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I bought a $13 watch at Target last year. It still going strong. Granted that it's fake leather and it was made in China.

Buy a cheap watch and send me the money so I can buy an extra watch

Power and Money do not change men; they only unmask them
 

I think every man should buy a reasonably-priced watch. A watch in the US$200-$500 range can easily look nice enough to be worn just about anywhere, even to something black-tie, while not being so flashy as to make people think you're an idiot with more money than sense.

Personally, I swap between two watches that fell roughly within that price range; both of these watches were my father's, and now they're mine. That's another thing about good watches in styles that are neither overly plain nor flashy - they can be passed along for decades.

 

Totally agree--you don't need to spend a lot. It should be tasteful, not flashy. A leather strapped watch is always a stronger sign of status--no need to prove anything to anyone. You just ARE.

 
kadenceFor me I think I should not.?

Your money, your choice.

If you can afford it, then it's not expensive.

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Eh I don't like Breitling, feels like you're trying too hard.

My old man gave me a Patek Nautilus when I graduated and it serves me well - No one is going to rob me at gun point because it doesn't look extraordinary, however when someone in the know notices it's an instant conversation starter.

Get something understated.

 
CuriousCharacter

Eh I don't like Breitling, feels like you're trying too hard.

My old man gave me a Patek Nautilus when I graduated and it serves me well - No one is going to rob me at gun point because it doesn't look extraordinary, however when someone in the know notices it's an instant conversation starter.

Get something understated.

I second that.

 

It depends, my dad is in his 50's and bought his Breitling when he got promoted. I would feel weird being in my 20's and spent $10k plus on a watch. It's like you have to earn it to buy it... But do whatever you want...

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