New to the hobby & looking for solid entry-level recommendations

I’m pretty new to the watch hobby and looking to dip my toes in a bit more seriously. I’ve always liked watches but never really paid attention to the details until recently. I figured it might be a good idea to start with some solid entry-level pieces that are well regarded and can help me get a feel for different styles before going deeper.

I’d love to hear what tried-and-true models you’d recommend for someone just starting out. I know the usual suspects are often Seiko…

New to the hobby & looking for solid entry-level recommendations