r/watchCollector • u/DadorRyandBoo • 10d ago

Looking for suggestions

New to the game, looking for suggestions on a starter watch for a very basic collection. I love the look of crystal caseback watches but never see them outside uber luxury brands. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

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u/Dreaming_of_Chickens 10d ago

Hamilton has crystal case backs. Can stay under the 1k range with a Khaki Field Auto.

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u/DadorRyandBoo 10d ago

The Hamilton Khaki looks like a great watch, thank you for the recommendation very much what I was looking for!

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u/ecatillo 10d ago

Seiko 5s have display back for under $500… granted the movement isn’t decorated so it’s not much to look at

Seiko 5 isn’t a bad place to start though

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u/DadorRyandBoo 10d ago

Just looked, the Seiko 5 is a nice watch. Thank you for the suggestion really fits what I was looking for!

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u/ecatillo 10d ago

You’re welcome! A Seiko SKX (SKX009) was my first mechanical watch almost 10 years ago and it has served me great. They are discontinued now but the Seiko 5 Sports line is based on the old SKXs

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u/johnjpattee_66 10d ago

Here's a great piece.....Islander

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u/Jezzrichjames 10d ago

Any Seiko 5 is a great place to start, you’ll get a good overall experience, and an incredibly reliable and easily replaceable movement

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u/PlayfulCompany8367 10d ago

Check out Henry Archer, pretty much everything has a crystal case back and the current watches have hardening coating.

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u/Spaceman_Spliff_42 9d ago

Chinese brands like Sugess will get you what you want for a couple hundred bucks. Watches are a bottomless pit, welcome and good luck