What would you buy for £2k

What would you buy for £2k

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Johnnybee

2,279 posts

220 months

Saturday 8th May 2021
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Nice reduction on this Hamilton chrono. Black strap though if that's a deal breaker.

https://www.chisholmhunter.co.uk/hamilton-american...

Badda

2,655 posts

81 months

Saturday 8th May 2021
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Sim75 said:
Could agree more.

I bought a TAG for £800 in 2005, sold it this year for £500.
It changed my view on expensive watches.

…and I know that wouldn’t be deemed expensive by some.
I’m not sure what point you’re trying to make. I bought a sea master in 2001, it’s worth more now. I bought a submariner in 2015, it’s worth double now - for perspective.

funinhounslow

1,600 posts

141 months

Saturday 8th May 2021
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Sim75 said:
Good question.

Chrono.

And i have a penchant for a tan leather strap. Don't like bracelets.
I haven’t seen a Longines Bigeye but it has very positive reviews. I bought a Hydroconquest years ago and would have no hesitation in recommending Longines as a brand.

Bigeye currently on sale at Fraser Hart… ETA just realised it is the discontinued version that is on sale but nevertheless I think it merits consideration

https://www.fraserhart.co.uk/longines-heritage-avi...



Edited by funinhounslow on Saturday 8th May 09:44

Sim75

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828 posts

138 months

Saturday 8th May 2021
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Badda said:
I’m not sure what point you’re trying to make. I bought a sea master in 2001, it’s worth more now. I bought a submariner in 2015, it’s worth double now - for perspective.
That an expensive watch could ever be an asset, or something that could cost less than a Casio over its life.

I used to think people that dropped £10k on a watch were just flash feckers. Then I sold my (pretty crappy) TAG for only £300 less than I paid - 30 years later! Made me think that dropping £5k on a watch is somewhat a win win - providing you buy right.

What are the smart investment? LE versions?

Sim75

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828 posts

138 months

Saturday 8th May 2021
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funinhounslow said:
I haven’t seen a Longines Bigeye but it has very positive reviews. I bought a Hydroconquest years ago and would have no hesitation in recommending Longines as a brand.

Bigeye currently on sale at Fraser Hart… ETA just realised it is the discontinued version that is on sale but nevertheless I think it merits consideration

https://www.fraserhart.co.uk/longines-heritage-avi...



Edited by funinhounslow on Saturday 8th May 09:44
Stunning watch that. Never considered Longines. Any good?

funinhounslow

1,600 posts

141 months

Saturday 8th May 2021
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Sim75 said:
Stunning watch that. Never considered Longines. Any good?
Longines? Absolutely. Couldn't be happier with my Hydroconquest especially considering the price. They are a credible brand with a rich history - which they are making the most of with their heritage lines.

The Bigeye gets solid positive reviews - with your budget and requirements it has to go on the short list.

Barchettaman

6,281 posts

131 months

Saturday 8th May 2021
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Longines are really excellent.

Anyway, TAG Heuer: fine looking watches, fantastic brand recognition in the UK (equal with Omega and behind only Rolex, in my view), but they do some seriously daft things.*

Plastic movement holders have no place in a ‘luxury’ watch.

But, as always, get what you like, wear it and enjoy it!

...* I am not a Tag hater, in fact my wife wears a 1994 Tag S/EL automatic that I bought and had restored for her.

hp7

833 posts

174 months

Saturday 8th May 2021
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Sinn for me at that price point.

imperium

390 posts

83 months

Saturday 8th May 2021
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hp7 said:
Sinn for me at that price point.
Came to post this. Me too.

TheAngryDog

12,394 posts

208 months

Sunday 9th May 2021
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AJB88 said:
I just cant gel with TAG for some reason, I think it might be that there's a TAG discount store (Bicester) near me.

Tudor and Omega for me. Saying that I probably would have a vintage TAG or ever Huerer.
Breitling also have discount store there so I assume that you hold them in the same regard?

