Watches for poor man ( aka show me nice and suitable models)
Discussion
LasseV said:
I would like to have a classical sportish watch which is more autosport than maritime type. I'm about 30 now and it would be nice if that watch would suit me even then when i'm much more older.
That 4k€ is a maximum budget and buying at second hand is a good option too. It shoul be a little bit of special watch
I think you need to Google Heuer Autavia That 4k€ is a maximum budget and buying at second hand is a good option too. It shoul be a little bit of special watch
marcosgt said:
Zenith make some lovely watches and I often think I'll have one one day, but that particular one always looks a bit fussy to me with all the colours.
Don't discount TAG Heuer either, they make some nice watches and, really, all that matters is that it's a watch that you can make you happy every time you look at it, regardless of what the cogniscenti think...
Another brand I'd urge you to consider are Sinn. German watches, beautifully made - I've a 203 Arktis which is a match for anything else I own in terms of quality and, I think, a beautiful watch, but I've never heard anyone say anything negative about the brand.
I'm not a Zenith chrono fan either, but at least it brings high-beat design to the table, even if they always get the date window wrong!Don't discount TAG Heuer either, they make some nice watches and, really, all that matters is that it's a watch that you can make you happy every time you look at it, regardless of what the cogniscenti think...
Another brand I'd urge you to consider are Sinn. German watches, beautifully made - I've a 203 Arktis which is a match for anything else I own in terms of quality and, I think, a beautiful watch, but I've never heard anyone say anything negative about the brand.
Anyway, I agree that Tag make some superb looking designs, and if you buy pre-owned, you get close to where they are in reality for VFM.
The Sinn Arktis in blue or copper dial is an absolute stunner, and will leave loads of spare change to spend on something additional or just pocket.
Turning back to Swiss brands, Fortis is another to consider, but sticking with the Germans, you'll be very hard pushed to better a Glashutte Original.
https://www.chrono24.com/en/glashuetteoriginal/-sp...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/glashuetteoriginal/sen...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/glashuetteoriginal/spo...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/glashuetteoriginal/sen...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/glashuetteoriginal/sen...
CardShark said:
PJ S said:
The Sinn Arktis in blue or copper dial is an absolute stunner, and will leave loads of spare change to spend on something additional or just pocket.
I thought that the Arktis was blue dialed only? The 356 is the only copper dialled Sinn that I'm aware of.michael gould said:
Firstly your budget of 4k is a serious chunk of money ! I'm not sure what type or make of watch you should buy but pre-owned will offer you serious value. The Vacheron I purchased last week is "as new" and cost me a third of the original price. Its a lot of watch within your budget. The best piece of advise I can give
If you want the easy answer then a Rolex is well within your budget
R6VED said:
michael gould said:
Firstly your budget of 4k is a serious chunk of money ! I'm not sure what type or make of watch you should buy but pre-owned will offer you serious value. The Vacheron I purchased last week is "as new" and cost me a third of the original price. Its a lot of watch within your budget. The best piece of advise I can give
If you want the easy answer then a Rolex is well within your budget
michael gould said:
R6VED said:
michael gould said:
Firstly your budget of 4k is a serious chunk of money ! I'm not sure what type or make of watch you should buy but pre-owned will offer you serious value. The Vacheron I purchased last week is "as new" and cost me a third of the original price. Its a lot of watch within your budget. The best piece of advise I can give
If you want the easy answer then a Rolex is well within your budget
Given their price point there are a lot nicer and better put together makes and as already mentioned by someone earlier, 2nd hand is the only way to buy them, if you must
IWC have a few 'flight' based watches. Obviously their Pilot watches running up to the Big Pilots and definitely buy used. Just as with cars you take too much of a hit buying new and used are much better value for money. I think the Pilot watches also come in the UTC version which has dual time zone thingy. Also I think their older watches look much better than some of their new designs although that is slowly changing again
Push the budget by £49 & this for me would be a keeper forever more!
http://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/explorer-ii-ref-2...
For 'unworn' thats a phenomenal buy there
http://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/explorer-ii-ref-2...
For 'unworn' thats a phenomenal buy there
Edited by MrSimba on Wednesday 13th August 15:23
audidoody said:
Phuque me - that's £500 less than the cheapest pre-owned price I've seen. Musn't buy it ... mustn't buy it
ETA: ah ... pickup in person and cash only. That's £500 in fuel, tolls, eurotunnel and hotel
Ooooops... Missed that 'bit' thought the price was waaaaaaaaay too good to be true!ETA: ah ... pickup in person and cash only. That's £500 in fuel, tolls, eurotunnel and hotel
Edited by audidoody on Wednesday 13th August 10:48
Edited by MrSimba on Wednesday 13th August 11:07
audidoody said:
Phuque me - that's £500 less than the cheapest pre-owned price I've seen. Musn't buy it ... mustn't buy it
ETA: ah ... pickup in person and cash only. That's £500 in fuel, tolls, eurotunnel and hotel
if you wanted it.....give the guy a call....tell him you will send the money by bank transfer and will pay the carriage costs.....he's a dealer there won't be a problemETA: ah ... pickup in person and cash only. That's £500 in fuel, tolls, eurotunnel and hotel
Edited by audidoody on Wednesday 13th August 10:48
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