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Daily watch to complement a Gifted Watch?

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I've been looking for an automatic watch to wear as a daily driver so I don't have to wear the watch my girlfriend gifted to me every day.
She got me something very close to this: https://www.jacques-lemans.com/shop/en/7063/liverpool-1-1801?c=91 (I can't find the exact version on the site for some reason). I only wear it on weekends or when i'm out with her as I think it looks too nice for work (polos and jeans Monday-Friday).
So I was looking at the recent Spinnaker Drop:https://www.massdrop.com/buy/spinnaker-bernard-automatic-watch but the blue, black and red all sold out before I could join. My girlfriend didn't like the brown and I'm not a fan of gold and cream.
I'm considering this instead: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/orient-symphony-gen-ii-automatic-watch but I'm not quite certain. I'm really looking for an automatic in the sub $100USD range and these two popped up while I started looking.
Any insight on a better deal or watch to complement my JL? Should I roll the dice on the Symphony or hold out for a second Spinnaker drop? Any insight is appreciated. Cheers!
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Check it out, it as if the Massdrop Gods heard your question!
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/orient-ray-raven-ii-automatic-watch
First, I think the watch your GF gave you is made for jeans and polos! A nice sport watch like that would be right at home, IMO.
That is not to say you shouldn't get another watch ; - )
Either of the above choices would be a fine watch, and Seiko has many offerings. If you would like another sport watch that would look good with jeans/polo or tshirt check out the Seiko SKX diver line. The price is a little closer to $200 than $100 but it is a classic. The SKX007 is legendary, as is the SKX009 variant with the Pepsi bezel. Looks great on a Nato strap, dive strap or dress it up a bit with a beads of rice stainless bracelet.
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-seiko-skx007-divers-watch
I got a SKX009 this past year and I'm going to have it for a long, long time.
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There is such a wide range of Orient and Seiko, and Seiko-powered watches (like this Spinnaker) in the $100-200 range. I fell in love with this Seiko 5 and it became a gateway to many others. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-seventy-five-dollar-watch-that-looks-like-a-million-bucks
Buy what looks good to you! You can always get another one.
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