Help me find a watch

[Bob_Defly]

I would like to get myself a watch, preferably before Christmas. Don't know much about what is out there but these are the criteria:

1. Classic looking, classy, not terribly modern
2. Probably about £1K ish
3. Round face
4. Mechanical movement with a glass back

Is this all possible within budget? Can either be new or used. Help please!


Looking through the stunning watch thread, I thought this was the best looking:



Wow!

[Ikemi]

I'd suggest the Longines Master Collection Chronograph, which fits all points of your criteria, with exception to budget. However a budget is there to be broken





http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/product/longines-maste...

(You can't really see in the photo above, but the hands are blued, just like the AL&S in your post)

RRP is £1730, but you should be able to obtain some decent discount when buying new. I'd personally contact Dom H at www.hackettwatches.com to see what sort of price he can offer. Many of us have bought watches through him and is highly recommended for his excellent service and very competitive prices. However he's on holiday at the moment, so you probably won't get a response just yet.

[AndrewWF]

I would also recommend Longines for that styling at (around) that budget. Being part of the Swatch group, you get an assurance of quality and reliability too.

The Heritage Lindbergh Atlantic Voyage watch is a stunner:



http://www.longines.com/watches/heritage-collectio...

[AlexWF]

My first suggestion with this budget and criteria would be an Oris. Beautifully made mechanical watches, sapphire case backs and great value for money, especially pre-owned. You can even get something with a moon phase and other complications if you go for the Artelier range:


This only retails for £1250 so would definitely be under £1k pre-owned.

[Hoofy]

Yummy. In case you've never heard of Longines, they are like Omega's little brother. (Omega also being part of the Swatch Group.)

[Ikemi]

AndrewWF said:

The Heritage Lindbergh Atlantic Voyage watch is a stunner:



http://www.longines.com/watches/heritage-collectio...

Oof. That's a good looking watch! Better than my suggestion

[jgtv]

I have one of these

Under budget, lovely watch, not common if that bothers you.

Its the Stowa Marine Auto