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4 Everyday Watches That Explain Why Price Is Not the Whole Story

I put four everyday watches on one radar screen — a $147 Citizen, a $189 Timex, a $365 Seiko 5 and a $450 Tissot PRX — and the price ladder stops looking like a race. Each one buys something different: low maintenance, restrained design, a mechanical hobby, or a design object. Here's how to read it before you buy.