I like one of these three, from Overstock, all Swiss Army

Also like 22 and 24 here: https://www.menshealth.com/style/g19545479/best-toms-products/

How much is an Apple Watch?

Everyone I know who wears watches is into Apple watches.

Take a look at Nordstrom Rack to buy at a discounted price. I purchase upscale brands from them all the time, but I do have a local store for easy returns.

You may find a $300 value watch for much less; or, a more expensive watch for $300. If you see a few, then Google reviews on the watch. These are probably last year's models -- nothing wrong with that! I think Citizen is still a good brand.

Just as an interesting sidebar -- I'm still wearing the women's Fendi that I purchased in Florence, Italy at least 20 years ago when the country still used Lira! Back then, it was around 300, but now, similar styles from Fendi are over $1000. The only repair was this year, to tighten something inside to keep it from losing minutes.

Mtn, he wants a metal band.

He got an Apple Watch several years ago and doesn’t seem to like it.

Will check overstock and Nordstrom Rack...

Tissot, swatch, skagen

My DH really likes his Citizen Eco Drive watch. I really like mine, too. :)

Citizen watches

Donna

My DH & I are a little obsessive about watches and we both love our Victorinox/Swiss Army watches. We shop at a small local watch shop and can find models with either metal or leather straps. (My wrist is small, so I always need to have sections removed from the metal straps.) We feel their prices are very reasonable and don't pay more than $300. Do you have any place like that near you?

Thanks all! I acted quickly since I found a great sale on a Victorinox Swiss Army watch at Nordstrom Rack. Just ordered. Thank you!

I'd do something like this, by Skagen.

I don't know much about them but they advertise the heck out of MVMT watches on a podcast I listen to. They seem to have some that look nice and the prices are cheap. Lots of options for metal bands too.

https://www.mvmtwatches.com/collections/all-mens-watches/products/astro-blue

cawaps, that one was a gift for my daughters SO. Also got her a very similar one. They look high end to me...and my daughter (who has a thing where watches stop on her for no reason) has had luck with this one...

I'm saving up for a Cartier. At this rate it will look great on my wrist in the coffin :-/

I’m also a big fan of Swiss army watches

Great choice. It's a classic can't fail.

Penny design, If you really want one but balk at the price, consider Tourneau's pre-owned. They always have good inventory and stand behind what they sell. They are refurbished and cleaned and come w a warranty. I recently bought a used Brietling for DH through them. He had bought a fake one at the market in Morocco just as a goof for like 30 bucks, and ended up liking it. (so not him, go figure). I was going to buy him a real one but I knew he would not want me to spend that much. I bought him a used one from Tourneau and it looks brand new for IIRC a third the price.

Thanks, mtnrdredux! I'll check them out! And drop some major hints for my birthday..

Your DS should be thrilled with that watch! You got a great deal!

That's nice! I like the date window at 6 o'clock and that it's an automatic.

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By spamming a two year old thread, dude? For real? 🤣

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I would recommend the Citizen Eco-Drive Watch. It has a stainless-steel band, is appropriate for everyday wear, and is available in the price range you are looking for.

I recently went through the same search and found "best replica watches" to be a great resource. I ended up getting a rolex copy from there and I couldn't be happier. It's a perfect everyday watch for me and it's in the $300 price range. Check them out, they have a great selection of metal band watches that are appropriate for a young man who works in a conservative office. I am very delighted with the watch I got from them. Good luck!