{"id":12487,"date":"2025-05-24T03:57:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T07:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exquisitetimepieces.com\/blog\/?p=12487"},"modified":"2025-06-07T10:55:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-07T14:55:43","slug":"best-starter-watches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exquisitetimepieces.com\/blog\/best-starter-watches\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Starter Watches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cYou gotta start somewhere\u201d simply means that in order to begin a task or new activity you have to take a first step, even if it\u2019s a \u201cbaby\u201d one. For most watch enthusiasts, there was a \u201cgateway\u201d timepiece that opened their eyes to the wide and wonderful world of watches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For me, it was a tiny one: a 15mm mechanical child\u2019s watch from Sears, Roebuck, and Co. that my parents gave to me in 1968 on the occasion of a first grade report card (or maybe it was because I\u2019d learned to tell time). I still have it\u2014and yes, it runs.<\/p>\"bot-only-image\"<\/a>\"bot-only-image\"<\/a>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re buying your first watch, restarting after a long break, or trying to find the perfect starter watch for somewhere else, this list of Top 10 starter watches may serve as a useful guide to get you launched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Look for in Starter Watches<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Three important criteria to consider when looking at starter watches are: 1) Affordability, 2) Availability, and 3) Versatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people in the market for a starter watch don\u2019t want to break the bank right out of the gate. Fortunately, there are numerous quality mechanical and quartz watches available at affordable entry level prices. Slow out of the gate is a smart way to start your watch collecting journey since it allows you to examine the field and gradually discern your unique preferences and tastes. It\u2019s a marathon, not a sprint!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll want a watch that\u2019s readily available so you can start enjoying one ASAP. More expensive and popular models (e.g., Rolex Submariner) can take much longer to obtain. The models reviewed here can be found in one or more locations, such as  jewelry stores, watch boutiques, department stores, and online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A versatile starter watch functions well across a broad range of activities and occasions. These are often referred to as \u201cGo Anywhere, Do Anything\u201d or \u201cGADA\u201d watches. There are no hard and fast rules;  a sports watch like an Omega Seamaster, for instance, can certainly be worn with a tux the way Daniel Craig\u2019s \u201cJames Bond\u201d character does. But watch type, dimensions such as case diameter and thickness, type of bracelet or strap, complications, dial design, and a host of other factors all factor in to make some more suitable than others in serving as a \u201cGADA\u201d watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 10 Best Starter Watches<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A least one of the following starter watches will likely meet all of the above criteria, and most importantly, make your heart tick a little quicker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seiko 5 SRPE55<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Seiko<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Seiko\u2019s superpower of creating feature-packed watches at affordable prices sets them apart as a leader in starter watches. This Seiko 5 reference is the perfect prototype: a 40mm case diameter that fits most wrists, uncluttered, highly legible black dial with LumiBrite handset, hour plots and indices, and a day\/date complication at 3:00 o\u2019clock. The case shape and push-pull crown location at 4:00 o\u2019clock are fashioned after the venerable \u201cSKX\u201d, leading to this reference\u2019s nickname: \u201cDressKX\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it\u2019s also a capable tool watch with a stainless steel<\/a> bracelet and a foldover two-button safety clasp, 100m of water resistance, and Hardlex mineral crystal and display caseback that will withstand just about anything you throw at it. The Seiko 4R36 movement has a 41 hour power reserve. A $275 retail price makes it a perfect special occasion gift or everyday \u201cbeater\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orient Bambino White Dial (ref. RA-AC0M03S)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Orient<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Orient doesn\u2019t officially call its classical, dress design watch the \u201cBambino\u201d, but that was the nickname fans gave it because of its fresh, \u201cbabyface\u201d appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vintage design cues like a smaller 38.4mm case diameter, silvery-white dial, domed mineral glass crystal, no-lume Dauphine handset, and onion push-pull crown give off a classic vibe that leans more dress than sport\u2014and with only 30m of WR, it\u2019s certainly not a \u201cwater watch\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it does have a date complication at 3 o\u2019clock, and the Orient Caliber F6724 automatic movement is hackable, windable, and has a 40 hour power reserve, which makes it a solid choice for everyday wear, especially with a can\u2019t-miss retail price of only $270.