Recommend me a watch

[mcelliott]

Hi everyone - new to the watch forum so I have a few questions. I'm looking at buying myself my first decent watch. Here's a few things I've considered for my first watch, although there is some flexibility on these things.

I would like a fairly traditional looking clock face watch that's fairly chunky but not too blingy so that I can wear it most days and also going out. I'd prefer a leather strap. Something along the lines of a Seiko 5 in style. My budget, well, the maximum would be £200 but I could go a little higher if need be.

Thanks for reading.

[mrdemon]

I'm looking at buying myself my first decent watch

great nothing like buying "your 1st decent watch"

"the maximum would be £200"
mmm traditional looking , leather strap etc etc

£200 is only 2 tanks of petrol, go on treat yourself up the spend :-) other wise it's going to be more Argos than Fine watch boutique.

Rotary do a line up at under £200 though
or a Certina Gents Podium Brown at just over £200

Edited by mrdemon on Tuesday 24th December 16:01

[Hoofy]

Quite a few PHers rave about this Tissot: http://amzn.to/1fYzTkr

I'll have a rummage about Amazon for more interesting watches.

Of course, a Seiko is a good choice - perhaps one of the diver style Seiko 5 watches.

[Hoofy]

Actually, I'd get this. http://amzn.to/1ifQ2VZ

Bit cheaper but very nice looking.

[mcelliott]

Thanks for the replies guys - that Certina is Now I've already allowed for a bit of budget creep, and I've found this one.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/CERTINA-Watches-PODIUM-QUA...

[Slagathore]

I don't know much about Hamilton, but I think a few on here own some? They make some really nice looking watches.

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/hamilton-w...

I'd get something on a bracelet, as that then gives you the option of picking up a leather strap for £20 and having both then.