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Mike_48 Team Member Joined Aug 2002 Posts 6369 EE 100% (10) TX, USA	Posted: 10/24/2024 9:56:17 PM EST [Last Edit: Mike_48] I would like to buy my son his first watch. Looking for a reliable automatic under $300 but could go a bit more if I need to. I've not done a lot of reading yet but will take a look at all posts in this forum. I own a Seiko Diver and an Orient Mako and those have been fine. Any recommendations are appreciated.
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Cardplayer Black Labs Matter Joined Jan 2015 Posts 42228 EE 100% (86) ID, USA	Posted: 10/24/2024 10:22:42 PM EST [#1] Citizen Eco Drive
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HiramRanger Supreme Leader Boochizmo Goys Joined Nov 2000 Posts 83518 EE 100% (180) USA	Posted: 10/24/2024 11:03:33 PM EST [#2] Glycine make a damn nice watch for not a lot more. Check Jomashop and Ashford.
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Stitches1974 Joined Jan 2012 Posts 15000 EE 100% (18) THA	Posted: 10/24/2024 11:05:02 PM EST [#3] Quote History Originally Posted By Cardplayer: Citizen Eco Drive View Quote This! I own two and they're very accurate. I'm talking 10 seconds off after 3 months. I paid about $400 for one and $300 for the other ( on sale )

HiramRanger Supreme Leader Boochizmo Goys Joined Nov 2000 Posts 83519 EE 100% (180) USA	Posted: 10/24/2024 11:07:08 PM EST [#4] A little more than $300 Their GMT divers are quite nice.
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HiramRanger Supreme Leader Boochizmo Goys Joined Nov 2000 Posts 83520 EE 100% (180) USA	Posted: 10/24/2024 11:09:52 PM EST [#5] type Status report message description Access to the specified resource has been forbidden. Apache Tomcat/7.0.68 (Ubuntu) " target="_blank">Also eBay
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HiramRanger Supreme Leader Boochizmo Goys Joined Nov 2000 Posts 83521 EE 100% (180) USA	Posted: 10/24/2024 11:11:14 PM EST [#6] Apparently can’t link to eBay. Anyway go there and search Glycine, select auto movement in the filter and sort low to high. Several $300ish options.
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HiramRanger Supreme Leader Boochizmo Goys Joined Nov 2000 Posts 83522 EE 100% (180) USA	Posted: 10/24/2024 11:15:15 PM EST [#7] Tissot
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IDidThat Member Joined Oct 2009 Posts 10042 EE 100% (348) MN, USA	Posted: 10/25/2024 7:34:03 AM EST [#8] Scurfa But hard to find.
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absael

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Posted: 10/25/2024 7:43:01 AM EST

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Originally Posted By Mike_48:
I would like to buy my son his first watch. Looking for a reliable automatic under $300 but could go a bit more if I need to. I've not done a lot of reading yet but will take a look at all posts in this forum.

I own a Seiko Diver and an Orient Mako and those have been fine. Any recommendations are appreciated.

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I was going to recommend Orient. I also have a diver (Mako or Ray, can't remember right now) and it's been a great watch. As you probably know, they have a huge catalog with most or many under $500, especially grey market. I don't think you can go wrong with any of them.

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Posted: 10/25/2024 7:53:05 AM EST

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Originally Posted By Cardplayer:
Citizen Eco Drive

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He said he wanted an automatic. You suggest a solar powered Quartz. First post fails. (FWIW, I like Citizen Eco-Drives and think they're great watches, but it's not what the OP asked for.)

FWIW, I would go Orient. The OP says he owns a Mako, so maybe he should gift something he's familiar with and knows first-hand is worthwhile.

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Posted: 10/25/2024 12:22:32 PM EST

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Originally Posted By Mike_48:
I would like to buy my son his first watch. Looking for a reliable automatic under $300 but could go a bit more if I need to. I've not done a lot of reading yet but will take a look at all posts in this forum.

I own a Seiko Diver and an Orient Mako and those have been fine. Any recommendations are appreciated.

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How old is the boy?

Mike_48

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Posted: 10/25/2024 1:40:39 PM EST

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Originally Posted By Lucky-Charm:

How old is the boy?

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Low 20s and like most guys his age, he has been using his phone to find the time but has now expressed a desire for a watch. I was kind of looking for something like a sport watch but also a bit classic and not so heavy if possible. Can go $400 if needed. 40-42mm case size, stainless band.

Something like this maybe?

