re: I need some watch suggestions, $ 500 Budget.

There was a flat crystal Armida A2 with the ETA movement for sale the other day on Watchuseek for $480 shipped.

For budget divers I like the Deep Blue watches. Sapphire crystal and good automatics movement. They can be had in the $200 range.

Keep an eye on the watch forum classifieds. I grabbed a 5512 last year for $800

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The only reason to buy a watch in todays world is if you are going to buy a real nice watch that can be passed down and you cant do that with $500.00. I would use my iPhone or either buy a $50.00 watch for activities that you want to do and not carry a phone and I would save my money.

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BamaScoop

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Bama

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You are forbidden to buy a Burberry.

For the money, it's hard to beat a Steinhart Ocean 1 (and all their variants). They hold their value incredibly well and should you sell it later, assuming still in 90%+ condition, you'll get most if not all your money back. It's the best bang-for-the-buck watch in the $500 range, assuming a Swiss ETA appeals to you.

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Steinhart brand and something like Rolex?

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Proprietary movement, better quality case, better quality movement, stronger crown stem, stronger crystal.

Want me to keep going?

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Proprietary movement, better quality case, better quality movement, stronger crown stem, stronger crystal.

Want me to keep going?

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Nah, I feel better now.

There are a couple of very good builders who make a rolex copy using a rolex dial and hands with an ETA movement and sapphire crystal for like $300. They are actually damn good watches with high end components. It's kind of silly they use a rolex dial rather than a sterile dial but I digress. Only a jeweler/watch builder or hard core rolex fan would be able to tell a difference. From 5 feet away nobody will notice.

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What's the difference between this Steinhart brand and something like Rolex?

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Marketing costs money. When you buy a Rolex, you're paying for race sponsorships, golf tournaments, etc. whereas Steinhart has virtually zero major advertising. You're buying a watch, not someone else's lifestyle.

Rolex will be better in all aspects than a Steinhart, but not $4000 better. Rolex also makes millions of watches annually and for the most part, they do not hold or appreciate in value. Like diamonds, they cost a lot due to good marketing

weekend trip to Cabo, get a Tag for about 45% of what you'd pay here

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It's on sale for $199 at Countycomm right now. That's a good price and it's absolutely a daily wearer.

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And free shipping.

Trigger pulled. Thanks, sir!

Hamilton (pretty) or Luminox (rugged)