What watch for £....

[der1]

Long story short my Mrs is buying me a watch for my Birthday in couple of months.

Budget of around £800

Been looking at Longines hydro conquest and the like

Suggestions please?

Used options would be welcome also.

[jonny70]

what watches you currently got?

This helps in us helping you with your decision depending if its your first decent watch or you already have a nice balanced collection.

[der1]

It will be my first proper watch, only ever had watches under £100 really.

Seamaster is one of my favourite watches but don't think I have a chance even pre owned.

[Tiger Tim]

If you're prepared to accept quartz then a seamaster preowned is achievable sub 1k.

Personally I'd rather an Oris or like you suggest a Longines rather than a quartz Omega.

[der1]

Yeah don't get me wrong I would love a omega quartz or not, but the appeal of something automatic has me excited

In regards to Oris what would you suggest looking at ?

I cant seem to find anything omega wise under £1k on the internet.

[rich85uk]

would be looking at one of these 2 Steinharts for that money:

[der1]

Like the first one, second one isn't really my cup of tea.

[rich85uk]

they do several different colour versions of it, i prefer the blue one:
http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/chronographs.htm...

[der1]

I am seriously considering that one.

Can anyone suggest good places to look out for used Oris?

Seen a few on chrono24 and some unbelievable prices.

[jonny70]

http://goldsmiths.co.uk/Oris-TT1-Gents-Automatic-G...

with 20% off ,its in budget . Its an automatic and has a sapphire crustal caseback so you see can see the movement.

[der1]

Nice watch, just not sure its my thing. Thanks for the input.

[Slagathore]

http://www.stowa.de/lshop,shopstart,13822922712557...

Worth a look.

[jonny70]

der1 said:

Nice watch, just not sure its my thing. Thanks for the input.

http://goldsmiths.co.uk/Oris-Aquis-Divers-Mens-Watch/p/17600837

this one is similar to the seamaster and hydorquest , with discount almost in budget

[der1]

Thanks guys.

I've been reading through a similar thread a while back about getting a Hydroconquest and I've seen one priced at just over £600. Think this maybe the one to go for and maybe add a rubber strap in .

Still open to suggestions though, especially Pre owned as my money may go a bit further.

Cheers

[SVS]

Oris, Longines, Steinhart, Stowa, Davosa or (at a small stretch of budget) Damasko.

As has been said here before, check out the watch brands on offer from Page and Cooper because they are an authorised dealer for a range of interesting watch brands

[Craikeybaby]

Another vote for Oris here - have a look at their website. From the other watches you mention I guess you'd be looking at the dive range, which should narrow it down a bit for you. What sort of strap are you looking for?

[andy tims]

Glycine, Sinn, Damasko all do nice watches for the stated budget.

[marcosgt]

The watch you mentioned in the OP, the Longines Hydroconquest, is an excellent bang for the buck watch from a brand with lots of heritage and one Swatch is moving upmarket.






I wear my blue one a lot - Looks great on its bracelet or a leather strap.

M.

Edited by marcosgt on Monday 21st October 12:22

[yeti]

If pre-owned is OK, something like these Breitlings are in reach:

http://www.chrono24.com/en/breitling/colt-automati...

or http://www.chrono24.com/en/breitling/colt-ocean--i...

Go on chronio24, search by price and see what you find. There's a whole world of pre-owned out there, you'll get a 1500 quid watch for your 800; i.e. actually what it's worth

[der1]

Yeti, like that first one May have a look into it. Can anyone offer advice when buying from chrono24 things to avoid Etc?