Reddit reviews Orient Black Ray Automatic Dive Watch CEM65008B

You should check out its older brother, [the Black Ray] (http://www.amazon.com/Orient-Black-Automatic-Watch-CEM65008B/dp/B007BF61GO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335371966&sr=8-1)

Orient Black Ray.

My current daily watch is an omega dynamic that I'm very happy with.

It's expensive, but seiko makes some similar watches in your price range.

Or, another low budget favourite of mine is the orient ray. It's a decent quality, nicely designed diver.

Take a look at this Orient Black Ray

Orient is owned by Seiko. They are pretty good watches, and this looks more like the Omega than the similarly priced Seikos.

If you want to go with an auto, I suggest the Orient Ray

http://www.amazon.com/Orient-Black-Automatic-Watch-CEM65008B/dp/B007BF61GO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394682361&sr=8-1&keywords=orient+ray

If you want an affordable quartz, Casio MDV-106

http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f2/735405d1339562384-single-do-all-grab-go-40mm-quartz-dressy-diver-under-$300-casio-mens-mdv106d-1a1v-silver-stainless-steel-quartz-watch.jpg

Great News: Orient.

This Orient Ray is 41.5mm http://www.amazon.com/Orient-Black-Automatic-Watch-CEM65008B/dp/B007BF61GO/ref=sr_1_2?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1394850903&sr=1-2&keywords=mako

This Orient Mako (not on a bracelet) is 41mm and a mere $104 and has an automatic movement http://www.amazon.com/Orient-CEM65004B-Black-Automatic-Rubber/dp/B001EWEQ4E/ref=sr_1_1?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1394850815&sr=1-1&keywords=orient+mako

Watch or jewelry shops in your area might have some. For budget-friendly options, try Hadley Roma on Amazon, usually $15-30. You just need a small screwdriver and a steady hand to push back the spring bar from the lug on the watch case. You'll typically need a width of 22mm, maybe 20 or 24; just measure the distance between the lugs or check the specs.

For a high quality watch for your dollar, especially your first (or first serious) watch, try a Citizen Eco-drive, Seiko, or Orient. Many of these don't require a battery change every couple years: the Eco-drives charge its battery from any light source, though this battery may have to be replaced after a decade. An Automatic winding watch, like the Seiko 5 line or the Orient Mako or Ray, use the movement of a counterweight (rotor) while you wear it to store energy in a spring. This energy will run out after about 1.5 days, so either wear it or shake it around every day.

A Timex Expedition served me well for a while, but I sure like my Citizens, Orient Ray, and Seiko 5 Military.