watch hierarchy

[Cuttingboard]

I posted this question over on the AAAC forum and haven't really gotten any answers specific to what i'm looking for. I'm wondering if any of you have a detailed watch hierarchy, similar to the dress shoe hierarchy, of quality dress watches that can be worn with a suit. I'm looking for anything in the mid to high tier range starting from $200 and up. I know nothing of watch brands outside of the popular ones I see at the department store (like Seiko, Citizen, etc.) I think i'm leaning towards a watch with a leather strap as my next watch purchases rather than an all stainless steel one. I have a slightly crappy Seiko watch I purchased via Amazon years ago and the battery has since died. got any ideas?

I don't understand, are you looking for the best watch/bang for your buck in the $200 range or a hierarchy of watches which goes to thousands of $? No offense but $200 doesn't get you in the mid to high tier range for quality watches. Lots of good suggestions here for watches in the $200.

 

[Austin]

my advice....Go to AMAZON...Put in Dress Watch, Quartz, 40mm.or whatever size,$250.to$500.00...See what you like...Come back and post your picks.

Sound advice. This gentleman knows what he is talking about.

 

[oc_in_fw]

Not to hijack, but does Seiko do a visible movement? If I were to get an automatic, if would have to visible at least from the rear.

 

[joel]

Be different, buy a restored vintage watch for the same $.

 

[InfernoOrangeSS]

Best running and best looking watches I own. My daily wear is the Tag Heuer Link Calibre 16.

 

[commanderkeen]

The best watch in the world is the one on your wrist. All others are useless to you.

 

[TLetums]

I would say in the $200 dollar market to stick with Seiko, there's got to be a Seiko 5 that appeals to you... Most Seiko 5s come on a steel bracelet but given a $200 budget you will have plenty left over after your watch purchase to find a strap...

Replacing Seiko steel bracelet sounds like a great idea. What is a good source for straps?
(My apologies for branching this interesting thread.)

 

[little Big feather]

Replacing Seiko steel bracelet sounds like a great idea. What is a good source for straps?
(My apologies for branching this interesting thread.)

Google BOB STRAP or E-BAY...They are a high quality German made strap....Or just google "watch strap".......

 

[TLetums]

Excellent selection (BOB)! What width should I get for Seiko 5: 19 or 20mm?
Thanks again.

 

[little Big feather]

Excellent selection (BOB)! What width should I get for Seiko 5: 19 or 20mm?
Thanks again.

You need to measure your watch..Go by the nearest Wal-mart....Or other discount store that sells watch bands and check the chart.
You can measre it at home with a ruler too. Good luck.

 

[TLetums]

I did measure the lug - to my eye it was 10 or 20mm
Anyway, took the watch to the shop; 20 is too tight. In the end, Seiko 7009 3040 takes 19mm strap.

 

[Devilpup]

I posted this question over on the AAAC forum and haven't really gotten any answers specific to what i'm looking for. I'm wondering if any of you have a detailed watch hierarchy, similar to the dress shoe hierarchy, of quality dress watches that can be worn with a suit. I'm looking for anything in the mid to high tier range starting from $200 and up. I know nothing of watch brands outside of the popular ones I see at the department store (like Seiko, Citizen, etc.) I think i'm leaning towards a watch with a leather strap as my next watch purchases rather than an all stainless steel one. I have a slightly crappy Seiko watch I purchased via Amazon years ago and the battery has since died.

got any ideas?

I love my Citizen ecodrive as my edc but My Christopher Ward is a piece of art as my dress watch.

 

[KipNoxzema]

Sottomarino, Vostok-Europe, Stuhrling, Casio Edifice, Technomarine, Tauchmeister, Precisionist, and Aquanautic are stunners, cool, and unique. Search those. If that doesn't whip your shave cream, head over to Poor Man Watch Forum, PMWF. Scan the pics because those are all under $1000.