Help me with the search for a new summer watch
Hi Community,
I need your help. I want to have a summer watch. A watch that I can take, if I go to some sommer vacation, where I don't want to take my other watches. Why?
- all are black (I own ml aikon and Hamilton intra Matic)
- high sentimental value, which worries me for traveling
I am searching for quite some time, but I have a hard time to find one that I like. I know there is no such thing as the perfect watch. But are you able to give me some ideas based on the criterion below. They are sorted from important to less important.
The best fit that I was able to find, is the Sternglas Naxos. Do you know a better fitting watch?
I am Thankful for any help.
BR Daniel
Criteria:
Quartz, Automatic also ok, but Quarz preferred
38 to 40mm
Lug to lug below 47mm
Below 400 euro, 450us
Saphire ar
No chronograph
Diver is ok but not needed
Three hand( or gmt but not needed)
11mm thickness max, the smaller the better
Sommercolor like: white, light blue, orange...
100 wr or more
Date at 6 or 3
Symmetric Design, like bauhaus but not necessary
Three dimensional dial design, little to no painting
20mm band width, to use my other straps
Good readability
Textured dail
Microbrand is ok
Low weight
Country of origin arbitrary
Milanise or rubber band (can be changed aftermarket)
Watch lover for watches with bronze/Rosegold accents.
Tissot Seastar or PRXquartz in mint. Dressy, sporty, reliable and affordable.
Just used this 'RZE valour 38 arrowleaf yellow' as a beach vacation watch. Summer vibes👍 but no date! In case you follow my advice go for the HexaFlex rubber strap...
That is interesting, I know the YouTube channel but wasn't aware of the watches. Thanks for that hint will look into it
Tissot Seastar or PRXquartz in mint. Dressy, sporty, reliable and affordable.
Thanks for the hint. ,👍I know the PRX but the 40 mm are too large for me. No idea why. Other 40mm diver fit me well. The chronographs are just not my style. Also no idea why. Everyone loves them...
Just used this 'RZE valour 38 arrowleaf yellow' as a beach vacation watch. Summer vibes👍 but no date! In case you follow my advice go for the HexaFlex rubber strap...
Rze dials look really stunning. Thx It is really the missing date, that gives me a hard time. Probably a date is more important to me than I like to admit.
Rze dials look really stunning. Thx It is really the missing date, that gives me a hard time. Probably a date is more important to me than I like to admit.
During vacation I don't need a date but people are different.
Seiko Prospex (SNE585P1)
It's a 38mm solar quartz diver around 10mm thickness and has 20mm lugs.
Seems to fit most of your requirements. I'm contemplating it myself.
I was just going to suggest this watch. Islander is the perfect summer edition to your collection. Marc loves color, sells a quality product at a reasonable price that you don't worry about theft.
I'll also add the divers have a short and curve lug to lug and fit better than expected especially on the rubber. Get the rubber strap. Worth $50 extra for summer heat
https://www.ashford.com/glycine-gl1050.html
I’d just go to this link https://longislandwatch.com/islander-watches/ and peruse. They seem to have a great lineup of summer watches. I purchased the below earlier tonight along with a white rubber strap they also sell. They have a ton of colors and styles
I wish I could fit all your requirements but it's kind of difficult especially when considering the most important points: price and color.
Some measurements are also difficult to check as lug to lug sizes or hight.
I tryed at least to fullfill the waterrwsistancy.
But here are my ideas:
The Traser Essential S. Quartz. With tritium tubes on 3 6 9 12. For around 220 Euro.
Currently on high discount on Elysee with Seiko Automatic Movements.
New Seiko 5 Sports in 38mm
Festina
Crossing your limit, but a honorable mention for 375 Euro
Dugena Divers Friend. Only 115 Euro with full lume dial.
Wise. A great brand from Thailand. The model Hitman.
Only 5 ATM but one of the best value for money watches. Laco blaue Stunde 39mm.
Also only 5ATM but hhese watches are so summer. Citizen NJ0150.
Too all of you, so much thanks. So many great choices. My favorites atm: laco and the islander.