Which watch for £2-3k?

[Roofas]

Been lurking for a while now and this is my first post
Was reading this forum a couple of weeks ago and have now decided to take the plunge and buy my first serious watch. I have a budget of about £2-3k but the myriad of watches is starting to make my head ache. My watch criteria:

1 Chronograph
2 Good timekeeping (obviusly)
3 Will be a daily wearer and as I work in a warehouse environment must be able to take knocks.
4 Uncommon
5 Beautiful but manly to look at although not 'in your face' looks.

I have a few in mind such as the Seiko Ananta Chrono, Omega Alaska Ltd Ed, but would like suggestions from those with more knowledge. TIA.

[426Hemi]

TAG Heuer CV2A10
or
Omega Speedmaster

[LukeBird]

^^

Omega Speedmaster, job done!

[Gareth135R]

Tag and Omega loose their money.
£2-£3k is easy....Rolex Submariner. No contest.
www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk and pick up a used one.

[Roofas]

Thanks for the suggestions. Forgot to add, new not used.

[Roofas]

Oh and no Rolex - don't know what it is about the brand but just seems to scream slimey fat businessman.

Edited by Roofas on Saturday 26th December 15:31

[Gareth135R]

Find £3500 and get a Panerai then.

[BigAlinEmbra]

Sinn 356 II with a sapphire face.

[Roofas]

Thanks, Sinn looks lovely but a bit too formal for me (I wear 3/4 combat shorts and t-shirts year round). Do Graham watches hold their value? Seen this and am quite tempted.....
http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/watch.asp?productid=4...

[andy tims]

Roofas said:

I wear 3/4 combat shorts and t-shirts year round. I like Graham's & think everyone with a Rolex is a slimy fat business man & I won't buy pre-owned

What a complete

Edited by andy tims on Saturday 26th December 17:02

[toohuge]

I am not a big fan of Graham watches but that's my personal opinion. I would probably go for this:


http://www.watches.co.uk/watch.php?wid=9149S


Only because it is a limited edition and it appears to have been made in very small numbers. This can usually help it's resale value.

Problem with Graham watches:
Do not expect watch enthusiasts to share the same passion as yourself.

[Roofas]

Don't hold back Andy

[tuffer]

IWC Pilot Chrono or Aquatimer:

[Stedman]

Rolex GMT Master II, complete in Pepsi fashion.

I will get one in 2010

[TheEnd]

You'll definitely want a sapphire crystal, unless you spend a lot of time rummaging in bins full of diamonds, you'll never scratch it.

Graham- They are big.. very big, and look like some sort of Ben 10 Christmas cracker gift.
Ultimately it's your choice, but it will attract a lot of attention and not in an admiration way.

The IWC aquatimer is pretty good, and pretty famous too, been in a couple of films

[Roofas]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I think I might go with a Porsche Design watch for now and see if I can get through a few months without damaging it before I upgrade. Comments re Graham watches are appreciated.

Edited by Roofas on Saturday 26th December 22:13

[Jovial Joe]

Roofas said:

Comments re Graham watches are appreciated.

Utter.Uutter.Utter overpriced,gash,tat.

If you want something unconventional,I'd go for a 2nd hand/discounted Zenith Defy,a marque with heritage and small children won't make fun of you behind your back.
Best regards

[andy tims]

Roofas said:

My watch criteria:

1 Chronograph
2 Good timekeeping (obviously)
3 Will be a daily wearer and as I work in a warehouse environment must be able to take knocks.
4 Uncommon
5 Beautiful but manly to look at although not 'in your face' looks.

With an ice hardened case, sapphire crystal and being very rare a Damasko DC66 (black dial) or 67 would be a good fit - circa £1,700 brand new if you can get one. Better availability second hand.



Alternatively a Sinn 757 has a tegimented case & bracelet so very tough

http://www.sinn.de/Modell/757.htm

More easily available & again well within budget.

Edited by andy tims on Sunday 27th December 09:19

[ShadownINja]

The lume on those DC67s are .

[stiglet]

I bought one of these recently. It was new old stock (as they are now discontinued I think). They also come/came with a plain black dial too



It was quite good.

However, as Rolex (used to) nick their movements and stick them in their Daytonas it may self-disqualify.

Cheers

JP

(A slimey fat businessman)