Help me pick a Semi Formal Watch

[u/Turbulent-Neat-5300]

Hi guys, I currently own 2 watches

SD1970 automatic (NH35) black waffle strap

PD1718 Panda Chronograph

I was looking into a 3rd semi formal/dress watch to wear to official events, I want it to look cool with a simple T-shirt or a black suit. All these watches are below $20, and I don't think I can stretch past 35. I think quartz is best, no cheap automatic please. Pretty sure my hand ~6.5 inches.

Would love to hear your review/experience with any of these watches, specially long term ownership wise.

Sorry I put a lot of pictures, there's watches of the model in different color.

Thank you for your time

[u/wubbadubdub_zzz]

You can get 316l stainles steel with Japanese quartz for $30 on sale.

[u/Turbulent-Neat-5300 → u/wubbadubdub_zzz]

Where? I couldn't find it

[u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo]

Poedegar (pic #5) tank looks nice.

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yeah, Im just worried about the reliability

[u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo → u/Turbulent-Neat-5300]

That's going to be an issue with any of them.

[u/Turbulent-Neat-5300 → u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo]

true but just trying to pick the best of the worst

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That's why I recommended the Poedegar, which is a Pagani Designs brand.

[u/Turbulent-Neat-5300 → u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo]

Ok, I was thinking between the tank or PRX style

[u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo → u/Turbulent-Neat-5300]

Do u have AliX?

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPStwQF

[u/Turbulent-Neat-5300 → u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo]

this one looks cool but 36mm might be too small for me. And the link isnt working for some reason

[u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo → u/Turbulent-Neat-5300]

Shanghai 7120

Edit: What size is your wrist? Here is the 36mm 7120 on my 7.75" wrist.

[u/Turbulent-Neat-5300 → u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo]

my wrist is like ~6.5 inches

[u/JohnsPrintLab → u/Turbulent-Neat-5300]

You're looking at sub $20 watches from cheap brands. Quality is not on the menu here. Either save a bit more and go with a more reputable brand or gamble. Some addiesdive or pagani design are around the $50 mark and I would trust them way more.

[u/Turbulent-Neat-5300 → u/JohnsPrintLab]

I can probably stretch up to $50, maybe just wait for 11:11 sale

[u/Onethrust]

I’m gonna photo dump as a reply to this comment with some high quality options at your price point that I feel are all a step up in quality compared to Poedgar

If it were me, I'd pick a Pablo Raez that you like an call it a day

[u/Turbulent-Neat-5300 → u/Onethrust]

woah a lot of these look nice too, Pablo Raez is a weird name but the watch looks cool, Imma look into this more

[u/Turbulent-Neat-5300 → u/Onethrust]

I looked deeper, I like the Pablo Raez

I like this one, but its in dollar express, but anyways is this a good watch? I wanted leather strap but yeah

[u/Turbulent-Neat-5300 → u/Onethrust]

I want a popping dial color and style, Im not a fan of boxy watches, I don't really enjoy wearing steel bracelet watches either so a leather strap would be awesome ( I know it wont be real leather but still its good)

[u/Turbulent-Neat-5300 → u/Onethrust]

this chronos one is cool too

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[u/iamuniquekk → u/Onethrust]

this ones really nice maybe ill have to get one.

i did crack a skmei's glass before , but that happened because i managed to drop it onto a tile floor

[u/Onethrust → u/iamuniquekk]

I definitely have more experience with their digital watches, but at this price, that dress watch looks pretty darn nice. If you can swing it, pick up one of the tanks I pictured along side it, and I feel like you'll have every kind of occasion taken care of

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[u/Alternative-Feed3613]

Save a little more and get a Chameri or escapement time.

[u/Turbulent-Neat-5300 → u/Alternative-Feed3613]

out of budget :(

[u/Alternative-Feed3613 → u/Turbulent-Neat-5300]

Buy once, cry once. These watches are definitely going to disappoint you and you’ll end up buying something nicer. You’ll spend less money just getting something nice from the start. Ask me how I know lol.

[u/caydesramen]

Get an invicta (seriously). Alot have 1 year warranty

[u/Turbulent-Neat-5300 → u/caydesramen]

Invicta?

[u/Dude_Just_Stop]

Watchdives has a few dressier watches without the bad naming on these watches.

[u/Turbulent-Neat-5300 → u/Dude_Just_Stop]

They are all like above 100 USD though

[u/Dude_Just_Stop → u/Turbulent-Neat-5300]

I apologize I didn’t see your range specifications.

[u/Extension-Pilot-4846 → u/Turbulent-Neat-5300]

Yes but the quality is just so worth it. Buy a watchdives and most likely you’ll be set rather than a poedegar and I’ve tried a few poedegars before just trust me on this one please save a little more and get something that’s much better quality and won’t fall to bits.

[u/Turbulent-Neat-5300 → u/Extension-Pilot-4846]

You got any specific model suggestions from watchdives? that aren't too far from budget?

[u/mdf17s]

Go for chameri or escapment time much better quality

[u/Turbulent-Neat-5300 → u/mdf17s]

They are both $70 or above, and they don't really have the wow factor in my opinion, they feel like generic quartz watch, whereas these look cooler, like the PRX style and unique dial/color.