brainsausage
Senior Member
As noted in the title, I'd like some opinions from some of you watch aficionados out there. My second Nixon just bit the dust. I ordered a different model, received it in the mail this afternoon, and was nonplussed to say the least. It just feels and looks cheap. Figured it was time to be a grown up and invest in a proper watch. Did a little bit of research online over the last couple days before the Nixon arrived (I had a feeling it wasn't going to work out). I'm a big fan of Filson's gear and was eyeing these two models:
Up until I read some reviews online that mentioned that they're not really worth the money considering the overall build and the quality of the movement. So to sum it up, I'm looking for something with the following:
- field watch styling, very close to the above Filson's
- durability, including water resistance(I'll be wearing this at the restaurant, so full submersion many times a day)
- analog dial
- prefer a bracelet, but would consider anything but rubber/synthetics
- around 40mm case size. Nothing over 45
- quartz movement (I think...?)
- and finally, something that looks well made, but not ostentatious. Prefer matte finishes. Blacks, greys, and earth tones.
My budget is around $600, but can stretch if it's worth it. Any suggestions?
Up until I read some reviews online that mentioned that they're not really worth the money considering the overall build and the quality of the movement. So to sum it up, I'm looking for something with the following:
- field watch styling, very close to the above Filson's
- durability, including water resistance(I'll be wearing this at the restaurant, so full submersion many times a day)
- analog dial
- prefer a bracelet, but would consider anything but rubber/synthetics
- around 40mm case size. Nothing over 45
- quartz movement (I think...?)
- and finally, something that looks well made, but not ostentatious. Prefer matte finishes. Blacks, greys, and earth tones.
My budget is around $600, but can stretch if it's worth it. Any suggestions?