(Part 3) Best sports & outdoors sport watches according to redditors

Do you have a model number?

Edit1: here is a nice square digital one

You'll find that it's quite common.

And those six are mostly off the top of my head. So many brands have their own version.

Is this going to be a dressy watch for formal/special occasions? Or are you looking for a daily wear watch?

If the former latter, then perhaps a hard-wearing quartz is a good idea. If you want something special, but that you'll have to take care of, then your budget could easily allow you a dressier mechanical watch (auto or hand wound).


In fact, fuck it, here's a list of shit I dug up. I love internet-window-shopping:

Young-looking Seiko automatic diver

Hamilton Khaki

Another (larger) Hamilton Khaki

Khaki Pilot (very diver/aviator-esque look)

A Tissot auto chrono

A fairly dressy Hamilton

A nice and clean sporty Tissot

A rather large but eye-catching Hamilton


Yes, I know I went kinda overboard on the Hamiltons, but I was working off the impression your watch example and fondness for divers gave me.

EDIT: got my former/latter mixed up. I blame Mr. Walker's magnificent amber restorative.

The model is T29781

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000SQIS0K/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

最近、気になっている腕時計

CASIO 腕時計 PHYS TIMERS11
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B000LP311E/
バイブレーション機能付きで、日常生活で便利に使えそう。

MONDAINE 腕時計 エヴォ メンズ ホワイト文字盤 ブラックレザーストラップ
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0009362AU
スイス国有鉄道の公式腕時計。究極のシンプルデザインで非常に見やすい。

I don't know much about this watch, but it fits your criteria. Seiko SKZ323

1. https://smile.amazon.com/G-Shock-Mens-GA-800-Black-Size/dp/B075JLQCD8/ref=sr_1_69?ie=UTF8&qid=1517813667&sr=8-69&keywords=gshock&refinements=p_89%3ACasio
   
   
2. https://smile.amazon.com/Casio-GAS100B-1A-G-Shock-55-1mm-Aluminum/dp/B0758KJTCS/ref=sr_1_80?ie=UTF8&qid=1517813667&sr=8-80&keywords=gshock&refinements=p_89%3ACasio
   
   
3. https://www.amazon.com/CASIO-G-SHOCK-Anniversary-BLACK-GA-835A-1AJR/dp/B0753F75QF
   
   
4. https://smile.amazon.com/CASIO-G-SHOCK-G-100BB-1AJF-MENS-JAPAN/dp/B01HHL4Y6U/ref=sr_1_238?ie=UTF8&qid=1517813771&sr=8-238&keywords=gshock&refinements=p_89%3ACasio

Check out Casio Pathfinder watches.

I've had one for 6 years now (as of next Tuesday, checked my Amazon order history), it charges from the face with solar, updates from the atomic clock, give me sunrise and sunset times, digital compass (works great), barometric altimeter (works OK), thermometer (doesn't work for shit while you wear it, shows body temp, but great when I take it off and hang it outside my hammock while I sleep), backlight, alarms, waterproof enough that I've worn it SCUBA diving 100ft+ deep in salt water. Never had a battery to change, rugged as hell (broken three straps now, but while some of the exterior markings on the watch are worn, everything still works great), and I've never had to correct the time.

THIS is my specific model, but they have others with slightly different features.

The Casio RFT-100 was developed for the 2006 World Cup, and is a solid referee watch. Pre-programmed halves, tilt-night glow, vibration-only operation (selectable), made for soccer. The only downside is that over time, the spring bar that holds the band to the watch can pull through the plastic. I've broken one with a ball to the wrist, and the band pulled the spring bar loose. Because it's plastic, it scores the watch, and the spring bar will pull easily from then on, and can't be repaired.

I've been using a 1st-generation Spintso referee timer and it's quite good as well. While there are no pre-programmed times, it's built for one-touch operation. Once the times for the halves are programmed, all other operations are one-touch. For example, once you set the halves for 45-minutes, and, for example, select 10 minutes for the halftime break, you just use one button to start/stop for anything after that.

The workflow for the Spintso is like this:

• Set duration of halves
  
• Set duration of halftime break
  
• Long-press start/stop button to start match. Begins counting down from 45mins to zero on one timer, and match counter begins counting up from zero.
  
