I got into watches about 6 months ago and have slowly been building up my collection since. I was looking for my next watch to be a diver or dress orientated. I’m in no rush though and am planing to save up for a $500-1000 watch next. Any suggestions on what to get?

  • Zamboni4201@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Seiko Diver.
    Orient Kamasu

    Seiko Cocktail Time. Web pics suck, go to YouTube for specific references. Orient Bambino.

  • Optimus759@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    As a fellow high schooler I suggest slowing down a bit, 4 watches in 6 months is a lot especially since you just got into the hobby. My advice is to save up a bit of money and get a nice leather band/metal bracelet for the Hamilton, then once you have enough money in a year or so get a nice Tudor or Omega.

    • 69tt@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      That’s super cool. Do you own one? How does it wear? The 12mm thickness worries me a bit because normally it would be totally fine but wondering if it looks off with a smaller rectangular shape

  • ethanwc@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Need a diver, white face dial, and a brown or black leather quick swap strap.

  • YeOldeRubberDucky@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I’d suggest saving up for a $5,000+ watch next. The $2,000-$4,500 range is kind of meh. There are some nice options with Longines, Oris, Tudor, Rado, and Ball but personally I’d rather hold out for a big boy like a Omega, zenith, Breitling, Rolex, Grand Seiko, etc.

  • graduation-dinner@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Wait. You may feel like you have a lot of money now because of low/ nonexistent expenses living at home, but once you start paying 3K a month just to live (rent, car payments, gas, utilities, and groceries add up fast for a single person), you’ll be wishing you had a little more financial padding so you can feel comfortable buying something nice once and a while without spending all your savings. That Hamilton is a great watch. If you get another watch anytime soon, see if you can get it for a HS graduation gift so you don’t blow your savings.

  • ZeroSight95@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    If you’re looking for a good diver, Citizen makes some nice ones that are reliable without breaking the bank. They were my first sort of “nice” brand of watches that I got into when I was your age.

  • cptjaydvm@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Stop spending money on watches and invest in mutual funds. Your 50 year old self will thank me