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Hi All, looking for a watch for my father. He is not into watches and is very practical and not extravagant by nature- he is currently wearing a Quartz seiko that he can not change the date or the hour hand so would like to get him a mechanical replacement. Leaning towards a variant of seiko 5 or a Hamilton day date. Any other recommendations or specific references are more than welcome! Thanks

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Try Nomos. Excellent quality / price ratio.

 
By: amanico : October 25th, 2022-19:13

Thank you- very much agree! I do not believe he would like the “modern” aesthetics but did make me think of Tutima. Appreciate the input

 
By: Ssherman855 : October 25th, 2022-19:18

Why not one of these Longines re editions, then?

 
By: amanico : October 25th, 2022-19:26

I like this direction, not sure how I missed it. Thank you!

 
By: Ssherman855 : October 26th, 2022-00:16

You will certainly find THE good one.

 
By: amanico : October 26th, 2022-07:40

How about a Citizen Tsusoya

 
By: @lberti : October 25th, 2022-19:30
Credit: citizen.com.sg / ...  

Thank you, citizen is certainly a good option as well. I have one from their promaater line and really like it for what it’s meant for

 
By: Ssherman855 : October 26th, 2022-00:18

This one can fit the sporty / gmt vibes. Seiko SKX Sports Style

 
By: Bill : October 25th, 2022-20:27
Comes with a blue dial version also. ...  

Thanks Bill, this one is actually one I may buy for me. Matching sets?

 
By: Ssherman855 : October 26th, 2022-00:18

I saw this watch...

 
By: mdg : October 25th, 2022-22:30
www.grand-seiko.com A week ago in Manhattan at the boutique. It was stunning. I am thinking about getting it for my son, or maybe even for me. Photos do not do the dial justice. Perfect size, manual wind, and stainless steel is a bonus to me. Seik...  

Love this watch, a bit extravagant for him but not for me. Although my eyes are more on the night birch or the “bamboo” gmt is absolutely gorgeous in person

 
By: Ssherman855 : October 26th, 2022-00:19

Skx013 or skx009!

 
By: Ruffian : October 26th, 2022-03:10
The 009 is a lot larger than the 013. ...  

This might hit the nail as the perfect choice for the older gentleman

 
By: @lberti : October 26th, 2022-10:21

Tissot PRX

 
By: @lberti : October 26th, 2022-10:37
Totally forgot 😎

+1 . . .

 
By: Dr No : October 27th, 2022-19:49
. . . and, quite possibly, the best bargain in watchmaking today. Art

Tissot PRX.

 
By: @lberti : October 26th, 2022-10:37
Totally forgot 😎

All of the recommendations sound fine. I would also suggest something from Oris with the spectacular Cal. 400 movement.

 
By: BigAppleBill : October 26th, 2022-15:59
Five day power reserve.

Would you go vintage...

 
By: Ronald Held : October 26th, 2022-16:14
And get him a watch made in his birth year?

Thank you all for the input, here was what I went with

 
By: Ssherman855 : November 5th, 2022-21:52
I think this will fit him perfectly. Came with a very nice black leather strap but opted to add a surprisingly nice oyster style bracelet as well ...