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re: OT watch aficionados - getting something nice quickly
Posted on 6/15/23 at 5:00 pm to Meauxjeaux
Posted on 6/15/23 at 5:00 pm to Meauxjeaux
I’d go Tissot gentleman for that price range
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Posted on 6/15/23 at 5:04 pm to Meauxjeaux
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Hamilton Skeleton too busy?
Some people like skeletons but I HATE them unless it is just an opening for a tourbillon or something from the true masters of open-worked watch: Vacheron Constantin, both are a wee bit out of your (and my) price range.
Some to look at, I suggest going to the manufacturer's sites first so you can just look at the collections that fit you eye.
Some to consider
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time collection, the SARB065 is the original but discontinued and people are asking too much for them on the secondary market IMO Seiko makes a lot more variations now
Hamilton Jazzmaster and Broadway collections
Oris Big Crown
Tissot Gentleman Le Locle Carson
Baume et Mercier Classima Hampton
Longines Conquest
Frederique Constant Classics
There are a ton of options, don't pay attention to the prices from these manufacturers too closely because most of them are available from places like Jomashop with deep discounts. One thing you can also do is look at much more expensive watches and find something you like then ask for cheaper watches that are similar.
try to find something you like so we can go from there, people will know a lot of options when we get a feel for your eye.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 5:09 pm to Obtuse1
Buy a Seiko Pepsi or Black Monster and call it a day for now. Then work on the big watch later.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 5:09 pm to Meauxjeaux
Tissot PRX
Posted on 6/15/23 at 5:10 pm to Gaston
Ya, this purchase is just to get me something that will be a daily wear and starter... that's real close to what I;m thinking for right now.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 5:11 pm to Broke
Oysterquartz is a beautiful watch.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 5:12 pm to Broke
These are all super helpful, thanks everyone.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 5:12 pm to fareplay
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If you can bump it a bit to around 3.5 you can get a 1980s Rolex
Posted on 6/15/23 at 5:15 pm to Meauxjeaux
I beat the shite out of mine. Bought mine for myself when I turned 40, and I likely won’t ever buy another watch. Just is what is.
I have favorite watches, but I’m simply not loaded enough to make a fifty fathoms my beater…and I would if I had it.
I have favorite watches, but I’m simply not loaded enough to make a fifty fathoms my beater…and I would if I had it.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 5:17 pm to Gaston
I love watch threads
Posted on 6/15/23 at 5:26 pm to tilco
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I really like the last one which is a Hamilton Railroad with a sub-second dial. I like it because I like anthracite color dials and I think the sub-seconds sets it apart from the crowd a little. I might replace the strap though.
One note about a lot of the dressy watches is that they lack lume, which may or may not be a killer for someone.
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I really like the last one which is a Hamilton Railroad with a sub-second dial. I like it because I like anthracite color dials and I think the sub-seconds sets it apart from the crowd a little. I might replace the strap though.
One note about a lot of the dressy watches is that they lack lume, which may or may not be a killer for someone.
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.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 6:40 pm to Obtuse1
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Feverishly going through these.. this is incredible!
Posted on 6/15/23 at 6:42 pm to Mid Iowa Tiger
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What’s the benefit of a midrange watch? Why not wait and go big when you’re ready.
I just want to do both... and timing. Really want to have something for this weekend/next week.
Seriously, I have never (outside of maybe 5-7 days) worn a watch in my life and I'm dead-set to do it now. But obviously not doing a higher end one on this timeframe.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 6:44 pm to Meauxjeaux
I’ll sell you my Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon for $1500.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 6:54 pm to Obtuse1
Not a watch guy by any means. Inherited all of my late father’s watches but still only wear a sand colored G-Shock that does the trick
Never heard of Hamilton before but those look great. Might have to ‘class’ it up soon on the low-end of watches. Those are definitely affordable.
OP let us know what you go with.
Obtuse, see you in Le Tour thread in a few weeks? Can’t believe it’s almost time again
Never heard of Hamilton before but those look great. Might have to ‘class’ it up soon on the low-end of watches. Those are definitely affordable.
OP let us know what you go with.
Obtuse, see you in Le Tour thread in a few weeks? Can’t believe it’s almost time again
Posted on 6/15/23 at 6:59 pm to Obtuse1
One more option which is pushing your budget a little but gets you a watch that is a IYKYK kinda watch and will catch the eye of any watch geek, in other words it is special for the money.
The Nomos Club 38. They have multiple colors. The only issue it is 38mm but it is all dial so it wears large. Smaller watches are very in these days and while 38mm is not small by most people's standards it still might turn some off. Since you don't wear watches before considering it I would make a paper approximation and consider it.
This watch has an in-house mechanical movement, it is manual wind so that must be considered but it is one of those watches that punches well above its price in a number of ways. You also aren't going to get one in a couple of days but it would be a very nice watch to start a collection with. $1650
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They are made in the Glashütte region of Germany and again IYKYK. Glashütte means more than Swiss-made to a watch geek.
The Nomos Club 38. They have multiple colors. The only issue it is 38mm but it is all dial so it wears large. Smaller watches are very in these days and while 38mm is not small by most people's standards it still might turn some off. Since you don't wear watches before considering it I would make a paper approximation and consider it.
This watch has an in-house mechanical movement, it is manual wind so that must be considered but it is one of those watches that punches well above its price in a number of ways. You also aren't going to get one in a couple of days but it would be a very nice watch to start a collection with. $1650
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They are made in the Glashütte region of Germany and again IYKYK. Glashütte means more than Swiss-made to a watch geek.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 7:19 pm to Obtuse1
Listen to obtuse.
Seiko sarb would be my choice. Gaston loves German pilot watches. They’re cool, but they’re more of a casual watch. Im assuming you’ll be wearing a suit to this event, so get yourself a dress watch.
Seiko sarb would be my choice. Gaston loves German pilot watches. They’re cool, but they’re more of a casual watch. Im assuming you’ll be wearing a suit to this event, so get yourself a dress watch.
Posted on 6/15/23 at 7:37 pm to Meauxjeaux
I'm on board with the Tissot offerings mentioned and linked by Obtuse 1. I just came back from Europe and saw several of the Tissot PRX and Tissot Gentleman's in person and was impressed.
I think if you can get your hands on one on your timeline, the Seiko SARB0035 is an excellent choice, especially the creamy white dial. 37 or 38 mm, looks similar to a DateJust or Oyster Perp but with Dauphine hands. It does have a date window at 3 o'clock unlike an OP. The cream dial is lovely.
Good luck
I think if you can get your hands on one on your timeline, the Seiko SARB0035 is an excellent choice, especially the creamy white dial. 37 or 38 mm, looks similar to a DateJust or Oyster Perp but with Dauphine hands. It does have a date window at 3 o'clock unlike an OP. The cream dial is lovely.
Good luck
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