Any watch suggestions for around a grand?

[thehawkswoops]

Hello my names Mark and in August I turn the big 5 0 so want a watch, ahhhh but which one, that is the question.
The wife is treating me but what to get, doesn't have to be new either. Oh yeah a cronograph is a must, but would make an exeption for something weird but wonderful.

I fancy a Bell and Ross but bit pricey so second hand me thinks (are they any good?)

A Sinn, but again pricey

A vintage Seiko perhaps

An Omega is classy though a little boring and breitlings look a little ugly

Any good trustworthy second hand sites I know about chronomaster but the ones i like are usually sold!

Any others? Over to you guys!

Thanks for your input

Mark

[thehawkswoops]

Hmmmm food for thought already, like the look of the Steinhart and will look further at the Sinns.Thanks Again Chaps!

Any other suggestions not bothered about quartz or auto. Would prefer Quarz so you can take off and it will still work should you decide to wear another. However finding one thats a chrono takes some doing with the exeption of a very few Brietlings nothing much else.... unless you know different!!!

Thanks Again

Mark

[thehawkswoops]

Had a better look at the Steinhart site yesterday. The motorsport one in Gulf colours looked amazing, might drop them a line and just see if thay dont still have one kicking about in a drawer somewhere they would like to part with. Failing that I prefer the leather strap one too.

Still keeping an open mind though.

Once again a big big thankyou for all your replys.

Mark

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Hey Poosha, that Porsche Design one is bloody lovely and what a bargain. Do you know if these are still made by Eterna? This gets in my top 5 along with the Steinhart the Sinn and the gorgeous Stowa (or is that a little plain...just cant decide!)still like Omega's (second hand) and a Bell and Ross just to be different!

Cheers Mark

[thehawkswoops]

Okay Okay the Stowa's are not plain...very very classy I will take a closer look I promise!

Mark

[thehawkswoops]

Wow that GUINAND sure looks tasty, and love the detail. Been on the website, am I right in thinking you have to order from the old man himself? Does he make them to order or do they have them in stock? Sorry to ask so many questions, but is there anywhere you can see them and look at them in the UK?

Thanks Again Guys...now I'm really confused (in the nicest possible way!)

Mark

[thehawkswoops]

Ahh a Raymond fan, I have 2 myself, a dress one Parsifal, and a crono also a parsifal.

Need to try something different, but i do like the raymonds.

Thanks Again guys......dare I ask any more? Just to totally confuse me!!!

Mark