Reddit reviews Timex Unisex TW2P91200 Fairfield 41 Brown Leather Slip-Thru Strap Watch

What about a Timex Fairfield?

Yep. Start with something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Timex-TW2P91200-Fairfield-Leather-Slip-Thru/dp/B0194L66F8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479411773&sr=8-1&keywords=timex+fairfield+rose

Then remove the movement/dial, take the hands off, and carefully pull the dial off. Spray matt white, but very thin coats so you see the raised indices, but the whole thing is white (and the logo is gone). Then stick on the transparency in the middle.

I also have 6.5" wrists and here is a 40mm watch on my wrist: https://i.imgur.com/hpT1RcU.jpg

40mm is as large as I'm willing to go. I'd be concerned that 43mm is too large for you.

Note, the design of that watch isn't that unique--you can find several like it or better, including the Timex Weekender: https://www.amazon.com/Timex-Weekender-Fairfield-Quartz-Leather/dp/B0194L66F8/

And the Orient Bambino: http://orientwatchusa.com/collections/mens-watches/classic/er2400mw

EDIT: I see that /u/jaetran found an even closer Orient watch for you. I would also agree with that recommendation.

Hi! if you're going to get a fashion watch, which is made of a chinese quartz mechanism and fake gold, you might as well look up Timex Fairfield watches, they have their own quartz movement ( Similar to a DW) probably a similar case and everything and very minimalistic + you have a second hand. With every watch if you so desire you can change the band fairly easily as long as you know the right size and the fairfield comes with great indiglo illumination. IMHO, for the price, you're far better off with the timex even though the timex brand isn't as trendy as Daniel Wellington these days.
Just linking you to amazon but be sure to look up timex website because they have PLENTY of other colors. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0194L66F8/ref=twister_B01LWOGQM5?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
and, https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/5dcer3/timexfairfield_minimalism_is_the_game/ this is a great example of how nice a well sorted fairfield can look like and imho will look as good as a DW and will last easily as long and cost less.
;)

And for the gold vs silver, it's all up to you really, I'm personally not a gold type of person but I feel lime I'm starting to like it more a little everyday but I'm definitely a silver kind of man.

https://www.amazon.com/Timex-TW2P91200-Fairfield-Leather-Slip-Thru/dp/B0194L66F8

To be honest, it's pretty unremarkable. Not worth the $175. On the other hand - if what you wanted was overwhelming blandness, then this is a great watch.

Skagen aren't known for their quality. Their watches are alright, but over-priced.

If you don't need a date window, then try the Timex Weekender Fairfield - a forum favourite. Get a leather band and a couple of nato straps and you're set.

Skagens are also not Danish-made, despite their Scandinavian pretensions. They are an American company masquerading as a Denmark boutique, whose products are made cheaply in China.

So you're going for a minimalist look then?

Give timex a look

or r/watches too

That one is the Timex Fairfield.

https://www.amazon.com/Timex-TW2P91200-Fairfield-Leather-Slip-Thru/dp/B0194L66F8/ref=sr_1_17?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1482095255&sr=1-17&nodeID=6358539011&keywords=timex+watch

Very handsome IMO, but I like minimal watches. I'll probably buy one someday, but I'm trying to keep my spending on watches to a minimum for now (which is why I'm pumped about OP's deal)