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ttee · 31 August 2020, 08:15 AM

Hi everyone, I am looking for a everyday watch.

Here is the requirements
- around USD $500
- mechanical
- automatic (preferably)
- with date function (preferably)
- rubber strap (afraid NATO/leather strap will be stinky and I can change it myself)
- good looking
- nice brand

Any recommendations? Could Hamilton/Seiko be a good choice?

Thank you!

PS. I like the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical, but this is a manual winding watch and it has no date function.

JWD531 · 31 August 2020, 08:20 AM

There are other Hamilton options with day and date, automatic not manual, etc.

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Tools · 31 August 2020, 08:36 AM

Tissot has a few models in that price range, as does Victorinox.

mdx77 · 31 August 2020, 08:49 AM

There are also quite a few micro brands that have a great reputation as well, if that’s something you'd like to peruse...Undone and Zelos are great to start with.

ttee · 31 August 2020, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JWD531

There are other Hamilton options with day and date, automatic not manual, etc.

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It’s okay, but the polished case look a little to shiny for me.

ttee · 31 August 2020, 08:58 AM

Did anyone hear about Sturmanskie Gagarin? Is it a good watch?

Rebel · 31 August 2020, 09:07 AM

Hamilton.

ttee · 31 August 2020, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mdx77

There are also quite a few micro brands that have a great reputation as well, if that’s something you'd like to peruse...Undone and Zelos are great to start with.

I am not interested in Undone. But I saw this Zelos in Chrono24 and I love this combination of the rose gold/bronze color with the black rubber strap. Also, the blue dial is stunning. But I’m afraid that the oxidizing of the bronze, it might change to a darker color.

Did anyone own a bronze watch before?

ttee · 31 August 2020, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Rebel

Hamilton.

You mean I should go for the Hamilton Khaki Mechanical?

daveathall · 31 August 2020, 09:12 AM

Seiko Prospex Turtle.

ttee · 31 August 2020, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

Seiko Prospex Turtle.

Maybe the case is too big and heavy for a daily wear.

gnuyork · 31 August 2020, 09:23 AM

I think Hamilton or Seiko are some of the very best choices in that price range:

If you like the diver style this with a day and date function serves as a good daily. Same for the Turtle, but I think it's too large for everyday, though very comfortable.

No date on this Hamilton, but it's still a great every day wear:

mdx77 · 31 August 2020, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ttee

I am not interested in Undone. But I saw this Zelos in Chrono24 and I love this combination of the rose gold/bronze color with the black rubber strap. Also, the blue dial is stunning. But I’m afraid that the oxidizing of the bronze, it might change to a darker color.

Did anyone own a bronze watch before?

Yes, I had the Tudor BB Bronze, but after one day of wear it turned my wrist completely black. Just keep that in mind when wearing it, as the bronze interacts with your skin it will leave dark marks depending on how much you sweat.

Pw92676 · 31 August 2020, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ttee

Maybe the case is too big and heavy for a daily wear.

Maybe a Seiko 5 Sports?

AzPaul · 31 August 2020, 09:56 AM

In that price range, Steinhart is worth a look.

swils8610 · 31 August 2020, 09:57 AM

Swatch...$48 bucks. Swiss made. They also make an automatic. Meets all of your needs!

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ttee · 31 August 2020, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Pw92676

Maybe a Seiko 5 Sports?

Is that the one GNUYORK post above?

ttee · 31 August 2020, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by gnuyork

I think Hamilton or Seiko are some of the very best choices in that price range:

If you like the diver style this with a day and date function serves as a good daily. Same for the Turtle, but I think it's too large for everyday, though very comfortable.

No date on this Hamilton, but it's still a great every day wear:

Is it Seiko 5 Sports? I saw some of the blue dial on Chrono24 looks good!

I love this Hamilton, the military look and the “vintage” feel are perfect. If I am really buying a Hamilton, I will choose this. Although there is no date and this is a manual winding watch.

gnuyork · 31 August 2020, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ttee

Is that the one GNUYORK post above?

