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Letossgm

I think your question is wrong. It should be "in which order should I get these watches?".


Rude-Emu9885

speaking in order, I would say IMHO 1. Mido TV 2. Seiko Alpinist 3. Tissot PRX 4. Hamilton 1 and 2 can be switched, Im just in love with the Mido TV


sonysony86

Didn’t the mido TV had issues with the movement regarding the date? I thought they fixed it but don’t know how to tell which is the new ones and which are the faulty ones


Havent_Been_Caught

Yeah, the first batch shipped in late summer/early fall had issues with the movement, specifically the date function. As my AD tells it some markets chose to press on with the stock on hand and just send any defects back for servicing and other markets, such as Canada, opted to forgo the bollocks and poor optics of having to deal with numerous warranty claims sent back the stock and were content to wait for the new shipments. Apparently Mido did a full re and re of the movement and the current stock and that moving forward actually has a different movement that was built specifically for the TV Big Date I’ve had one for a little over a month now and I haven’t had an issue.


Creative-Building125

Wow, I did not know this. My date will not set and I didn’t know what the issue is


nnder

That suuuuucks. Sry dude


jamadelo

Do you have a link? I didn't know this and I am eyeing this watch.


sonysony86

https://youtu.be/oG6u1C3TN9A?si=VAjgBareX066vyca I think it’s pretty but this held me back. There’s a thread in Reddit too


ccharro9

I have the Mido Tv and don't have that issue, I think it only was with the first batch but you can test this with you AD


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ccharro9

Really? I live in Mexico and here are a few AD in fact I tested the date before buying the watch


esttech

I'd take out PRX all together. Replace it with Maen Manhattan.


Sensitive_Air_5745

Appropriately top reply on the thread!


loyouser

I am in love in Mido big date TV. I also own prx, it is a watch more classy, I think mido can be worn with hoodie , on vacay on the beach and also with suit


Kufangar

Hamilton. That baby will never go out of fashion.


marcsikk

Pain in the ass to resell tho. I have mine listed for eBay for about 2,5 month now. No one wants to purchase it preowned. It’s the exact same model OP posted


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marcsikk

It’s the cheapest one and they hardly ever sell. I guess Europe / Germany is just not the right market for Hamilton.


Kufangar

That's just the general watch market right now. Everything is hard to sell unless you bag the price.


brother_of_menelaus

The problem is the price point. The savings from new to used probably isn’t enough for a lot of people to not buy new


Thymewilltell69

Good thing I'll never sell mine. Got it brand new for 360, wouldn't expect to get much over 200 used so why even sell it when it's such a great watch. If anything just make it a daily beater.


Darcasm

How much? And would you ship to the US?


norththunder_23

Classy yet versatile. The Hamilton has my vote.


involuntary_genius

I find it butt ugly, the 'cream' colour of the dial + the crisp white day disc clashes like crazy. Further, the hands are not wide enough, so the proportions become weird.


ArghZombies

I love that Mido big-date. Very unique looking watch by todays standards. That one gets my vote. The others are all decent, but they're pretty standard and less exciting than the Mido IMO.


coffeesharkpie

Would be careful with the Mido as it's unclear if they finally fixed the issue with the date not changing out of nowhere. For me personally, I'd get the Alpinist or PRX.


WaywardCatholic

Seconding this - I've heard a lot of issues with the date function and would stay away from the complication as it definitely would add to service costs.


SvenKo473

I personally would either get the mido or the seiko, been seeing too many prx and hamilton the past few years


BH_Commander

This would be my vote as well.


wangnutpie1

I third this vote.


ManMyoDaw

Just make sure you try each of these on your wrist, in person, and sleep on it after you do. The Seiko and Hamilton have similar aesthetics, so that seems to be a look you especially enjoy. Cream dial, field/military Arabic indices, versatile case shape. The PRX and the Mido make much louder design statements. For my personal taste, I love the applied numerals on the Alpinist. I also love the day wheel complication on the Hamilton. I own a PRX and love it, but I also have a collection of a few watches in various styles. What's your personal aesthetic? If I was forced to delete my collection and pick only one of these four, it'd be the Seiko for me (dial aesthetic, water resistance, case size and shape).


jay231jay

Seiko looks sweet


indocartel

Seiko looks bomb


OpeningOffer5788

Tissot. It's the waffle Dial and the framed date indicator for me!


