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| Author: | Palantas [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 10:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Inexpensive Watch Recommendations |
So a friend comes to me, knowing I'm into watches, and says, "Palantas, I'm looking to get a watch for my boyfriend. I only want to spend about $200. What do you recommend?" How would you answer this question? Specifically, what brands would you recommend at that price point? |
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| Author: | thomasenlow1 [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 10:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inexpensive Watch Recommendations |
Palantas wrote: So a friend comes to me, knowing I'm into watches, and says, "Palantas, I'm looking to get a watch for my boyfriend. I only want to spend about $200. What do you recommend?" How would you answer this question? Specifically, what brands would you recommend at that price point? Used Hamilton? 
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| Author: | roman4405 [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 11:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inexpensive Watch Recommendations |
I'm thinking Seiko or maybe Citizen. I actually had a Wenger, still have one actually, that was around $200. I wasn't into watches when I got it and really liked it, plus it's been running fine for the past 5 or 6 years, so I'd probably go Wenger. |
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| Author: | anez [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 11:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inexpensive Watch Recommendations |
Seconding Citizen, mum had one that ran for years and years without problems, and several of my friends have had them, too. |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 11:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inexpensive Watch Recommendations |
a luminox ColorMark. Large(44mm), inexpensive, and pretty popular. |
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| Author: | Palantas [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 11:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inexpensive Watch Recommendations |
Citizen's one I hadn't considered. Thanks. I suggested Luminox and Victorinox. thomasenlow1 wrote: Used Hamilton? While that might be an option for one of us, I don't think girlfriend is gonna go out looking for a used watch as a present for her guy. |
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| Author: | anez [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 11:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inexpensive Watch Recommendations |
It's not used, it's "pre-loved vintage"! Some people are very fond of that expression. 
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| Author: | knapplink [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inexpensive Watch Recommendations |
Palantas wrote: So a friend comes to me, knowing I'm into watches, and says, "Palantas, I'm looking to get a watch for my boyfriend. I only want to spend about $200. What do you recommend?" How would you answer this question? Specifically, what brands would you recommend at that price point? Did she happen to indicate the style of watch? |
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| Author: | mfserge [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inexpensive Watch Recommendations |
I had a Citizen a few years ago, they're decent watches with Japanese movements. |
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| Author: | Jibba [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 1:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inexpensive Watch Recommendations |
In that range you are obviously not going to get a high-end watch. For $200 i would look at more of a fashion watch (michael Kors) or perhaps something useful like a casio g-shock. |
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| Author: | cxbxax [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 1:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inexpensive Watch Recommendations |
seiko monster |
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| Author: | RJRJRJ [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 2:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inexpensive Watch Recommendations |
Id try to get an idea of what type of watch this guys is looking for. Dressy, digi like a G-shock, sporty etc. Should be much easier to narrow it down that way. What about an Invicta Submariner?  ...not.
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| Author: | Flynbyu [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 3:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inexpensive Watch Recommendations |
RJRJRJ wrote: Id try to get an idea of what type of watch this guys is looking for. Dressy, digi like a G-shock, sporty etc. Should be much easier to narrow it down that way. What about an Invicta Submariner? ...not. Fossil perhaps? ~Brian |
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| Author: | Palantas [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inexpensive Watch Recommendations |
knapplink wrote: Did she happen to indicate the style of watch? I'm fairly sure that before talking to me, she was unaware that watches come in different styles. Watches are just watches. |
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| Author: | jnelson3097 [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 8:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Inexpensive Watch Recommendations |
Skagan is another brand that she could consider |
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