Thread: Any watch people? Looking for a new one

I'm not quite sure why, but I'm interested in buying a new watch. Currently, I have a Citizen 8700 - I really like it, I just want another (hopefully there is no AD coming on....). Budget is not huge; no more than $300. I don't have more than that to throw around, and I'm looking for something I can wear daily.

I want a lefthanded watch (crown on the left - 9 o'clock) - This is a must
I would prefer NOT having a metal bracelet
I would prefer numbers to Roman numerals on the face, but not a big deal
A rotating bezel would be nice, but not essential

Two that I like so far are the Invicta Lefty (2770 or 3332) and the Nixon 42-20 PU (I was thinking about the 51, but I know it's just way too big for me).

I have two Bulovas and love them. Right in your price range as well.

You need a calculator watch! They are sweet! Come join the cool kids! (I have one )



James.

Geez your a nerd James.... I would go for a Traser H3 P6600 if I had that sort of ready cash to spend. You'd get one and a third watches with that fancy U.S dollar and that much to spend.


Mick

Crown on the left? You've just eliminated over 90% of the choices out there. In your price range I don't know. Most crown left watches are pretty specialized and cost way more than you want but check out Seiko.

Left crowns are very rare, especially at that price point.

Between the Invicta and the Nixon... I'd lean Nixon... but that is only my, like, my opinion.

Have you considered the 4 o'clock crown position given by the Seiko Black/Yellow/Orange Monster watches?... very comfortable on my wrist. The Seiko Monsters are probably the best bang for the buck watch in that price-range.

I also have several Oris dive watches with 4 o'clock crowns.. but those are out of the price range new. The TT3 diver has a 4 o'clock crown and (if lucky) could be found near 300 used.

There are several Panerai sterile-dial (Unbranded) clones available that are left hand crowned as well... but that watch style is a love it or hate it.

Are you a southpaw? Oh well. Like many things you like Dylan you may want to look vintage. Although many vintage watches pull big money, you do a little research and you'll find many makers who are under-rated (like many american razor makers) I've found a few myself. Remember that there is an antique shop option, then a cleaning; but like razors you can strike out.
I only own a handful of modern watches (and am far from a proficient source of knowledge). Mine are a bulova, citizen, seiko and even a lucien piccard (yes they do still exist). My vintage watch collection has been all but sold off, gotta pay the bills.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

You need a calculator watch! They are sweet! Come join the cool kids! (I have one )

Jimbo,
I have one too, but mine is cooler than yours! My sister gave it to me for Christmas God knows how many years ago--maybe 1993-94. Aside from the clock and calculator, it also holds up to 50 names and phone numbers. YES! I just pulled it out of my sock drawer and the original batteries (for the calculator/phone nbrs) are still good! And judging by some of the phone nbrs, it had to be 1993. I liked the analog watch face, but the calculator and phone nbrs were absolutely worthless so it got tossed into my sock drawer. Oh, I still got the instruction manual that came with it!
Namaste,
Morty -_-

I kept an eye out on Ebay (cause that's where I do all my shopping :-) ) and eventually an Invicta 2770 popped up at a good price, so I pulled the trigger. Here's two wrist shots; the second one showing my Citizen 8700 for comparison. The Invicta is 46mm... I have a pretty small wrist and I'm used to looking down at my 40mm (I think) Citizen, so the Invicta looks sort of like a clock at the moment. I'm sure I'll get used to it, though. It's so much lighter than the Citizen because of the band, and it wears very nicely.

I like the 2770. Big numbers for our aging eyes!