I have two TAG's, one a 2000 series professional from the mid 90s and a Carrera Calibre 5 bought in 2017. Neither cost retail. I like them, couldn't really care less about what anyone else thinks about them, so OP, if a TAG is what you want then do so and be happy with your choice.

gregs656

10,818 posts

180 months

Sunday 9th May 2021
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imperium said:
hp7 said:
Sinn for me at that price point.
Came to post this. Me too.
Sinn make some amazing watches. I think that would be a great choice.

Barchettaman

6,281 posts

131 months

Sunday 9th May 2021
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gregs656 said:
Sinn make some amazing watches. I think that would be a great choice.
Yep, or Damasko with their in-house upgraded 2824-2 evolution movement.

The problem is that neither has any brand recognition at all amongst people that aren’t into watches.

That might be an issue for the OP; it might not.

DamanC

134 posts

142 months

Monday 10th May 2021
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I think the thing with Tag's is there are better made watches out there for the money however, with a watch that you will wear, buy what you like. Tags have that "look" many other options don't imo.

mikefacel

610 posts

187 months

Monday 10th May 2021
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BaronMcLaren said:
This caught my eye, only 200 worldwide though so I was too late to secure one;

https://www.tagheuer.com/gb/en/timepieces/collecti...
This seems to be in stock for anyone interested. I'm tempted but got a Monaco last year and can't justify this.

CardShark

4,190 posts

178 months

Tuesday 11th May 2021
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Sim75 said:
Good question.

Chrono.

And i have a penchant for a tan leather strap. Don't like bracelets.
https://www.stowa.de/en/Chronographen/

Edit to add that the Longines Bigeye is just flippin' lovely IMO and Sinn chronos are a good shout as well (maybe a 356, 144 or a 103 variant), or how about spending a lot less and getting something even less ubiquitous - https://www.a-13a.com/shop/en/

A-13A




Edited by CardShark on Tuesday 11th May 21:08

anonymous-user

53 months

Tuesday 11th May 2021
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mikefacel said:
BaronMcLaren said:
This caught my eye, only 200 worldwide though so I was too late to secure one;

https://www.tagheuer.com/gb/en/timepieces/collecti...
This seems to be in stock for anyone interested. I'm tempted but got a Monaco last year and can't justify this.
I really like it but a bit plain looking would much prefer a chronograph.

Deckert

599 posts

189 months

Thursday 13th May 2021
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Look at Farer too, their chronographs are lovely
https://farer.com/products/moritz-chronograph-spor...

Plus , Tissot Heritage , really nice in the flesh but on the big side
https://www.tissotwatches.com/en-en/t1244271605100...

as somebody else mentioned, Hamilton American Classic are tasty chronos.



joshcowin

6,775 posts

175 months

Thursday 13th May 2021
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This is a nice looking watch and has a car connection.

https://www.tissotwatches.com/en-gb/t1234271608100...

This is really nice

https://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Frederique%20Constan...




K50 DEL

9,227 posts

227 months

Thursday 13th May 2021
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I've never fully understood the distain for Tag from a lot of watch enthusiasts.

Personally I had wanted one ever since a regular visitor at work wore one when I was a spotty oik of 16.
Given their cost, I never thought I'd ever get one, so buying one in a jewelers in Seattle in 2012 was a huge moment for me. Yes it was only an Aquaracer and it only cost $1k or so but it meant so much to me that walking out of the shop I had a lump in my throat and I couldn't speak.

Fast forward 9 years and I still wear that watch daily and it's a lovely reminder of my life's journey. Last year I added a Raymond Weil to my collection and I'm determined to procure a Milgauss at some point, but that Tag will never leave me.

OP, for your £2k I think I'd be looking for a nice Omega or a Breitling if you can push the budget a little.

dxbtiger

4,389 posts

172 months

Thursday 13th May 2021
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I would have bought one these in the last couple of weeks but diverted the funds towards a 6.4 litre child carrier.

I shall have one shortly, birth year watch for my eldest.

Available close enough to budget on c24.

Edit - Derek, hope you are well, still got the 360?