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I have a source for Casio watches that I like to wear. They cost $10.00 and they have a nice classic design. When the battery dies ever two years, I get another one. It even has a plastic wristband that doesn't get ruined when I go surfing.
 
<p>If you are worried about cost, go to the Poor Mans Watch Forum, they have plenty of ideas on low cost watches.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.pmwf.com">www.pmwf.com</a></p>

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<p>-bix</p>
 
<p>Here's my philosophy about "conspicuous consumption": Buy it if you can afford it. If you can't, don't buy it.</p>

<p>I don't have a beachfront mansion, Ferrari, and a Patek Phillipe not because I think they are a waste of money and snooty, I don't have them because I can't afford them. I don't see anything wrong with buying things you can afford. With my salary, I know what I can afford and what I can't. I can afford a $50K car, but I can't afford a $100K car. I can afford a $2000 watch, but not a $10000 one. I can afford a $1000 suit, but not a $2500 suit. So I don't buy the latter. But I do buy the former, because I can without having to pinch. There is so much talk about "looking rich" when you can't afford it. But what about "looking poor" when you CAN afford it? If I can afford a $2000 watch, shouldn't I LOOK like I can afford a $2000 watch? But if you buy a kit Ferrari, aren't you just looking like you CAN afford a Ferrari, when you really can't? Then it IS just all about image.</p>
 
I'll admit to being a complete amateur with watches. I haven't wore one in many years and have been using my cel phone as a time keeper.





However, recently I traveled overseas and attended a wedding. After seeing everyone in their formal outfits, I thought it'd have been nice if I had a nice watch as an accessory to my outfit.





What kind of watch would you guys recommend for such formal occasions? I'd prefer to keep the budget under $1k As far as I'm concerned, it can be $10 to $1,000, new or used -- as long as it looks good with a dark colored suit. I'd wear it to weddings, cruises, etc.





I'd also like to look into getting a "sport watch" to wear for informal occasions, and would appreciate any suggestions. Preferably, if the watch is avail from a local shop, so I can inspect it in person before purchasing. Nothing wrong with mail order, but sometimes a product looks good in the pictures, but when you actually wear it it's um... so-so.
 
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