£1.5k daily watch purchase

[georgefreeman918]

Looking at buying myself a watch for my upcoming 30th birthday for circa £1.5k or less.

I don't currently own any 'premium' watches, and I don't intend on getting any more. I am not bothered about residual as it will never be sold.

I really like Tudor, but these are out of my price range. At the moment, I am looking at Tag, but think these have a bit of a bad rep amongst the watch community.

Needs to be worn daily, so stainless steel, stainless bracelet (not leather strap) and ideally be semi smart for work / casual.

Any suggestions welcome.

Thanks

[mcmigo]

Longines have lovely watches at this price point. Great old brand , high quality. Hydroconquests and masters at this price point are superb watches.

[Doofus]

Size? Colour? Features?

[vixen1700]

mcmigo said:

Longines have lovely watches at this price point. Great old brand .

Yep, love my Longines Legend Diver. Cool watch.

[funinhounslow]

At that price, Longines. Credible Swiss brand with plenty of choice at this price level.

Hydroconquest with ceramic bezel. I have the previous version of this watch and love it…



Over budget but a haggle could get you there, and a wonderful looking watch imo…



Have a look at their website for more formal offerings. I would avoid the quartz models but their heritage lines in particular deserve a good look…

[dimots]

Would be very tempted to order a Grand Seiko direct from Japan if I was you.

https://chrono24.app/seiko/9f62-0aa1sbgx053--id197...

[loskie]

Daily watch= Casio and you'll have loads of change left

[Barchettaman]

Longines Conquest. They wear big. Look at the 39mm.

[T6 vanman]

Really depends on the style your looking for
Diver style with GMT function at 10% off
Very well regarded make
https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/certina-...

or
Under budget with a good solid movement -
Ignore the image the watch & bracelet is completely black hard wearing ceramic
https://www.chisholmhunter.co.uk/rado-centrix-42mm...

or
Ball Watch Company & Oris do a range of watches within your price range all with (as Rado) solid robust movements
https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/ball-wat...


Spend an evening reviewing the options in places like
https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/
https://www.swisswatchesdirect.co.uk/
If you decide to lower your budget
https://www.watchshop.com/?nst=0&gclid=199ccc0...
Or check the sales section of Beaverbrooks, Earnest Jones ETC

But to correct you .... No one really pay's much interest in what watch your wearing and for £1.5k a Tag Hauer is an honest robust hard wearing daily
BUT
IF it was my money for an extra 500
https://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/5516722/B...

[r159]

Oris is a good option with that budget.

You can also get a very nice Christopher Ward...but sign up for their newsletter first as they usually chuck a £100 off voucher in.

[funinhounslow]

That is a very good price for the ceramic Rado mentioned above.

Tempted myself...

[J.R.B.]

Another vote for Longines. I’ve got a hydroconquest and it’s a great watch.

[georgefreeman918]

Sorry should have mentioned a dive watch style would be preferable and maybe automatic.

Done good suggestions - thank you. Now to spend a few more hours reading some reviews.

[gregs656]

I’d consider a micro brand, but would take some research. Halios maybe.

[blingybongy]

Look no further.

https://www.damasko-watches.com/en/models/models-w...




A daily built to take life's knocks.

[nikaiyo2]

If you want a Tudor… get a Tudor.

Second hand you can often pick a BB up for £2k or under. To me I would try and save up a bit or bang it on credit card, it seems like a false economy almost to compromise for a relatively small sum.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304080494690?epid=19046...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174924718764?epid=20046...

[Crumpet]

nikaiyo2 said:

If you want a Tudor… get a Tudor.

Second hand you can often pick a BB up for £2k or under. To me I would try and save up a bit or bang it on credit card, it seems like a false economy almost to compromise for a relatively small sum.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304080494690?epid=19046...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174924718764?epid=20046...

I agree. Save up the extra or, if you must, borrow it. But I’d definitely look to try and spend around £2300 on a lightly worn BB58 or similar. Buying used at that price is fairly safe for your money if the worst happens and you need it back.

[imperium]

First brand that came to mind is Longines, but the Sinn 104 is a good looking watch.

[VFX_Artist]

Nothing to add apart from when I first saw the title I thought you wanted to buy a watch every day, so i clicked thinking that's a lot of watches....oh well.

[Lee540]

CWC