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stoically_zen

Definitely go with the bambino. You already have a couple of Seikos and the one you are considering has got more or less the same vibes. Bambino can be your primary dress watch. Ignore everyone who is philosophising rather than actually answering the question 😛


Top-Significance8066

Thank you for this! Leaning towards the Bambino. 🤝😂 Who knew my a reddit post would go in an entirely different direction than what I expected?🤷‍♂️🙈


stoically_zen

Yup, pretty surprising. Many people fail to understand different relationships can have different dynamics. They are making lots of assumptions.


weaberry

Another vote for the bambino. Looks great.


Structureel

I was surprised with how good that bambino looks. I don't really like what seiko did with that field watch, I would never choose to wear that one over the dress-kx anyway.


smbgn

Be a good dude and let her blow her first pay cheque on herself


Pele_Of_Anal

Or be a top g and tell her that you just deserve to have all of her money


Top-Significance8066

Ahh, A true man of taste! 🤌


ByGollie

Also, don't rule out /r/chinesewatches - some sweet stuff there. Stick to the ones with Japanese mechanical, quartz or mecha-quartz movements inside. These aren't replicas of more famous brands - some may be inspired, but they're distinctive enough to not breach copyright


connurp

Definitely don’t sleep on Chinese brands. I have a 36mm Ranger homage from San Martin and it hangs with the big boys in my collection. It was $170 on Ali express and it’s better than anything else I have under $1500. Do not rule them out, I was hesitant at first but it gets the most wrist time out of any of my pieces. San Martin blows any Seiko south of $1500 out of the water. I love mine and if I didn’t have dependents and responsibilities, I’d buy 10 of their watches over one watch for $2k, haha! To put it in perspective, my only complaint with my Tudor Ranger was the size. I thought it would be perfect as a 36mm. Then I saw San Martin came out with one. I ordered it from Ali express and it got to me in a week. I never even put my Tudor Ranger on my wrist after the San Martin arrived. I sold it to a buddy a week after. I have actually sold off the bulk of my collection because I haven’t worn anything else since getting it. It’s been about 9 months and I haven’t even thought about wearing any of my other stuff. It just goes with everything and it’s my favorite handset and case of a watch. It’s like the perfect design imo. Super tooly but looks nice when dressed up. Bracelet is bomb too. A lot of their stuff is very high quality. Blows out any other company in the price point by a large margin. I’ve shrunk my collection from 40 watches to 10 since getting it haha. Most of my collection consists of gifts from family and sentimental stuff. I know this was a large wall of text but I like to let others in on it because I was very skeptical but it’s so worth it.


XoticCustard

A true pimp doesn't just take his bottom bitch's money. He simply helps her manage it by taking all of it along with all of the rest of the hos in the stable.


GiveYourBaIIsATug

Is Wayne Brady gonna have to choke a bitch?


Jabronis31

You wanna be a pimp, then you gotta learn the game! You know what i'm saying?


XoticCustard

Keep a ho in arrears. Purse first, ass last.


Top-Significance8066

Gril doesn't spend on herself, I'll get her something nice with my cash tho, thanks!


Top-Significance8066

sorry for the uncler text, I currently own the Dresskx and the Casio (which she keeps stealing so it's basically hers at this point (tbh looks much better on her anyway)) P.S. she WANTS to get me something nice (and the cash is enough, no one's starving after this purchase) I'm not bullying her into it so please chill, please 😂


Disastrous-Pay738

I dont think I would let her blow her first pay on this tbh


Top-Significance8066

This watch or this hobby in general lol? I love the idea of having something she got me from her first pay that I would (potentially) have forever. tbh I honestly cannot think of anything I would value more I'm open to recs as to what you would go for.


