Update- I've chosen a watch within the XDTalk Chatter Box forums, part of the XD Talk category; I've always worn generic Timex, Casio, and Fossil watches. I've always wanted a quality dive watch. Classic, timeless, rugged yet dressy. My budget is under ...
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01-22-2013, 05:15 PM
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Need some advice from watch enthusiasts -Update- I've chosen a watch
I've always worn generic Timex, Casio, and Fossil watches. I've always wanted a quality dive watch. Classic, timeless, rugged yet dressy. My budget is under $500, so no Omegas or Submariners.  What's out there besides the mall jewelry store selection of Seikos, Invictus, and Citizens? Not saying they are bad watches, but I know there are lots of other quality watch makers that fly under the mall radar that only the watch enthusiasts know of.
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01-22-2013, 06:27 PM
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Diesels. The wife has bought me two and I get nothing but compliments. Theyre about 200-300
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01-22-2013, 06:30 PM
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Nixon has a watch for everybody every occasion and every budget. Plastic toys up to automatic ceramics. Love my all black rover ss.
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01-22-2013, 06:31 PM
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Have a Bulova. Love that watch. Also have an invicta. Think I like that more.
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01-22-2013, 06:44 PM
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That is a tough choice...
IF it was me I'd say save up and buy a Rolex Submariner or Omega Speedmaster..used even.
BUT if you must spend less than $500....Did some Googleing...
Citizen Men's BJ7000-52e Eco Drive Night Hawk
Tissot TSport PRC 200
Victorinox Swiss Army 241151
Bulova Mens 98B104 Marine Star
Gratuious photo of my favorites....
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01-22-2013, 06:45 PM
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Chase-Durer, Movado...
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01-22-2013, 06:49 PM
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Chase-Durer, Movado...
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Not under $500..I don't think
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01-22-2013, 06:54 PM
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Submariners are not what they are hyped to be, one of the least accurate timepieces I've had. I wear a Kinetic Seiko that so far has been one of my favorites ever and very affordable. Some Tag Heuers get down close to your budget, might be worth looking into.
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01-22-2013, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by WirePaladin
Submariners are not what they are hyped to be, one of the least accurate timepieces I've had. I wear a Kinetic Seiko that so far has been one of my favorites ever and very affordable. Some Tag Heuers get down close to your budget, might be worth looking into.
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We are going to have to agree to disagree on this one! LOL
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1979 I bought a brand new Rolex GMT Master. I wore it for 30 years without having to do anything to it. Unfortunately the tritium wore out long ago.
I love that watch, but didn't want to stress about. It now sits in the bank vault. I visit it once a year.
Now I wear an $80 Casio I bought on Amazon. No more stress. 
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