Cheap watch for a friend
A friend of mine really wants to get himself a nice watch, but he’s a real cheapskate. What’s a good, respectable watch he could get himself for around $50-$100?
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Matthew
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I actually recommended a Timex Weekender already. He didn’t like it.
A G-Shock? Something like a GWM5610 is around $100 on Amazon.
what type of style is he looking for?
what type of style is he looking for?
Either minimalist or some sort of tool watch.
There are 2 watches that pop up to my mind.
2. Seiko SNXS79K - Automatic (before it was about 100$ now it is nearing the 150-180$ mark). The Seiko is the one of the best automatic watches at that price point PERIOD. If your friend can slightly increase his budget then the Seiko is a well respected classic.
On Amazon here in Sweden this Citizen is being advertised for about $75
And it’s an ecodrive so he won’t need to worry about battery changes.
Merkur has a few options under $100.00. Not a tool watch, but a good watch. I have enjoyed it.
Just bring him to Walmart or Kohls and leave him there until he finds a watch.
Casioaks retail for $100 if that's his style. Multiple color variations as well.
For fun, there are a lot of Swatches out there.
Hey @BogBass, I can suggest a few options, one for each extreme of your budget and both are incredible watches, Beautiful, well-built, and classic for watch collectors.
At the top of your budget, I can suggest you take a look at the Seiko 5 line, there are innumerous models with different dial colors, some even with complex patterns, just search Seiko 5 on Amazon.com and pick the one that matches better your friend's taste. Here are 2 examples:
I remember this video of WatchFinder (if you don't know this Youtube Channel is THE PLACE TO GO to watch videos):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvdWRYyb11E
Now, at the base of your budget, I can suggest you take a look at the Casio F91W/A168 under the classic line. It costs about USD 20.00 each.
These watches scream the 80s, in a very cool way. I remember this video from a lifestyle YouTuber (Brian Sacawa) posting this video about this watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZX5wt2M5PM
This one is a bit better:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTzCvU-UUtE
I hope that these suggestions are useful.
Cheers,
Either minimalist or some sort of tool watch.
Looks like you got a number of tool watch recommendations. One I might add is the Orient Defender. It's over the $100 cap at around $145. But great value for the money.
https://www.jomashop.com/orient-defender-ii-blue-dial-mens-watch-ra-ak0401l10b.html
On the minimalist / bauhaus look. Braun makes a few in the 50 - 100 price point.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=braun+watches+for+men&sprefix=braun+wat%2Caps%2C77&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_9