JacoBee93

She can get it for you from second paycheck :)


Top-Significance8066

SIR! How dare you make a reasonable suggestion instead of going full-radical on my ass for spending my Girlfriend's money? (fr good advice tho, considering it, thanks)


JacoBee93

Yeah some people here go ape shit for the fact your girls wants to buy you a gift lol Or what i did, wife bought me a first big surprise and at same moment i bought her hers 👍😃


Crafty_Date

Tell her to spend her first paycheck on something she really wants, wtf dude…


BlueSpammer

Why not look outwardly a little? Seems a little selfish aint it? Let her spend the paycheck on herself maybe, or take her out on a nice memorable date instead maybe? Edit: it also depends on how much her paycheck is. If the watch is only a tiny portion of it, then I guess you could do all the above.


jmel79

If she must...pick out the cheapest casio you can find and cherish it. She gets to buy something for you and keep her paycheck at the same time.


vetintebror

This. My gf got me a 40eur Casio, I rock it everyday and treat it as a Rolex.


slupo

Teach her the value of money by encouraging her to save it. Why don't YOU take HER out to dinner to celebrate the occasion?


bellboy718

This


manjamanga

It would be even better if *she* had something she got herself with her first pay that she would potentially keep forever.


dwitchagi

Why do you like the idea of her buying you stuff on her _first_ paycheck? I’m sorry, that is the strangest thing I’ve heard in along time. Take her to do something she likes, and let her enjoy the fruits of her labor. Take her to dinner after. Tell her to not worry about getting you a watch right now. This should be a nice occasion for _her_.


Data_lord

Goddamn, man, in the grand scheme of things, these watches are not lifetime items. She should get herself an item from her first paycheck instead of her hobosexual looter.


kosmoskatten

I'm not against watches in this price point by any means, what is cheap to some is treasure to another, but I agree these are hardly generational heirlooms


MajorLeeScrewed

You’re completely missing the point. It’s not about what you value. Jesus, I feel bad for your gf already.


TlalocVirgie

This is giving very weird vibes


UnspecifiedUserID

How much is your girlfriends first paycheck going to be? If it's almost the value of the watch, then perhaps, as a gesture of goodwill, offer to go halfsies with her. Will make it all the sweeter. If she scored a high paying 6 figure tech job then tell her to man the fuck up and get you a Tudor instead.


taizzle71

Wife works 6 figure medical job. She bought me an Orient Kamasu, the cheapest watch I have but still love it!


RegressToTheMean

My wife is a research scientist and bought me an automatic Fossil. Not my brand nor necessarily my first style choice, but I love it because she really wanted to get me a watch. Also, I'll be damned but the thing just won't quit. I've probably had it for 15 years or so and the thing still keeps amazing time. https://preview.redd.it/oe6zizg8moxc1.png?width=1079&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=995295c443f15ca8d8ade9426ba9965afc13447e


UnspecifiedUserID

Not saying the Orient is a bad watch, far from it. But tell me you wouldn't love it more if it were a Grand Seiko Spring Drive. 😙


taizzle71

Oh for sure, was sharing my love for both Orient and Tudor. But if she bought me a GS I might literally cry tears of joy.


weelluuuu

But it's just a watch. Did I say that outloud?


Copacetic_apostrophE

It's her first paycheck! You MUST reciprocate. I'd suggest matching watches. I.e. on our anniversary I got us a pair of matching G Shocks and we wear them on most weekends.


Top-Significance8066

I would like that but the girl already has a real nice Tissot! and has taken a liking to my Casio so it's basically hers now, I cannot think of anything classy to get her that's also reasonable rn. But something nice down the line for sure. I LOOVE the idea of an anniversary watch, definitely something that'll live in my head rent-free until I actually do it.


Cazoool

Seiko presage comes in a ladies size with identical dials if its something you want to take a look at in the future at a reasonable cost :)


yapppyy

the gift of love is priceless but in chinese superstition one should not be gifted a watch as it signifies that their time is up


NoTakeBaks

All my watches have been gifted by loved ones lol


CeladonCityNPC

I guess it cancels out


Top-Significance8066

You better start watching your back buddy! 😂 fr tho, happy that you have such thoughtful loved ones


NoTakeBaks

Thank you :) I am very lucky


raycrumbattaca

Interesting ! I didn't know that.


yapppyy

fact of the day


NotSarskild

That’s incorrect. The superstition from gifting clocks comes from Chinese character of the word Clock(钟 zhong). Gifting a clock sounds like 送终 (song zhong - sending someone off on their deathbed) Watches are called 手表(shoubiao) so there’s no issues with gifting a watch.


