Best automatic watch on Reddit
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#1
Seiko
4.5
(91)
"Go for Seiko"
"The Seiko SSA379J1 fits all your criteria. I just bought one recently. One of the most beautiful dials I've seen."
"Nothing beats the seiko 5 sports"
"Currently i am using seiko SRPE53K1 for office use only best decision i have took"
"These watches will last a lifetime compared to fashion brand watches and Chinese homages."
"Get a seiko 5"
"Nothing like a sunburst dial as a dress watch."
"The Alpinist looks amazing, versatile and really solid."
"10000% the seiko. Times a billion."
"I own this exact Seiko and I love it."
#2
Orient
4.7
(72)
"You should check out the Orient Bambino watches. About half the price you are looking for and they check off all your boxes."
"Orient kamasu is best, sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, red muthfuckin dial."
"Get the Mako or a Kamasu if you have anyone outside of India....or just pick up an ALBA and build up more on the savings...."
"These watches will last a lifetime compared to fashion brand watches and Chinese homages."
"It's the perfect dress watch."
"Great watch. I’m also an industrial mechanic and it has held up great at work."
"Versatile. Accurate. Bezel is gratifying to play around with."
"Orient Bambino is the correct answer."
"Orient, Seiko, Timex"
"Orient Kamasu is a great watch for the price."
#3
Citizen
4.6
(18)
"Citizen will be a good option. I use Seiko it works great"
"Looks amazing in sunburst yellow... Picked up mine yesterday for 33k you can get it for 31k online..."
"These watches will last a lifetime compared to fashion brand watches and Chinese homages."
"These watches will last a lifetime compared to fashion brand watches and Chinese homages."
"It's just gorgeous, it's a true JDM model."
"If you can go up to $350 USD, the Citizen NB1050 is the best bang for the buck."
"Citizen has my strongest recommendation for the money."
"I'll suggest the Citizen NB1050-59A or any of its variations. Neat watch."
"Citizen Tsuyosa ticks all your boxes and looks great."
"Also, have a look at Citizen Tsuyosa."
#4
Tissot
4.4
(17)
"I love my blue PRX to death. I wear it all day every day with every kind of outfit."
"To me, the PRX is the ultimate beginner’s automatic watch."
"The tissot pr100 ;)"
"Just save up and get the tissot in the picture. Twice the price but 5x the quality of what you’ll get for 300."
"Wait a little longer and snag a MOP prx in 35mm-- it's class."
"Tissot PRX"
"I would also suggest a couple of specific models, like the Tissot PRX and Citizen Tsuyosa."
"I bought my wife a Tissot last year an she loves it :)"
"Tissot prx"
"You should stick to a few reputable brands, e.g. Tissot, Seiko, Orient."
#5
Hamilton
4.3
(9)
"Another vote for the hammy khaki field"
"I recently got a Hamilton Khaki field automatic for about $350 from Ashford."
"Gonna throw the 38mm Hamilton Khaki Field into the ring!"
"I wear a hamilton khaki field auto 38mm, i love it!"
"I chose Hamilton as a first automatic watch due to friendly price, heritage, WWII, MURICA, and looks awesome lol."
"Hamilton Khaki field or King used."
"Hamilton or Longines"
"Check out Hamilton"
"Alternates: Hamilton Khaki Field - 38mm, manual wind tho"
#6
Timex
4.4
(8)
"Timex marlins look awesome, especially the salmon dial."
"Timex M79"
"Timex Marlin is my go to."
"Timex marlin is 40mm and would suit your wrist."
"Marlin would be my choice. It would save you some money too."
"I've had my Timex Navi XL for four years now and it's been a trooper."
"Timex Waterbury Automatic."
"I'd look at Timex Q Chrono panda or Marlin."
#7
Steeldive
4.4
(7)
"Steeldive sd1970 or sd1953 can be found for around 50-55 during sales and they are an amazing value."
"I'm literally sporting the SD 1970 right now. It's my new favorite and is holding AMAZING accuracy."
"Steeldive sd1970 or sd1953 the best price/quality watches on Aliexpress without a doubt."
"I’d recommend Steeldive SD1970 or SD1980 , which can be found around 70$’s."
"The steeldive sd1953 is a great option if it hasn't been mentioned yet."
"Steeldive SD1970. Hands down, nothing even close for a sub-$100 watch."
"Steeldive sd1953, sd1970."
#8
San Martin
4.5
(6)
"I just picked up this #SanMartin a couple of week ago. Shockingly nice for the price."
"I think watches from San Martin (on Ali Express) are stunning value for money automatic watches."
"San Martin unironically"
"San Martin"
"San Martin delivers, imho, the best watch for the price."
