I've been on the lookout for a good watch lately. While my current one hasn't complete fallen apart (yet), I'm pretty sure it's only a matter of time. Considering my current timepiece was bought at Target for about 20 dollars back in the fall, I'm not all that surprised that it's deteriorating in a matter of months. The faceplate is getting scratched, and those little loops that hold down the "tail" of the band are pulling out and one fell clean off a few days ago. My previous watch before this one only lasted about 1 month total before it died.
I've been looking at some higher-end brands in the hopes that higher price will = longevity and quality, but I'm not so sure. I mean, I'm sure getting an actual watch from an actual reputable company would be a good thing, but not spending hundreds of dollars like some places I've seen.
My thinking right now is to go with a Citizen EcoDrive, mainly because it shouldn't ever need to have a battery replaced (that is, of course, assuming it lasts long enough that it might actually warrant such concerns). While pricey, they do have some models that are under $200, and assuming it lasts for a few years, at the rate I go through $20 watches, the price would be justifiable.
I happen to be partial to square-faced watches with black backgrounds and bands, and have found one at a $185 price point. Not like I really have that much money just lying around to spend on a watch, but when this current one goes, I'll figure out a way of getting this watch as a present from someone (I am so manipulative sometimes).
Click here to view the watch I am pondering.
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