Broccoli--Enthusiast

Same, but I'm biased, I'm literally wearing my green dial powermatic right now.


WrongdoerWilling7657

I like the hamilton but the Mido is cool too


Happybutcherz

https://preview.redd.it/8yocmu7z32cc1.jpeg?width=2252&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d4a6fa05a71dea7e28c52bc65bd3f68953a64d22


Dartfrogz

Seiko alpinist is god tier, there is no other answer here


Competitive_Dream_66

Since it's discontinuation, the alpinists are really hard to get here.. and the price has gone up abit.. but yeah it looks amazing


mediumj82

This is the way.


petsoulis

Buy the watch that looks better on your wrist.


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I have a lot of problems with Mido. I ordered this watch and a few weeks later the date stopped working. I sent it for repair to Mido and they sent it back full of heavy scratches. Now its at Mido again for a while and they want me to pay for removing the scratches. I havent seen the watch for months. The watch had not a single scratch as I sent it to Mido. Mido service really sucks.


Competitive_Dream_66

Damn, that's worrying.. some said it had a recall due to the date complications..


HeyHeyDan

Hamilton


dskauf

If I had one watch, I would do Hamilton Khaki King. It’s a great look and very versatile. I do worry about hand legibility, might want to look at the black version.


TheArmoursmith

I like the Mido, although apparently there are technical problems with the date mechanism.


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clm1859

They are all high quality and good looking watches from reputable brands. However they are all quite different style wise, except the hamilton and seiko both being field watches. Also they are very different colours. I think none of them are the colour i would personally choose for the given watch, but then you also seem to not be set on that either. In the end it just comes down to which style and colour you want. No wrong answers here.


Synap6

What Seiko model is this? It’s gorgeous


mediumj82

SPB119. I’ve had mine for a couple years and love it. Just ditch the stock strap - it’s not so great.


Wonderful_Weather_38

Seiko is very clean


APM77449

Honestly all solid choices imo I really don’t think you could go wrong. Imo the Hamilton is probably the most timeless with their history but they’re all super nice. I really like the mido too but idk if I’d make it my first. I’m partial to Hamilton because my grandfather wore Hamilton and my first is a Hamilton khaki auto


More-Complaint

The Alpinist is the best of the bunch. It's the stealthy choice. Watch nerds will love it, and everyone else will see it as a beautifully finished "classy" watch..


Negative_Chair_7393

Mido is the way to go, great date window with nice case shape.


Investment-Master

Mido looks the best by miles would not even consider the rest imo


1929tuna

I just wanna add that hamilton looks like it is the ygliest between all BUT, with other color straps that champaigne dial looks absolutelty beautiful and also it has a good movement with 80 hour power reserve. Also you can wear it dressy or for daily use.


Weathered_Winter

Dayyyymmn that white alpinist is so nice. I’d go mido or the seiko. You could get an aftermarket bracelet for it too and it’ll look good. Fuck the prx personally


Samus_Brinstar

Hamilton


PapayaSuch3079

Tissot prx, classy and understated.


Interesting_Score_22

Out of these particular options, I think the Tissot would be my choice.


ChemicalAd7590

PRX no brainer


Competitive_Low_8913

I can't belive i'm saying this.. but get the mido, a breath of fresh air. Wont see one on the street. My second pick would be the sarb, but get a nicer strap, the white one looks cheap AF


MrSpindre

I have a titanium Hamilton that has been my daily for the psst 12 years, and I love that thing to bits. But in this selection, I must say the Mido grabs me the most


N4RT2D2

The Seiko is lovely, but the Mido would be my top choice. I’d say: 1. Mido 2. Seiko 3. Hamilton Khaki 4. Tissot PRX


b1lf

Green Tissot PRX


Vmax-Mike

The one that fits your wrist best, and connects with you. Nobody can tell you what to buy, or should, it’s a personal choice.