• Long-press for any stoppage (injury, time-wasting, etc.) Watch automatically begins counting stoppage time. The stoppage time indicator begins climbing up from zero. Watch vibrates every five seconds when stoppage time is enabled to remind you that match time is stopped.
  
• Long-press start/stop button again to end stoppage time and resume match. Stoppage timer stops, and match timers resume (1st period timer decrements toward zero, match timer increments from zero upward)
  
• When the half expires, the watch vibrates. The stoppage counter shows you how much time to add. The match time automatically adds the stoppage time, and vibrates to let you know that the half, plus stoppage has expired, and begins the halftime period timer.
  
• When the half-time timer expires, the watch vibrates to remind you to start the second half. It waits for you to start the second half - you don't have to start right when the halftime timer expires. Just long-press the start/stop button to begin the second half.
  
• Just as in the 1st half, long-press the start/stop button anytime you need to add stoppage time (injury, time wasting, etc), and the stoppage time increments, the match half timer stops, and the full match timer keeps incrementing. The watch will vibrate every few seconds to remind you that you are in stoppage time mode. Long-press the start/stop button to resume match.
  
• When the halftime timer decrements to zero, the stoppage timer begins displays how much time to add. The match timer increments to the half duration plus stoppage, and vibrates when that time expires. End the match.
  
  The cool part is that it's all one-button operation once you've set the halves and halftime duration. Takes some getting used to, but it's very easy once you've done it a few times. It has three modes - the regular watch mode, which displays the day of week, year, month/day, time (with Daylight Savings mode with one press to switch modes) (hours/minutes/seconds). The second mode is game mode, which displays Time Zone (you can select any time zone in the world), hh:mm:sec, month/day at the top, am/pm, which period you're in (1st or 2nd), minutes remaining in half, then the bottom displays total match time (incrementing from zero), stoppage time.
  
  When you enter halftime period, the halftime timer appears, and decrements from whatever duration you've set.
  
  The last mode is stopwatch mode. It just starts/stops a timer from zero.
  
  Hope that helps!

Cool! We wear the same watch! Casio AE1000W-1B. I fly in the military and it's been great on deployments! I love having all the world time zones and saving four zones to instantly switch between (UTC, local time deployed, local time back home, and usually Hawaii or UTC+3 for Middle East). The strap is not really that great and it's a cheaply built watch overall, but for $12 you get a lot that other watches don't have. World time zones, stop watch and timer down to the hundredth of seconds and 5 alarm settings. I've never had the watch itself break or die, but when the strap broke I just bought another for $10 on Amazon at the time.

Seiko Monster

Tons of GShocks (as has been stated).

My personal favorites:

Digital only readout - Mudman - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FPVUJA/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Analog readout (internals are digital) - GA-800 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075JLQCD8/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=A37VKTSZ7S1PMR&psc=1

Timex T29781

Your welcome, nice watch

edit: Sorry Wrong link its theTimex Men's T2P027KW "Ameritus" Watch

Try here.

You can generally change the band on a watch btw.

your choices, basically:
-any old cheap timex with any kind of timer function will suffice, and last for a good long while.
-a nice watch made for reffing, often with vibrate features. Spintso watch or this one is what i use, personally. Spintso is expensive, but I've heard you can often find last year's model for a decent price if you know where to look.
-a smartwatch. Something that can pair to your smartphone, or a fitness-centric model like something from garmin or polar. these typically offer less soccer-specific settings, but allow you to track steps, heartrate, and all sorts of things like that.

If you want different design check the DW9052 or the DW6900

If you want something a little cooler looking the GA100 is abiut 50% more than the ones already mentioned..

Link, for those asking!

I don't own that model in particular but I am familiar with vintage japanese watches and I think the polygonal bezel gives it a subtle yet distinctive touch.

I am somehow reminded of this other Citizen. It does feature a scratch resistant sapphire crystal but I am not sure the style and band match your taste.

I'd say the shape of the bezel has hardly affected how a watch feels or works for me, even when they are square.

