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OT watch aficionados - getting something nice quickly
Posted on 6/15/23 at 3:58 pm
Posted on 6/15/23 at 3:58 pm
So I have been wanting to get into a high end watch lately but have been dicking around with it.
Now I have an event this weekend that I'd like to have something for. This won't be my high-end purchase, as I'd like to take my time on that and learn a bunch more.
What would you all recommend for something to get in a day or two? Jewelry store? New? Used? Pawn shop? Ebay+NextDayAir?
I want to find a general use keeper, not something throw-away or returnable.
Budget $500-$1500?
Thouhgts?
Now I have an event this weekend that I'd like to have something for. This won't be my high-end purchase, as I'd like to take my time on that and learn a bunch more.
What would you all recommend for something to get in a day or two? Jewelry store? New? Used? Pawn shop? Ebay+NextDayAir?
I want to find a general use keeper, not something throw-away or returnable.
Budget $500-$1500?
Thouhgts?
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Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:00 pm to Meauxjeaux
I think Hamilton watches are popular around here in that price range
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:01 pm to Meauxjeaux
Look at Oris or Hamilton for that budget.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:09 pm to Meauxjeaux
I've been eying the SEIKO Prospex.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:11 pm to Meauxjeaux
I think Stowa are the coolest watches for that price…see if someone on eBay will overnight one to you.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:16 pm to Meauxjeaux
Longines
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:18 pm to Meauxjeaux
Jomashop offers overnight shipping, I think it is reasonable like $30 or so.
Without knowing what type of watch you want and if you want quartz or mechanical it is hard to make a suggestion because it is just throwing darts blindly.
Give us an idea what you are looking for, there are lots of options in the price range although a lot of them are out due to the tight timeframe.
Without knowing what type of watch you want and if you want quartz or mechanical it is hard to make a suggestion because it is just throwing darts blindly.
Give us an idea what you are looking for, there are lots of options in the price range although a lot of them are out due to the tight timeframe.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:21 pm to Meauxjeaux
A marathon GSAR should be around the middle of that price range.
You aren't getting any fancy in house movement stuff in that price range behind seiko I don't think. For me, worrying about the guts is kinda silly. You're adding several thousand dollars to start getting into Rolex, grand seiko, omega, etc.
You aren't getting any fancy in house movement stuff in that price range behind seiko I don't think. For me, worrying about the guts is kinda silly. You're adding several thousand dollars to start getting into Rolex, grand seiko, omega, etc.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:30 pm to Meauxjeaux
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:34 pm to Meauxjeaux
A Seiko Alpinist makes a very nice second watch if you re not hung up on the Swiss, great Explorer alternative that is its own thing.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:36 pm to Meauxjeaux
What do you want your high-end watch to look like? Do you have anything in mind, other than it be expensive?
If you give us an idea of what you are looking for, then perhaps a budget find can be made.
I'll square with you though, this entire concept seems silly.
If you give us an idea of what you are looking for, then perhaps a budget find can be made.
I'll square with you though, this entire concept seems silly.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:44 pm to Meauxjeaux
To be honest, under 2k doesn’t get you a high end watch. If you can bump it a bit to around 3.5 you can get a 1980s Rolex
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:45 pm to Meauxjeaux
I bought a Tissot Powermatic 80. I really like it. Great quality for the money. I've got a buddy that's district Mgr for Reeds. Only place I shop.
Reeds
Reeds
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:53 pm to Meauxjeaux
I would go find a jewelry store or department store that sells seikos. Try on a few and see what you like. I’ve had my samurai for a few years and it’s beat the frick up but I love it. Can be casual daily wear or easily dress up with a suit. I think they go for $500-600.
This post was edited on 6/15/23 at 5:01 pm
Posted on 6/15/23 at 4:58 pm to Meauxjeaux
Tissot has some good stuff in this price range. Sure someone near you sells them.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 5:00 pm to Meauxjeaux
I’d go Tissot gentleman for that price range
Posted on 6/15/23 at 5:09 pm to Meauxjeaux
Tissot PRX
Posted on 6/15/23 at 6:21 pm to Meauxjeaux
I think a nice replica is what you want.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 6:26 pm to Meauxjeaux
Honest question.
What’s the benefit of a midrange watch? Why not wait and go big when you’re ready.
What’s the benefit of a midrange watch? Why not wait and go big when you’re ready.
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