I've thrown a lot of money away on middle ground watches. ($100-$300). I finally settled on something G-shock solar (since a battery replacement is nearly the price of new watch) if I'm going cheap beater. Lately though, I'm liking the mechanical watch dial over digital (specifically dive style watches), and WillBrink talked me into the Marathon GSAR. They sell add on compasses if that's something you want. But with watches, there's a million options.