Just as the title says, I am looking to purchase a watch for the first time in years. I don't usually wear a watch, but have been thinking it would be nice to have to round out my work wardrobe. I have also been thinking lately that I'd like to get something that someday I can pass down to my boys. I'm (hopefully) a long ways from that date, but this is a factor because I want something that is both timeless and is well built to last a lifetime with good care. Maybe the idea of passing down a middle-of-the-road watch is strange, but I'm not flashy and prefer good build over name brands anyway. My kids know this about me, so in a way it would be more appropriate than trying to get an expensive Swiss watch with a popular name.
Another point: I would very likely only wear it when I am wearing a long sleeve shirt. I wear dress shirts and slacks to work, but would also wear it casually with long sleeve shirts outside of work. I just don't like the look of watch when worn with a t-shirt or short sleeved shirt.
So, the reality is that while I'd love to spend $2,000 on a watch that's just not going to happen in this lifetime. I have too many other priorities to be able to do that. The budget in all likelihood is $350-$400, and obviously less would be better.
Movement: I am fairly clueless when it comes to watches in all honesty, but I know enough to know that I don't want a watch that requires winding. I have an impression that an automatic watch is the best and a quartz movement watch is inferior, so I'd prefer an automatic. Maybe I'm wrong about that.
Size: I have medium sized wrists, and I really don't like huge, bulky watches. I need to try some watches on in person, but I am thinking something in the 38mm-40mm size range would be ideal for me.
glass: I have a belief that sapphire crystal is the best material. Is this correct? Is a mineral crystal so inferior that I should not even consider it?
If you're still with me, here's a couple of watches that I think would be nice options:
http://www.jomashop.com/hamilton-kha...h70555533.html
http://www.amazon.com/Orient-21-Jewe...tfb_2597904011
I like the Hamilton as it comes in a 38mm case and has the sapphire crystal, but it's on the upper end of what I'd like to spend. The Orient also seems to be a very nice option, but the case is 42mm, and I am not crazy about that. Also, it has mineral crystal.
Thanks for reading and for any insight you could provide. Again, I will admit being fairly clueless when it comes to watches so please instruct, correct, chastise, laugh, etc., as appropriate
Another point: I would very likely only wear it when I am wearing a long sleeve shirt. I wear dress shirts and slacks to work, but would also wear it casually with long sleeve shirts outside of work. I just don't like the look of watch when worn with a t-shirt or short sleeved shirt.
So, the reality is that while I'd love to spend $2,000 on a watch that's just not going to happen in this lifetime. I have too many other priorities to be able to do that. The budget in all likelihood is $350-$400, and obviously less would be better.
Movement: I am fairly clueless when it comes to watches in all honesty, but I know enough to know that I don't want a watch that requires winding. I have an impression that an automatic watch is the best and a quartz movement watch is inferior, so I'd prefer an automatic. Maybe I'm wrong about that.
Size: I have medium sized wrists, and I really don't like huge, bulky watches. I need to try some watches on in person, but I am thinking something in the 38mm-40mm size range would be ideal for me.
glass: I have a belief that sapphire crystal is the best material. Is this correct? Is a mineral crystal so inferior that I should not even consider it?
If you're still with me, here's a couple of watches that I think would be nice options:
http://www.jomashop.com/hamilton-kha...h70555533.html
http://www.amazon.com/Orient-21-Jewe...tfb_2597904011
I like the Hamilton as it comes in a 38mm case and has the sapphire crystal, but it's on the upper end of what I'd like to spend. The Orient also seems to be a very nice option, but the case is 42mm, and I am not crazy about that. Also, it has mineral crystal.
Thanks for reading and for any insight you could provide. Again, I will admit being fairly clueless when it comes to watches so please instruct, correct, chastise, laugh, etc., as appropriate

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