Yet another which watch thread

[bobthemonkey]

A question for the horologists out there.

I'm after a new watch, but something really valuable such as a Tag or Breitling isn't appropriate. I don't really want to have something worth that kind of money disappear and besides its likely to have a bit of a hard life.

My budget therefore is around £250 but could go higher. I like the style of the Breitling Aerospace and want to keep to something a bit restrained (stainless steel, black/blue/grey face). I did try a Tissot but although it looks nice in print, in reality its very shiny and hence looks, as well as feels cheap, especially the bracelet.

Any suggestions?

Edited as the OP had the spelling and grammer of a 5 year old. Admitttidly its not much better.

Edited by bobthemonkey on Wednesday 18th April 17:03

[bobthemonkey]

New or used, preferably a cronograph. Not overly concerned about the movement or water resistance.

[bobthemonkey]

justayellowbadge said:

I'd probably look at something like this:

http://bernardwatch.com/item/ZOD2003S

Have bought a number of things from these guys, and they are top notch, and astonishingly cheap.

Very tempting, but I would prefer a metal strap.

MonkeyMatt said:

Check out the Tissot web site

Tried a couple of Tissot's. They look too shiney and feel cheap.

[bobthemonkey]

RDE said:

That sort of thing float your boat? It's a Chase-Durer Pilot Commander. I've had mine four years and it has only just had the battery replaced. Seems to keep time fine and is sturdy. I think it looks pretty good too, but obviously I would. They're about 300 USD but you can't buy them in the UK I don't think.

Ah, thats rather tasty, and usefully cheap at this exchange rate - just need to get it shipped to some family across the pond.