"Look at Chinese brands like san martin proxima addiesdive and baltany"
#9
Islander
4.4
(5)
"The “Islander” watch brand on the Long Island Watch website CANNOT be beat for value."
"Hard to beat one of the Islander models spec wise for <$300."
"A bunch of good quality Chinese brands use the NH35 movement."
"Islander sometimes has stuff in your price range during a sale."
"Islander field and pilot watches"
#10
Vostok
4.2
(5)
"Got it recently. I love the watch to bits"
"I can't recommend Vostok Amphibia highly enough."
"Vostok Amphibia."
"Make sure to consider Vostok 581885."
"Get a cheap vostok (you can get ones from 100-200 new)"
#11
Certina
4.3
(4)
"Here's a nice Certina from Jomashop."
"Still, it looks better than the Bambino IRL, but it retails around 500€ brand new."
"Certina DS Action divers have 38mm dial option."
#12
Alba
4.0
(3)
"Alba and hmt ,some citizen may also come"
"You can try Alba, it uses Seiko 7s26 based movement which is a good reliable automatic movement."
"I would go for an Alba for my father."
#13
Omega
5.0
(2)
"My wife likes her vintage Omega."
"Vintage Omega might be a good shout."
#14
Marathon
5.0
(2)
"Marathon watches"
"My Marathon SAR with SW200 movement is pretty much bomb proof."
#15
Longines
4.5
(2)
"I bought my wife the Longines Conquest. Good automatic, findable new for less than $1K."
"Longines Conquest are great options for women."
#16
Christopher Ward
4.5
(2)
"Check out Christopher Ward."
"Christopher Ward has nice watches at that price level"
#17
Traska
4.5
(2)
"Traska"
"Traska. I’m jonesing for a GMT one right now!"
#18
Glycine
4.5
(2)
"I'd vote glycine combat sub"
"Glycine Combat Sub - Swiss made, historical brand, cool name."
#19
Tandorio
4.0
(2)
"2nd that tandorio is likely your best bet for what you are looking for."
"Last sale on AliX I bought Tandorio Pilot with NH35 for $50 instead of $69."
#20
Fossil
4.0
(2)
"I bought fossil heritage at 8.5k."
"You'll be happy with a Fossil Heritage. Miyota automatic movement with sapphire crystal."
#21
Pagani
4.0
(2)
"Pagani Ranger."
"Plenty to choose from depends on your choice of movement"
#22
Frederique Constant
4.0
(2)
"Swiss made Automatic."
"Frederique Constant on jomashop has $2500 watches for $1k."
#23
Oris
4.0
(2)
"Hunt for a second hand Oris Aquis that is 39.5mm."
"An oris would be a good choice for everyday wear."
#24
Aragon
5.0
(1)
"Look at Aragon DM42."
#25
Luminox
5.0
(1)
"Using my Luminox Atacama Field automatic for just everything."
#26
Momentum
5.0
(1)
"Check out Momentum Watches."
#27
Mido
4.0
(1)
"Mido Baroncelli Heritage III used or from grey market."
#28
Lorier
4.0
(1)
"Maybe a zephyr in red? Different style, but it’s a nice red and good value."
#29
Watchdives
4.0
(1)
"I have the Watchdives retro green captain willard for 99usd, I am happy."
#30
Laco
4.0
(1)
"Laco has a small Flieger."
#31
Sugess
4.0
(1)
"I'm going to sugess sugess. Because I just got one, a Chrono Heritage model."
#32
Benyar
4.0
(1)
"Benyar bb58 just dropped to $35 ish."
#33
Seagull
4.0
(1)
"Seagull 1963."
#34
Seestern
4.0
(1)
"Any seestern when there's a sale."
#35
Nomos
4.0
(1)
"Grey Market Nomos, Oris, or Longines?"
#36
Cadisen
4.0
(1)
"You can probably get a cadisen on sale and they use good movements and real stainless cases on most models."
#37
Merkur
4.0
(1)
"A little over $100 but I like this. Merkur dress watch with salmon dial."
#38
Farer
4.0
(1)
"Maybe farer."
#39
Swatch
4.0
(1)
"Plenty to choose from depends on your choice of movement"
#40
HMT
4.0
(1)
"You could buy a HMT Automatic. There are various nice options these days."
#41
Erebus
4.0
(1)
"Check out Erebus Watches. It’s the new brand of the Just One More Watch YouTube channel."
#42
Bulova
4.0
(1)
"Bulova automatic watches also are an interesting look."
#43
Invicta
3.0
(1)
"May get roasted for this response - Invicta 8926OB."
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