“What watch should I buy as my first nice watch?”
I get this question weekly. And I’ve stopped giving direct answers.
Not because I don’t have opinions. I have too many opinions. But the question reveals a misunderstanding about what makes a watch valuable.
The “best” first watch depends entirely on you. Your wrist size. Your budget. Your style. Whether you work in an office or on a construction site. Whether you care about movements or just want something that looks good.
A Seiko Presage is perfect for someone. A Tudor Black Bay is perfect for someone else. A €50 Casio is perfect for plenty of people.
Asking strangers what to buy is asking them to project their preferences onto your life.
My actual advice: try things on. Visit a store. Handle different sizes and styles. See what makes your eyes light up.
The watch that excites you is the right first watch. Even if it’s “not what people recommend.”
Nobody else has to wear it on your wrist.