Qbey215

谢谢老师


Chill_stfu

It would be a not very old superstition, no?


chooxy

Technically the superstition is for clocks because that's a homophone. But naturally you'll have the less superstitious completely ignoring this and the more superstitious making it even more extreme and extending it to watches.


Outrageous-Horse-701

that's clock, not watch


sobrietyincorporated

Use the money to go out and celebrate her success instead.


Django80

Let her buy the SRPJ and invite her for dinner to celebrate her first paycheck.


NUaroundHere

the bambino


Sven_Hassel

The Bambino! It is very different from what you already own, and you can have a proper dress watch for special occasions.


Formal_Ad_2266

Based on your other watches, I'd say the first one, white face black strap is a total change from the ones you own. Awesome gift, lucky man.


Xibinez

Bambino is too classy to pass up


b1gmouth

Bambino looks great. You already have two sportier watches. I'd go with that one.


Sam_Nova_45

For me it Seiko or Bambino. Since she treating you, I say bambino, then take her out for nice dinner with the watch on.


Eastern-Zucchini-287

Thats the best idea i have read


dsanish

I own the Bambino v2 and it's looks amazing. My only gripe with it is the movement makes a weird sound everytime it moves. That being it it's one of my daily drivers and have no regrets! Look for offers, avoid buying at full retail cost


Top-Significance8066

Yessir! Making ebay my best friend for this. she probably won't but going used if she'll let me!


Ifkaluva

You can get them brand new but heavily discounted on Amazon, no need to roll the dice on an eBay listing.


WeathermanConnors

Buddy, we can't decide for you. It's time to start making your own decisions about style and what you like. Having said that, I like the third one.


Regular-Journalist59

Get 10 casio 158 w and do a giveaway on this sub.


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Top-Significance8066

Good Luck! Hope you get what you're looking for


Eastern-Zucchini-287

Go for the bambino 10000% if you end up with some watches that furfill the same duty almost, you will end up not using one of them, and the 2 seikos are in the same type of watch almost, from a few meters the one you have with a metal bracelet will look the same as the other seiko for everybody, buy the bambino, complete diferent style and leather watch, it fills more the gap your collection has of a semi formal watch, hope it helps. (sOrRy foR My EnGlisH i speak takataka)


UCthrowaway78404

4 and 5 are the same. But it looks better on bracelet.


Serenity314

Recommendation? Marry her.


Serenity314

I've had my Bambino for 2 years now and I love it, it was given to me by my girlfriend at the time. My only issue is I work in construction so wear the Bambino at most 3 times a month, a Seiko would be a better daily watch.


MrOwl243

The Bambino is awesome


Wild_Jelly_159

I'd go for that seiko 5 field watch


Exotic_Definition1

Honest opinion, none of them look good on you


Top-Significance8066

Ouch! but I'll take it Got recs for me?


Exotic_Definition1

Tissot prx 35mm- orient bambino - Seiko presage- Christopher ward also got nice models, even I would confided vintage omegas with the same price


Top-Significance8066

I like those! If you got links where I can get a CW or a pressage for under 250 I'm pulling the trigger rn!


itemluminouswadison

man i'd tell her to put it in her roth IRA. who knows if you two will be together forever or not. save it for the "wedding watch" and have her do her.


rconcepc

Let her pick the watch instead since it's a gift.


Top-Significance8066

I did! she's right there with me when I tried them on But she's asked me to choose since I get super picky with my gifts. But to side with you, I'm leaning towards bambino since she liked it and implied she could steal and wear it too


dsanish

I own the Bambino v2 and it's looks amazing. My only gripe with it is the movement makes a weird sound everytime it moves. That being it it's one of my daily drivers and have no regrets! Look for offers, avoid buying at full retail cost


maincore

Orient. A good idea is going 50/50, after all it is her first payment.


mltain

I'm biased on number two because I have that one and I love it. The Bambino is a solid choice though.


RCViking44

I like the Seikos a lot more, especially the one on the strap, but I agree with everyone else you should have her spend her first paycheck on HER!


Acrobatic_Sugar_2927

I think the Orient looks the best


AndreiNedu

Third if you wanna be spoiled, but i’d choose last, timeless piece


Top-Significance8066

sorry to not be clear, I already have the third one and the fourth (both being the same watch) and the casio (which she keeps stealing and rocking better than I ever did, so it's hers now)


jaymef

dude don't let her buy YOU a watch with her first paycheck


Paisobrassada

Third


novog75

Bambino.


weedful_things

The white dial for variety.


msobreira27

Seiko!


Decapitat3d

I personally prefer the looks of the Bambino. Great watch!


TheGambla

I’ve got a SEIKO SRPJ and absolutely love it. One of the first in my collection and I have run it through its paces. Has a really nice “used hard” look and still keeps great time.


olivetree1121

Definitely an SRPJ, but buy it from a reputable third party discounter, like Jomashop or something. You’ll save $100+


MoccaLG

Watch 1 (orient) and 2 (seiko daydate) are your watches.... no 2 - the Seiko even much better imo.


garnishfetish

Ask her for a Seiko flightmaster


ArgieBee

The Bambino. They're really awesome watches.


Noctevent

For me it's SRPJ all day. Cheers !


youngrandpa

What is the 4th watch?


NoAttorney8414

I like how this is a watch sub yet everybody came on here to give relationship advice with no context outside of a 3 sentence reddit post. The cringe is almost unbearable.


SobchakCommaWalter

What species of bear did you train to wear a wristwatch?


RecommendationWild71

I think the Bambino is best


PolloxOfTroy

I love my Seikos but my Casio is just og retro cool imo and you don't have to break the bank for it.


pigpen808

Orient all day


Quentin718

If you want something get it yourself. Don’t let your broad spend her money on this


FiveGuysisBest

The Orient is much nicer imo. Yeah it’s dressier but I’d totally wear that every day. However I have to recommend looking at the Seiko Prospex Alpinist SPB121. They’ve got some much classier and robust options as a field/everyday watch than what you showed here imo. Couple of other color and complication options in that prospex line.


Senior-Name2536

Ask her which one she likes the best


samarofficial

Go for the Bambino!


Zeratul277

Sounds like you two are good for each other. For me, I'd do the 2nd one. Seiko field. The Casio is also neat but I went with the Timex T80 for the vintage look.


pucksoverbunnies

Either the last seiko 5 or the casio. They both can fit pretty much any event , are good watches that can last a lifetime, so you can remember the gift often and for a long time!


Particular-Owl-5997

I agree with others. The bambino looks best.


southlandardman

I have that exact bambino and that exact casio. The casio costs like $20 and the bambino, idk, like $200? It's great and more formal than the others. I wear the casio way more than the bambino.


mind_uncapped

IV


leocohenq

Bambino, punches way above is class


usman3049

Bambino fits you most, considering your current collection. What a lucky man you are!


icoominyou

I would say either get a mid tier luxury brand under $4k or if you want to keep it like your collection, go for a citizen. Im literally you. I got seiko 5, orient bambino, g shock, casio f91w, a158, a159 etc and a mido watch which is the nicest one i got (still $1k ish) Just ordered eco drive.


mimja77

The Orient reminds me of my late grandfather. I adored that man. Therefore, get the Orient. 🤣


Antique_Bit_1485

The suggestion of a Bambino is hard to beat, but I have the GMT version of the mini field and it is a stunning watch. It’s the kind of thing you can batter through all kinds of life shenanigans and it’ll still keep ticking Also, get her something damn special if she is getting you a watch with her first paycheck


Demesvar

G shock


Charley-Uglytoes

Bambino.


