Good first real watch

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So I really want to get a new watch because I'm getting bored of my other watches. But I don't know which one. I want a watch with an open caseback. Automatic and also holds its value. Do you guys have any suggestions?

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JBird7986
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Very few watches retain their value. Maybe check out one of the early Zelos GMTs? Or a Glycine Airman?

Here’s an option…you should get a $699.99 pop up offer.

https://www.ashford.com/glycine-gl0381.html

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I believe it has a display case back as well. More photos here:

https://www.gnomonwatches.com/collections/glycine/products/combat-sub-42-sports-gmt-blue-red-ref-gl0381

Matt84
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I’ve always thought of watches as being like cars. You’re loosing most of the value as soon as it leaves the shop floor. Unless your able to buy a rare Rolex Daytona or a vintage Ferrari you’ll need to accept that you’ll probably loose money on your purchase.

As far as automatic with a display caseback is concerned you might need to narrow it down a bit, as there are a few of them.

TheGreatEscapement
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Invicta Pro Diver will hokl it's value. After all, it can't go much lower than $60 brand new. Display caseback with custom rotor on NH35. Solid, cheap watch and you can't lose money on it. Woohoo!

English_archer
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So, this is the second time you’ve asked this question in as many days. Were the first set of answers not good enough for you?

Dingus
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If ‘holding value’ is a priority I really think second hand is the place to go. If you buy a used Christopher Ward (for example) and didn’t love it 6 months later you could most likely sell it for about the same price you paid, plus or minus a little I guess. Once you buy second hand the original owner takes the hit on the depreciation most of the time.

As for a brand or model to look at, I’d say Seiko 5s have a display case back, as well as the mentioned Christopher Ward (at least a lot of them). Timex makes a few automatics with display case backs like the Marlin (at least the one I have).

SpecKTator
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I bought a Seiko5 SNK for less than $50 years ago and now it’s about $150 so if I’m doubt, buy a Seiko. At worse you have a piece that is nice enough for daily wear but not fancy enough that you care if it gets a little roughed up.