Recommendations for £1500 please

[QuartzDad]

This is for my son's 18th birthday present. He'd love an Omega but not going to happen...

He likes the look and feel of this and I was wondering what other brands/models should we be looking at?



Requirements
New
Bracelet strap
Around 41mm
Not quartz
Chronograph

TIA.

[marcosgt]

Maybe a Sinn? Check out Jura watches (I think it is).

German make, outstanding quality for the money (if my Arktis is anything to go by), easily a match for Omega's twice the price IMVHO.

Longines, though, are great VFM - Stick an Omega or TAG logo on any of their watches and they'd cost twice as much...

M.

[mikeveal]

Ball & Hamilton.
I think you'll get a Hamilton Chrono for your money, but you may struggle with Ball.

[QuartzDad]

Many thanks, glad I asked - three I've never heard of so far

[GCH]

Should easily be able to get a pre-owned omega speedmaster with change from £1500.

[michael gould]

Brand new omega speedmaster on eBay UK for £1800 last years model ( who cares) don't be a tight arse dad and get him the Omega

[QuartzDad]

michael gould said:

Brand new omega speedmaster on eBay UK for £1800

Found it. Wish I hadn't Decisions, decisions....

[Matt99man]

Hamilton all the way

[LC23]

QuartzDad said:

Found it. Wish I hadn't Decisions, decisions....

I think you might find it is the Reduced rather than Pro if it's the one I found. Not such a good price if it is the one.

[gbbird]

I had a similar dilemma recently, only difference being I was buying for myself. Very nearly went for a Longines, but eventually plumped for an Oris Aquis. Check them out -

http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk/Oris-Aquis-Mens-Brace...

[QuartzDad]

I think you're right LC23 - currently educating myself as to the differences between a Reduced and a Pro. Good thing he's not 18 until August...

[QuartzDad]

gbbird said:

I had a similar dilemma recently, only difference being I was buying for myself. Very nearly went for a Longines, but eventually plumped for an Oris Aquis. Check them out -

http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk/Oris-Aquis-Mens-Brace...

Not a chrono but like that a lot. I've been happy with the same watch for the last 20 years and never really understood why you would want to collect them - catching on pretty damn quick now though.

[michael gould]

QuartzDad said:

michael gould said:

Brand new omega speedmaster on eBay UK for £1800

Found it. Wish I hadn't Decisions, decisions....

Bloody nice watch .......offer him £1600 and see what's what......good luck

[SVS]

In addition to Sinn, I'd definitely look at the Damasko range too. Both are German greats that can out-compete many a Swiss watch.

Damasko offers wonderful, very high quality engineering and innovation. Top notch. I believe Damasko now offers a bracelet option; I don't know the price, but Page & Cooper will know. Incidentally, with a £1,500 budget, I'd take look at Page & Cooper's range of watches generally. P&C has great customer service

[Zigster]

michael gould said:

Brand new omega speedmaster on eBay UK for £1800 last years model ( who cares) don't be a tight arse dad and get him the Omega

Exactly. Get a second hand Omega for that money - much better bet than a brand new Hamilton or similar (can you even spend that much on a Hamilton?)

[QuartzDad]

Really don't want to go down the used route, for this particular occasion it's going to be brand new.

[jonny70]

QuartzDad said:

This one is a stunning well made watch. My best mate has the time only Longines Conquest sport an its exceptionally well made and classy watch. Also Omega and Longines are owned by the same company. Make sure you get a 20% discount (think this model is around £1500ish) so you will save yourself £300 quid)

[Dan_1981]

GCH said:

Should easily be able to get a pre-owned omega speedmaster with change from £1500.

Anyone want to suggest where to look for this sort of deal?

I'm after a Moonwatch - happy with pre-owned but struggling to find anything at this price. (apart from a reduced)

[Mr_C]

Without wishing to sound daft, what's a 'reduced' speedmaster?

I really like the longines by the way.

[Caruso]

Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope