The Picks
ORIENT Bambino V2
The dress watch that converted a generation of skeptics. Domed crystal, in-house automatic movement, hand-winding, hacking seconds. It looks like it should cost three times as much...
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CITIZEN Weekender Garrison
A military-inspired field watch that runs on light. 100m water resistance, Arabic numeral dial, solar Eco-Drive — zero battery maintenance for the rest of your life. This is the wa...
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CITIZEN Promaster Diver NY0040
ISO-certified dive watch that was standard issue for the Italian Navy. 200m water resistance, Miyota 8200 automatic, crown at 4 o'clock so it doesn't dig into your hand. Thirty yea...
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TIMEX Marlin 40mm Automatic
A careful recreation of Timex's 1960s Marlin — not a reimagining, the actual thing. Miyota 21-jewel automatic, domed acrylic crystal, exhibition caseback, S.B. Foot leather strap. ...
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TIMEX E-Line 34mm
The most wearable size on this page. 34mm dress watch with a clean dial, leather strap, and Indiglo backlight. For anyone who finds most modern watches too large — or who simply wa...
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Under $200 is the sweet spot. You're getting automatic movements, real style, and watches that hold up. Dad will know the difference.
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