Im not a watch guy but .....

[d8mok]

I've not worn a watch for about 6 -7 years now as I broke my last and never got to replacing it. I'm now fancying a new one and have basically zero knowledge. Not fussed if I buy now or wait for a bit but would like it sorted before July next year as I'm getting married and my girlfriend thought it would be nice to have the watch as a nice present to myself.

Id like a watch to wear everyday and also something that isnt too much for everyday wear. I'm almost office based so wouldn't get wrecked but need to be able to wear it without it falling apart.

Ive narrowed it down to either a Aquaracer which i can get one from the outlet at York for a decent price (£1200) or a Tudor black bay which i can get 25% off at Goldsmiths via my work plus anything i could negotiate off.

My heart says Tudor as i think its a great watch and seems a bit different

Thanks in advance

[d8mok]

I know the Tudor is the correct choice so thanks for confirming . Now I need to work out how I can get the cash together to buy it I guess. I'd hoped for 0% but I cant get it if I'm having the discount via work.

[d8mok]

You can always count on one.....

Just to clarify i don't want to impress anyone, but fancy a nice watch for myself. I nearly got one 2 years ago for my 30th but ending up with a new bike instead. Do people actually get impressed by a £2k watch more to the point.

And without sounding like a powerfully built director , i can easily afford to buy outright but my current mission is to be mortgage free in the next 6 years so all my cash has gone towards saving for that (oh and our wedding/honeymoon). But thanks for your concern its duly noted.

[d8mok]

Mr Overheads said:

Another vote for the Tudor Black Bay here. I've got the Red one and it looks fantastic with a vintage leather strap.

Yes the red looks lovely too. If the black one hadn't been available then it would be red. Is yours a in house movement version?

[d8mok]

Had a drive over to our local Tudor dealer today and I'm torn between a Black BB or a pelagos.

The only reason I'm drawn to the pelagos is because the titanium Is lovely. But it's a little plain in real life.

The red BB is lovely but I think the novely of red will wear off.

[d8mok]

Decided that the in house movement black bay with black bezel is the one for me. Cash is in place now to buy so i called local Goldsmiths to make sure they have stock but they only have the window watch. Is it normal to only carry one in stock? Should i press for one thats not been on display?

[d8mok]

The display watch didnt have any protective film or anything as it was the one i tried last friday when decding which colour i wanted. I suggested getting new one in for me for this friday and ill buy it but was told its not possible.

Spoke to a store about 45 mins away from me who said they will get a new one in for me to collect on friday which is much better. Roll on friday.

[d8mok]

Collected my watch this morning and I'm very happy. The box alone is beautiful before you even diiscuss the watch. Goldsmiths in Nottingham were good to deal with too.