Which watch for £2-3k?

[Roofas]

Been lurking for a while now and this is my first post
Was reading this forum a couple of weeks ago and have now decided to take the plunge and buy my first serious watch. I have a budget of about £2-3k but the myriad of watches is starting to make my head ache. My watch criteria:

1 Chronograph
2 Good timekeeping (obviusly)
3 Will be a daily wearer and as I work in a warehouse environment must be able to take knocks.
4 Uncommon
5 Beautiful but manly to look at although not 'in your face' looks.

I have a few in mind such as the Seiko Ananta Chrono, Omega Alaska Ltd Ed, but would like suggestions from those with more knowledge. TIA.

[Roofas]

Thanks for the suggestions. Forgot to add, new not used.

[Roofas]

Oh and no Rolex - don't know what it is about the brand but just seems to scream slimey fat businessman.

Edited by Roofas on Saturday 26th December 15:31

[Roofas]

Thanks, Sinn looks lovely but a bit too formal for me (I wear 3/4 combat shorts and t-shirts year round). Do Graham watches hold their value? Seen this and am quite tempted.....
http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/watch.asp?productid=4...

[Roofas]

Don't hold back Andy

[Roofas]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I think I might go with a Porsche Design watch for now and see if I can get through a few months without damaging it before I upgrade. Comments re Graham watches are appreciated.

Edited by Roofas on Saturday 26th December 22:13

[Roofas]

RichB said:

Out of interest why would you wear a £3k watch to work in a warehouse? Just seems odd to me...

True, may seem a bit odd but I don't really spend on much else, no mortgage, happy with my car even though it's an R53 MINI, and have a relatively high disposable income. For this watch, it wil probably be closer to 2k rather than the 3k.

[Roofas]

Many thanks for your help, especially andy-tims (not the initial abuse, mind). Plumped for a Damasko DC66 in the end