Help a brother out!

A friend of mine (yes I do have non-internet friends) is looking for a new watch. He is not a "watch guy" but likes watches and wants my ideas. His criteria are as follows:

44-45mm case
Chronograph
Colored Dial prefered
Sporty/Diver type
Quartz
metal bracelet prefered, but not a deal breaker.
Cost $200 - $250

He has a Zodiac Deep Reef with a blue dial right now.

He asked me to look at an Invicta, but I told him to pass. Not because of the brand, because it was too big.


Do you guys have any suggestions?

Reactor...

GREAT watches for the money, built like a TANK!

I think he may like a Seiko too...

andrema wrote:

I think he may like a Seiko too...

Docrm should be chiming in ANY second then!

Personally I would tell him to pass on Invicta because of the brand but that's just me. I'll do some looking too and see what's out there.

Its hard to not say Seiko for a quartz chrono in that price range. Here's a couple that I kind of like. Third one is an Citizen EcoDrive.

http://www.jomashop.com/seiko-chronograph-snda67.html

http://www.jomashop.com/seiko-chronograph-snn187p1.html

http://www.jomashop.com/citizen-mens-watch-bl5290-59f.html

merichar wrote:

Its hard to not say Seiko for a quartz chrono in that price range. Here's a couple that I kind of like. Third one is an Citizen EcoDrive.

http://www.jomashop.com/seiko-chronograph-snda67.html

http://www.jomashop.com/seiko-chronograph-snn187p1.html

http://www.jomashop.com/citizen-mens-watch-bl5290-59f.html

Gotta agree with you on that Mark. JomaShop has been getting some pretty negative reviews lately for watches that are shipped in clearly less than new shape. They sell a LOT and the % may be small but its a real issue from the # of comments at places like WUS.

I'd also suggest Wayne's World (Roachman) at http://www.roachman.com/

heres a couple, zodiac dragon wing, and stuhrlings midnight falcon.

Screw those brands start at the top!! Go with invicta!

Here are some extra choices to add as well Mark !

Wenger Battalion Field Chronograph 42mm $240.50
http://www.bluedial.com/70798.htm



On a strap, but still nice !
Wenger Aerograph Chronograph 43mm $225.28
http://www.bluedial.com/77014.htm



Strap also !
Wenger Aerograph Chronograph 44mm $234.00
http://www.bluedial.com/77003.htm



Seiko Alarm Chronograph 44mm $182.00
http://www.bluedial.com/sna591.htm



Seiko Flight Chronograph 42mm $237.60
http://www.bluedial.com/sna413.htm




Seiko Dive Chronograph 46mm $228.95
http://www.bluedial.com/snda15.htm




Victorinox Convoy Chrono 42mm $287.99
http://www.jomashop.com/victorinox-convoy-241317.html




Hanowa Sealander 44mm $206.00
http://www.jomashop.com/swiss-mil-sealander-06509604079.html



Citizen Calibre 5700 Chronograph Eco-Drive (only 41mm but green ) $240.00
http://www.bluedial.com/at1060-58w.htm




Zodiac Speed Dragon 44mm $169.00
http://www.thewatchery.com/Zodiac/Watch/ZO5521

I agree, Seiko is a great chice. Take a look at Princeton Watches offerings, lots to choose from lots on sale, well within budget and needs:

http://www.princetonwatches.com/shop/seiko.asp

Thanks guys!