Watch Recommendations

[MParr]

Folks, I need some recommendations on a new watch. My 24 year old Citizen Eco-Drive has bitten the dust and I don't think it's worth fixing.
I'm looking for an Automatic or Solar Powered watch. I would like a 43mm case with a stainless bracelet. NO CHRONOGRAPHs! It must be Water Resistant to 200 Meters. I would like the price range between $500 and $750.

 

[Passport1]

I like the Orient Mako or the Seiko Alpinest. Both reliable automatic watches.

 

[Trav]

Something like this?

https://www.jomashop.com/gevril-hudson-yards-black-dial-mens-watch-48830b.html

 

[Kira]

Is water resistance to 200 meters an overall measure of quality or do you dive?
Trav: Is Hudson Yards, on Manhattan's West Side, the reason the watch you linked to called that?

 

[Nessism1]

Folks, I need some recommendations on a new watch. My 24 year old Citizen Eco-Drive has bitten the dust and I don't think it's worth fixing.
I'm looking for an Automatic or Solar Powered watch. I would like a 43mm case with a stainless bracelet. NO CHRONOGRAPHs! It must be Water Resistant to 200 Meters. I would like the price range between $500 and $750.

These requirements are way too broad. Need to compress. For example, an automatic requires more user interaction, and is far less accurate and durable than most solar quarts watches.

Off the top of my head, I'd say get another Citizen Eco. You can get a really nice quality piece for about half your price range. In fact, I wouldn't pay $500 for one, that's beyond the technology.

FWIW, this is a great forum for finding watch deals...https://www.manontime.com/

Check the "I saw a Bargain Here" feed, and bite when something strikes your fancy...

 

[GMFan]

For your price range and specs I’d look at Seiko or other reputable Japanese watch. Why not another Eco drive? An automatic likely won’t go 24 years like your Eco drive without needed maintenance. Just make sure you know what you are getting into with automatics.

 

[Trav]

Is water resistance to 200 meters an overall measure of quality or do you dive?
Trav: Is Hudson Yards, on Manhattan's West Side, the reason the watch you linked to called that?

This is the info they publish on these. They are not worth the overpriced retail but for this money they are a great buy, the quality is good.

https://www.gevril.com/collections/...-32n5YEzCfX_uqM3GdySqPTJ2hrrrxcN0nLljhWV6dMvp

A review.

https://watchintyme.com/index.php?threads/gevril-hudson-yards-lux-or-lacking.777830/

 

[UncleDave]

Folks, I need some recommendations on a new watch. My 24 year old Citizen Eco-Drive has bitten the dust and I don't think it's worth fixing.
I'm looking for an Automatic or Solar Powered watch. I would like a 43mm case with a stainless bracelet. NO CHRONOGRAPHs! It must be Water Resistant to 200 Meters. I would like the price range between $500 and $750.

Are you open to used?
If so I recommend Chrono 24.
You can likely get a bunch more watch for your money.

 

[MParr]

For your price range and specs I’d look at Seiko or other reputable Japanese watch. Why not another Eco drive? An automatic likely won’t go 24 years like your Eco drive without needed maintenance. Just make sure you know what you are getting into with automatics.

I had a Seiko automatic before the Citizen. It lasted a good while although not near as long as the Citizen.

 

[MParr]

Are you open to used?
If so I recommend Chrono 24.
You can likely get a bunch more watch for your money.

I've never thought of buying a used watch. I'm not sure whether I will get a good piece or a piece of junk.

 

[Kira]

not sure whether I will get a good piece or a piece of junk.

Just like many a car!

Seriously: Isn't a "Chrono 24" a chronograph, which the OP does not want?
General Q: What's wrong with a chronograph? just asking.

 

[UncleDave]

I've never thought of buying a used watch. I'm not sure whether I will get a good piece or a piece of junk.

Thats why you buy it from a watchmaker, or reputable seller who took it on trade vs a garage sale.

 

[UncleDave]

Just like many a car!

Seriously: Isn't a "Chrono 24" a chronograph, which the OP does not want?
General Q: What's wrong with a chronograph? just asking.

Chrono would be short for a chronograph in watch speak.
Chrono 24 is a marketplace that specializes in all kinds watches.

 

[MParr]

Thats why you buy it from a watchmaker, or reputable seller who took it on trade vs a garage sale.

That's an idea. There is an independent jeweler nearby. I will stop by his place and look around.

 

[MParr]

Just like many a car!

Seriously: Isn't a "Chrono 24" a chronograph, which the OP does not want?
General Q: What's wrong with a chronograph? just asking.

What's wrong with a chronograph? I don't want or need two or three extra dials under the crystal.

 

[MParr]

I like the Orient Mako or the Seiko Alpinest. Both reliable automatic watches.

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The Orient watches look to be a decent watch.

 

[JohnnyG]

Folks, I need some recommendations on a new watch. My 24 year old Citizen Eco-Drive has bitten the dust and I don't think it's worth fixing.
I'm looking for an Automatic or Solar Powered watch. I would like a 43mm case with a stainless bracelet. NO CHRONOGRAPHs! It must be Water Resistant to 200 Meters. I would like the price range between $500 and $750.

Have you tried putting your Eco in the direct sunlight for 8 hrs straight?
I read somewhere that this will sometimes bring back an otherwise dead watch.

 

[Quattro Pete]

The Orient watches look to be a decent watch.

I have two of them. Very happy with both, although their prices increased significantly in recent years.

 

[MParr]

Have you tried putting your Eco in the direct sunlight for 8 hrs straight?
I read somewhere that this will sometimes bring back an otherwise dead watch.

Yeah, it's done. I can't even manually adjust the date or time.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Have you tried putting your Eco in the direct sunlight for 8 hrs straight?
I read somewhere that this will sometimes bring back an otherwise dead watch.

This did the trick to revive my Casio Tough Solar watch.