For a young man with your requirements I would go for a more peculiar style, like this (I am not sure how you are supposed to read the chrono, but it sure looks fashionable). Somebody recently posted here the all silver version of this model and it was really good looking and versatile for dressing up or down (I did not find that version on amazon, sorry).

A variation that adds some interest to the face can be a different style of calendar and I think the leather strap looks better with a suit and may be more comfortable. Keep in mind you can choose from several color schemes.

If I was young and my sight was what it once was, I would probably go for one of the all black styles like this or maybe this for an everyday watch, but the canvas strap and more busy dial won't work with a suit.

Eco Drives are great watches at very good prices, hard to go wrong with one of them.

You can call it theft, copy, or replica. I'll call it an homage.

If you're referring to how similar the hour hand looks to a Rolex Submariner, I can tell you that many watch makers make diver's watches with similar hour hands:

• DeBaufre Ocean - http://store.debaufre.com/Ocean-1-42mm-Black-p/o-dw.01.07b.htm
  
• Orient Snorkler - http://orientwatchusa.com/2er00001b
  
• Timex T29781 - http://www.amazon.com/Timex-T29781-Coin-Edged-Silver-Tone-Stainless/dp/B000SQIS0K/

Then take the black version of Seikos "Sea Urchin" . Best Submariner-on-a-budget that has enough of its own character to not just look like a rip-off.

On Amazon for $150.

Up front: I'm not a watch expert like many here... by here are my thoughts anyway.

I like it. Ive never owned a Bulova as well but I've thought about it.
This one does look a big thick though (personally I have a small wrist so I take that into consideration).
Considering what you are looking for I would also consider this Tissot: http://www.amazon.com/Tissot-T0394171105700-Black-Chronograph-Watch/dp/B002IVGKJY/ref=sr_1_12?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1348266013&sr=1-12&keywords=tissot
Its about twice as expensive, but its a great watch. I bought one 3 years ago and I've had a good run with it.

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-AE1000W-1BVCF-Silver-Tone-Black-Digital/dp/B003DZDYMU/ref=sr_1_3?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1454216805&sr=1-3&nodeID=7141123011&keywords=watches&refinements=p_89%3ACasio

$15

Casio RFT-100
I got this watch for my birthday last season and I would highly recommend it.
It's the smallest and lightest watch I've ever worn yet the numbers are large and easily readable with a quick glance.
It's got many different options, all of which are simple to use. The preset halves are especially useful.
It's a bit more expensive than most digital watches but trust me, you won't regret buying it. Although I'm not sure if they make them anymore so get in quick!

I've got one of these I don't wear much anymore that I might consider selling. http://www.amazon.com/Casio-Reverse-PAW1300Y-1VCR-Atomic-Pathfinder/dp/B001W0YEZY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Here is the watch.

The ga-800 is a basic analog w/ second hand for 70 dollars: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075JLQCD8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_dD4cBb66HEF01

There's the gas-100, solar analog G for 90 dollars at Costco: https://m.costco.com/Casio-G-Shock-Analog-%2526-Digital-Men's-Watch.product.100399412.html

I want some new watches but I need to sell a few to be able to justify it to myself. I'll pay the shipping cost to COSU and the paypal fees with reasonable offers.

First up is the ever popular Orient Blue Ray EM6500CD. 41mm case automatic with a 22mm lug width, perfect for all those Natos you all love so much. Comes on the original strap with the original box, papers, and hanger tag. There is a mark on the crystal between the 10 and the 11. Looking for $125.
http://www.amazon.com/Orient-EM6500CD-Stainless-Steel-Rubber/dp/B00A6G7F3S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462553164&sr=8-1&keywords=orient+blue+ray

Next up is the beautiful Bulova Precisionist 93B130. 40mm case size and 22mm lug width. The sweeping second hand and deployment clasp make this a great dress watch. It's in great condition and comes with the box and papers. Looking for $125.
http://www.amazon.com/Bulova-96B130-Precisionist-Longwood-Stainless-Steel/dp/B003P1QEFG

Third up for sale is the Bulova Marine Star 98B112. Water resistant to 100M, 41.8mm case & 22mm lugs. 24 hour sub dial at the 9 and 6 position, date at the 12 position. comes with box & papers, looking for $175.
http://www.amazon.com/Bulova-98B112-Marine-Stainless-Bracelet/dp/B001RNIVAA

Orient Ray Raven SOLD.

