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OT Watch Guru thread: help needed with casual watches
Posted on 10/7/15 at 11:35 pm
Posted on 10/7/15 at 11:35 pm
I just bought this, merely for running around town, golfing, fishing, etc., for the record.
My girlfriend is going to purchase me a casual, non-metal band watch for Christmas, I assume, as I have specifically asked for one. I need something a little less formal.
What brands have crummy leather straps? Also, what should I be aware of with regards to leather straps? Will they start to stink after too much use, assuming I sweat while wearing them?
Additionally, please rate the following watches, as they are all in her price range and meet my specifications (classic design, non-metal band, case size smaller than 40 mm, dates):
#1 - Skagen
#2 - Citizen I
#3 - Tissot
#4 - Seiko
Citizen II
I must say, I like the eco-drive movement of the Citizens opposed to quartz movements. I also like the Tissot, because of the quality of the product, and because it could also serve a dual purpose as a dressier, more formal watch. The Skagen is sleek and I think the contrasting brown and black looks nice. The Seiko I surprisingly like, and I can't really realize why.
I'd say the leader in the clubhouse is watch #5, the second citizen, as I like the way it looks and the eco-drive is really cool.
Thanks for all your help.
My girlfriend is going to purchase me a casual, non-metal band watch for Christmas, I assume, as I have specifically asked for one. I need something a little less formal.
What brands have crummy leather straps? Also, what should I be aware of with regards to leather straps? Will they start to stink after too much use, assuming I sweat while wearing them?
Additionally, please rate the following watches, as they are all in her price range and meet my specifications (classic design, non-metal band, case size smaller than 40 mm, dates):
#1 - Skagen
#2 - Citizen I
#3 - Tissot
#4 - Seiko
Citizen II
I must say, I like the eco-drive movement of the Citizens opposed to quartz movements. I also like the Tissot, because of the quality of the product, and because it could also serve a dual purpose as a dressier, more formal watch. The Skagen is sleek and I think the contrasting brown and black looks nice. The Seiko I surprisingly like, and I can't really realize why.
I'd say the leader in the clubhouse is watch #5, the second citizen, as I like the way it looks and the eco-drive is really cool.
Thanks for all your help.
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Posted on 10/7/15 at 11:37 pm to Tornado Alley
#1 is clean. I like it.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 11:38 pm to Tornado Alley
I didn't know people still wore watches.
I like the citizen.
I like the citizen.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 11:39 pm to Tornado Alley
Im feeling 3,4,5,1,2
Posted on 10/7/15 at 11:43 pm to OysterPoBoy
I'm just now getting into them.
I don't like drawing attention to myself, as I'm not an OT poor/OT baller, yet I feel as if it is rude to constantly look at your phone for the time, and I feel these watches can accomplish that.
I don't like drawing attention to myself, as I'm not an OT poor/OT baller, yet I feel as if it is rude to constantly look at your phone for the time, and I feel these watches can accomplish that.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 11:45 pm to Tornado Alley
The faces are all really different. As for the band, you can always buy one (I´m still rocking a thick arse Hirsch on a very dear casual watch, that I´m pretty sure dates from the early 2000s).
My opinion, would simply be my opinion.
It seems like you´ve made up your mind, but again, don´t let the band they sell it with, sway you.
My opinion, would simply be my opinion.
It seems like you´ve made up your mind, but again, don´t let the band they sell it with, sway you.
This post was edited on 10/7/15 at 11:46 pm
Posted on 10/7/15 at 11:45 pm to Tornado Alley
I like citizen 2
Posted on 10/7/15 at 11:55 pm to Tornado Alley
quote:
Will they start to stink after too much use, assuming I sweat while wearing them?
Possibly. That's why you wear a leather band in the fall/winter and a bracelet in the spring/summer. Out of the watches you posted I like the aesthetics of #1 the best.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 11:58 pm to Tornado Alley
SKX007K2 - 160.00
Comes with a metal band, but get get some NATOs and some leather bands.
Very versatile watch.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 12:01 am to MrSpock
I already have a diver, but thanks for the suggestion.
This post was edited on 10/8/15 at 12:03 am
Posted on 10/8/15 at 12:12 am to Tornado Alley
My personal choice would be the second citizen, I say this as a Seiko fan but multi dials are not my thing.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 12:16 am to Tornado Alley
Skagen makes nice looking watches but I don't like that you can't really change the bands
Posted on 10/8/15 at 12:19 am to Tornado Alley
I'm not a watch guru. That being said, on looks alone, I'd choose Citizen II.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 12:24 am to Tornado Alley
MOVADO EDGE
Posted on 10/8/15 at 12:26 am to Lokistale
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Movado Edge
Aethetically redundant, if you have a phone, no?
Posted on 10/8/15 at 12:29 am to Lokistale
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MOVADO EDGE
Not in the OPs price range.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 7:28 am to MrSpock
Morning bump.
Need moar input por favor.
Need moar input por favor.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 7:28 am to Lokistale
Plus, that looks kind of douchey.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 7:35 am to Tornado Alley
quote:
eco-drive movement of the Citizens opposed to quartz movements
Eco-drive is a quartz movement. It just has a solar face that keeps the battery charged.
They do have some nice looking watches though.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 7:45 am to Tornado Alley
Meh
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