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Help with $300~ watch for gift...

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  1. SSNISTR

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    #1 SSNISTR, Nov 25, 2014
    Hello all, I am a big watch guy. My 14 year old nephew is getting into them now as well. I want to buy him something decent for the holidays. With that being said, he is 14, so a $5000 Tag is out of the question. I am thinking a $300 budget, which is way higher then the $50 pop watches he can afford so far. He seems to like stylish, sporty chronographs. Any ideas? Was thinking some kinda Eco Drive Citizen?

    Ideas, links, pics would be great.
     
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    #3 bobzdar, Nov 25, 2014
    The nicest chrono watches I found in that price range were Seiko. I picked up an snd109p1 for that price range (little over $200), full 1/10 chrono and very nice styling. There are so many choices it can be overwhelming, though.
     
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    #4 PureEuroM3, Nov 25, 2014
    Amazon.com will help you immensely on this PLUS discount/department stores like TJ Maxx. I always see Bulova and/or Citizen in the range you mentioned.
     
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    #9 FarmerDave, Nov 25, 2014
    14 year olds are rough on equipment.

    I'd get him a GShock MudMan or the Luminox, or if he's a techy kid, get him one of the Sunntos with altimeter/barometer/GPS stuff.
     
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    Get something vintage on eBay. Cool old wristwatches or a nice railroad grade pocket watch can be had within your budget.

    Regards,

    Art S.
     
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    #13 FarmerDave, Nov 25, 2014
    I like Darth's Nixon idea. Also, Diesel has some cool stuff out there.
     
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    #14 FarmerDave, Nov 25, 2014
    Even the most enlightened, mature 14 year old would prefer a modern, fashion watch to a vintage, classic timepiece.
     
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    #15 ArtS, Nov 25, 2014
    Farmerdave,

    Don't be so sure. Old stuff is becoming cool again. Remember, there no longer is a need for stand alone watches.

    Regards,

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    #17 FarmerDave, Nov 26, 2014
    Art, with all due respect, which of us was 14 years old more recently? ;)
     
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    I was doing early Christmas shopping last night and saw one of these in person, or close to it, really very cool in person. There was one that was black and titanium highlighted with orange second hands that was very cool too in the same case, can't find a pic of that one online.

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    #19 classic308, Nov 26, 2014
    Seiko monster.
     
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    #20 ArtS, Nov 26, 2014
    Dave, in our minds or in reality? :D
     
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    #21 FarmerDave, Nov 26, 2014
    Well in my mind I'm still basically there and apparently so are you, so neither of us will win that one. :D I always joke that everything I do in life I gauge by how impressed 14 year old Dave would be by 35 year old Dave. I certainly disappoint him sometimes but also impress him. :D
     
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    #25 SSNISTR, Nov 26, 2014
    Thanks guys for all the ideas. After talking to him and trying to feel him out, he did mention Diesel. But, are they just a fancy pop watch? I think a Citizen or Seiko would be much better made no?
     
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