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Fairdinkum2
1584
Jan 16, 2018
I guess I'd ask why you want an automatic watch in the first place. I've always appreciated the artistry of a watch that uses so many incredibly intricate parts that will keep accurate time. Having said that, some of my beater quartz watches keep better time. If you're a real accuracy junkie, an automatic may not be your thing. I'm not sure what sort of style watch you are after - diver, classic, chronograph - but the more complications you are after, the more expensive the watch becomes. I would say that watches sporting a Seiko NH35A movement tend to be affordable (Say $150ish to several hundred dollars.) Orient's automatic movements are likely to be similar or even cheaper. I've always had a thing for Swiss movements like the ETA 2824 or Selita SW-200. Chances are, these will set you back several hundred dollars (Say, $300 plus, although some brands will exceed $1,000 or more). Then there are the Miyota (Citizen) movements like the 8215. Many affordable watches sporting this movement. Some other considerations like the type of crystal - sapphire vs. flame fusion etc. (I have a preference for sapphire). Do you want legibility at night? (Not all luminescence is the same.) Water resistance? At least 50 meters, so you won't screw up that automatic watch after an unthinking dive into the pool (we've all been there). Finally, do you want a display case back, so you can see that mechanical beauty? If your'e a watch geek like the rest of us, some research will set you in the right direction towards an affordable automatic. I don't think there are too many wrong decisions. Remember, the number of watches a person should own, is N+1, where N is the number of watches you own right now. Cheers
risingtop
94
Jan 27, 2018
Fairdinkum2That’s the point mate! Thanks for writing here.
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