I have about 30 watches in my collection, including the black and blue seamasters. Personally, I find the best bang for the buck in citizens. They look great, are primarily solar powered (no battery replacements), and won't break the bank. Stay away from the replicas. I have yet to see one that wasn't junk, and I have seen plenty. There are good quality alternatives that look very similar, check out this outstanding budget bond blog
http://affordablebond007.blogspot.co.../label/watches
Good luck!