From left to right: Reactor Meltdown, Arvo Time Sawyer, Reactor Quantum, MVMT Chrono 40, Nemesis STH511K. Got caught up in some fashion watches early on, hoping to add some more mechanical time pieces to my collection, any recommendations for <$200?
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No offense but my first recommendation would be don't waste any more money on fashion watches. My second would be to go on Amazon and check out what Seiko and Orient have to offer for under $200. I'm sure you'll find something you like that will definitely be better quality and be more reliable than any fashion watch.
Welcome to watch crunch brother. Love the collection is funny how couple of watches opens a floodgate to this hobby.
My watch suggestions (I love watches under 500)
Divers:
Casio Duro 50 bucks to 70 bucks try to get the colorful ones the black and silver to dull.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GKVSMYR/ref=twister_B09S4VHC1B?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
Orient Mako II 150 to 200 great first automatic diver and Orient is a great brand owned by epson/seiko
https://www.amazon.com/Orient-Japanese-Automatic-Stainless-Diving/dp/B01AK5TQRM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=22ZUN5JIG3DOE&keywords=Orient&qid=1661235734&sprefix=orient%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1&th=1
The most hated brand in the world Invicta the king of Homages/Rolex look alikes. Personally for the price is a great starter watch with a Seiko NH35 automatic movement Always on sale. Just do not get high on Invictas I seen people create a whole invicta collection.
https://www.amazon.com/Invicta-8926OB-Stainless-Automatic-Bracelet/dp/B000JQFX1G/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MX3C3LD1UPNV&keywords=invicta&qid=1661235959&sprefix=invicta%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1
Field watches:
Seiko 5 189 to 250 On ebay you can get them for quite a bargain
Orient defender 160 to 200
https://www.amazon.com/ORIENT-RA-AK0401L10B-Orient-Automatic-Watch/dp/B082Z95KFZ/ref=sr_1_8?crid=330AKYCTBRWFB&keywords=orient+defender&qid=1661236414&sprefix=orient+def%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-8
Casio G shock actually any G-shock is great for field watches well everything except dress watch. 60 bucks or less
Dress watch:
Nothing beats the Orient Bambino for 160 or less automatic movement they have many dials and colors.
https://www.amazon.com/Orient-Bambino-Japanese-Automatic-Stainless/dp/B01MTS5BFN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=M5V31UXKRGRF&keywords=orient+bambino&qid=1661236609&sprefix=Orient+ba%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1
Seiko Tank! Around 150
https://www.amazon.com/Mens-Essential-SS-RECT-CASE/dp/B095516GQX/ref=sr_1_30?crid=1FDDC5E6UYNDH&keywords=dress+watch&qid=1661236733&sprefix=dress+watch%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-30
As you start to collect more watches slowly you will find what you really like and move up price.
Thanks for your show n tell👍, as for mechanical watches under 200 you really can't beat orient in that price range,as said above the bambino for a dress watch and they do a range of divers that are bang on for the money. Also one that's a bit left field is vostok interesting peices and they do some whacky designs. But they are Russian,so its up to you,good news is there's plenty of pre war stock out there.
No offense but my first recommendation would be don't waste any more money on fashion watches. My second would be to go on Amazon and check out what Seiko and Orient have to offer for under $200. I'm sure you'll find something you like that will definitely be better quality and be more reliable than any fashion watch.
None taken; I had purchased those before I even knew there was a difference between mechanical and quartz!
Welcome to watch crunch brother. Love the collection is funny how couple of watches opens a floodgate to this hobby.
My watch suggestions (I love watches under 500)
Divers:
Casio Duro 50 bucks to 70 bucks try to get the colorful ones the black and silver to dull.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GKVSMYR/ref=twister_B09S4VHC1B?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
Orient Mako II 150 to 200 great first automatic diver and Orient is a great brand owned by epson/seiko
https://www.amazon.com/Orient-Japanese-Automatic-Stainless-Diving/dp/B01AK5TQRM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=22ZUN5JIG3DOE&keywords=Orient&qid=1661235734&sprefix=orient%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1&th=1
The most hated brand in the world Invicta the king of Homages/Rolex look alikes. Personally for the price is a great starter watch with a Seiko NH35 automatic movement Always on sale. Just do not get high on Invictas I seen people create a whole invicta collection.
https://www.amazon.com/Invicta-8926OB-Stainless-Automatic-Bracelet/dp/B000JQFX1G/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MX3C3LD1UPNV&keywords=invicta&qid=1661235959&sprefix=invicta%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1
Field watches:
Seiko 5 189 to 250 On ebay you can get them for quite a bargain
Orient defender 160 to 200
https://www.amazon.com/ORIENT-RA-AK0401L10B-Orient-Automatic-Watch/dp/B082Z95KFZ/ref=sr_1_8?crid=330AKYCTBRWFB&keywords=orient+defender&qid=1661236414&sprefix=orient+def%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-8
Casio G shock actually any G-shock is great for field watches well everything except dress watch. 60 bucks or less
Dress watch:
Nothing beats the Orient Bambino for 160 or less automatic movement they have many dials and colors.
https://www.amazon.com/Orient-Bambino-Japanese-Automatic-Stainless/dp/B01MTS5BFN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=M5V31UXKRGRF&keywords=orient+bambino&qid=1661236609&sprefix=Orient+ba%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1
Seiko Tank! Around 150
https://www.amazon.com/Mens-Essential-SS-RECT-CASE/dp/B095516GQX/ref=sr_1_30?crid=1FDDC5E6UYNDH&keywords=dress+watch&qid=1661236733&sprefix=dress+watch%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-30
As you start to collect more watches slowly you will find what you really like and move up price.
So many suggestions, thank you! I've looked for the bambino gen II model 2, but can't seem to find it anywhere for less than about $200.