MalPL

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[Tier List] UPDATED! Watches for an upper middle class professional with responsibilities -- Read the description! in c/watches@style.land
[–] MalPL@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I disagree! Seiko has such a wide range of watches, you can buy beautiful, classy pieces with nice movements for even $100, like I recently got myself an SNKL23, or a $400 presage series or a more expensive model for $800. That's absolutely on par or in some cases cheaper than other brands in that tier

[Question] What should I get next with a €1K budget? in c/watches@style.land
[–] MalPL@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Honestly even with that budget I'd go for an Orient president in full silver or silver and gold and replace the bracelet with a leather strap, like this one. Imo it's a homage that looks even better than the original, and way above it's price point. So classy.

Not super easy to buy since it's no longer being produced, but very much possible and worth it. I've seen them go as low as $400 and up to $1000

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[Question] Newbie looking for a first watch (alien.top)
 

Hey everyone, I'm new to watches, trying to get into it on a student budget, preferably to €300. I've got a small wrist at about 6 inches, so 38mm diameter or 45mm lug to lug is a max. I'm a big fan of dress watches and leather straps, and a date window is a must for me.

So far the models I've found that I like are:

  • My favorite but going a bit above my budget - Seiko Presage SRPE43;
  • Orient Bambino 38mm (in both silver and gold);
  • Seiko 5 SNKL23 or SNKL45 (white 41 too) or SNK361 which are my current picks because of the price, but I'd want to change the bracelet to a leather strap and I'm not sure how that would look.

Now that you know my style, I'd love for some other suggestions or feedback on my picks. The more I look, the more models I find and the decision becomes harder hah.

TLDR: Looking for a watch max 38mm, €300, date window, preferably leather strap, love a bit unusual dials like seiko presage series. Thanks!