Choices... choices....
Discussion
The fiscal year is rapidly approaching for the company I work for and having done (very) well with regards to targets etc I am inline for a rather healthy bonus.
I want to get myself a nice watch and have drilled down to 4 main options...
Tudor Grantour date....
Tudor Pelagos....
Omega 300 Co-Axial.... (would need some budget creep I think?!?!)
Breitling Superocean Heritage....
I appreciate they all look quite similar and I will be calling into the jewellers in the next coming weeks to see what I think of them on the wrist, but would appreciate some input/ thoughts from your good selves.
Just as an FYI budget is around 2-3k
I want to get myself a nice watch and have drilled down to 4 main options...
Tudor Grantour date....
Tudor Pelagos....
Omega 300 Co-Axial.... (would need some budget creep I think?!?!)
Breitling Superocean Heritage....
I appreciate they all look quite similar and I will be calling into the jewellers in the next coming weeks to see what I think of them on the wrist, but would appreciate some input/ thoughts from your good selves.
Just as an FYI budget is around 2-3k
Miguel Alvarez said:
I like the Omega although the Grantour is a nice little thing I've never noticed before.
I had never noticed the Grantour either until a few weeks ago when looking through the Tudor website, and I have to admit, I do keep going back to look at it.Of the 4, the Omega is my favourite, but I have not seen one in the flesh yet and I am worried the faux vintage would put me off...
I've only seen the Pelagos and the Breitling in the flesh. I really like the Breitling. I think mesh straps look great. The only thing that would put me off is it's bloody great big watch. But then that's just for me. If you're build suits it then go for it.
Have you considered a Longines Diver? I love the vintage look on these and you'd still have some change left over compared to these others.
Have you considered a Longines Diver? I love the vintage look on these and you'd still have some change left over compared to these others.
Technically the Omega has the better movement (co-axial, 60h power reserve, higher magnetic resistance) and, for me, is the best looking out of the 4 closely followed by the Pelagos. The Grantour's bezel puts me off that one, too Space 1999 for my liking, and the Breitling is a bit meh, all highly subjective though 
Get out there and try them on, there's no substitute.
Get out there and try them on, there's no substitute.
CardShark said:
Technically the Omega has the better movement (co-axial, 60h power reserve, higher magnetic resistance) and, for me, is the best looking out of the 4 closely followed by the Pelagos. The Grantour's bezel puts me off that one, too Space 1999 for my liking, and the Breitling is a bit meh, all highly subjective though
Get out there and try them on, there's no substitute.
As trivial as it is i am quite partial to a display back too.... Get out there and try them on, there's no substitute.
Edited by SickFish on Friday 23 January 19:33
It depends ... If this is your first luxury watch, then I'd opt for the Omega every time. It's also equipped with some fairly decent features, including the co-axial movement! However if you already have a couple of watches, then I'd be spending my money on the Pelagos. I love it - Snowflake hands and constructed from titanium
As others have said, definitely try them on first!
As others have said, definitely try them on first!
Had the same problem recently.... Sat down with both the pelagos and omega together... Preferred the pelagos! Such a comfortable watch to wear and I personally can't do without a date! (my pelagos is actually up for sale as I got a deal I couldn't turn down on what has become a grail for me.. SD4000 - have a look at one also if budget allows and rolex are your thing!)
mark831 said:
Had the same problem recently.... Sat down with both the pelagos and omega together... Preferred the pelagos! Such a comfortable watch to wear and I personally can't do without a date! (my pelagos is actually up for sale as I got a deal I couldn't turn down on what has become a grail for me.. SD4000 - have a look at one also if budget allows and rolex are your thing!)
I've never really entertained the idea of rolex, due to me thinking (rightly or wrongly) they would always be out of budget... Maybe I need to look harder, who knows?! I am going to go to the local jewelers next weekend and see how the watches sing
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