not sure how I missed this but Seiko is the way to go if you want an awesome watch under $500, or Grand Seiko if under $5000. I have been a seiko loyalist for close to two decades. Right now I wear a Seiko Turtle diver watch as my every day with an Presage mixed in when I need to go a little dressier. Both automatic, no battery and they are perfect.Can't beat Seiko Solar. no battery to replace. Keeps perfect time