My husband is wanting to get into watches, and I would really like to get him one for Christmas. Our budget is pretty low right now (around $100 or less), but I really want to get him something he would be proud to wear. Does anyone have ideas for a nice starter watch/nice brands?
Keep in mind that some of the (3 hand) timex weekender models tick very loud.
Some good budget watches from casio are the Casio solar mtp-s120, Casio Duro mdv106 or MDV107 (has better lume), mtd1053 (smaller than the Duro), efv100d, efv140, efrs108, efrs108, mts100 (sapphire crystal and a 10 year battery).
If you are in the US check out the officialwatchdeals store on ebay and get a citizen eco-drive you like from there. This would be the best you could get in this price range, a good brand with very good quality and very practical, acurate and robust watches. Something like this (smaller) field watch or maybe a diver style watch (this one doesn’t have a functional rotating bezel like dive watches do) for a little more or something more of an everyday/ do it all kind of watch.
Just pay attention to the size. Usually for warches without a bezel the size that fits most people is around 40mm (38mm - 42mm) and rof watches that have a bezel like dive style watches around 42mm (40mm - 44mm).
Also if you get a solar watch just don’t hide it in a drawer in the dark when not wearing it, leave it on a shelf where it can get some daylight and it will keep working for a long time.