What watch for £1k
Discussion
. My money would (and did) go on an older Breitling Aerospace like this one.
http://www.chrono24.co.uk/breitling/aerospace--id4...
http://www.chrono24.co.uk/breitling/aerospace--id4...
Caruso said:
My money would (and did) go on an older Breitling Aerospace like this one.
http://www.chrono24.co.uk/breitling/aerospace--id4...
That's nice. http://www.chrono24.co.uk/breitling/aerospace--id4...
One question how does warranty work with the older watches?
Welshbeef said:
That's nice.
One question how does warranty work with the older watches?
If it's out of manufacturer's warranty, there isn't one unless the selling dealer provides their own. Newer Rolex have 5 year warranties now. One question how does warranty work with the older watches?
Personally, I'd go for a used Tudor but you might need to up your budget by a few hundred. A used Omega Seamaster would be within budget.
A grand IS a lot to spend on a watch, when you consider that you can get a perfectly good quartz that will keep amazing time and look pretty decent, all for under £50. Heck, if you pounce at the right time, you can get a Seiko 5 automatic for around £50
People that spend £1k, £5k, 10k, sometimes £20K+ on a watch, are not doing so purely to tell the time
OP is in a similar position to mine a year ago, and needs encouragement and suggestions, not blasé comments about how inadequate his budget is....
OP - can you give some examples of the style of watch that appeals to you? Are you looking for new or would you consider a good pre-owned watch?
The Chris Ward suggestion above is a good one. Also consider a Longines Hydroconquest - seems to be very well respected on this forum. Well within budget would come anything from Steinhart's range - again, very well respected and superb value for money. Also take a look at Hamilton.
For secondhand, you might have to extend your budget a little for an Omega, but it would be well worth it - some stunning watches available
Alternatively, have a look at Seiko - VERY well respected auto movements and a massive choice of styles
PS - the above suggestions are just what I happen to like - I'm sure that others far more knowledgeable than I will be along soon to offer more ideas
People that spend £1k, £5k, 10k, sometimes £20K+ on a watch, are not doing so purely to tell the time
OP is in a similar position to mine a year ago, and needs encouragement and suggestions, not blasé comments about how inadequate his budget is....
OP - can you give some examples of the style of watch that appeals to you? Are you looking for new or would you consider a good pre-owned watch?
The Chris Ward suggestion above is a good one. Also consider a Longines Hydroconquest - seems to be very well respected on this forum. Well within budget would come anything from Steinhart's range - again, very well respected and superb value for money. Also take a look at Hamilton.
For secondhand, you might have to extend your budget a little for an Omega, but it would be well worth it - some stunning watches available
Alternatively, have a look at Seiko - VERY well respected auto movements and a massive choice of styles
PS - the above suggestions are just what I happen to like - I'm sure that others far more knowledgeable than I will be along soon to offer more ideas
Wildfire said:
Stinkotanko said:
Oh, bless. He thinks a grand is a lot to spend on a watch.
Trolls, nothing better to do with their time. (Pun intended). Don't feed them. 
ttish reply. 
Nigel_O said:
A grand IS a lot to spend on a watch, when you consider that you can get a perfectly good quartz that will keep amazing time and look pretty decent, all for under £50. Heck, if you pounce at the right time, you can get a Seiko 5 automatic for around £50
People that spend £1k, £5k, 10k, sometimes £20K+ on a watch, are not doing so purely to tell the time
OP is in a similar position to mine a year ago, and needs encouragement and suggestions, not blasé comments about how inadequate his budget is....
OP - can you give some examples of the style of watch that appeals to you? Are you looking for new or would you consider a good pre-owned watch?
The Chris Ward suggestion above is a good one. Also consider a Longines Hydroconquest - seems to be very well respected on this forum. Well within budget would come anything from Steinhart's range - again, very well respected and superb value for money. Also take a look at Hamilton.
For secondhand, you might have to extend your budget a little for an Omega, but it would be well worth it - some stunning watches available
Alternatively, have a look at Seiko - VERY well respected auto movements and a massive choice of styles
PS - the above suggestions are just what I happen to like - I'm sure that others far more knowledgeable than I will be along soon to offer more ideas
Style wise I've always been a fan of the Rolex Submariner and the Omega Speed master style. People that spend £1k, £5k, 10k, sometimes £20K+ on a watch, are not doing so purely to tell the time
OP is in a similar position to mine a year ago, and needs encouragement and suggestions, not blasé comments about how inadequate his budget is....
OP - can you give some examples of the style of watch that appeals to you? Are you looking for new or would you consider a good pre-owned watch?
The Chris Ward suggestion above is a good one. Also consider a Longines Hydroconquest - seems to be very well respected on this forum. Well within budget would come anything from Steinhart's range - again, very well respected and superb value for money. Also take a look at Hamilton.
For secondhand, you might have to extend your budget a little for an Omega, but it would be well worth it - some stunning watches available
Alternatively, have a look at Seiko - VERY well respected auto movements and a massive choice of styles
PS - the above suggestions are just what I happen to like - I'm sure that others far more knowledgeable than I will be along soon to offer more ideas
I guess a "timeless" design not too bling (I'm not 100% on Breitling / the ones I've seen).
Most I've spent on a watch for myself is probably £200 Seiko a long time ago, conversely recently I've bought the wife a nice Omega (budget somehow managed to get doubled after entering the watch shop....).
Sure I'd love a £5k+ watch but to justify it and then honestly I'd be fearful of wearing it invade it's damaged. I think £1k while still a lot of money should get a nice piece and like anyone if you can get most of that back instead of buying say a £200-400 when it's worthless after a few years it's a shrewder buy
1000 GBP is a slightly odd price point ...
not quite enough to get a 2nd hand Tudor / Omega / Breitling
... but more than u need for a new Timefactors watch ( precista / smiths etc ) - or a C. Ward.
If you are after a recognised brand automatic watch .. I'd suggest upping to around 1200-1400 and getting something from Tudor / Breitling / Omega .. if u like sports watches
(could get u a black bay, steelfish, moonwatch, or omega dive watch )
.. or drop budget to around 500 ish.
edit : a 2nd hand watch at 1000+ if chosen well will hold value better than a new one for 500
not quite enough to get a 2nd hand Tudor / Omega / Breitling
... but more than u need for a new Timefactors watch ( precista / smiths etc ) - or a C. Ward.
If you are after a recognised brand automatic watch .. I'd suggest upping to around 1200-1400 and getting something from Tudor / Breitling / Omega .. if u like sports watches
(could get u a black bay, steelfish, moonwatch, or omega dive watch )
.. or drop budget to around 500 ish.
edit : a 2nd hand watch at 1000+ if chosen well will hold value better than a new one for 500
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