First Time Buyer Help

[Lippy]

Morning everyone

I'm getting married in two weeks, my fiancee has said she would like to get me a good watch to celebrate the occasion, clearly I'm a lucky fella!

Anyway, I'm interested in designs with both silver & gold as my wedding ring is gold.

I'm at a loss where to start really, we've not got a massive budget, maybe tops £800, what does that get for the money? What brands and quality should I look at?

I'm a completely newb, so be kind...over to the floor.

Andrew

[Lippy]

Don1 said:

The rose gold is starting to look good, and might be able to keep more money than the old 'bimetals' of the 80's and 90's.

Personally I'd say go for a mechanical watch, rather than electronic (quartz) - but it is just being snobby.

You can get some nice 'names' creaping into your price bracket (especially second hand, but I guess you want something new?).

What sort of thing do you like? Simple, plain face? Chronograph? Give us a few clues, as ther world of watches is far larger than you might expect.

cheers - I've spent today browsing this forum, like most things, I hadn't realised how deep this mine field was!

I guess, initially, I've always liked the look of Omega, Tags and I have seen some nice designs in the mainstream jewellers from Rado and Oris - but with my wedding, I want something that will serve to look the business on the day, but be wearable for sometime after.

I'd prefer a silver/gold design for this reason, after spending some time on google images I can see why this can become an enjoyable hobby in owning these pieces, I could see me owning several!

For a wedding watch, I've found two contenders

Tag Aquaracer 2000


+ Looks lovely, fits with the brand snob in me
- Can I get a "better" watch for the money, without paying for the brand name

Sinn 356

+ Looks amazing, would really suit my suit, style I'd never considered before
- would still fancy a Tag/Omega sport watch

I'm looking for any advice on the above, or similar styles of watches.

Cheers

Andrew

[Lippy]

thanks all for the greatly informative replies.

that seamaster looks the business all right, as I say, I can see the "collector" in me thinking, well a "x" would go with this and if I got "y" I'd wear it with that.

I think I am set on a classic style watch, with minimal clutter on the face. I know the Sinn is quite busy, my mind is easily changed! Don't think I would fancy a 2nd hand watch, although I appreciate the value and quality certainly in some of the older designs.

Is there any watches with a silver bracelet but have gold faces/detailing that would provide the contrast, rather than going for a bi-metal?

Thanks again, hope the weather sticks aswell!

Andrew

[Lippy]

Lippy said:

Is there any watches with a silver bracelet but have gold faces/detailing that would provide the contrast, rather than going for a bi-metal?

Answering my own questions - Oris Artelier



that one could be perfect

also, from the werners thread



what a bloody bargain! (one of many!)

Decisions decisions...

[Lippy]

yep googled that before from an earlier post...I'll keep trying the lotto!

[Lippy]

another option

Stowa Exima



Great price again, but not sure of delivery times, anyone know any UK retailers?

Oris Big Crown Pointer Date



Good price, just less than 600 and would really be good for the wedding and for the future.

Anyone bought from JuraWatches?

Edited by Lippy on Wednesday 7th May 14:27