Help me find a watch 2.5-3k

Help me find a watch 2.5-3k

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danpalmer1993

Original Poster:

507 posts

107 months

Friday 19th February 2021
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Hi All,

I have come into some money recently and with an upcoming wedding I thought I would treat myself to a watch upgrade, previously I have always had citizen, etc but looking for something to keep long term. I have a larger wrist so go for 40-45mm cases and prefer metal bracelets.

I have 2.5-3k to spend but could push it for something special and I'm not against second hand.

I started off looking online at the usual places and liked the below watches but then got lost in the world of chrono 24 looking at stuff like Tudor Pelagos which seems to get good reviews.

https://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Longines-HydroConques...

https://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/TAG-Heuer-Aquaracer-4...

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/tudor/tudor-pelagos-256...

Thanks!

992_GT3

286 posts

38 months

Friday 19th February 2021
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danpalmer1993 said:
Hi All,

I have come into some money recently and with an upcoming wedding I thought I would treat myself to a watch upgrade, previously I have always had citizen, etc but looking for something to keep long term. I have a larger wrist so go for 40-45mm cases and prefer metal bracelets.

I have 2.5-3k to spend but could push it for something special and I'm not against second hand.

I started off looking online at the usual places and liked the below watches but then got lost in the world of chrono 24 looking at stuff like Tudor Pelagos which seems to get good reviews.

https://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Longines-HydroConques...

https://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/TAG-Heuer-Aquaracer-4...

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/tudor/tudor-pelagos-256...

Thanks!
The Pelagos is often a popular choice.

T6 vanman

3,056 posts

98 months

Friday 19th February 2021
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A watch is a personal thing .... and this for the next 5 minutes ... (with budget creep) is seriously appealing


This seller has several Bremonts ex display


Edited by T6 vanman on Friday 19th February 17:06

gregs656

10,818 posts

180 months

Friday 19th February 2021
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If you want a dive watch in that budget I will throw the Planet Ocean into the ring.

I'd be looking at Speedmasters as well if a chronograph appeals.

Dan_1981

17,353 posts

198 months

Friday 19th February 2021
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I know everyone has one but a Speedy or a Pelagos would be (were) my choice.

zygalski

7,759 posts

144 months

Friday 19th February 2021
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You'll struggle to get a special timepiece with a limited budget.
£5k opens up a whole other world.

Can you not take out a loan?

Jamescrs

4,450 posts

64 months

Friday 19th February 2021
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I own an Aquaracer and I'm waiting for shops to reopen with a view to buying a Pelagos, I just want to be able to try it on and look at it in person rather than buying online.

For me the Aquaracer is a very nice watch, there is a bit of snobbery around Tag among some watch enthusiasts but I love mine and wear it daily.

I see the Pelagos as a level above the Tag and a lot more special.

If you can find a Seamaster in budget they are worth a look too, I owned one for 10 years and it was a very nice watch but I decided it was time for a change.

witten

223 posts

47 months

Friday 19th February 2021
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I have a Bremont MB2 and it was my first watch. It's nice but not earth shattering in it's beauty and some of the reliability has been questionable. Nice story but it will lose value and doesn't really look good with a metal strap. The orange knurling is cool though.

Macneil

883 posts

79 months

Friday 19th February 2021
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bristolbaron

4,758 posts

211 months

Friday 19th February 2021
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I’d carry on getting lost on Chrono24 until the right thing stands out. It’s great for search parameters to narrow down exactly what you want.
I would, and have, go for a Breitling Chronomat keeping safely within budget. Others see them as too bling, the Superocean heritage is more understated.

Dr.Seuss

532 posts

47 months

Friday 19th February 2021
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Definitely go for the Pelagos!

Meeten-5dulx

2,559 posts

55 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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I have similar size wrists and have a PO and just blunt a GS (60th anni), these are well in your budget if you are not fussed getting a used model.....

danpalmer1993

Original Poster:

507 posts

107 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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Thanks for all the help and advice, I will carry on browsing Chrono24 as I have a few months to decide.

Right now the Pelagos, Superocean heritage and planet ocean are standing out to me most.

ellroy

7,006 posts

224 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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Have you looked at the Black Bay? I tried on a Pelagos, a while ago, and it didn’t ‘feel’ right, far too light with the Titanium.

Bought a Black Bay for my son for his 21st, I’ve got some more pricy stuff, but still have a little bit of hankering for it, they’re very, very nice.

Muzzer79

9,806 posts

186 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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I had a similar budget a few years back and topped it up a little to go for a new Planet Ocean.

Took the opportunity to get it VAT free from Heathrow, if you can engineer a similar situation - 20% off.

Although I have heard at the time that UK dealers were offering 20% off anyway if you haggled - this may be chinese whispers and if it wasn't, may not apply now.

harveys

160 posts

123 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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I would consider the pelagos LHD version.

Call around a few ADs to ask for a discount or interest free credit.

Safer getting a brand new watch if you don’t know what to look out for.

FarmyardPants

4,099 posts

217 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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Clerc Hydroscaph is something different and suits those with extra “girth” smile. Available for that kind of money on chrono24.

yellowtang

1,772 posts

137 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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It’s obviously a matter of personal taste but in your situation - using inheritance money, I’d want something brand new.

I’d go for a Tudor Black Bay 41 in Red, Black or Blue bezel. Or the Black Bay GMT. All in budget and available to purchase new from a quality brand.

Jw Vw

4,826 posts

162 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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Omega Speedmaster if you can find one second hand for £3k.

I got mine, a 2015 model, back in December 2019 for £2800 from a family friend. Lovely watch and has a history behind it.

The Big G

990 posts

167 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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danpalmer1993 said:
Thanks for all the help and advice, I will carry on browsing Chrono24 as I have a few months to decide.

Right now the Pelagos, Superocean heritage and planet ocean are standing out to me most.
I’d also recommend this. So many wonderful things out there and watches are very personal. Find something that grabs yourself attention. It’s got to be something you feel an affinity too. Then research and ask for advice on what you’ve found. So many different things out there for different tastes! Enjoy the rabbit hole and something as bound to jump out at you. It may be new, pre owned or vintage.

If it was my money, I’d be buying a omega speedsonic lobster to add to my collection. They may not be to your taste but might be of interest to you. All very different watches, but each special in their own way. Hopefully useful. I’d even just to look at and discount or you see something linked from them that you like.

An omega speedsonic lobster

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/omega/speedmaster-speed...


A chronoswiss timemaster

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/chronoswiss/timemaster-...

Or a Chopard Mille miglia

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/chopard/mille-miglia-16...



Edited as I’ve just remembered that you said you wanted a metal bracelet, two of these are on rubber. Oops!!!