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cody p · 27 December 2008, 06:35 AM

hey guys, my aunt is looking to buy an inexpensive but decent watch for her adult son. apparently he's pretty rough on stuff. i suggested a g-shock, but she wants to get him an analog face, steel case & bracelet watch $500 cad max. so i'm steering her towards either a citizen or a seiko. couple of questions: would a solidly cased-up eco-drive (like a diver's version) be a durable choice - would it survive a construction worker's abuse? and how about one of those mech seiko divers (skx007) with the 7s26 movement - can they take a real crap-kicking?

insights would be welcome.

WatchTimes · 27 December 2008, 06:47 AM

As you said, a GShock is truly her best bet.

I would say to stick away from anything Eco-Drive.
Everyone I know that owns them has problems and when they break they
cost almost as much to fix as to buy new.

The Seiko divers watch would be a good choice.

Which I had some other suggestions.

AJF · 27 December 2008, 10:06 PM

I think Casio at least in the UK produce g-shock's with an analog face. I saw one with a Crono function and part ss case. Rubber strap though!

AJF.

mailman · 27 December 2008, 10:23 PM

For my money, I would buy a Seiko diver. But I'm biased on this one

Mine has stood up to anything I've thrown at it for the almost three years that I've had it, and I'm not too easy on it. Plus the lume is fantastic. Good luck

airhkg · 27 December 2008, 11:18 PM

Very simple..

Seiko

asadtiger · 28 December 2008, 12:04 AM

Seiko divers I have herad are tough and that 7s26 movement is especially constructed with ruggednedd is mind..I have read it has good shock-absorption and resistance and is reliable....but I have also read Seiko movements are not as accurate as citizen miyota movements...otherwise, Seiko Black Monster, SKX779 is a perfect watch for him..I am looking for one for myself too..its a good watch

I love g-shocks and have two but I think they are not the look that is 'giftable', just my opnion...the bracelet seiko diver with MECH movement is a more 'giftable' watch for a grown up I feel..just my feeling..he will love it m sure :)

lorsban · 28 December 2008, 12:20 AM

My vote goes to Seiko. Very sturdy watches made for the working man. Their diver's models are top quality. Citizen makes some great dress watches, though.

cody p · 28 December 2008, 07:25 AM

thanks for your insights guys! if anyone has anything to add, please do!
from what i've heard so far, i'm leaning towards steering her to a seiko diver.

moby33 · 28 December 2008, 08:46 AM

I have owned many Citizen & Seiko divers (currently still have 2 Citizen analog divers & 4 vintage Seiko divers)...and can say the Seiko diver on metal bracelet would be my vote based on what your aunt is looking for in a gift. The Seiko divers are real work horses and when equipped w/ bracelet look very sharp IMO. I would recommend she does some further research though regarding 'bang for her buck'...they start in the $100-$200 range & can run well above $1000 depending on model. Cheers.

27 December 2008, 06:35 AM	#1
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	please advise on citizen or seiko? hey guys, my aunt is looking to buy an inexpensive but decent watch for her adult son. apparently he's pretty rough on stuff. i suggested a g-shock, but she wants to get him an analog face, steel case & bracelet watch $500 cad max. so i'm steering her towards either a citizen or a seiko. couple of questions: would a solidly cased-up eco-drive (like a diver's version) be a durable choice - would it survive a construction worker's abuse? and how about one of those mech seiko divers (skx007) with the 7s26 movement - can they take a real crap-kicking? insights would be welcome.

27 December 2008, 06:47 AM	#2
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	As you said, a GShock is truly her best bet. I would say to stick away from anything Eco-Drive. Everyone I know that owns them has problems and when they break they cost almost as much to fix as to buy new. The Seiko divers watch would be a good choice. Which I had some other suggestions. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

27 December 2008, 10:23 PM	#4
mailman TRF Moderator & SUBMARINER 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,489	For my money, I would buy a Seiko diver. But I'm biased on this one Mine has stood up to anything I've thrown at it for the almost three years that I've had it, and I'm not too easy on it. Plus the lume is fantastic. Good luck __________________ JJ

28 December 2008, 12:20 AM	#7
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	My vote goes to Seiko. Very sturdy watches made for the working man. Their diver's models are top quality. Citizen makes some great dress watches, though. __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

27 December 2008, 10:06 PM	#3
AJF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ally Location: Surrey (UK) Watch: 15223 Posts: 638	I think Casio at least in the UK produce g-shock's with an analog face. I saw one with a Crono function and part ss case. Rubber strap though! AJF.

27 December 2008, 11:18 PM	#5
airhkg Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Sub, SMP GMT Co-Ax Posts: 193	Very simple.. Seiko

28 December 2008, 12:04 AM	#6
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	Seiko divers I have herad are tough and that 7s26 movement is especially constructed with ruggednedd is mind..I have read it has good shock-absorption and resistance and is reliable....but I have also read Seiko movements are not as accurate as citizen miyota movements...otherwise, Seiko Black Monster, SKX779 is a perfect watch for him..I am looking for one for myself too..its a good watch I love g-shocks and have two but I think they are not the look that is 'giftable', just my opnion...the bracelet seiko diver with MECH movement is a more 'giftable' watch for a grown up I feel..just my feeling..he will love it m sure :)

28 December 2008, 07:25 AM	#8
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	thanks for your insights guys! if anyone has anything to add, please do! from what i've heard so far, i'm leaning towards steering her to a seiko diver.

28 December 2008, 08:46 AM	#9
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	I have owned many Citizen & Seiko divers (currently still have 2 Citizen analog divers & 4 vintage Seiko divers)...and can say the Seiko diver on metal bracelet would be my vote based on what your aunt is looking for in a gift. The Seiko divers are real work horses and when equipped w/ bracelet look very sharp IMO. I would recommend she does some further research though regarding 'bang for her buck'...they start in the $100-$200 range & can run well above $1000 depending on model. Cheers.

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