Best everyday wristwatches

Start here: Seiko 5 Sports 38mm automatic. A mechanical watch that winds itself, a compact case that slips under a cuff, and a light dial that reads well with anything from jeans to a shirt. It's the one I'd wear daily without thinking about it.

Who the others suit:

• Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 — if you want a sharper, more dressed-up automatic with a bracelet look; the step up in finish is obvious.
• Citizen Tsuyosa — the easy, grab-and-go choice: set it and forget it, with a bright dial that adds a bit of colour.
• Seiko SRPD51 — if you prefer a dive-style case and a darker, sportier look.
• Ralph Christian Intrepid Sport — a sportier, more casual option with a strong owner rating.
• OLEVS two-tone — if you want a dressier look on a tight budget.

Skip the sub-$15 fashion watches if you want something to last.