Just an update on what I went with (it was much harder than I thought to stay under $1000).
But in an attempt to add some youth and modern look to my old man, I went with a Nixon 51-30 Chronograph (blue face with brushed steel band).
Not many comments in this thread on this brand, but I really liked the look.
Not super expensive ($400-ish) and Japanese movement. So maybe not the best quality.
My dad has large hands and wrist, so it actually looks very good on him (not like a wall clock - lol).
Thanks for the help guys.
