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[Question] What are some watches that would appeal equally to beginners and seasoned watch enthusiasts? (alien.top)

submitted 2 years ago by boundlessorbit@alien.top to c/watches@style.land

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I think the Khaki Field Murph is a good example. I can see a person who is just getting into watches buying the Murph as their first nice watch. I can also see someone who's been several years into watches adding the Murph to their five- or ten-watch collection.

I don't feel like the same can be said for, say, a Tissot Gentleman, although it's a great watch no doubt.

This is probably very subjective. You may disagree with the examples I gave. But I hope you get what I mean. What is your example of a such watch?

Another way to put it: What do you wish you have bought as your first watch (or early in your hobby journey), knowing what you know now about watches, about your taste, and so on?

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[–] improvthismoment@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Much of the Seiko 5 series would qualify here, often it is a "first mechanical" watch for many people. I'm thinking the dive-style, field, and GMT's in particular. Back in the day it would have been the SKX divers and SNK field watches. Prices have gone up but I think still a good choice for beginners as well as enthusiasts.

There's gotta be Timex and Casio on this list too. Timex maybe Q Timex 1979 Reissue, or Weekender, or Expedition. Casio would be F-91W or a G-shock of some kind.