fakuryu

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[–] fakuryu@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I posted this on another thread so I'd just copy + post it here word for word:

With your budget, I'd go with quality more than "brand" recognition and Islander Watches punches way above their weight.

I'd suggest:

  • Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic - $285, 36mm, automatic NH36 movement, sapphire crystal w/ AR coating, sapphire display case back, milled clasp, timeless design and should fit any situation. Can't think of another watch that ticks all the boxes or is better for this price.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1k1mq3DVhg

https://preview.redd.it/5ca1bw1f4p2c1.png?width=711&format=png&auto=webp&s=0355d16902bd06c8b6f10f2486da7da6074e6f10

[–] fakuryu@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

La Joux-Perret for higher end stuff (also owned by Citizen)

[–] fakuryu@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (2 children)

With your budget, I'd go with quality more than "brand" recognition and Islander Watches punches way above their weight.

I'd suggest:

  • Islander Manhasset 36mm Automatic - $285, 36mm, automatic NH36 movement, sapphire crystal w/ AR coating, sapphire display case back, milled clasp, timeless design and should fit any situation. Can't think of another watch that ticks all the boxes or is better for this price.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1k1mq3DVhg

https://preview.redd.it/k4mug81wca2c1.png?width=711&format=png&auto=webp&s=67c0b2a2dde5a26208413f5576adcd22bfff56ba

[–] fakuryu@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

https://preview.redd.it/8v9l4l4t6mxb1.png?width=2899&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6a286424a87e725f27281cd1b2789e7a13282f2a

If you want a grab and go field watch for around $60, I can't recommend the Bertucci A1R enough.

[–] fakuryu@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

https://preview.redd.it/1busu5vae9xb1.jpeg?width=980&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eb17a2096798bd90bed34886a329c9f11c74a198

Not specifically what you're asking for but how about Kuoe? It's a Kyoto based microbrand plus it gives off that vintage GS/KS vibes.