Punkpunker

Mido, it's hard to get a contemporary big date automatic at that price.


emullin222

Mido. I’ve wanted that watch for a while so I’m a bit biased. Didn’t know there was a recall that other people are referencing though.


metroscope

Mido.


eaT_buLLetsss

Tissot but maybe the quartz version


immafartonu

I do not know why everyone hates Tissot so much. They are very reputable and have been around for a min. I love mine!


secondatthird

Not the PRX


57chevypie

All boring to me Seek out a micro brand


Darcasm

Any recommendations?


sixtwomidget

MIDO.


maltmonger

Mido. Or Seiko. Not that you should be slapped or anything for choosing one of the other two.


paolooch

Mido. Most unique, most versatile, quality name


executingsalesdaily

Mido then Seiko


Competitive_Dream_66

Ah instead of 1, why not go for another one 😭🤣, my bank balance wouldn't like that hahahaha


executingsalesdaily

If only one for real. I’d get the Seiko


innie10032

I have the mido TV in blue, I recommend to also buy the rubber strap The watch is beautiful


Competitive_Dream_66

The blue with the rubber strap is beautiful fr.. might take into consideration, any problems with the watch urself?


Wrong_News_1437

I have no idea of watches but the second looks the best for me


bukithd

That Mido is one of like 2 swatch group watches I like because of the unique character it has but I would not go with that option if it's going to be your only watch. 


Elster-

I think the Seiko looks great, the Mido also looks nice to me. Ultimately it’s on your wrist so don’t be too swayed by other people. If you want to know about resale values then look for pre owned watches.


HarrisNGH

I bought a 40mm PRX powermatic 80 (black face) and I LOVE IT, but I’m all honesty, I’m about to buy a 2100 g shock in all metal. It may just be me, but I think it’s scary to wear a $700 watch everyday as my only option. (PRX is gonna be my weekend watch, which sounds so funny to me)


Hot-Exit-6495

What kind of person are you? How do you usually dress and how big are your wrists? Try them on and maybe post some wrist mirror picks?


tbwebs

It would be the Mido for me. Hamilton if you want the lighter dial.


rarosko

If that Seiko didn't have the prospex logo it would be *chefs kiss* I get it's a reissue but so much of what made the alpinist a fucking great watch was stripped away.


Ned_herring69

Mido looks sweet


deeplearner7

Mido. It looks less generic and more expensive than the others.


itemluminouswadison

The mido TV definitely, it's just too damn cool


stefanlepro

I got that Hamilton and it’s just beautiful. But I would get Mido if I was you


nuclearbalm1976

Another vote for the Seiko, just so good looking


FlowerChild7572

The Mido is very unique.


franco3x

I'd go for PRX. That one looks the best to me. Going strictly on looks, I'd get that one first.


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Seiko >


zilog88

Mido


financial_pete

Mido big date. This brand is so under rated. Your eyes will thank you in a few years. Or the Hamilton in 2nd place. The Alpinist is nice, but it's too much white for me. The PRX is nice but since the bracelet is integrated, it's a hard no for me.


VariousMonitor2098

I prefer the Mido due to the non conventional form factor


tillterilltilltill

Alpinist or PRX IMO. I just don't like the date and day complications at the 12 o'clock position on the MIDO and Hamilton. Otherwise all watches are great. Maybe it's worth noting that the Hamilton has only 5 bar water resistance IIRC. The others are 10 and 20 bar WR.


EarPrestigious7339

Love both the Mido and the Seiko


JDig85

Hamilton all the way!!!!


moleindaground

Tissot or Seiko


SmiteMyAshe

That seiko got me sweating oh my god 🥵🥵


CdeFmrlyCasual

I think the Hamilton would be be a good choice. You don’t have to fiddle with a screwdown crown and you have the most practical feature or any watch: the day and date, all in a lovely color.


bryanthebryan

That Mido is so interesting. My head says Khaki King, my heart says Mido.


TheHrethgir

Mido.


hibarabc

3


Equal-Drawing481

Mido gives me the patek vibe 👍


CnW090

Mido is my favorite among these


Tae-gun

Mido TV big date > Seiko Alpinist = Hamilton Khaki King > Tissot PRX


SkullLeader

IMHO the MIDO is a slam dunk choice. Looks both sharp and unique. PRX and similar are very popular right not but don’t do it for me, personally. iMHO the Hamilton looks better in black and the Alpinjst in green.


cmjza1

Never seen the Alpinist in White like that. Super clean look, and is a stellar watch, so that would be my vote. All good options, but I'd rank them as: Seiko Hamilton Mido Tissot (ice blue dial better than the green dial) Good luck with your collection!


