Demand for the hottest Timex in recent memory has thankfully cooled. Q Timex GMT 38mm Stainless Steel Watch – $229įull review here. Full review can be found here, and you can see it featured in our double time series here as well as here. You have to play the sale game, but Macy’s and Kohl’s will run codes and promos every so often that drops these watches down to $200 – $225. 100m resistance is plenty, and while the crown doesn’t screw down, it feels incredibly solid. Bracelet is terrific with its comfortable, brushed links (just the edges are polished) which avoids the jangly/overly-intricate/shiny “jewelry” look. The exhibition caseback shows off the hacking, hand-winding, Japanese-made 4R36 movement. It’s easy to read, it feels rugged and well built, and the 42.5mm case brings some tool-watch “presence”… yet should wear great for most. The Seiko 5 Sports dive-style is basically a baby Planet Ocean for a measly 3% of the P.O.’s price. Seiko 5 Sports Dive Style Automatic – $225ish (depending on sales) And all of the little details add up to an impressive package. Nice dial, great hands and indices, and (obviously) an in-house Seiko automatic movement beating inside. Sides of the case are polished but the top facing areas are brushed, which keeps any unnecessary glare and gleam down. The lack of a rotating dive bezel gives it a more subtle, almost field-watch like look. It has a nice wrist presence but should look proportional on most wrists. Diameter is a sporty but not enormous 40mm. Seiko 5 Sports SRPE Gray or Black Dial Automatic – $220ish (depending on sales) This thing should go with all kinds of casual wear, and quickly become a daily partner for those who spend most of their time dressed down. Sticking true to it’s roots, this thing is powered by a hand-wound (mechanical) movement. Timex MK1 Mechanical 36mm Archive Field Watch – $199įull review here. But the matte brown leather band it comes on looks great, feels good, and wears just fine. Also, the strap width is a rare/odd 21mm width, which can make sourcing after market straps a little difficult. Which will fit most wrists just fine, but for those with slimmer wrists or those who prefer more classically sized dress watches, it runs a little big. There’s just one small problem (for some). Maybe the best looking under-$200 dress watch on the market. Looks substantially more expensive than its accessible price point. Orient Bambino V3 “Bauhaus” Automatic – $195įull review here. Not everyone will like the shined up inserts on the bracelet, but it’s more subtle than many other competitors. 120 click bezel helps keep track of elapsed time. Automatic movement that hacks and hand winds. There might not be a better bang-for-the-buck diver on the market. Versatile too, as it can be worn with everything from a t-shirt and shorts, to a suit and dress shoes. ( That was a huge compromise with their cheap-sub imitator.) This one looks clean, classy, and is nice and comfortable to wear. And unlike the previous entry-level go-to ( Invicta’s Sumariner homage) there’s no tacky logo engraved on the side. 200m water resistance, screw down crown, fully brushed bracelet, and an exhibition case-back. Seiko NH35A automatic movement hacks/hand-winds. 40mm diameter is wearable by the vast majority. The new entry-level automatic dive watch standard. Invicta Pro Diver 1953 Automatic – $108.99įull review here. Even the stock rubber strap that it comes on is decent (soft-ish, not rigid plastic). For about $50 you get 200m of water resistance, a stainless steel case, and a rotating bezel which feels much more expensive than many other watches in the under $100 category. Mentioned a lot on this site, and for good reason. The Timex Weekender is light, fun, and does its one job well: It tells the time.Ĭasio 200m Diver in Black, Blue, Green, etc. But if you’re good with that, then it’s a cheap (very cheap) winner. It drives some people absolutely bonkers. Know that the Weekender models are infamous for making a louder than average “TICK” sound with each snap of their seconds hand. 38mm dial diameter with a 20mm strap width. The model that basically re-launched Timex as a more fashionable brand some 15 years ago. Congrats to the grads, and kudos to the dads who didn’t just procreate, but are also working hard to be great fathers. And seeing those seconds physically tick by on your/his wrist might be a good reminder to really appreciate every moment. Dads could use some unplugged time as well. You can go off on your own but know when to be back. Recent grads will probably be hooked to their phones and other various technology for the rest of their life.
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