Orient

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Forlorn-Hope Member Joined Oct 2013 Posts 1223 EE 0% (0) KY, USA	Posted: 10/25/2024 1:50:12 PM EST [#13] Citizen NY0040 $199. https://www.jomashop.com/citizen-promaster-sea-automatic-black-dial-mens-watch-ny0040-09e.html Seiko Turtle $396. https://teddybaldassarre.com/products/prospex-sea-srpe93

Iseifert Member Joined Aug 2016 Posts 1021 EE 100% (28) OH, USA	Posted: 10/25/2024 5:35:11 PM EST [#14] If you insist on autos, then I’ve got three in your price range. Seiko 5 sport. Probably the best. Seiko website Citizen tsuyosa. Decent, but they are kind of Rolex rip-offs at least in appearance. Citizen website Timex has some autos for your price. Timex website I would go with the Seiko personally, and look for them on Amazon or jomashop

Lucky-Charm Member Joined Aug 2012 Posts 5901 EE 100% (83) FL, USA	Posted: 10/25/2024 8:19:25 PM EST [#15] Ahhhh was asking my 10yr old is getting his first watch this year xmas...... I would go with some thing a tad more sporty than the orient you posted... Maybe a diver. Got my kid a seiko 5 auto in 36mm

ENDEX

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Posted: 10/25/2024 9:03:15 PM EST

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Citizen NY0040 $199.
-promaster-sea-automatic-black-dial-mens-watch-ny0040-09e.html" target="_blank">https://www.jomashop.com/citizen-promaster-sea-automatic-black-dial-mens-watch-ny0040-09e.html

Seiko Turtle $396.
https://teddybaldassarre.com/products/prospex-sea-srpe93

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This here. I have both and they are great. Turtle is larger and beefier and I prefer it, but will always keep the citizen too. I found my turtle on eBay from an authorized dealer for around $350. Was a legit dealer because I had to send it in for warranty work after I dropped it

DV8EDD Joined Aug 2009 Posts 9249 EE 100% (81) NC, USA	Posted: 10/25/2024 9:11:36 PM EST [Last Edit: DV8EDD] [#17] Orient Kanno and a gift certificate to Blue Shark so he can get some nato straps to change up the look as needed. https://www.orientwatchusa.com/collections/kanno ETA Kamasu if he needs smaller than 44mm

Mall-Ninja ........"BANG"........ Joined Dec 2003 Posts 45024 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 10/27/2024 9:17:32 PM EST [#18] Timex now has a bunch of autos that are very affordable, and look pretty sharp too.
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AJ-IN-JAX Get the F*%# away from my coffee!! Joined Dec 2005 Posts 44444 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 10/27/2024 9:21:13 PM EST [#19] Quote History Originally Posted By Cardplayer: Citizen Eco Drive View Quote FPNI. I still wear the one my dad bought me.
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teats Joined Jan 2008 Posts 1445 EE 100% (3) NM, USA	Posted: 10/27/2024 9:42:07 PM EST [#20] I can make you a watch with everything you seek. It will have a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. Here are a few that I made very similar to your last post. If your interested, I can post a few more like these.

Colt653 . Joined Feb 2001 Posts 38619 EE 100% (24) USA	Posted: 10/27/2024 9:52:22 PM EST [Last Edit: Colt653] [#21] ORIENT RAY II

5thLegion Member Joined Dec 2006 Posts 4197 EE 100% (31) TN, USA	Posted: 10/27/2024 10:19:01 PM EST [#22] Attached File I bought my 21 yo son a Seiko SK5. He has enjoyed it.

Mike_48 Team Member Joined Aug 2002 Posts 6377 EE 100% (10) TX, USA	Posted: 10/29/2024 2:16:10 PM EST [#23] Spoke with junior and he wanted a simple watch he could wear for slightly more formal stuff and job interviews so for better or worse we ended up with a Seiko Presage. It is not heavy and does not have a sapphire crystal but it looks nice and should serve him well as his first watch. He can get more of a "Sport" or dive watch later. Attached File
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Posted: 10/29/2024 2:32:54 PM EST

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Originally Posted By Mike_48:
Spoke with junior and he wanted a simple watch he could wear for slightly more formal stuff and job interviews so for better or worse we ended up with a Seiko Presage. It is not heavy and does not have a sapphire crystal but it looks nice and should serve him well as his first watch. He can get more of a "Sport" or dive watch later.

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Not gonna lie... as a dive watch devotee I like it!

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Posted: 10/29/2024 3:26:37 PM EST

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Originally Posted By Mike_48:
Spoke with junior and he wanted a simple watch he could wear for slightly more formal stuff and job interviews so for better or worse we ended up with a Seiko Presage. It is not heavy and does not have a sapphire crystal but it looks nice and should serve him well as his first watch. He can get more of a "Sport" or dive watch later.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/25002/Watch_JPG-3362081.JPG

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Nice... I really like the blue hands.

I had an acrylic crystal a while back and it never developed any scratches.

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Lucky-Charm Member Joined Aug 2012 Posts 5904 EE 100% (83) FL, USA	Posted: 10/29/2024 9:18:12 PM EST [#26] Good choice... Have one on my short list as well.

5thLegion Member Joined Dec 2006 Posts 4205 EE 100% (31) TN, USA	Posted: 10/30/2024 10:35:27 PM EST [#27] OP that is a solid choice 👍

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