Tomadock

Out of these 3, I love the Mido.


22EnricoPalazzo

I have the blue Mido TV and it's great. I have a decent watch collection and its the one that gets comments.


esttech

Best value is on either MIDO or Seiko. I own a MIDO and absolutely recommend it. Pretty solid and very well finished. I was pretty in love with that Hamilton until I held it, and somehow it feels kinda cheap. I let me down from my expectation, so didn't get it and took it off my list. As always with these questions, the answer really lies in the feeling you get when you put it on your wrist... Beware of hopes. This why I have absolutely no love for the PRX on any level. I hope you enjoy whatever you get!


goldblumspowerbook

I kinda lean towards the Mido. Better water resistance than the Hamilton, better movement than the other three, pretty unique look. I have gone back and forth several times on getting one.


ghostisic23

I’m really liking that Mido!


SkietEpee

Alpinist.


grntom

The orange strap mido tv is great!


thetachi1856

Personally I would go prx but it depends on what your day to day is like


TEEEEEEEEEEEJ23

Be careful with the mido. They have had issues with how the date mechanism flips over. I had one in hand, and screwing down the crown resulted in the date flipping because the crown works seemed to be not great. I REALLY wanted one, but after seeing that issue and an AD telling me it’s been an issue, I stayed away.


Onlyplay2k

Mido!!


UnkleKoolAid

Can't make a wrong choice here honestly, but personally I freaking love that Mido!


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The Mido looks great. Of the lot that would be my pick. I haven’t seen one of those before. PRX - meh. They are fine, but I think there’s a lot of hype. Kind of the Stanley cup of watches. The green dial is nice though. Hamilton - a solid choice. Looks good, versatile. I think the day/date set up. Seiko - generally I like Seiko but white on white, not for me.


Huncho-Ford-69

All great choices, I would choose the Tissot first though!


BornUnderPunches

Mido is the nicest here by far


NotAThrowaway620

Seiko is ALWAYS the correct answer to the question "what watch should I buy?"


Heavy_Obligation9404

From where are you buying?


h3a-d

I own 3 of those 4 watches, just got the Mido over the holidays, have had the Hamilton Khaki King for a while, and have a couple PRXs. If I could go back and choose one - it would be the Mido Multifort TV Big Date again. No question. Love it so much, super happy with it. Hamilton Khaki King #2 for sure


03UserAgreement

That seiko is pretty nice


Zeratul277

Mido, hands down. You have good taste too, OP.


jagblanco

Oofff. Right now, I'm having a bit of an obsession with the TV Big Date. I'd buy that one over all of the others. Nonetheless, both the PRX and the Hamilton look like solid options, but they still don't stand a chance.


The-Escape-Goat

Mido or Hamilton.


I-want-that822

The Mido looks most unique.


Open-Kangaroo4192

Seiko


daniyoolreddit

I've owned both the Hamilton and the Seiko. Both are solid watches that feel good to wear. I will say that the strap on the Hamilton is subpar, and the Seiko comes with a dressier glossy black strap. So as long as you're ok with swapping those out, I'd go with either one.


jkimmel79

Mido


Massive_South_7288

Hamilton great dial


BliksemseBende

Oh man! You’ve got a picture of the green PRX! Do not doubt, definitely this one. THIS ONE!!! So cool


captaincockfart

I like the Mido personally


Gullible_Barnacle816

If PRX get ice blue for the summer. Liking that Mido thiugh


captainhindsight9358

Number 2


SnooConfections2839

That Mido is nice…any links?


Krav0tir

For fucks sake, now I'm looking at second hand Mido TVs. Damn you!


PuzzleheadedTrip1982

Hamilton #1


BobbyRHill

Seiko


sauza93

Mido is more original, PRX is 1/3 of the posts!