I also have a few 22mm nato straps. $8 each. Edit: Black & grey NATO sold.

https://www.amazon.com/Weather-Digital-Quartz-German-Sensor/dp/B00IMWDYFQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484726790&sr=8-1&keywords=lad+weather

It's a 3 sensor watch styled after the suunto but not a direct copy. The altimeter isn't accurate and I have had to recalibrate it several times in the 6 months I've had it, the compass is off a bit, and the thermometer isn't accurate unless you take off the watch and let it acclimate away from your body. That having been said, it's a 3 sensor watch for 50 bucks and it works fairly well.

OK, /r/watches, what are your recommendations of these five <$1000 divers?

• Archimede SportTaucher
  
  
• Squale 1521
  
  
• Seiko SBDC029
  
  
• Longines Hydroconquest
  
  
• C. Ward C60 Trident 600
  
  I was originally looking at the Steinhart Ocean Titanium, but reviews seem to be mixed. So for a little extra, which of these five divers would you recommend? Any others below $1000 you think are worth checking out? Thanks for helping out.

Sure. They're a lot more expensive than they were back then, but every one is available somewhere as far as I know. This one isn't a good example - it was a LNIB sold for an OK BIN price on eBay - but they're available.

SKZ325

SKZ327

SKZ329

SKZ323

SKZ330

Every one is available.

comes that way

Skip the armanis. they are cheap "designer" watches. basicly they make the case and drop a citizen movement inside (if you´re lucky. you could find a cheap generic chinese movement inside)

the Victorinox is nice becuase it carries a ETA movement.

you can also have a citizen eco drive one which are pretty reliable and solar powered. Citizen movements are a dime a dozen and half the non swiss made industry uses them, but if you buy citizen directly insted of a 3rd party that using citizen movements, you usualy get a better movement at a lower price.

http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-BL5250-02L-Eco-Drive-Perpetual-Chronograph/dp/B000EQS0WK/ref=sr_1_2?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1320801509&sr=1-2

Or if you want swiss you can have a nice tissot V8 for cheap.
http://www.amazon.com/Tissot-T0394171105700-Black-Chronograph-Watch/dp/B002IVGKJY/ref=sr_1_2?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1320801621&sr=1-2

Work Watch: Any multi-sensor (Pathfinder, Suunto Core, etc.) watch is going to be way to big on you (~50mm). Even most G-shocks are probably a little on the big side. A step down as far as size (but a step up in finish and functionality) are the Tissot T-touch watches: time, date, chrono, altimeter, compass, barometer in a 43mm titanium package. They do have short lugs which would make it more manageable on your small wrists than other 43mm watches. After that, there may be a few Citizen Eco Drives that suit you, but you're not going to get much more than time/date/chrono.

Dress watch: Just get something manual wind, without a date complication, and setting it won't be a hassle when you choose to wear it. I love putting on my manual-wind watches sans date - there's just something about putting on a nice watch, winding and setting it that makes you appreciate the whole experience and appreciate the watch more. Get a Stowa Antea, you won't regret it.

The titanium should be the same - but I was looking at the two watches on Amazon and the shade looked a bit off. I did a visual tab change comparison (not the most accurate comparison, I know) and noticed the difference in the shade.

SBDC029

SBDC007

I also noticed that there is a difference in the gloss of the black bezel - Is there an actual difference when you see it in hand? or is this just the Amazon lighting during the shoot?

Also the price - Why the price so different? Is it the finishing of the watch? is it the feel in the hand? why is there such a huge disparity in price between the two?

These are quartz watches. How about a DW-9052 G-Shock, GR-8900, or even the classic DW-5600.

Lots of brands do it. Orient Submariner homages are revered in this sub, but Invictas are somehow a knock off. I can't tell the difference between them.

Any $40-$50 g-shock is pretty durable. I had this when I was in the marines. Even though it's not exactly pretty I like this one because you can take it off and lay it flat on the floor for workouts when doing timed planks and such. Looks wise I would go with the classic squares.

