Tissot, Hamilton or C. Ward?

[RichB]

Sorry Jim, no offense meant, I like some of CWs designs. By Fashion I meant that if you look at gent's watches from the 40s through to the late 90s/early 2000s they were usually 34mm-39mm. It's only in the last 10-15 years that manufacturers have made such large watches in the 42mm-45mm range. That to me is a modern fashion, it's not a derogatory word just a fact. And that's me generalising because someone will now point to a vintage watch of 40mm dia. but you take my point.

[MondyJim]

No offense taken, I do take your point. The C60 is close to the limit of what I could wear really.

[Baked_bean]

Thanks for the words of wisdom. I quite like the suggestions but will probably stick to the christopher ward (in a darker colour) or hamilton.
I'm guessing from the comments neither will disappoint.

[BrassMan]

Baked_bean said:

Thanks for the words of wisdom. I quite like the suggestions but will probably stick to the christopher ward (in a darker colour) or hamilton.
I'm guessing from the comments neither will disappoint.

Consider the C61, 38mm down from 42.

[ThePrisoner]

I have to agree with some of the comments made about the C60. I have a C60 GMT with a Bracelet. I have quite a narrow wrist, and yes its very heavy and does take over you wrist. After some adjustments at a local Jeweler, the winder still digs into my hand. Also i have a C11 which is my favorite time piece at the moment. The C7 Rapide Mk1 Chronograph is a nice and light watch with a large Dial. Still puts a smile on my face. Good luck finding the wright watch.

[GC8]

Hamilton, but at half the price.

[yeti]

Shame the Tissot is so large or that would have been a no brainer.

Steinhart over CW for me but there are plenty of nice things to see on the Page and Cooper website too.

[garreth64]

I'm no watch expert, but isn't it best to decide on a style first? You seem to have a Dive, Sports Chrono and Pilot there, so three different styles.

Out of those I'd take the Hamilton, but the c60 in Charcoal or Black is a good choice. Also look at Steinhart as others have said.

I've just bought a CW C8 Pilot U2 Vintage and love it.

[Quattromaster]

I have all 3, can't remember the tissot model, the Hamilton is a khaki navy, and only last week I took delivery of a cw c11.

Hamilton every time for me, just feels and looks so much better, too be honest I'm very disappointed with the CW if I'm honest.

[SVS]

Interesting. What in particular's disappointing about the CW?

[gbbird]

I have a several CWs and a Tissot. CW easily matches or even surpasses Tissot quality imho

Get a C60 trident, you will not go far wrong. As others have said i would opt for another colour though

[marcosgt]

I'd be looking at Longines, too, at that price point, personally.

M.

[SVS]

Good call on Longines. Though I expect it'd have to be second-hand to be within budget.

[marcosgt]

Probably, I was looking at the prices on the links, you'd struggle to get a new Longines for £500, but it'll net you a good 'cherished' () one.

Of those you list, I like the Hamilton best.

M

[RS404]

marcosgt said:

I'd be looking at Longines, too, at that price point, personally.

M.

Not far off budget here http://www.iconicwatches.co.uk/in-stock.html?brand...

[Baked_bean]

Just a quick update to give this thread some closure, I have bit the bullet and gone for a Longines Hydroconquest automatic (Blue bezel and face).

I ended up buying it from an independent jewellers and got some discount so i was happy to pay a little above the Web price due to the service etc.

Overall i am very pleased with my purchase and it puts a smile on my face.