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Old 5 April 2012, 01:05 PM   #1
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Looking For ideas on a watch in the $400s

Hola, Im looking for a watch for a highschool graduation. In that price range. If anyone has any idea of something in that area please let me know of any suggestions on different types of watches/brands (maybe a cheaper rolex, that i dont know about)

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Old 5 April 2012, 02:31 PM   #2
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have a look at steinhart .. steinhartwatches.de
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Old 5 April 2012, 03:17 PM   #3
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Well I wrote it in your other thread but please allow me to suggest a Bulova or a Seiko again, I find them to be quite good for their prices and you can have a great selection for 400$ and less.
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Old 5 April 2012, 03:44 PM   #4
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Tissot is also worth a look. There are Tissot automatics in your price range if you buy gray market.
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Old 6 April 2012, 02:29 AM   #5
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You could get a vintage Omega or other vintage brand.
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Old 6 April 2012, 03:01 AM   #6
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With that avatar you should check out Hamilton.
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Old 6 April 2012, 03:12 AM   #7
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I would suggest looking at Seiko as well, unless you are set on getting a mechanical watch.
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Old 6 April 2012, 07:33 AM   #8
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Does anyone know where I can get a vintage omega?
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Old 6 April 2012, 08:17 AM   #9
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Well here you go, right in your price range:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Antique...item231bc5fd76
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Old 6 April 2012, 03:42 PM   #10
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Hamilton Khaki. High quality ETA 2824 and 2892-2 movements.
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Old 7 April 2012, 02:58 AM   #11
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Steinhart watches are awesome for the money, I've got a ocean 44 gmt .
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Old 8 April 2012, 10:32 AM   #12
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have a look at steinhart .. steinhartwatches.de
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A second vote for Steinhart/Debaufre the Ocean 1. Hamilton as well with a little searching you might hit your price point as well. Of the two since it is for a special occasion I'd go Hamilton...the American Classic!

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Old 8 April 2012, 12:59 PM   #13
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Another vote for Steinhart.

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Ditto on a Hamilton, a wide array of mechanical models and superb value for the price point.

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Old 8 April 2012, 03:14 PM   #15
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Tissot is also worth a look. There are Tissot automatics in your price range if you buy gray market.
I agree... Tissot is a solid choice...
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Old 9 April 2012, 04:13 AM   #16
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Another vote for Steinhart.

So another company totally ripping off Rolexes designs then lol

Personally I would go down the vintage Omega route, will look cool and you are getting a prestige quality watch for your money that will only go up in value as well
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