watch for 150-200

Dubs1990

Hi Guys,

Myself and the better half are getting married in February so I am looking at getting something that will last and that I can say I got this for my wedding as such. I am not a watch person and have no real idea what to look for. I do like metal straps more the leather as it will be something I can wear day to do.

just to add I was looking at the seiko 5 automatic

Thanks

oxocube

Can't go wrong with a Seiko 5 for a long-lasting watch. Pretty much bulletproof and you have your choice of styles

Dubs1990

Great ! where is the best place to pick these up online or shops ? I have been looking through the posts here and I can see how this can get pritty addictive ! some amazing stuff on here ,

oxocube

Amazon has a great selection of Seiko 5

Do you have any preferences? Dress, casual, sports?

For €200 and 'not a watch person' I would probably try to get a Citizen eco-drive with sapphire crystal. Would need to know a little bit more about your preferences before suggesting something specific.

Dubs1990

This is my everyday watch that I have a few years , I wouldn't mind something a bit more dressy that I could possibly where with a shirt etc.

Dubs1990

This is my everyday watch that I have a few years not sure how good etc this is As I got it as a oresent , I wouldn't mind something a bit more dressy that I could possibly where with a shirt etc.

Alanstrainor

There's a lot of options really, and it depends how dressy you want your watch to be. You can wear non-dress watches with your suit and still look really sharp.

A classic style dress watch would be something like this Citizen, which is quite good value given it's an Eco-Drive:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Citizen-Eco-Drive-Gents-Strap-Watch/dp/B002XUKUAU/ref=sr_1_6?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1544097462&sr=1-6&keywords=citizen+ecodrive+watches+men

I'm a big fan of diver watches and there's a lot of Seiko automatic divers which fit the budget and look well, this one has been on my wish list a long while:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seiko-SNZH57-Mens-Wristwatch-SNZH57K1/dp/B004673QPE/

Now these might be a step too far for you, it's a Timex Marlin they are hand wound watches so require you to manually wind the crown daily. But they look great. They are a small watch which is in style at the minute:

https://www.timex.co.uk/browse/collections/marlin/marlin-hand-wound/

I do really want a Marlin... must check ebay for old ones...

Dubs1990

Dubs1990 wrote: »

This is my everyday watch that I have a few years not sure how good etc this is As I got it as a oresent , I wouldn't mind something a bit more dressy that I could possibly where with a shirt etc.

Watchshop have a Seiko Premier for €230 shipped (using code GIFT20)

https://www.watchshop.com/mens-seiko-premier-watch-skp391p1-p100003978.html

It's 'only' a regular quartz but in its favour it has quite a nice dial, sapphire crystal and the (machined) clasp looks well done. From the pic it looks to have solid end-links.

You can certainly get a Seiko automatic for the money but most Seiko 5s in this price range will cheap out on the bracelet and crystal. To commemorate a wedding I would want something that held up a little better over time.

Dubs1990

Thanks for all your help ! I will have a look at these watches , actually really liking the Timex !

Cienciano

Have a look at Orient Bambino. Comes with lots of different face colours and strap types. But it's a nice allround style.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Orient-Analog-Japanese-Automatic-Leather-FAC00005W0/dp/B01MXPSU8R/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544110807&sr=8-1&keywords=orient+bambino

I've seen this close to 200 a few places online and it's an incredible watch.

I've had many compliments on it, wearing it hard for 4 years and not a hint of a scratch on the sapphire glass, plus you will never have to adjust the date or time or replace the battery. Always there, always accurate, always looking good. Great value

Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Chronograph Watch with a Black Dial and a Black Leather Strap AT4000-02E https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005XT69EY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9-VcCbJE9NZP7

Oxter

I'm a big fan of diver watches and there's a lot of Seiko automatic divers which fit the budget and look well, this one has been on my wish list a long while:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seiko-SNZH57-Mens-Wristwatch-SNZH57K1/dp/B004673QPE/

CreationWatches and Citywatches.ie both have 3 versions of the SNZH for €108 (with discount code) inckuding dhl delivery.
Even after paying 23% vat and customs clearance fee its still only €140.

I have never seen all the avsilable colours in any jeweller.
This watch is known as the Fifty Five or the Fifty Five Fathoms. Google Seiko FFF to see how it can be modded easily.