Batteries are a thing of the past! Nowadays, I would definitely recommend kinetic watches (i.e. Seiko Kinetic Watches). These watches are very efficient and hassle-free. I’ve had my seiko kinetic watch for close to 5-6 years now and I only had to change the capacitor once!
Another advantage is that the watch only needs to be charged through kinetic motion for a day or two and the watch is good to go! Kinetic watches in my opinion are only useful for people who are on the go either to school, work, or trips. For someone who stays home all the time or even just works at home, it may not be so useful. Overall, I feel that battery-operated watches are a thing of the past, it’s time to get kinetic!