Help me find a watch!
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Just had an unexpected cheque in the post - so figured it should be put to semi frivolous use!
I haven't a 'nice' watch, so I tend not to wear one. I'd like this to change...
So, been looking through threads on here, then searching Google etc., but would appreciate your input.
Budget is say £500 - £800 (would prefer to spend £600ish, but willing to push for something appreciably nicer).
In terms of the wants:
Automatic, reasonably understated (no HUGE cases, gold etc.), decent value. Strap either leather or mesh, no bracelets. Happy with either new or very good condition s/h.
Design wise, I've varied tastes. Ones that have caught my eye today (ignoring whether I can actually afford them!):
Sinn 917 (ties for top place with...) - simply stunning, love the classic elegance
Glycine Pilot SST - love the 24 hour dial and 70's cushion case
Notable mentions for:
Steinhart Aviation Chrono - square case is lovely, perhaps a little angular in this example
Steinhart Nav B-Uhr 47 ST1 - clean, crisp and like the in house movement enough to go for a manual - assuming I can't bugger it up by overwinding etc.
Tag Heuer Monaco is something I've liked for ages, but a little too ubiquitous and way out of budget.
What else is there that could fit into budget/consideration? Forgot to mention, I'm built like a racing snake - so that needs to be taken into account so I don't look like a child who's borrowed Dad's watch!
Cheers,
Sam
I haven't a 'nice' watch, so I tend not to wear one. I'd like this to change...
So, been looking through threads on here, then searching Google etc., but would appreciate your input.
Budget is say £500 - £800 (would prefer to spend £600ish, but willing to push for something appreciably nicer).
In terms of the wants:
Automatic, reasonably understated (no HUGE cases, gold etc.), decent value. Strap either leather or mesh, no bracelets. Happy with either new or very good condition s/h.
Design wise, I've varied tastes. Ones that have caught my eye today (ignoring whether I can actually afford them!):
Sinn 917 (ties for top place with...) - simply stunning, love the classic elegance
Glycine Pilot SST - love the 24 hour dial and 70's cushion case
Notable mentions for:
Steinhart Aviation Chrono - square case is lovely, perhaps a little angular in this example
Steinhart Nav B-Uhr 47 ST1 - clean, crisp and like the in house movement enough to go for a manual - assuming I can't bugger it up by overwinding etc.
Tag Heuer Monaco is something I've liked for ages, but a little too ubiquitous and way out of budget.
What else is there that could fit into budget/consideration? Forgot to mention, I'm built like a racing snake - so that needs to be taken into account so I don't look like a child who's borrowed Dad's watch!
Cheers,
Sam
yeti said:
Have a browse of the Page & Cooper website for lots of ideas.
Sinn, Fortis, Glycine, Steinhart, Oris, Longines, Stowa, Damasko... There are no bad choices there!
Thanks, I have - which led to a couple in the shortlist! Sinn, Fortis, Glycine, Steinhart, Oris, Longines, Stowa, Damasko... There are no bad choices there!
Unfortunately, the ones I really like are way out of budget - I suspect even secondhand unless in truly ropey condition!
Sinn 917 and Glycine SST... The Damasko ones are a little utilitarian for my taste!
Will check out Stowa, Fortis, Oris and Longines on more detail.
Cheers chaps!
Oh s
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http://www.chrono24.com/en/glycine/airman-sst-12-b...
Blue dial.
Worthy? Or more show than go?!
t...http://www.chrono24.com/en/glycine/airman-sst-12-b...
Blue dial.
Worthy? Or more show than go?!
Edited by Sway on Friday 10th January 19:54
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