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Old 07-28-2014, 05:49 PM
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So my watch that I've been wearing for like almost 30 years now seems to be on its last legs. It's an old Esquire dive watch that's been serviced a few times now. I recently got water in it (again) and instead of servicing it (again) I figured I'd maybe just get a new one. I already have a digital sports watch as well as a smart watch (pebble) so I'm really just looking to replace my Esquire dive/dress watch with another dressy(ish) watch. Doesn't have to actually be a dive watch since I don't actually dive. Suggestions anyone?

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Old 07-28-2014, 06:08 PM
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How much you want to spend? My new favorite is my Tag formula one automatic. I hate batteries

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Old 07-28-2014, 06:21 PM
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Yes, what's your budget? It's like asking what car you should buy? A Chevy Spark and a Mercedes S class will both get you where you are going but are a bit different in price. Any watch will tell you the time. What's your goal in terms of durability and price?
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OOPS! Sorry, yes those are all very good questions !

I'll start off by saying I don't really have a budget. When it comes to watch I am very particular about 3 things, in this order.

1. Fit and feel.
2. Aesthetics
3. function.

I've been wearing my tried and true Esquire for the past 28 years because it fit all three criteria perfectly. I've been shopping for a new watch for a better part of the past year but haven't found anything suitable to replace it.

I have a fairly small wrist so the watch face can't be too big. 35-40mm (max). The band has to be adjustable enough to fit just write on my dainty wrists. Not so loose that the watch can roll around or rattle too much. Not so tight that it chokes my wrist.

I don't want the watch face to be too cluttered with tonnes of lettering, numbers, etc. I'm particular about how I want my watch to look. I realize this is all very subjective.

The three functions I use most in a watch are 1. Time. 2. Date. 3. countdown bezel (via rotatable bezel).

Steve, are you a watch collector? :-)
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Old 07-28-2014, 08:19 PM
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My favourite place to shop for watches is Watch It! They have taken my money more than once my next favourite place to shop for watches is surprisingly The Bay I have found they have a very good collection of watches. Watches are to me what shoes are to women.

Police
Casio
Timex
Diesel

All 4 of those brands have what your looking for but prices start at about $130 for what your looking for
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Old 07-28-2014, 08:24 PM
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I am sporting one of these, best watch I have ever found. I wanted to go back to simplicity when I got it.

http://www.citizenwatch.com/en-ca/wa...del=BM6560-54H

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Steve, are you a watch collector? :-)
Not really just have a few in attempts of trying to keep up with my wife's collection. Most of mine are automatics and that tag I suggested is probably too big for you although it does have a cool timer feature. The battery option is smaller as far as I remember. Brinks sells them if you want to check them out.

The smallest and most comfortable one I have is probably the rotary due it's lack of weight and leather strap but it's not functional past telling you the time and that's even provided you wound it up before bed.


I also really like my Bulova but again not overly functional, rotating Bessel but no date. For me it's mostly about aesthetics than anything else. I have an esquire as well which fits all your criteria but I haven't worn it in years, it doesn't give me any fizz.


Good place for watch shopping is the watchshop.com, based in UK but ships here fast and easy. Good selection of unique styles and brands you don't see in your typical store.
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That almost made my list until I saw the list price Very cool watch.
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