cen@jkt
1918
Get what the common people get
Omega, Rolex, and Seiko. They're produced in big quantity, hence the consistency and the quality is there. And do NOT, repeat do NOT, follow my foot steps 
cen@jkt
Good "starter" watch???
After reading several articles and finding the absolute beauty and perfection of horology, I'm hooked. So what would you recommend to someone as their first watch purchase? Personally I have yet to purchase my first watch and am curious as to what the Pur...
Omega would be first on my list . . .
. . . and a Speedmaster Professional would be at the very top: brilliant time-tested design, universally admired, iconic, historically relevant, reliable, likely to be serviced anywhere and anytime necessary, plentiful parts supply, adaptable to all wrist...
Get what the common people get
Omega, Rolex, and Seiko. They're produced in big quantity, hence the consistency and the quality is there. And do NOT, repeat do NOT, follow my foot steps cen@jkt
but Cen, your footsteps lead to such an interesting destination :)
i agree with Dr No, Vernon and Cen. go for one of the 3 named brands, Omega Speedmaster being my first choice (although you can buy a very nice looking and perfectly running brand new Seiko for $300). the MIH is a fabulous watch, but you really need to un...
A few things to consider
Hi JimmyV. I also think Omega is a good choice. Here are a few additional few things you may want to consider. Will this be your one watch for some time? If so a versatile choice will be a good bet. Something you can wear with a suit or jeans. Getting som...
Omega, JLC, Rolex, the possibilities are very wide.
Some Vintage IWC, too, are very tempting. I'd say JLC or Omega ( in the Vintage ). If you want to pay a bit more, so Rolex, or Glashutte Original may be also some excellent choices. Best, Nicolas
Great Advice!
Great advice all! Much appreciated! The first watch I can remember wearing was when I was about 15 or 16. It was a gift from my father when I moved in with him. It was a Ralph Lauren watch with a deep navy blue dial, gold markers and hands, the obligatory...
What about the Omega Speedmaster Professional Moon Phase?
Hi JimmyV, if you are really thrilled by the moon phase indication - think about this watch. Moon watch with moon phase - a perfect match in many ways! Good luck with your choice, anaesdoc
The only thing I have to add is the criteria which is most important
Only buy what you like. If you don't like how the watch looks, then don't buy it because once you get your 2nd watch, you'll never wear your 1st one anymore. Cheers, Anthony
An Omega with a newer Co-axial escapement with the Silicon wheel or the MIH
are IMHO the best beginning suggestions. Very cool Technology for a very cool price. Actually something a seasoned collector would be proud of.
There are quite a few to look at..
As many had mentioned, Omega is a good choice. You can also look at Oris, Longine and Zenith. But since it will be your first purchase why not look at something that you will remember and use for the rest of your collecting "career". I am sure if you enjo...
Budget does play a part
True that Pateks can be starter watches for some of the more affluent new enthusiasts, but more important to discover a watch for all the right reasons. Better to start at a price point where you have some room to play, learn and discover. If this is AP a...
What is your limit?
If you want to stay around $3000 than the Omega speedmaster would be an excellent choice. If you can go a bit higher you should consider a JLC or a GO, maybe a senator sixties. On the other hand you could go to the second hand market and you will have a m...
I think that the most versatile time keeper...
besides all the ones that our fellow purists have mentioned would be a PAM! Your thousand choices of straps and its easy mechanism along with its history would make it an awesome first watch in your collection... Let us know what you decide plz and happy ...
I think this is a challenging question because...
...there are so many different factors that affect our watch buying choices, including budgetary constraints and issues of personal aesthetics. My first watch was an entry-level Seiko, which I continue to wear often and enjoy very much, as the watch is ro...
Amazing watches
I am so amazed at some of the watches that have been mentioned. To brands Im not familiar with to the brands Ive read everything about, thank you so much for all of the advice. I feel somewhat out of place here to be honest especially after reading some o...
Jimmy, there's 2 ways...
Jimmy, there's 2 ways of answering this. or perhaps more. the first would be, they are pretty low rent so dont bother. the second would be, if you like them thats the important thing, the most important thing of all. no point paying a fortune if you dont ...
Very Good Question - It all Comes Down to Your Initial Budget
The other posters all made good suggestions. On the one hand I can tell you to buy a Timex and not get hooked on this path which is a slippery slope with no end However, since you asked. Sinn - any of their chronographs or time only watches. Very good val...
Lots of good advice
has been accumulated following your question for a good "starter watch". Several posts have pointed out, that you should know where you want to go. Before you travel you should know your travel budget. Of course you should not go for destinations you do n...
Hi,JimmyV,
As you've stated, everyone's suggestions brings brands that you know and don't know, to light. As there are enough great suggestions as far as a brand is concerned, I would just like to add that you also do your homework and search out the brands you are ...