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JasonGold

Looking for my first formal watch.

Hey r/watches, I'm looking for some help picking out my first watch. I'm a 19 year old male but fairly small for my age. I'm roughly 5 ft 3, 105 pounds so I guess the point I'm making is that I have tiny wrists. I'm not looking for an everyday type watch, more something I can wear with a suit. I have a few formal events coming up, with older adults and local business owners, and I want to make a great impression. I'd rather not have to pull out my phone to check the time when I can have a classy watch. I'm looking to spend under $200, but that price is flexible.

I've been looking into citizen watches and found the BF0580-06E appealing. I'm looking for a black leather strap and preferably a silver dial, but if you have other recommendations, let me know.

Posted Apr 29, 2012, 9:55 PM UTC

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GagNasty•

Bulova precisionist

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giggitygoo123•

I would go a little more money and get the all carbon fiber one with the rubber strap. Looks the nicest to me over the higher up titanium one.

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SarcasticOptimist•

I'd get a version with sapphire crystal since scratches are the bane of most sub $200 watches. If you want something unique, you can spend a bit more for an Orient Disk.

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JasonGoldOP•

That first one seems a little bulky, but I get what you mean about scratches. And while the second one is nice, it isn't doing it for me.

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Hybernative•

You should measure the circumference of your wrist. The Citizen SarcasticOptimist linked is about the largest I would go on my 6.5" wrist. And I think that is 40mm-42mm (I have the gold version).

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mikekalil•

The Citizen is good. Because you're a smaller dude and you're not gonna be wearing it every day, you might want to check out a vintage piece from Hamilton, Longines, Bulova or something like that. They can usually be found for under $200, and oftentimes in excellent condition. They're a lot more interesting than Citizens you can pick up at any Sears.

Here's one nice vintage Hamilton that's going for cheap. Don't worry about the band; you can easily replace that with whichever type you want.

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JasonGoldOP•

Ohh, I hadn't even thought much about finding a vintage watch. I like the one that you linked, but don't it's quite right for me. Any suggestions on places to continue looking for vintage watches, well other than ebay.

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mikekalil•

There are other vintage watch sites, but they typically charge way more than what you'll find on eBay. I haven't dealt with anyone outside of eBay myself, so I wouldn't be comfortable recommending any.

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mikekalil•

Here's another cool one.

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JasonGoldOP•

While that's a nice watch, the gold is a little to much for my tastes. I'm looking for something a little more sleek. Something more like this or this but I definitely would want a black leather strap.

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mikekalil•

Definitely don't worry about the strap when you make your choice. Those can be bought inexpensively and easily changed out, even if the watch you get comes with a stainless steel bracelet. A decent leather strap will run you about $25.

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redli0nswift•

I've been looking for something similar. I really like this Tissot T-Classic Desire. It seems to be very classy that would look good for a formal watch with a 34mm case diameter.

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readk•

this orient

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readk•

Cheap watch but not bad for the money Parnis or Another Parnis

How about a Vintage Seagull

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readk•

This Android isn't bad.

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readk•

Can't believe nobody has started to link Seikos yet

Here's one

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giggitygoo123•

I'm liking THIS watch. I little over your $200 range, but has a nice look to it.

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JasonGoldOP•

It is a little out of my range, but my gosh that is a nice watch. Thanks for the suggestion.

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giggitygoo123•

Amazon has it for $221 with free shipping. http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-BM7120-01E-Titanium-Drive-Watch/dp/B004JKFJ6M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335895564&sr=8-1

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JasonGoldOP•

So, I went with a Bulova. I liked how it was simple and easy to read and also has the date on it. It was pretty much the watch I was looking for at a price I was fond of. Thanks for the help guys!

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