I don't think you could go wrong with one of these to start the ball rolling,
Nh35 automatic with a screw-crown and sapphire lens, still have mine,
Shop around, still one of the best value for money watches I think.
I have dabbled with Kinetic tech watches in the past, I remember being blown away with Seiko's Kinetic Auto-Relay watches when they first came out and I had to get one, an awesome feature watching the hands move round to the correct time, also got a few going again with an old electric toothbrush charger (yes it does work)
Bit of a pain to own as you really got to keep them moving for any long term or they will die so I don't bother with them now.
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