Looking to buy my first nicer watch in january to celebrate surviving my rather intense work schedule in december. Having fallen into the watch-youtube rabbit hole I’m not even sure I can call these pieces “nicer” but the ones I am liking at the moment are the Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 42mm, 42mm Murph and the Longines Conquest black dial. Looking for a daily driver that I can use for the next 10+ years. Is that even realistic in this price point?

Would also love recommendations in this price point for a big wristed feller.

    • AromaOfCoffee@alien.topB
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      1 year ago

      Just gonna send this here $150 Orient in for it’s $99 service plus shipping every 3-5 years?

      Insanity. Some watches are disposable.

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        1 year ago

        3-5 years is pretty frequent as far as servicing intervals go.

        At a certain point, it’s cheaper to just replace the whole movement than it is to get it serviced. Even if it is most of the price of a new watch.

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        1 year ago

        If you dispose of your next orient, once its 3-5 years old, hit me up. I will make sure it’s disposed of properly!

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        1 year ago

        Why does it need service? Regulate it if you want but unless something’s wrong it doesn’t need a service