Timex Men's TW4B02500 Expedition Grid Shock Black Resin Strap Watch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YTYH16Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_M4BLAbAG4P3DR

I have had one for the past several years. My go to work watch.

Seiko Monster? I know they're popular with the budget-minded watch collectors but I have never actually seen anyone wear one. By all accounts, it's a very good watch so it might be worth saving up a little extra money.

I'm looking at buying a Seiko dive watch to start my collection and for the life of me cannot find any differences between these two watches outside of the model year. If someone could give me some input or tell me why I should spend the extra money that would be greatly appreciated

Model 1

Model 2

The [LAD WEATHER Watch] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IMWDYFQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FdkIAbT4MMESJ) includes compass, altimeter and barometer for $45. I've had it for 8 months and so far so good. Will use on 2018 PCT thru.

Orient ray is on sale below $100 on Amazon...can't go wrong with a diver..take off the rubber strap and slap on a nato or leather strap for $10 and you're golden.

http://www.amazon.com/Orient-EM6500CD-Automatic-Black-Rubber/dp/B00A6G7F3S/ref=sr_1_5?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1411743376&sr=1-5&keywords=Orient+ray

Same watch with a Nato

http://i.imgur.com/MFlETF6.jpg

If you have a bit of a larger wrist and can go about $150 I would suggest AVI-8...make great pilot chrono's out of the box. I like the Hawker but like I said measure wrist..Im at 7 inches so anything 39-44mm im good with..this watch is 42mm


http://www.amazon.com/AVI-8-AV-4011-04-Hurricane-Stainless-Leather/dp/B00FR70N44/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1411743549&sr=1-1&keywords=AVI-8

Orient Ray, Amazon purchase link for spec review

Diameter; 42.5 mm

Band width; 22mm

Thickness; 13mm

Price; $75 shipped conus, paypal ff preferred.

Comes with; Original box from when I purchased, 22mm orient rubber strap, 22mm nato strap (blue, white, orange)

Notes; few small scratches on the crystal, bezel, and bracelet - this was a beater watch. I bought the watch with the rubber nato, but bought a used steel bracelet to replace the rubber strap. Selling because I am downsizing my collection and this one hasn’t seen much wear

Time stamp

album

wrist shot ~ 7.25”. You can see the two scratches; above the 5 marking and across the 1 marking.

mineral glass - realized that the pictures show a bunch of fingerprint smudges on the mineral glass. This is the current condition of the glass cleaned up.

I have sold a few watches on r/watchexchange along with trades, purchases, and selling on r/goodyearwelt and r/mechmarket.

I wear a Casio Pathfinder PAW2000 on a daily basis. Aside from the obvious time/date/alarm functions, it has a built-in compass, barometer, altimeter, is waterproof to 100m, is atomic (auto-syncs time based on region in the world), is solar powered (never need to replace/recharge battery), and has a stopwatch/countdown timer at the touch of a button. I've used all of those functions numerous times in just the past month.

A cellphone is not solar powered, does not have barometric sensors, isn't waterproof, isn't atomic, and takes too long to open/use the stopwatch/countdown functions. Cellphones are great multifunction devices, but are clunky to use in certain situations. I can glance at my watch every 2 seconds, even with both my hands occupied. A good watch is indispensable.

I have one of those casio watches (this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001W0YEZY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

I agree with your reasons for loving it. It's been going strong since 2009!

I'll be curious to hear your experience because I struggle with this question. I love the watch I have, but I badly want a heart rate monitor. Considering getting a fitbit but it doesn't sync with Apple Health....

God help me if I end up with an apple watch.

Been looking for this [watch] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0021AEE1I/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/181-5891826-7680744?ref_=cm_cr_pr_pb_t) and can't seem to find it anywhere!! I've checked EBay, Amazon, random websites, etc. Any help would be much appreciated!

thanks, I got it about a week ago. link

Seiko neo range?

Stargate?

Thanks. I love it too. They're pretty affordable on amazon at $130. http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-BV1085-31E-Eco-Drive-Nylon-Strap/dp/B00CB9A8W8

Too soon to say for sure. I love how it looks, which if I'm being honest is usually the driving force for anything I buy.

