An email I got yesterday:

“Hey man, I have $300 to spend and I want an automatic watch that will last for the rest of my life. I play hard too… What should I get?”

There aren’t a lot of quality automatics on the market for that short of dough, but if I had to pick one I’d probably go with one of the Maratac government issue watches. They are Japanese movements, but they are also built like a brick shit house. My favorite at the moment is the Red Crowned Mid Pilot. You can get them here… or watch eBay for better deals.

I’m actually a pretty big fan of G-Shock watches – the cheaper the better. While they make a lot of “whizz bang” watches, I’m more into their classic lines that simply tell time without cluttering anything else up. That being said, this new bluetooth watch has some potential.

Check out the details.