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Find Me A Watch! Part II
For Less Than $1,000 and Gold!
Ian Roth
October 22, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes
Good Morning Watch Nerds!
So that escalated quickly! After publishing my last edition of “Find Me A Watch,” another awesome reader (a young lady named Radha) reached out asking for the same. So here we are!
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I asked Radha if I could turn this into a newsletter, so here it is. I hope you enjoy it, again!
Parameters
Budget
under $1k
Complication Must-Haves
Doesn’t really matter. Going for looks and quality!
Color preferences
Must be warm toned. Ideally gold. If the watch is gold, I prefer the ones with a non-gold face.
Water Resistance
Must be able to survive hand washes
Strap Preference
Gold or leather
Wrist Size
“I like watches that are on the smaller side. 36 mm max but prefer smaller.”
Can I do it?
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Option #1
 click to buy | Seiko Presage Cocktail Time (Limited Edition)Dress Watch Price: $575 Size: 30.3 mm Movement: Automatic Complications: Date Color: Warm sunburst Strap: Leather Water Resistance: 50 m Why I Picked ItThis is a beautiful watch. The dial is unique And at 30 mm, the case size is perfect for most women. It’s classy and elegant and the leather strap adds to the sophisticated look. Seiko makes great watches, can never go wrong with them! |
Option #2
 click to buy | MIDO Commander 1959Dress Watch Price: $820 Size: 23.5 mm Movement: Automatic Complications: Date & Day Color: Gold on Gold Strap: Steel Water Resistance: 50 m Why I Picked ItMido is an often forgotten and unknown watch brand. I’ve had hands-on another watch in their lineup and they’re a brand everyone should consider. This watch is decked out in all gold. It’s on the smaller side at 23 mm but will be sure to add to your outfit with this gold on gold bling. |
Option #3
Tissot PRX Powermatic 80Everyday Watch Price: $825 Size: 35 mm Movement: Automatic Complications: Date Color: Gold on Gold Strap: Gold tone Stainless Steel Water Resistance: 100 m Why I Picked ItI bought my wife this watch, but in a different color and recommended Tissot to other clients. All of them have a hard time taking it off their wrists. It has a great water resistance rating and a power reserve of 80 hours. When it comes to high-quality at this price point, Tissot is the winner. |
Option #4
 click to buy | Certina DS Action Mother of Pearl DialDive Watch Price: $985 Size: 34.5 mm Movement: Automatic Complications: Date Color: Mother of Pearl with Diamonds on Indices Strap: Steel (Two-tone) Water Resistance: 300 m Why I Picked ItI wanted to throw an outlier in here. Certina makes incredible dive watches. What I LOVE about this dive watch is its water resistance and size. Wear it anywhere and being two-tone and 34 mm, it can be a unisex watch. |
Option #5
 click to buy | Bulova Oceanographer Dual-Day (1978)Vintage Dress Watch Price: $350 Size: 35 mm Movement: Automatic Complications: Day and Date Color: White/gold Strap: Gold tone Stainless Steel Water Resistance: 50 m Why I Picked ItThis is a recommendation that I found in my friend Seth’s shop at the Laughter Collection. Bulova has been making watches for a long time and this specific watch has a bit of history, as it’s from 1978 and at a great price. |
ALL DONE
That’s it for today! Which watch would YOU pick?
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