Suggestions for a friend

[djtex]

I have a mate who is looking to buy a new watch, max budget is £350. He is ideally after something with a metal bracelet, fairly classic in style but a decent size. Also he wants to avoid the fashion brands and go for a proper watch manufacturer, and if possible something with a Sapphire Crystal glass, is that even possible at £350?

I've tried to peusuade him to up the budget a touch, and look at an Oris or an Omega, but he can't right now. So what do you guys reckon?

[alfabadass]

I would say a Mauric Lacroix in a sale.

You wont get a get an automatic but my first swiss watch was a ML and its still looking awesome. I got it for £250 in a sale but I'm sure he could find a similar priced watch.



For the money they cannot be beat! Also look at Hamilton, they go pretty cheap online, plus they're autos!

[arun1uk]

It doesnt have a metal bracelet, but ticks every other box. Excellent watch for the price...

http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/product.asp?cid=&p...

He can always get a bracelet and retrofit. I know it says it's a "Williams Edition", but as you can see, there's no mention on the front of the watch.

[LordGrover]

Christopher Ward? click

[djtex]

Cheers guys appreciate the input, not sure about that Oris, great price though.

I'm liking this one at the minute, but hey it's not my decision.

http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/view-all/c7sk...

[Wild Rumpus]

What about a Speedbird? (pictures at the bottom of the page) -
http://www.timefactors.com/speedbird.htm

Or a Precista PRS3? -
http://www.timefactors.com/precista.htm

I have owned a Christopher Ward (Henley)and I own a PRS3LE, the Precista wins hards down for quality IMHO.

[andy tims]

^^^^ Hammer, nail, head.

[andy_s]

I'd agree with that.