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If you're not exclusively going for Mechanical movements, then maybe a SOLAR Quartz might be good? Most that I've heard of easily last ~2 decades without issues.
I PERSONALLY try to avoid Seiko at lower prices now, especially with 4R or 6R automatic movements. Their accuracy are too inconsistent, even if they are accurate for the first few months, they can easily deviate dramatically after.
Also, try not to buy Seikos sight-unseen. Alignment or other QC issues are super common. Better to see the exact model in person to check for alignment issues before buying.
Citizen have much better consistency in QC, and the 8000 and 9000 miyota movements are less prone to accuracy deviation, but downside is the louder rotors.
I also hear much less issues with Citizen's Eco-drives. I have a Seiko Solar quartz powered watch (not Seiko brand watch) that has issues. After looking it up, I've seen a few other similar reports too.
Citizen designs are less interesting overall compared to Seiko, but if you find one you like the look of, then definitely take that over Seiko.
And like posted above, Solar Casioak looks awesome~
EDIT: Seiko Presage are not what I would consider "good value or quality" at their MSRPs.
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