Watches

Alright my post got removed because I forgot the square brackets but here we go again. As you can ascertain from the title, I am looking to purchase my first watch. My only problem being I know nothing about the industry whatsoever; so I've come to r/Watches to ask for your help (yes, you). I am a Highschool graduate looking for information and help on starting my collection. I am looking for a classic-esc watch that isn't too flashy. Digitals are off the menu for me and the budget is around the $175 mark. All information from brand suggestions to specific watches I should look into are appreciated.