Everyday watch - Circa £1000

[Futureologist]

I maybe looking to treat myself to a watch in the near future. Although I do have an early U-Boat Flightdeck, I am very green to buying premium watches.

I will have circa £1000 to spend, and my only real requirements are;

- metal strap
- suitable for everyday wear (i,e with a suit)

The Tag Heuer CAH1010.BA0854 F1 Series Grande Date Chronograph took my eye, and it appears to be reasonably priced at £788 on precision time.

Can anyone make recommendations of similar watches that I can consider? TIA F.O

[Futureologist]

Fittster said:

Are you willing to look at used watches?

Although I appreciate I will get better VFM for a used watch - the money available is from inheritance, and would therefore prefer to buy something new.

[Futureologist]

Emeye said:

OP, I'm in a similar position so I'm going to sit back and take in this thread if ya don't mind?

TBH I've thought about getting a nice watch for a long time, but I can never bring myself to spend that much on something I wear and could get easily damaged so I always chicken out....

ETA - If I finally took the plunge I'd probably never be able to make a decision as there is so much choice out there!

Edited by Emeye on Wednesday 16th December 15:12

By all means, its a forum - so soak it up. :-)

I have home and contents insurance already, so would extend any current cover to the new purchase. A watch wont replace the grandparent either - but its a reminder of them.

[Futureologist]

Ikemi said:

Have you got any other preferences? Do you like lots of dials/information or a simple watch face? Modern looking or classic? Diver style or something else?

How about an Oris TT3? The bonus of this automatic watch is it also has a glass display back, which shows off the movement - Pretty cool! www.swisswatchesdirect.co.uk have it for £730



http://www.swisswatchesdirect.co.uk/swisswatches/6...

Edited by Ikemi on Wednesday 16th December 15:54

All relevant questions Ikemi.
To answer;
Lots of dials i.e chrono, modern classic if thats possible and I do like the diver style.

Noticed sinn, and they are talked favourably on here. I think precision time had plenty of choice.

[Futureologist]

Does anyone have experience of PrecisionTime.co.uk? Their prices are very very keen, although not being an authorised seller does cause me some concern.

[Futureologist]

Ikemi said:

I can't see any Sinn watches on Precision Time though? They're fairly expensive if you choose one on a bracelet too ... You'll probably end up, as we all do, increasing your budget!

Sorry - It was Jurawatches.co.uk that had the Sinn watches. I dont doubt the more I browse, the bigger the budget will become.
Thanks for recommending Dominic too - will be sure to drop him a PM when I have made my mind up.

[Futureologist]

thanks for the heads up.