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The Archer · 26 April 2014, 09:03 AM

Hey guys, just wondering what everybody thinks is the best watch for the money and if you have any opinions or suggestions. My requirements are:

-Must be under $500 (at or slightly 500 over is fine too)
-Must be automatic (or manually wound with a power reserve indicator, but no quartz)
-I'm not looking for another diver, as I have three of them already. Just a casual watch that would work well in every situation. Nothing too dressy but nothing too sporty either~

Currently I'm considering these watches:

The front runner is this one, the Tissot PRS 516, roughly $450 off of Amazon

The Tissot T-Trend Couterier, A little more dressy but still a great looking watch. About the same price as the watch above.

And finally this, the Hamilton Khaki automatic. Looks great and is roughly $50 less than the other two.

All comments and suggestions are welcome

GB-man · 26 April 2014, 09:31 AM

Of the three my choice would be the Hamilton. I also like seiko at this price point.

mailman · 26 April 2014, 11:46 AM

I owned that Hamilton but it was on a bracelet. Great watch. It had a display back too. You get a lot for your money with it

joe100 · 26 April 2014, 02:39 PM

Hamilton is where I'd put my money in this category

SearChart · 26 April 2014, 04:41 PM

Another vote for the Hamilton.

bde · 26 April 2014, 11:18 PM

Hamilton, or even Seiko

salty_snack · 26 April 2014, 11:50 PM

Something from the seiko sarb line would blow away all three options above. There is no comparison in terms of overall quality, fit, and finish. IMO the sarb line is the best value for the dollar of all watches currently produced.

If you have to go with one of the above... Hamilton has it. I've handled the something from the PRS line (or something similar). Honestly it should be a POS. It's cheap, has a terrible braclet and clasp, and has a wannabe diver look to it.

Presa canary · 27 April 2014, 12:25 AM

Fred constant, Chris ward, Hamilton, and seiko. My go too sub 500 recommendations

Baco Noir · 27 April 2014, 12:30 AM

Check out the Hamilton Jazzmaster line. Lots of different dial/strap/bracelet configurations and a great value.

77T · 27 April 2014, 12:31 AM

If you can find them, a Marathon Diver is a good option. The MSRP is over $500 but you will see them discounted often.

scarlet knight · 27 April 2014, 12:57 AM

I have the Hamilton Khaki and I have given two as gifts. The most popular one is about 40-42mm, as I recall. If a person has a small wrist, go for the Khaki King with the day on top for a 38mm watch.

They look great and run great. The brown leather , white stitched band gives it a mini-Panerai look. Big recommendation. I think the Jazzmasters are more formal and more expensive.

SearChart · 27 April 2014, 01:08 AM

My two sub$500 watches:

Love 'em both

The Archer · 27 April 2014, 01:20 AM

Quite a lot of love for the Hamilton it seems! I'll check out the Seiko SARB as well :)

Presa canary · 27 April 2014, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

My two sub$500 watches:

Love 'em both

I really like both of these

vukotab · 27 April 2014, 06:42 AM

I had Hamilton, very good watch for the money.
Like that military style!

26 April 2014, 09:03 AM	#1
The Archer Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Adam Location: Texas Watch: G-Shock! Posts: 383	Versatile Automatic under $500 Hey guys, just wondering what everybody thinks is the best watch for the money and if you have any opinions or suggestions. My requirements are: -Must be under $500 (at or slightly 500 over is fine too) -Must be automatic (or manually wound with a power reserve indicator, but no quartz) -I'm not looking for another diver, as I have three of them already. Just a casual watch that would work well in every situation. Nothing too dressy but nothing too sporty either~ Currently I'm considering these watches: The front runner is this one, the Tissot PRS 516, roughly $450 off of Amazon The Tissot T-Trend Couterier, A little more dressy but still a great looking watch. About the same price as the watch above. And finally this, the Hamilton Khaki automatic. Looks great and is roughly $50 less than the other two. All comments and suggestions are welcome

26 April 2014, 09:31 AM	#2
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Of the three my choice would be the Hamilton. I also like seiko at this price point. __________________

26 April 2014, 11:46 AM	#3
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	I owned that Hamilton but it was on a bracelet. Great watch. It had a display back too. You get a lot for your money with it __________________ JJ

26 April 2014, 02:39 PM	#4
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Hamilton is where I'd put my money in this category __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

27 April 2014, 12:30 AM	#9
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,969	Check out the Hamilton Jazzmaster line. Lots of different dial/strap/bracelet configurations and a great value. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

26 April 2014, 11:18 PM	#6
bde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Indiana Watch: -aholics anonymous Posts: 1,589	Hamilton, or even Seiko

26 April 2014, 11:50 PM	#7
salty_snack Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: USA Posts: 365	Something from the seiko sarb line would blow away all three options above. There is no comparison in terms of overall quality, fit, and finish. IMO the sarb line is the best value for the dollar of all watches currently produced. If you have to go with one of the above... Hamilton has it. I've handled the something from the PRS line (or something similar). Honestly it should be a POS. It's cheap, has a terrible braclet and clasp, and has a wannabe diver look to it.

27 April 2014, 12:25 AM	#8
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	Fred constant, Chris ward, Hamilton, and seiko. My go too sub 500 recommendations

27 April 2014, 12:31 AM	#10
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,013	If you can find them, a Marathon Diver is a good option. The MSRP is over $500 but you will see them discounted often. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

27 April 2014, 12:57 AM	#11
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	I have the Hamilton Khaki and I have given two as gifts. The most popular one is about 40-42mm, as I recall. If a person has a small wrist, go for the Khaki King with the day on top for a 38mm watch. They look great and run great. The brown leather , white stitched band gives it a mini-Panerai look. Big recommendation. I think the Jazzmasters are more formal and more expensive.

27 April 2014, 01:20 AM	#13
The Archer Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Adam Location: Texas Watch: G-Shock! Posts: 383	Quite a lot of love for the Hamilton it seems! I'll check out the Seiko SARB as well :)

27 April 2014, 06:42 AM	#15
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	I had Hamilton, very good watch for the money. Like that military style!

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