Suggestions for inexpensive dress watch
Suggestions for inexpensive dress watch
Ok - I have to wear a suit most days now. In order to fit in with the DC crowd, I spent a few grand on a new wardrobe - decent looking suits that actually fit me, but long story short, zero of my watches fit comfortably under the cuff. I’d like to try a decent (cheap) dress watch. I don’t want to drop a couple grand on one for the trial run; looking for something in the sub 500 range. Bracelet would be a plus, but not having one is not a deal killer.
Any thoughts? Prefer used since I don’t usually buy new. I’ve looked at a few omegas on recon and I’ve occasionally seen some under 5 bills, but they’re like 34mm... The SARB’s look ok - anyone ever had one? Any other suggestions?
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Any thoughts? Prefer used since I don’t usually buy new. I’ve looked at a few omegas on recon and I’ve occasionally seen some under 5 bills, but they’re like 34mm... The SARB’s look ok - anyone ever had one? Any other suggestions?
Thanks dudes
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Suggestions for inexpensive dress watch
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Isn’t that about double his budget?toxicavenger wrote:Monta Triumph
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I was thinking Hamilton or Seiko CockTail time
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A little above your budget, but absolutely gorgeous and uncommon.
http://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/Jungh ... 9p2700.htm
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I have had a few SARB'S, all excellent watches, lokk good on strap or bracelet, can be tricky to get the roght fot on bracelet. I would suggest anything from the Presage line, lots of color options available, strap & bracelet options. If you decide you are really liking wearing a dress watch, flip it for little to no loss and upgrade. Good luck, keep us posted.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Alpina-Startim ... ition=3000
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Alpina-Mens-St ... rk:21:pf:0
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Alpina-Mens-St ... rk:27:pf:0
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Alpina-Mens-St ... rk:21:pf:0
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Alpina-Mens-St ... rk:27:pf:0
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Couple of Seikos:
https://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/seiko ... cs/4793309
https://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/%5Bwt ... cs/4831195
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Damn I like that first one, Joe.
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I feel like SARB is a safe bet. Actually wore mine today.
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SARB is definitely a safe bet. The SARX watches are a noticeable step up for 700ish.
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Orient Star?
I have the white one and I really like it.
I have the white one and I really like it.
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wow - you guys have some great suggestions here...
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What kind of skinny cuffs are you wearing that say a Shogun couldn't fit under?
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Don't know if I have much to add. The SARB looks like it would good, and Hamilton carries a large number of dress watches as Chris suggested. If you want something a little less dressy that would fit the bill, might be worth looking at the Hamilton khaki field line. Lots of styles come with a bracelet in various sizes from 38 to 44. They can usually be had on the grey market for at or under your budget, and definitely thin enough to fit under a cuff. The 38mm in particular gives a nice Rolex Explorer vibe if you like that look.
It's hard to go back to a suit after being casual for a number of years. DC is one of the few places where everyone still wears them.
It's hard to go back to a suit after being casual for a number of years. DC is one of the few places where everyone still wears them.
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https://www.jomashop.com/hafiwase.html[ ... c7e99d.jpg[/IMG]JBZ wrote:Don't know if I have much to add. The SARB looks like it would good, and Hamilton carries a large number of dress watches as Chris suggested. If you want something a little less dressy that would fit the bill, might be worth looking at the Hamilton khaki field line. Lots of styles come with a bracelet in various sizes from 38 to 44. They can usually be had on the grey market for at or under your budget, and definitely thin enough to fit under a cuff. The 38mm in particular gives a nice Rolex Explorer vibe if you like that look.
It's hard to go back to a suit after being casual for a number of years. DC is one of the few places where everyone still wears them.
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Pftt.... It's not the skinniness of the cuff, it's the MASSIVENESS of the python squeezed inside!
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I'm honestly thinking of grabbing one... seems to be a great way to "try" a Grand Seiko (to see if I would actually wear that kind of watch).
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When I used to wear a suit, I would go to the tailor to move the button of my left hand cuff to fit my watches... cheaper than a new watch.
Unless you want a new watch
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I wore some sort of uniform for 30 years, then shifted to the SOF support 'uniform' of tactical pants and polo shirts for 8 years after I retired and became a GS. Now I have a program manager job and have to wear a damn suit and tie at least two weeks out of the month. Wasn't a big deal when I wore off the rack stuff I bought when I retired - and was about 15 lbs heavier - but tailored suits are the norm in my paygrade in DC. To be honest, a well fitting suit is worth the price, but my marinemaster just won't fit.
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