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Wearing a watch, to me, feels as regular as brushing my teeth. I started wearing one \u2014 a Kate Spade outlet store two-tone find for $125 \u2014 a decade ago. It made me feel polished as a college student, showing up for class, slipping out my notebook, and taking copious notes, eying the way my watch caught the overhead fluorescents.<\/p>\n

The inclination to wear a watch can be learned, like a habit. Wearing one doesn\u2019t feel natural for everyone at first, but it can become part of your getting-ready-for-the-day, putting-your-armor-on process, if you want it to be.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s lots out there on how to spend thousands of dollars on a watch, but less on where to begin as you dip your toes into the timepiece water. My best advice is to shop second hand.<\/p>\n

I wear an oversized Cartier Tank Fran\u00e7aise, which was an anniversary gift from my husband. I spent months looking at old outfit images I\u2019d collected, making note of the kind of watch I liked on other people. Since I\u2019m tall and opt for menswear<\/a>, I knew I wanted something on the larger size.<\/p>\n

My next step, after research, was to visit stores that stocked second-hand options. If you live in New York, try the Diamond District or The RealReal<\/a>, and take lots of pictures. If you\u2019re shopping online, be sure to measure the wrist strap length and make sure returns are accepted.<\/p>\n

For the uninitiated, below are a few under $500 picks to get you in the groove. Wear one for a year and if you love it, maybe it\u2019s time to upgrade. Or maybe you\u2019ll find your under $500 watch just perfect.<\/p>\n

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* I wear my March Hare Harriet watch<\/a> (above) whenever I travel. It feels very Joan Didion to me. And the leather looks as good as the day I slipped it on for the first time three years ago.<\/p>\n

* Go bold with a modern watch from Machete<\/a>. <\/p>\n

* This Tissot watch<\/a> bats above its weight at $350. I\u2019m impressed!<\/p>\n

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* I wore a two-tone Shinola watch<\/a> (above) for years before getting my Cartier.<\/p>\n

* Be sure to check The RealReal<\/a> or eBay<\/a> if skinnier watches are your thing. You\u2019ll find lots from Gucci<\/a> and other chic brands for under $500. <\/p>\n

* When I polled people, many loved wearing a Swatch<\/a>. I think the forest green<\/a> is particularly cool. <\/p>\n

* This Breda sky blue face<\/a> is begging to be paired with a floral sundress.<\/p>\n

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Thoughts? Would you wear one of these? If you wear a watch, what do you love about it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Erika Veurink<\/a> is a writer and consultant living in Brooklyn by way of Iowa. She writes the fashion newsletter Long Live<\/a> and is the founder of EV Salon<\/a>, where online connections happen IRL.<\/em><\/p>\n

P.S. How to make a charm necklace<\/a> and Erika\u2019s week of outfits<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Note: If you buy something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission or have a sponsored relationship with the brand, at no cost to you. We recommend only products we genuinely like. Thank you so much.<\/em><\/p>\n

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