What watch at around 2k

[aussiebruce]

I don't really know a lot about watches and currently have a 10-15 year old TAG. Not sure what it is, but it cost about a grand then. It's starting to get a bit tatty. i.e. the glow in the dark stuff is coming off and the silver face is going a little yellow.

So what should i buy?

I wear the watch constantly, so what ever I buy will stay on my wrist at work and play. I like a metal strap, need it to be waterproof and pretty hard wearing. I have been thinking about a Breitling as I quite like the weight and they look pretty classy. What else is out there to consider?

[SaliMali]

Omega Planet Ocean. Sorted.

[Chairman LMAO]

aussiebruce said:

Breitling as I quite like the weight and they look pretty classy

Oh... you're Australian. That explains it.

Carry on.


Buy an Omega, any Omega

[sparkyhx]

buy second hand 2k will get you a lot

p.s. another Vote for the Omega PO - fantastic watch, but you risk being one of the crowd.

[VXR_Driver]

aussiebruce said:

I have been thinking about a Breitling as I quite like the weight and they look pretty classy.?

Breitling Cockpit. Might be a little over budget, but it fits the bill

Edited by VXR_Driver on Wednesday 16th September 20:33

[mattley]

Given the budget you have a huge choice but you really haven't said much about what you actually like or what you're after.

I like to steer clear of salesman's watches so Brietling, Omega and the like are out.

Try looking at Glycine, Ball or Sinn for something a little bit different with a good price/quality ratio.

[whoami]

mattley said:

Given the budget you have a huge choice but you really haven't said much about what you actually like or what you're after.

I like to steer clear of salesman's watches so Brietling, Omega and the like are out.

Try looking at Glycine, Ball or Sinn for something a little bit different with a good price/quality ratio.

[aussiebruce]

mattley said:

Given the budget you have a huge choice but you really haven't said much about what you actually like or what you're after.

I like to steer clear of salesman's watches so Brietling, Omega and the like are out.

Try looking at Glycine, Ball or Sinn for something a little bit different with a good price/quality ratio.

Ok, I like a metal strap and has to be waterproof and pretty rugged as I never take it off. I don't want digital and I don't really want a white/silver face as i find it's hard to read with low light.

I can take or leave stop watch or other small dials, though would like and do use a rotating bezel.

As i said, I know little about watches and I have never herd of the brands you mention. (though I will goggle them now)So i guess I'm after something "different" and tastefull.

Edited by aussiebruce on Thursday 17th September 09:18

[Dr_Rick]

Sinn:
www.chronomaster.co.uk
www.jurawatches.co.uk

My next purchase after the current IWC Pilots Chrono will be a Sinn.

Dr Rick

[andy_s]

aussiebruce said:

mattley said:

Try looking at Glycine, Ball or Sinn for something a little bit different with a good price/quality ratio.

I will goggle them now

Sinn 'U' series, particularly if you tend more towards 'tool/instrument' than 'dress/smart'.

[okgo]

whoami said:

mattley said:

Given the budget you have a huge choice but you really haven't said much about what you actually like or what you're after.

I like to steer clear of salesman's watches so Brietling, Omega and the like are out.

Try looking at Glycine, Ball or Sinn for something a little bit different with a good price/quality ratio.

Don't forget Rolex, they are THE worst for the above.

[Soovy]

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Big Black

Here are both. Omega kicks its butt.

Edited by Soovy on Thursday 17th September 16:37

[Chairman LMAO]

Soovy, do you have a wrist shot of the PO? Looks hhhuuuuuuuuuuggggeeeee.

[Soovy]

Chairman LMAO said:

Soovy, do you have a wrist shot of the PO? Looks hhhuuuuuuuuuuggggeeeee.

It's a nice old chunk yeah.

I'll see what I can find.

[Soovy]

Here we go. Secretary's arm shown.

[okgo]

Chairman LMAO said:

Soovy, do you have a wrist shot of the PO? Looks hhhuuuuuuuuuuggggeeeee.

Quick one from my iphone..

[Soovy]

okgo said:

Chairman LMAO said:

Soovy, do you have a wrist shot of the PO? Looks hhhuuuuuuuuuuggggeeeee.

Quick one from my iphone..

A quick one off the wrist eh?

[okgo]

Thats a 45.5 too btw. Just depends if you have a proper set of wrists or not

[mattley]

aussiebruce said:

Ok, I like a metal strap and has to be waterproof and pretty rugged as I never take it off. I don't want digital and I don't really want a white/silver face as i find it's hard to read with low light.

I can take or leave stop watch or other small dials, though would like and do use a rotating bezel.

Well that'll be a Glycine Airman or a Sinn 657.


HTH

[SaliMali]

mattley said:

I like to steer clear of salesman's watches so Brietling, Omega and the like are out.

Salesman's watches?