Best men's automatic watches for everyday wear

Top pick: Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 38mm. It's the easiest automatic to live with every day — a clean, legible dial that works with a t-shirt or a shirt, a 38mm case that sits flat on most wrists, and an 80-hour power reserve so it keeps running through a weekend off the wrist.

Who the others suit:

• Seiko 5 (38mm, 7S26) — the classic first automatic: small, light, tough, and cheap to own.
• Seiko 5 Sports green dial — if you want a sportier, more casual look with strong owner ratings.
• Citizen Tsuyosa — a bright, modern everyday piece with a bracelet that dresses up easily.
• Seiko Presage Cocktail Time — the dressier choice for office and evening wear.
• Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 — the sharp integrated-bracelet look, if you want something more design-forward.
• Orient Star Semi Skeleton — for someone who enjoys watching the movement and wants a step up in finish.
• Emporio Armani Mechanic — a larger 43mm case and fashion-brand styling.
• Tissot Visodate — a traditional, understated dress watch with a long power reserve.

Skip the very cheap skeleton and no-name automatics here: weak ratings and unknown movements make poor daily drivers.