Help me pick out a watch for my 40th birthday

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Help me pick out a watch for my 40th birthday

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008 | Dear Lazyweb |

Dear Lazyweb,

The big 4 Oh approacheth. My wife asked me what I wanted for my birthday, as she always does, and this time I gave it a little more thought than usual. I decided a watch would be a good marker for this milestone in my life.

I haven’t been much of a watch wearer. I’ve got a gold Seiko that was a high school graduation present from my other, a Timex Ironman I used to wear for backpacking, a Fossil I requested as a Christmas present during a watch experiment a few years back, and an old windup, gold Elgin I inherited from my dad. I’ve rarely worn any of them, but the thin Elgin is my favorite for its size and minuscule weight.

These are my criteria:

Silver, because I already have a gold watch
Self-winding, because I might not wear it every day and I want the time to be right
Lighter and thinner is better - I never wear the Fossil because it’s too clunky
Budget. Hmmm. It looks like you can get a nice watch for $2-300. I guess I could spend up to $500 or so - I’ve never lost a watch so it’s a safe investment, but I’d have to really, really like it.
Date would be nice, and glow-in-the-dark hands would be really nice
Big, clear numbers are a must. I ain’t gettin’ any younger!

All help appreciated.

UPDATE AND BUMP: Of the watches I’ve looked at the Hamilton field watches appeal to me. Classic, no-nonsense designs in a variety of styles.

7 Comments to Help me pick out a watch for my 40th birthday

lan67
August 19, 2008

You forgot:
“Picture of Mickey with his white gloved hands pointing whimsically to the hour and minute.”

Seriously, happy birthday old friend.

Ben
August 19, 2008

Why not consider something like a Citizen Eco-drive? No batteries and they can get pretty fancy.

Les Jones
August 20, 2008

Thanks, E.

Ben: Could be. I’ll have to check them out.

Ross
August 20, 2008

Check out the Bulova BVA-Series 100 watches. I tink you’ll find them very nice,self-winding,21 jewel movements and a transparent back to watch the watch work.

Ross
August 20, 2008

Check out the Bulova BVA-Series 100 watches. I think you’ll find them very nice,self-winding,21 jewel movements and a transparent back to watch the watch work.

Tony
August 23, 2008

I have a new solar powered G-Shock that sets itself to a radio signal and the back-light automatically comes on when I turn it towards my exes. Its much thinner than the old G-shocks. However, for more formal wear, I used to have a Certina that I liked quite a bit.

Mike
September 15, 2008

Check the Bulova BVA-Series 100 watches, you can go to the Bulova website to see the styles. These pieces can be found at Macy’s, Zales, Kay’s, and many other independent stores. These watches have very nice designs, they are affordable and Bulova gives a 2-year warranty. The retail price is about $400, but you can find them for $350 to $380. Happy Birthday