I've missed you lot!

[AB]

I can't remember the last time I posted on this forum. I used to have a great collection which included some interesting pieces but I consolidated them all into a Seamaster Pro 'Bond' Auto and a Citizen Eco-Drive for knocking about in, purely due to wanting to free up the cash at the time.

I'm starting to get a little bored and I have some cash coming in (tax rebate) which I plan on spending on another watch.

The Bond will never leave me, I've sold it before and bought it back and I don't plan on doing it again as to me it's the best watch in the world (at a price that is reasonable).

So... where would your £3k go given the 2 I already have?

Not sure I'm a 'dressy' watch person, I've done the Tag Heuer to death and I don't like the attention a Rolex attracts.

I've always loved the Panerai such as;

http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Panerai/Luminor%20Bas...

But I'd rather come under budget than over.

I wish this was £3,000!!

http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/IWC/Portuguese%20Chro...

Navitimer is a bit bling, I've had a Chronomat.

Omega, had a PO, got an SMP.

http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Omega/Speedmaster%20L...

Speedmaster? Too closely related to the SMP?

Maybe I should just bank it.

Ideas appreciated.

[marcgti6]

It's a tough call, isn't it!? I have a similar budget to you and I'm finding it hard to make a decision. I've also got a TAG (Carrera Chrono).

I've (sort of) narrowed it down to the IWC Spitfire Chrono - http://www.thewatchgallery.co.uk/iwc-spitfire-chro... (Over priced on here like) or a used Rolex Submariner date.

I was in a jewellers the other day and tried on a couple of Bremont's - not sure if you've heard of them but they are a relatively new British brand. I'm tempted by one of these - http://www.bremont.com/range.php?n=ALT1-P - it was lovely to hold and look at and seemed very well engineered. I've never actually heard of the brand or seen them before though and this kind of puts me off.

I do know what you mean about Rolex and the attention aspect of things and it's one of the main reasons that I'm swaying towards the IWC.

I'm also considering adding to the fund for a JLC Master Compressor Chronograph 2 - proper watch porn.

I share your pain though, it's a nightmare deciding where to put your ££££. Good luck!

[marcgti6]

Might be worth looking at Blowers if you don't mind going pre-owned?

They've got a nice selection of Panerai's, amongst plenty of other watch porn!

http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/panerai.htm

[RemainAllHoof]

What about a vintage diver of some sort? I don't mean a modern version of a vintage watch. I mean a proper vintage one, perhaps an SMP300 from the 1960s (big triangle)? Should be able to pick one up for around £1500-1700 I think. Or a Tudor snowflake for about £2k (maybe less)?

[DS3R]

Not a dressy watch person but pick out an IWC Portuguese!?!?

So much choice at that price point.

Personally I'd go different- the SMP is a classic, and can be dressy in the right circumstances, so either very dressy, or a different shape, let's start with that:

IWC Da Vinci http://www.chrono24.com/en/iwc/da-vinci--id1875204...

Cartier Santos (no link)

Franck Muller Casablanca http://www.chrono24.com/en/franckmuller/casablanca...

Maybe a JLC Reverso?

All pre-owned of course.

Because otherwise, any round watch will either have to be a chrono (and will you be able to get something from a "high-end" enough brand to justify having it alongside an SM), or just not sufficiently different to your SMP to justify.

[AB]

NeMiSiS said:

Hello Alex, I haven't missed you.

Oh, the feeling is mutual

[AB]

DS3R said:

Because otherwise, any round watch will either have to be a chrono (and will you be able to get something from a "high-end" enough brand to justify having it alongside an SM), or just not sufficiently different to your SMP to justify.

You're very right.

I'll look over those presented. Thanks very much.

[ApexJimi]

Ananta Spring Drive GMT?

http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/seiko-ananta-spring-d...

[AB]

I have issues with spending £3,000 on a Seiko...

[toohuge]

AB said:

I have issues with spending £3,000 on a Seiko...

I can understand your point. I have handled one of the spring drives and whilst the technology is awesome, it really is! The overall feel of the watch was disappointing.

I would be looking at a 2nd hand JLC reverso if it were my money.

Chris

[ApexJimi]

AB said:

I have issues with spending £3,000 on a Seiko...

I just knew you were going to say that!

[AB]

http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/iwc_spitfire_ch...

Quite like that.

My old man had an 'Exupery Gold' version which was nice.