So you have decided to get into watch collecting, or maybe you need a nice watch for a special event, but you don't want to break the bank straight away. Well, in this list, I have compiled a couple of great mechanical watches in a beginner's price p...
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This was one of my first watches, and the sunburst dial does NOT disappoint!
SRPL77 | Automatic (self-winding)
Highly respected as an affordable DIVE WATCH
Orient Sports Kamasu / Mako III
If you want a dress watch that looks classy and elegant, this is the one! Such great value for the money that you pay for it
Orient Bambino | Chrono24.ch
Probably the cheapest dive watch available right now, and it rocks! Sadly, it does contain a quartz movent but it's still one of my favorite summer watches 🏖️
Casio Duro
Such a GOATED watch and the starter of a watch collection for many watch enthusiasts
Weekender Watches
Probably the most elegant watch in this category, and perfect for many different scenarios. P.S it is a little controversial with some people saying it is a copy of Rolex design
Seiko 5 SNXS79
300-500 USD
Every watch collection NEEDS a GMT watch (can track multiple time zones), and at this price point, you will not get anything better in terms of movement, looks, and quality.
Seiko 5 Sports GMT - Christ
The most high-quality and good-looking watch on this list, and I definitely recommend it over the Orient Bambino if you have that extra budget
Seiko Presage
Such an innovative in-house movement (citizen eco drive takes power from the sun) in a watch, and it looks amazing.
Citizen Promaster Marine Eco-Drive
500-1000 USD
Such a beautiful watch and amazing for hikes in the summertime
Seiko Alpinist
One of my all-time favorite outdoor/beater watches, and its ALWAYS great to have a manual winding watch in your collection. This is probably THE MOST respected watch in this list and you will get massive respect from a watch enthusiast if he sees thi...
