The list author says: "The goal is only to include watches that typically sell for around $300 or less. For fun and sure to be constantly updated.
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We are about to have a new number one on the list. After two years the 6153 is about to fall."
"The new number 1. The most recent versions of the Ocean Speedway series or what I like to call "These aren't the droids you're looking for." or R2D2. The picture did not prepare me for how amazing this watch looks in person. Also just happens to have the relatively rare Ronda Mastertech 8040B dual wheel, self correcting big date chronograph movement."
"Other recent Ocean Speedway or what I like to call "These aren't the droids you're looking for" or C3PO. The blue version has a carbon fiber dial while this version has a charcoal sun ray dial. Despite being a chronograph the easy to read picket fence style hands make this a great at a glance watch also. Dual deployant clasp."
"Titanium case Sea Hunter. The grey and titanium make this feel like something right out of "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea". 50mm case that wears smaller because of the large bezel. Part of a series of Sea Hunters that had the Swiss automatic SW200 movement. Really great looking black IP versions with day glow accents."
"Stainless steel Sea Hunter. Another very affordable Swiss automatic. This is probably one of the last hurrahs for high caliber Swiss automatics qualifying for the list. With ETA limiting more of their movements to in house brands the price of Swiss automatics seem to be going up in price on a daily basis."
"Also uses a Sellita SW200 automatic movement. Probably the most reasonably priced Sellita SW200 watch. Since the 6153 is impossible to find this is a good option for someone wanting to get a SW200 movement. Or another good idea would be to stand outside Invicta headquarters with a protest sign demanding Invicta make more of the 6153 watches."
"Recent Russian Diver with the new shorter canteen crown that makes the watch easier to wear. But the best part of this version are stainless steel accents with the matte black IP finished case. The accents are a combined polished and satin finish. You have to see this one in person and with Amazon's free returns you have nothing to lose."
"Popular Russian Diver collection from Invicta and this is the recent camo series that also uses the new lug and bezel guard design. The lefty design means the large canteen crown is aimed up the arm for those that wear their watch on the left wrist and doesn't dig in to the hand that a normal right-handed design would. Very cool multi-level puzzle piece kind of dial."
"A very recent arrival in the collection. I believe all of the new Corduba Ibizas use a Swiss Ronda 5040D movement but cannot say for sure. Now say goodbye, this one will probably sell out soon to."
"Very popular Silverjet series from Android and their constant running theme of future industrial designs. Glow in the dark dial. Has a Japanese Miyota 9015 high caliber automatic movement made to compete with and based on the ETA 2824 and the Selita SW200 Swiss automatic movements."
"BOOM!! Hot new series debut! Amazon sold out their stock in two weeks. The Subaqua line of watches are some of Invicta's most popular. A more affordable version."
"I like to call this big watch "The Hitman". Terrible picture but you have to see it in person. The dial, large case, strap and buckle are all matte black. The accents are a polished gunmetal. Dagger/sword style hands. You will fall in love with this watch when you see it in person."
"Subaqua Noma IV mid size, 45mm case, with a SW200 Swiss automatic, 28,8k VPH(vibrations per hour) movement. There are also great looking all black combat versions of the watch also, including a full size on the bracelet and all have the SW200, but get them fast the prices are going up and they are disappearing."
"Recent "extremely" popular series of solar atomic watches from Citizen. The affordable price has really been the big difference whereas before you would have spent nearly twice as much for a solar atomic watch from Citizen."
"Casio are having a lot of success with the solar atomic ana-digi watches, with practically no competitors in their price range. I expect to see many other companies come out with affordable versions in 2011. The hands on this model stand out much better than pictured."
"Citizen have a new affordable line of Eco-Drive(solar powered) A-T(atomic time controlled) watches. This one is the most affordable of the bunch. Great looking white dial and rose-gold combination."
"They nailed it, the perfect Sea Spider design! What makes this version particularly desirable is the 13/14mm case thickness and the "rounded" case and lugs. Even better looking black and gold & black versions available."
"New Ocean Ghost design also the biggest. Easy to read textured dial but this is about one thing, the bracelet. This has to be close to one of the biggest bracelets Invicta makes. Similar in design to the Venom bracelet which would cost you 3 or 4 times as much. Other versions also with the bracelet."
"Scuba Pro Diver with an alarm function. You definitely want to shop around for these. They can be had at a great price right now. Also blue and black dial versions."
"Another of the Scuba Pro Divers from Invicta. This is about one thing probably one of the best dial colors I have ever seen. Has a dark green sunray dial that is darker than pictured and looks great with the goldtone."
"Another Ana-Digi watch with a twist, stealth digital. Big and clean pilot style dial that has nothing to indicate that it is also digital. The LED lights only illuminate upon activation of one of the pushers and go out after a short time."
"The Hiro automatics use a Swiss made CL888 movement. Positive deviation of less than 10 seconds a day. Has my favorite style of hour, minute and second hands. Quick change leather strap with a deployant clasp and includes a Nato style nylon strap with an inside matching camo pattern."
"Rise of the Lefties! Black IP version of the very popular new I Force line. The large watch trend is also causing another trend, more left-handed watches. Right-handed people typically wear their watch on the left wrist means the crown can dig in the hand especially a large watch. Left-handed watches means the crown is aimed up the arm."
"Very popular Mini Pro Diver series for women and girls. Dozens of different color dial and bezel combinations, including versions with bracelets or different color straps. One inch size case."
"Adee Kaye does some of the best dial and dial designs, you really have to see them in person. The D'Alliminio illustrate this perfectly and also happen to be very affordable. Many different colors available and easy to read with day and date also."
"Everything about the watch is designed to be the same color, not an at a glance watch. The monochromatic theme is very popular with many companies producing their own versions in many different colors. More people are collecting watches to go with different looks and outfits and not sticking with just one watch anymore and the monochromatic theme works well for that purpose."
"Seiko Coutura with a charcoal sunray dial. If you think the watch looks good in the picture wait until you see it in person. Also keep an eye on this watch, it was recently available for under $140."
"Again the slightly older Sea Spider case design in the all black. While the most recent case design is a lower profile per fan request I don't think the overall design is as nice as this one."
"Aluminum watches are on fire for many reasons and the Ink series from Haurex are some of the most popular. Light weight but the best part is the unlimited metallic tones you can produce. Getting hard to find Men's versions also."
"A popular series from Timex are the digital watches with a vibration alarm. I wear alarm watches as much as any and a vibration alarm comes in handy in many ways."
"Mechanical hand wind watch from Breda. The 39mm size could be considered a unisex size. They have a series of these watches that I think would be a great gift for a young man or woman and this one in the glossy gunmetal finish is the best looking. Even an exhibition back that will have many looking at the back as much as the front."
"Bracelet version of the recent "Addison" mechanicals by Breda. Frankly I am stunned by the accuracy. Both watches I tried had a positive deviation of less than 10 seconds a day. You could spend hundreds if not thousands more on a mechanical watch that would not be more accurate than these."