No that's an older SKX 009...but the Seiko 5 divers have the same case dimensions and many choices for dial and bezel.

42mm and 13 and change thick. Wears a little smaller than 42mm in my opinion which is a good thing. Short lugs.

This one is new for me and I have worn it everyday since getting it... just under a couple weeks so far.

ttee · 31 August 2020, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by swils8610

Swatch...$48 bucks. Swiss made. They also make an automatic. Meets all of your needs!

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True, I saw some nice Swatch Sistem51 and I tried to search some comment on this watch. Some people said the plastic case will break easily if it is too old. I want a watch that I can wear/own/keep it in my entire life.

ttee · 31 August 2020, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AzPaul

In that price range, Steinhart is worth a look.

No.... it looks like a fake Rolex.

ttee · 31 August 2020, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by gnuyork

No that's an older SKX 009...but the Seiko 5 divers have the same case dimensions and many choices for dial and bezel.

42mm and 13 and change thick. Wears a little smaller than 42mm in my opinion which is a good thing. Short lugs.

This one is new for me and I have worn it everyday since getting it... just under a couple weeks so far.

https://www.seikowatches.com/global-...ports/srpd76k1

saw this one on Seiko’s website and it looks stunning. Black strap and rose gold color case. But there is a concern, Seiko said the case is made of stainless steel, but it is in rose gold color, is it a rose gold coating? If it is scratched, will it turn silver?

SPMN · 31 August 2020, 11:56 AM

I would say Seiko all the way. The Alpinist looks like it can be had for under $500. Comes on a leather strap, but you could always toss it on rubber.

gnuyork · 31 August 2020, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ttee

https://www.seikowatches.com/global-...ports/srpd76k1

saw this one on Seiko’s website and it looks stunning. Black strap and rose gold color case. But there is a concern, Seiko said the case is made of stainless steel, but it is in rose gold color, is it a rose gold coating? If it is scratched, will it turn silver?

I may be wrong, but I think the rose gold is PVD coating, and should be durable. You might want to research that though.

swils8610 · 31 August 2020, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ttee

True, I saw some nice Swatch Sistem51 and I tried to search some comment on this watch. Some people said the plastic case will break easily if it is too old. I want a watch that I can wear/own/keep it in my entire life.

With that said I’d go Seiko all the way. Perhaps a pre-owned monster?

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donas · 31 August 2020, 02:25 PM

I like some of the Lum-Tec models. Most models are slightly over the $500 budget, but not much. If you have never seen one in person, the lum is incredible. Luminox is also a very dependable brand.

Cazador60 · 31 August 2020, 02:34 PM

I have a Daniel Jean Richard now known as Jean Richard that is a great auto watch in that price range (at least it was years ago when purchased).

ttee · 31 August 2020, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by donas

I like some of the Lum-Tec models. Most models are slightly over the $500 budget, but not much. If you have never seen one in person, the lum is incredible. Luminox is also a very dependable brand.

What do you mean by Lum-Tec models? What brand is that?

ttee · 31 August 2020, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cazador60

I have a Daniel Jean Richard now known as Jean Richard that is a great auto watch in that price range (at least it was years ago when purchased).

Seems it is too dressy for me. But there are some watch that I think is good, just not my style.

donas · 31 August 2020, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ttee

What do you mean by Lum-Tec models? What brand is that?

I'm sorry, Lum-Tec is the brand. They used to have some models that closely resembled Panerai. I regret not buying their bronze addition when it was available.

https://lum-tec.com/collections

31 August 2020, 08:15 AM	#1
ttee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: HK Posts: 116	Looking for a everyday watch Hi everyone, I am looking for a everyday watch. Here is the requirements - around USD $500 - mechanical - automatic (preferably) - with date function (preferably) - rubber strap (afraid NATO/leather strap will be stinky and I can change it myself) - good looking - nice brand Any recommendations? Could Hamilton/Seiko be a good choice? Thank you! PS. I like the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical, but this is a manual winding watch and it has no date function.

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