Watch for my student son?

[SUMIKITO]

A Seiko 5........any Seiko 5 ................all for less then a hundred bucks.......a whole lot of watch for such little money. Good luck !! ................................................here is a tip [link].....How on earth can you go wrong with these ......... http://www.jomashop.com/seiko-automatic-snk793.html

 

[idinwo01]

A Seiko 5........any Seiko 5 ................all for less then a hundred bucks.......a whole lot of watch for such little money. Good luck !!

Agreed, and a wide variety of selection !

 

[umaso]

how about a sistem51? I really love the new ones (especially the cream one).

Or is he going to just want an apple watch later this month?

 

[mech500]

A rep IWC ingenieur on rubber sounds like it would be idea for him (he's an engineer after something quite rugged)...but it 300-400.

 

[Plastiker]

I own a Junghans, with my parents got me for my graduation. I only now it was about 150-200 €, but there you have quality. I would not purchase a cheap replica for under 100$. Most of them are not holding too long without the proper background knowledge about cheapies.

Go with your son in a big mall and try a few watches... There are plenty good watches out there for little money. And when he graduates he gets the real deal

Good luck buying!

 

[DR3M3L]

Homage? Like Alpha etc..

 

[Nikoteen]

I think it depends on wrist size as well right? If he has massive 8" wrists then a Milgaus is gonna look too small...I would go for an IWC Top Gun or a 3777 Pilot. you can pick either of those up for about $100.

 

[Nikoteen]

.....Or of course the classic Seiko SKX009 pepsi...everyone needs one of these..
http://www.creationwatches.com/prod...00m-jubilee-bracelet-skx009k2-skx009-712.html

 

[idinwo01]

.....Or of course the classic Seiko SKX009 pepsi...everyone needs one of these..
http://www.creationwatches.com/prod...00m-jubilee-bracelet-skx009k2-skx009-712.html

Also a watch that is easy to mod, which an engineer might be interested in some day

 

[Xswapper5]

Def put my vote in for a nice gshock. Great college/sport watch that will actually last him a long time

 

[idinwo01]

Def put my vote in for a nice gshock. Great college/sport watch that will actually last him a long time

The only problem with that is the Gshock is some sort of polycarbonate. When you're working on cars your wrist smacks around a bunch, and the polycarbonate will lose against the metal. Additionally, a lot of solvents used for automobiles would likely dissolve the polycarbonate, leaving burn like pits or at least discoloration.

However, I don't own a Gshock, so if I'm wrong let me know.

 

[revhrd]

+1 on the monster/seiko 5 option. It will draw less attention and a lesser temptation from peers trying to steal it. Alphas or other homages are good as well, hell I would even consider an invicta sub homage as well. But if you are intent on a rep, I would suggest going for a non flashy watch that he can pull off, these suggestions of a breitling are not the right ones unless it's the divers and not the flashier chrono models. I have seen quartz tags that are also gen quartz so that may be an option. A quartz older seamaster would also match the gen.

I think though that function is more important than form at this stage in his life.


Post your final choice and pics if you are able to.

 

[Xswapper5]

The only problem with that is the Gshock is some sort of polycarbonate. When you're working on cars your wrist smacks around a bunch, and the polycarbonate will lose against the metal. Additionally, a lot of solvents used for automobiles would likely dissolve the polycarbonate, leaving burn like pits or at least discoloration.

However, I don't own a Gshock, so if I'm wrong let me know.

I'm no expert on solvents so that could be true but as far as bumping it into metal objects I tend to think that the polycarbonate would fair better than a cheap asian movement against hard knocks

 

[SteveSS]

I talked to him last night and too many of friends have the G Shock. He doesn't want a "me too." We both have medium size wrists. He really liked my Noob Omega. Are the 21J's lasting more than a few months? Yes this will be his only watch. Working on cars I usually take mine off then forget where I put it.

He drives a big lifted Dodge Ram 4x4 and we have a lot of muscle cars.

 

[tanweekiat]

I talked to him last night and too many of friends have the G Shock. He doesn't want a "me too." We both have medium size wrists. He really liked my Noob Omega. Are the 21J's lasting more than a few months? Yes this will be his only watch. Working on cars I usually take mine off then forget where I put it.

He drives a big lifted Dodge Ram 4x4 and we have a lot of muscle cars.

Get that man a Pam

 

[idinwo01]

I talked to him last night and too many of friends have the G Shock. He doesn't want a "me too." We both have medium size wrists. He really liked my Noob Omega. Are the 21J's lasting more than a few months? Yes this will be his only watch. Working on cars I usually take mine off then forget where I put it.

He drives a big lifted Dodge Ram 4x4 and we have a lot of muscle cars.

Pretty sure the 21js are holding up for years, and a super easy swap out if they ever die

 

[Raddave]

I talked to him last night and too many of friends have the G Shock. He doesn't want a "me too." We both have medium size wrists. He really liked my Noob Omega. Are the 21J's lasting more than a few months? Yes this will be his only watch. Working on cars I usually take mine off then forget where I put it.

He drives a big lifted Dodge Ram 4x4 and we have a lot of muscle cars.

Youre wrong.....once he gets a rep, it wont be his only watch !




got some pics of the muscle cars?

 

[SteveSS]

I've still haven't figured out the pic thing yet. I will show him a Pam.
1969 Dodge Charger SE 383 silver
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T 408 SubLime green
1971 Dodge Charger 383 Hemi Orange
1997 Camaro SS 5.7 Red.

 

[Raddave]

I've still haven't figured out the pic thing yet. I will show him a Pam.
1969 Dodge Charger SE 383 silver
1971 Dodge Challenger R/T 408 SubLime green
1971 Dodge Charger 383 Hemi Orange
1997 Camaro SS 5.7 Red.

Well you gotta get if figgured out now cause i wanna see BAD.
Those are some sweet rides there !



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[d4m.test]

a nice old beater 21j Cartel Tudor Oyster prince from Supermirrors or from Kuvarsit a quartz, maybe the Tudor Heritage chrono grey or blue