At the right angle I can see the digits perfectly. But they're still pretty small. Granted I'm coming off wearing a Suunto D4i and a Timex Expedition Grid Shock watch which both have huge digits and faces/dials.

About the Timex... I really loved that watch, but when it broke it was completely unfixable. The slots on the body of the watch that held the band pins basically dry rotted out and broke. I wasn't going to drop another $60-ish on a watch that was going to break again in 2 years. I went with a G-Shock because they have a reputation of lasting forever.

The glass it like a flippin mirror though.

I haven't dug into the atomic feature to sync it with whatever antenna is within range of my location. When I set the time I just picked the first city that show my local time.

I don't hate it but I don't 100% love it. I'm actually look at other watches already, but I'll probably talk myself off the ledge before I actually commit to another buy.

These are called Citizen Stealth models. Here's one example.

Edit: CA0295-58E might be closer to the one you have.

Here's what I decided on based on the features of the watches these guys picked. I would've gotten one of the ones they did, but this one has a vibration alarm function, which a couple of soldiers in the review section thought was great. It's pretty big, but the rectangular shape should make it look a little smaller than the usual wrist-mounted tactical wall clock.

Timex Men's TW4B025009J Expedition Shock Digital Watch With Black Resin Band https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YTYH16Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_acImxbTJE1X0X

From a quick google search, https://www.amazon.com/Casio-AE1000W-1BVCF-Silver-Tone-Black-Digital/dp/B003DZDYMU

I suggest splurging a bit and buying a watch that will last though

Bulova is a pretty well loved American brand (like Hamilton) known for innovation. They are now owned by Citizen so I would put their movements on par with something by Orient (who is owned by Seiko). Correct me if I'm wrong here /r/watches. Note that that particular piece, though nice, is even larger than the Hamilton that you posted. You can't really go wrong at that price point though!

I reckon the Hamilton has the highest quality movement out of the ones we've discussed in this thread, but at the end of the day it's worth going for the one that you like the looks of the most, because you're the one that is going to be looking at it 90% of the time!

Edit Just as an afterthought, have you considered something from the Hamilton Khaki family of watches? I pined after a Khaki field for the longest time but then found the 2013 Maratac Mid Pilot and was swayed by that.

Edit2 It's kinda heresy on this sub but at your price range, have you considered getting something with a quartz movement? That opens up the world to a lot of design choices! My daily wear is a Tissot V8 which is quartz powered, and it is super accurate and low-maintenance.

Also, there's no such thing as a completely waterproof watch. There's watches that are water resistant down to absurd depths, like the Rolex Deepsea, but even that is not wholly waterproof. The Orient Mako might be a good choice; there's 50% off codes all over the internet for that website. You also couldn't really go wrong with another Timex. Either way, you're almost certainly looking for a diver watch. That link should be a good start.

edit: and if you don't mind spending a little bit more money, you could look into the famed Seiko Black/Orange Monster. I don't find them all that appealing myself, but there's tons of people out there who swear by them.

edit #2: I'm ashamed that I forgot all about the Vostok Amphibia. Those fuckers are indestructible, and way more unique than anything else you'd find on Amazon.

I bought a seiko sea urchin and I'm pretty happy with it. It's an automatic and I luv to watch the second hand sweep through the dial. I would surely recommend it from my personal experience.


Seiko Men's SNZF17J1 5 Sports Automatic Stainless Steel Watch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WU76SUW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_xjbIwbRRS54K0

If you're looking for a tool-ey dive watch check out the Seiko Shogun.

The one reviewed here is the discontinued model.

The new one is the exact same watch except it's been rebranded under the [PROSPEX] ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015ZBZFK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jozPAbEE00JQS) line.

I saw two Orients that fit your description. The Championship and Disk. They're relatively inexpensive, so you can save your folks some cash (or spend the remainder on another watch).

I also searched Amazon for a black metal band + automatic movement. Here's a few results: Seiko Men's SKZ329, Orient EM65007B Men's Ray Raven, Seiko Men's SNZJ67, Android AD563BKK Armor 50.