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tissot PRX 40mm (ref. T137.410.11.051.00)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Tissot<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tissot launched the PRX<\/a> (\u201cPrecise and Robust) in 2021, and since then it has soared to stratospheric heights and become the brand\u2019s best selling line. With its integrated case and bracelet design, it is a reboot of the 1978 Seastar designed by legendary watchmaker Gerald Genta, father of the Audemars Piguet (AP) Royal Oak and the Patek Phillipe Nautilus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This 40mm stainless steel case diameter reference has a \u201cclassic contemporary\u201d Tonneau shape with a black dial, baton handset, and applied, SuperLuminova indices, and a date window at 3 o\u2019clock. The integrated bracelet is matching stainless steel, but it has a quick release for a swap out with a PRX rubber strap<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PRX walks the fine line between dress and sport by providing 100m of water resistance. This quartz-powered reference clocks in at a cool $375 retail and is also available in automatic and 35mm diameter versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Casio G-Shock (ref. GA2100RL01A)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Casio<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Many recall a Casio digital among their early watches, including me. There are pictures of yours truly wearing an F87-W from my 1980s college years, and since then, I have owned several impact-resistant G-shocks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is an \u201cana-digi\u201d, combining digital functions with analog hours and minutes handset, indices, and a \u201cday of the week\u201d subdial. The carbon\/bio-based resin case is 48.5mm x 45.2mm x 11.8mm, but still fits surprisingly smaller, and its shape is enough like an AP Royal Oak to earn it the nickname \u201cCasi-Oak\u201d. There are 4 setting\/control buttons and two windows that display the usual G-Shock digital offerings such as timing functions, alarms, and auto calendar to 2099.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You get the \u201cbest of both worlds\u201d watch for a mere $99 retail, a steal for such a powerful punch of both fashion and function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Citizen Promaster Dive Automatic (ref. NY0151-59X)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Citizen<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dive watches are among the most popular sports models, even if one\u2019s scuba rating is essentially zero. But if you are a real diver, the Citizen Promaster (nicknamed the \u201cFubu\u201d, which means \u201cpuffer fish\u201d) is an affordable and robust ISO-certified diver to put on your short list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It features  a screw-down crown at 8 o’clock for better comfort and protection, 200m of water resistance, and a unidirectional timing bezel with arrays of deeply serrated teeth reminiscent of the \u201cspikes\u201d displayed by puffer fish when they mean business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then there are the other top-shelf specs: a 44mm stainless steel case with matching bracelet, bold, green dial and matching bezel, plus the Citizen 8204 automatic movement with a 42 hour power reserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find yourself looking longingly at the elusive all-green Rolex Submariner \u201cHulk\u201d, then for $476 retail the emerald \u201cFubu\u201d could be a big catch and a smart alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Evoking the spirit of the original Omega Speedmaster \u201cMoonwatch\u201d used by Apollo astronauts and combining it with the colorful pop and playfulness of Swatch, the MoonSwatch collaboration is as much a cultural phenomenon as it is a watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MoonSwatch cases and dials have essentially the same shape, 42mm diameter dimensions, and design cues as the original chronograph, but instead of stainless steel, they\u2019re made of \u201cBioceramic\u201d which allows for many colorful and stylish dedicated \u201cMissions\u201d to various planets and astronomical events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re paired with Velcro straps, like the astronauts wore, that come in colors matching or complimenting  the model\u2019s theme. Some feel they\u2019re a little stiff, but with a 20mm lug width, the MoonSwatch is a \u201cstrap monster\u201d that allows customization with aftermarket straps in a plethora of styles and materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swatch now sells several models online, and with retail prices ranging from $270 to $325, the MoonSwatch is poised to \u201cboldly go where no watch has gone before\u201d\u2014and in multiples!