Recommend me - first proper automatic watch. budget ~£1.5/8k
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C9 5 day by pdrawmer, on Flickr
UK company selling their own Swiss watches.
On line sales only - extremely good returns policy.
Automatic watch with 5 day COSC certified movement.
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/watches/dress/c9-...
UK company selling their own Swiss watches.
On line sales only - extremely good returns policy.
Automatic watch with 5 day COSC certified movement.
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/watches/dress/c9-...
BRMMA said:
I had a similar budget and requirement recently and went for a Longines Heritage Retrograde which i got in the Ernest Jones sale well under budget, seems a lot of watch for the money
Interesting, I was thinking much the same. Saw a fantastic Longines which has really caught my eye. Seems to be a reflection of the style I am after for this particular watch (an every day automatic). The other watches mentioned are all fantastic in their own right, and if I am lucky enough to own even half of them I would be very privileged indeed! I particularly like the micro manufacturers from the UK and Germany - to have the dedication to construct your own watch is awe-inspiring. Hi,
First post in the watches side of the forum and hopefully can help you here.
I got my first good watch from a guy in the UK - chronomaster.co.uk - and found him to be great. He has some great deals on secondhand watches and is an official dealer for several lesser known brands.
I would recommend this (or something like it):
http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/fortis/watches/pilot...
Or even this for a bit less money:
http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/sinn/watches/sinn-fl...
Both have a Valjoux 7750 movement which is basically the same as the TAG (and several other big brands) and he might do a bit of a deal on it as well.
Good luck on whatever you get...
First post in the watches side of the forum and hopefully can help you here.
I got my first good watch from a guy in the UK - chronomaster.co.uk - and found him to be great. He has some great deals on secondhand watches and is an official dealer for several lesser known brands.
I would recommend this (or something like it):
http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/fortis/watches/pilot...
Or even this for a bit less money:
http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/sinn/watches/sinn-fl...
Both have a Valjoux 7750 movement which is basically the same as the TAG (and several other big brands) and he might do a bit of a deal on it as well.
Good luck on whatever you get...
stavers said:
Hi,
First post in the watches side of the forum and hopefully can help you here.
I got my first good watch from a guy in the UK - chronomaster.co.uk - and found him to be great. He has some great deals on secondhand watches and is an official dealer for several lesser known brands.
I would recommend this (or something like it):
http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/fortis/watches/pilot...
Or even this for a bit less money:
http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/sinn/watches/sinn-fl...
Both have a Valjoux 7750 movement which is basically the same as the TAG (and several other big brands) and he might do a bit of a deal on it as well.
Good luck on whatever you get...
Both look good recommendations, there's some lovely stuff on that siteFirst post in the watches side of the forum and hopefully can help you here.
I got my first good watch from a guy in the UK - chronomaster.co.uk - and found him to be great. He has some great deals on secondhand watches and is an official dealer for several lesser known brands.
I would recommend this (or something like it):
http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/fortis/watches/pilot...
Or even this for a bit less money:
http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/sinn/watches/sinn-fl...
Both have a Valjoux 7750 movement which is basically the same as the TAG (and several other big brands) and he might do a bit of a deal on it as well.
Good luck on whatever you get...
I'm in the same position as the OP, though with a slightly lower budget, and have been looking longingly at this:
http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Baume%20et%20Mercier/...
Does anyone have a views on this one way or the other?
http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Baume%20et%20Mercier/...
Does anyone have a views on this one way or the other?
wotnot said:
I'm in the same position as the OP, though with a slightly lower budget, and have been looking longingly at this:
http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Baume%20et%20Mercier/...
Does anyone have a views on this one way or the other?
That's a very good looking watch, i don't know much about the brand or VFM but it's definitely a nice looking thinghttp://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Baume%20et%20Mercier/...
Does anyone have a views on this one way or the other?
BRMMA said:
wotnot said:
I'm in the same position as the OP, though with a slightly lower budget, and have been looking longingly at this:
http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Baume%20et%20Mercier/...
Does anyone have a views on this one way or the other?
That's a very good looking watch, i don't know much about the brand or VFM but it's definitely a nice looking thinghttp://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Baume%20et%20Mercier/...
Does anyone have a views on this one way or the other?
I know it's all a question of personal taste but you can't be too careful.
wotnot said:
BRMMA said:
wotnot said:
I'm in the same position as the OP, though with a slightly lower budget, and have been looking longingly at this:
http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Baume%20et%20Mercier/...
Does anyone have a views on this one way or the other?
That's a very good looking watch, i don't know much about the brand or VFM but it's definitely a nice looking thinghttp://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Baume%20et%20Mercier/...
Does anyone have a views on this one way or the other?
I know it's all a question of personal taste but you can't be too careful.
https://www.chrono24.com/en/baumemercier/baume--me... – white dial version on bracelet.
That's more like the sort of money you should be paying.
Ask about age, if serviced, and then compare to the one linked – any leather strap and deployant/buckle can be fitted by yourself, if you're not a bracelet person, but you're always better off going for one rather than adding it later, since it tends to cost a fair bit more than the OEM leather option.
Spend time on there and look at others, and other brands – you might find something that takes your fancy even more.
PJ S said:
Decent brand, nice looking pieces, rarely suggested – slightly forgettable for some reason.
https://www.chrono24.com/en/baumemercier/baume--me... – white dial version on bracelet.
That's more like the sort of money you should be paying.
Ask about age, if serviced, and then compare to the one linked – any leather strap and deployant/buckle can be fitted by yourself, if you're not a bracelet person, but you're always better off going for one rather than adding it later, since it tends to cost a fair bit more than the OEM leather option.
Spend time on there and look at others, and other brands – you might find something that takes your fancy even more.
That is a very nice watch, I think I actually prefer it with the white face.https://www.chrono24.com/en/baumemercier/baume--me... – white dial version on bracelet.
That's more like the sort of money you should be paying.
Ask about age, if serviced, and then compare to the one linked – any leather strap and deployant/buckle can be fitted by yourself, if you're not a bracelet person, but you're always better off going for one rather than adding it later, since it tends to cost a fair bit more than the OEM leather option.
Spend time on there and look at others, and other brands – you might find something that takes your fancy even more.
Many thanks for the advice. Much appreciated.
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