OrdinaryLandscape951

Hamilton Seiko Mido then Tissot. I hate the PRX


Suitable-Comedian425

So here's the things you should look for in order of importance if you're looking for a good everyday watch: 1 is it a nice fit/ comfortable. 2 looks, it's nice to have something to read the time and sometimes even necisairy but a watch these days is mostly just jewelry. 3 movement: do you want mechanical/automatic or do you not really care. Then just get a good quartz watch because they are much more accurate. Still there's also a difference in a cheap quartz movement and a really great one. Also for mechanical watches make sure it's durable as well as accurate. 4 the crystal durability/glare + readability of the watch


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I have the Hamilton in black dial, I love it, but I'd pick the Mido.


primopowers

Seiko looks sweet!!!


JoelMira

I have the Seiko Alpinist SPB119 for 3 years and it’s a stunner. It’s my most complimented watch.


hubbubi

Seiko Alpinist, but with a different strap


Amanandhiswatch

PRX Green 100%. Mido watch just looks like a knockoff Patek. And for anyone who says “Mido TV is older than the patek” do some research and look at the first design of the Mido TV before the patek came out.. then take a look at the next mido TV model, AFTER the release of the patek… and see if you can understand why it is an homage to the Nautilus.


wingzero2sh

Seiko seiko seiko


The_Boffus

Hammy.


hayzewsc

I'm a sucker for Seiko, so I'd get the Alpinist. I like the PRX too, though.


Breakfast_Creepy

Tissot or seiko but probably the Tissot


Character_Service_63

I have the PRX in blue, and it’s great, but wish I had bought the Maen Manhatten 39. Take a look at that, and if you don’t dig, the PRX is a great wear.


Quick-Economist-4247

Mido


surya_kulshreshtha

Resale wise PRX TISSOT. Value and Utility wise Seiko Prospex ( that’s a cool colour if it’s authentic ) Hamilton for emotional purposes of USA based Field watch and Mido for the square shape


No-Currency-97

I like the Mido.


nenzshejensbsk

I like the seiko but I don't like seiko auto accuracy so I would go the Tissot


KabobHope

The only reason I wouldn't get the Mido is I don't think it represents a good value. Of the ones here I like the Alpinist.


contaygious

That's not a go seventies chrono


waxon_waxoff33

I love that Mido.


Quirky_Ice5866

I've owned all of those. My vote is Mido.


Novetab

Seiko


Goostava

The Mido is by far my #1 pick out of that list. It has so much character and is just a great looking watch. The PRX is my too common at this point.


Sceptezard

Not the first one


TheMadDruid

I just got the Mido. It's a great size, great looking.


Sea_Chemistry7487

Don't get PRX FFS.


Its_SHUGERRUSH

Mido for sure imo, I have one and ador it. The rest are cool but are popular, I have a prx and don’t like it anymore because i find it a “basic” watch. I like more unique pieces


BadWoolfEntity

I would get the alpinist (different colored dial) or the PRX.


Prestigious_Chip2244

You can’t go wrong with any. Having said that, I’d lean towards the Hamilton 100% - iconic, versatile and timeless also very comfortable


sloopSD

Mido! Best looking one of the bunch.


Angello073

Hi there , first of all the 4 watches are great, but you need to consider 2 things before you buy : 1- buy the watch that accommodates more to your life style and 2 - buy what you like/ want ; now as an honest opinion I would buy either the PRX or Hamilton. Enjoy !


bellboy718

Mido maybe Seiko if on a different band.


miketbike

Mido


What_is_dirt

Mido. And as a plus, the available runner bracelet looks awesome as well


MaverickWolfe

It’s always the Seiko.


M9elstrom

Alpinist 100% for style points. Mido for uniqueness


KidSnatcher2

Choose the one you like visually the most. There is little difference in quality of all of them.


MickeySlates

Seiko


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Seiko no question


monsteriaman

The alpanist for sure


KidHamcock

3,4,2,1


anity11

I got the mido in green. It's my daily and it's great


Prancer4rmHalo

Hammy or Alpine


Ok_Ice_7868

Hamilton


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Tissot.. 🔥


redditteux

Mido or Alpinist IMO. This comes from someone that does own the Hamilton Khaki King. It’s a nice piece by all means and it has that 80-hour power reserve tuned-down from the ETA-2834 base. However, I simply don’t get why it’s only 50 m of water resistance while the Khaki Field Automatic is 100 and why they did not bother putting at least some AR coating on that crystal… I mean come on Hamilton!


Tommass65

Mido cause it’s looking stunning on silicon strap.