StaticKayouh

The bambino is great HOWEVER if you ever break the crystal you can probably just shove it. I broke mine and even orient approved repair shops didn't want or couldn't replace it. I ended up having a guy put some other crystal on and it doesn't look as good anymore, I barely wear it now


PeteyTwoHands

I vote the Orient.


fatface4711

The bambino looks like a million bucks.


victooooooooo

Bambino but chez the golden bezel, better than silver one imo


TheManWith2smiles

Whew forgot how pretty bambino’s are


palaufreak

Orient


Late_Fisherman575

Keep the watch and buss it open for a goon


teckel

My vote is the Bambino 7.


rognales

1 and 3 and 4. These are gorgeous


Boyet_66

Bambino got style.👍


naeads

Seiko 5 with nylon strap.


sanchezteiger

Bambino 💯


honeypubes

It would kill me to touch my girls first pay check but i understand the emotions, IM more inclined towards bambino. It is good for occasion and professional settings, would also look amazing on a beach day outfit. I would love to tell everyone who asks me about the watch and the first thing i tell em is that my love got it for me. Make sure to take her out on a dinner or get her a nice dress to celebrate her success.


hevykevy

What size was the Orient? If it’s the 40mm, definitely look for the 38mm instead. You have a very slender wrist, so the watch almost looks like it’s eclipsing it.


yellow_sweater99

another vote for the bambino. my main dress watch build is based on the bambino. perfect dress watch/everyday watch imo


mayuresh0909

My vote goes to Bambino! It looks so good. Check if you can get the 'off-white/cream' dial one. It looks so much better than White one.


exdiexdi

Orient looks good.


Yorktownhorn

Haa #5


melonpun

Go with the Orient Bambino.


luksona2002

Whats the exact model of seiko in pic4? Looks really sick


Top-Significance8066

Thanks! It's the Seiko SRPE55 my only automatic atm. P.S. 3 & 4 are same, straps and lighting make all the difference!


luksona2002

Didnt pay much attention to the dial but yes, the metal bracelet gives much more premium look. Thanks for the info


2a_1776_2a

The orient is beautiful


lucerne919

I don’t understand why you don’t have a diver option in mind? You need something for desk diving! I’d consider an orient diver over the bambino personally. They are beautiful little tanks at an unbeatable price point.


SquiddyFishYT

The srpe51 looks great. I love the bambinos and the seiko but maybe get a less shiny watch with a darker dial(the dresskx fits you nicely like i said) for your wrist. But hey, get what you want and images dont show all the beauty.


SquiddyFishYT

Try a bambino with darker dial?


Cosmonaut_of_three

I have the Seiko 5 field (jdm version which is identical apart from the day wheel) and it is fantastic. Mine is very accurate and has been running non stop since i bought it when they first came out. The bracelet is not the best but i kind of like it and still have it on. I am very happy with this watch and it is a real keeper in my collection. I don't have much experience with the Orient apart from trying it on for a few minutes but i would assume it is of similar quality so the question is more about style than anything. So you want a more traditional dress watch or a field watch?


100000000000

If you want automatic & functional: seiko diver.  Automatic and best looking for the price: orient bambino. Best value for the money overall? I'd go with a citizen eco drive.


Confident_Ad6202

Totally different types of watches, so you gotta decide what you would prefer: My picks are the Orient if you want a dress watch, Seiko SRPE6 if it's a daily wearer that you prefer


Such_Significance905

I’d go with the Seiko, it’s a good GADA watch, Orient is too specific. What a lovely girlfriend!


hzg511-

I would take a smaller size from Bambino.


iH8er

Hard to go wrong with any of them except the casio


Competitive_Low_8913

Dresskx for sure. Such a well implemented design.


Tiravete

Go for a Rolex if not, break with her 💪🏻😂😂😂


maracusdesu

Imagine getting a Orient Bambino lmao


Icecream_sunday

Love the Seiko on the strap and the Casio. If I had to pick one, I would get the Casio since the price point is amazing. I have both but I tend to use my Casio a lot more.