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Timex Deepwater Reef 200 41mm (ref. TW2W95200)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Timex<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Timex is a longstanding, esteemed brand with deep American roots that has recently been releasing new pieces aimed at not only budget, casual consumers, but also enthusiasts. This quartz-powered Deepwater Reef 200 reference is a bold stroke in that direction, offering a very capable dive watch with a screw-down crown, 200m\/660 ft of water resistance, screw-on caseback, and a 120-click, uni-directional timing bezel. It has a 41mm stainless brushed steel case with a mostly brushed quick release H-link bracelet that comes with no fine adjustment holes, making a perfect fit a little trickier to obtain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Deep Water\u2019s \u201cwave\u201d-etched black dial surface, skeletonized handset, and  SuperLuminova plots shine through flat sapphire crystal with AR coating and are a cheeky nod to a certain globetrotting spy\u2019s favorite wrist piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a lot of watch for $219 retail, and there are also automatic references priced at $349.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical (ref. H69439131)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Hamilton<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Swatch-owned Hamilton is an American-founded brand primarily known for providing watches to military personnel in 20th<\/sup> century conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Khaki Field Mechanical has all the classic features of a soldier\u2019s best friend in the trenches. The 38mm diameter sandblasted stainless steel is a svelte 9.5mm thick and very lightweight since it is hand-wound with no rotor. Field watches are often paired with fabric straps, but this reference has a matching sandblasted bracelet, lending it a somewhat dressier feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dial is highly legible with white-lumed Arabic numerals, including an inner military 24-hr track. The sword hours and minutes hands, as well as the triangular hour indices, have a faux patina lume. All contrast well with the matte black dial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The H-50 mechanical movement is hackable and provides a robust 80 hour power reserve, and a skinny $675 retail makes for a value-priced, heritage style timepiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oris Big Crown ProPilot Date (ref. 01-751-7697-4164-07-5-20-14FC)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Oris<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Big Crown ProPilot is a classic aviator\u2019s watch with a 41mm brushed stainless steel case that is 12mm thick, making for a good fit for most wrist sizes and an easy slide under the cuff. It has a sapphire crystal and display caseback that showcases the high-accuracy Caliber 751 automatic movement which is hackable, runs at 28,800 vph, has a 38 hour power reserve, and sports a red rotor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A polished angled, coin edge bezel adds to its striking appearance. The uncluttered, flat black dial is highly legible and contrasts nicely with the SuperLuminova treated handset, Arabic numerals, and indices. The large, onion aviator crown is screw-down and helps provide an impressive 100m of water resistance. A fun feature of the textile strap\u2019s deployant clasp lift-lock system is its airplane seatbelt design. Well played, Oris, well played!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Big Crown slides in at the relatively small entry level luxury price of $1,550.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Longines Hydroconquest Blue Dial Automatic\u00a0 (ref. L3.742.4.96.6)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Longines<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dive watches have not been the traditional forte of the Longines brand, but they recently have undergone a recent revival in their catalog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hydroconquest\u2019s stainless steel 41mm case diameter coupled with a larger 51mm lug-to-lug width will make for a slightly larger than stated fit. The unidirectional bezel with ceramic insert has arrays of aggressive grooves, and the screw-down crown protected by a fortress-like crown guard helps provide a robust 300m of water resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dial is a sunburst blue, has large, highly-lumed Arabic numerals at 6, 9, and 12, round hour and trapezoid-shaped indices, and a date window at 3. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sword handset has a \u201csnowflake-esque\u201d diamond-shaped protuberance on the hours hand, and the seconds hand is red-tipped. The case is paired with a matching 3-link bracelet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The L888 automatic movement has a long-lasting 72 hour power reserve. The feature-packed Hydroconquest has a relatively modest retail price of  $1,3775.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve come a long way in my collecting journey from my 15mm Sears kid watch with the skinny, Speidel \u201cTwist-O-Flex\u201d band. But regardless of how far you go, getting off to a good start is key to opening up many alternative routes, all of which can lead to sublime, watch-wearing satisfaction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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