What would you buy for £2k

[JEA1K]

You would get a used Omega Speedmaster for that sort of money. IMO they look better on a leather or fabric strap (Nato or Nylon) than the bracelet ... I just feel like it doesn't suit the watch.

They are quite understated and are comfortable. Many of the divers watches are larger in diameter and depth ... my Sea Dweller (116600) is really heavy when compared to my Speedmaster ... the profile is also pretty low so hides well under shirts etc.

[wombleh]

Personally I'd probably look at Farer if I was spending that much, their new carnegie keeps catching my eye. But then I already have a couple of Sinns, that'd be my next choice

Nothing wrong with Tag, there's nothing wrong with anything if you like it and it's worth it to you. I quite liked their limited edition carrera until I saw the price!

[K50 DEL]

dxbtiger said:

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

I'm not too bad thanks.
Still stuck in the UK, still got the 360 but never got the 1.4m AED I was owed by the previous employer sadly so most other plans got put on hold.

Would still love to return to the UAE one day, but from what I hear the days of Western packages like I had previously are now long gone.

[Sim75]

K50 DEL said:

I'm not too bad thanks.
Still stuck in the UK, still got the 360 but never got the 1.4m AED I was owed by the previous employer sadly so most other plans got put on hold.

Would still love to return to the UAE one day, but from what I hear the days of Western packages like I had previously are now long gone.

You and me both. I'm still owed 1.5m AED from a big job we did in the UAE. Don't like paying up do they?

[K50 DEL]

Sim75 said:

K50 DEL said:

I'm not too bad thanks.
Still stuck in the UK, still got the 360 but never got the 1.4m AED I was owed by the previous employer sadly so most other plans got put on hold.

Would still love to return to the UAE one day, but from what I hear the days of Western packages like I had previously are now long gone.

You and me both. I'm still owed 1.5m AED from a big job we did in the UAE. Don't like paying up do they?

Indeed they don't... even after winning my court case and the subsequent appeal I've still not seen a penny.
I've got more court actions to launch but haven't been able to get there since Nov 19. Given I've now been owed the money for 6 years I suppose a few more months won't make a difference!

[dxbtiger]

K50 DEL said:

I'm not too bad thanks.
Still stuck in the UK, still got the 360 but never got the 1.4m AED I was owed by the previous employer sadly so most other plans got put on hold.

Would still love to return to the UAE one day, but from what I hear the days of Western packages like I had previously are now long gone.

Ouch, sorry

Things are stuck in between here it seems, housing market is nuts again (I've just had to source a new villa, utter nightmare, prices shifting up daily) but cashflow remains an issue at ground level.

New wave of people moving here to take advantage of the remote working visas, all cash rich, plus the rich getting richer.

I won't take the thread any further off track, sorry OP, good luck with the purchase, lots to choose from at that level

[Jumpingjackflash]

Junghans Meister Telemeter

[Bedlamater]

Oris big crown is worth a look and the Longines heritage line.

Personally TAG don’t do it for me apart from the original F1. Vintage Heuers on the other are a absolute passion.

[DOHDUBMAN]

Longines hydroconquest is a fantastic looking watch. I wear a blue 39mm on occasion as my daily. For actual timekeeping and understated looks, I see it as one of my best buys.
I also own a Tag formula 1. Looks great, the bracelet feels cheap, the price dropped like a stone after purchase.
Both watches are less than 1k apiece. Buy one and maybe add a dress watch like a Bell & Ross officer and you still have change for 2K

[Hugo Stiglitz]

Shocking that I bought a new auto Seamaster from Germany in 2000 and now they are 4 times that price for the exact same watch.

[Camelot1971]

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...

Where did you read it was only 200?

[BaronMcLaren]

Camelot1971 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...

Where did you read it was only 200?

The original link stated 200 worldwide.

Not there now.

I got one in the end, and sent it back. Was engraved 139 (presumably that was the issue number)

[Sim75]

Typically I went shopping and didn’t see anything I liked at that price point. An entry level Breitling at £3.5k caught my eye. Was very stylish, the perfect size, and not in-your-face flash. Loved it.

Will save some more and entertain some 0% finance. Assistant said they’d throw in a £270 tan leather strap too, gratis.

Thanks for all your suggestions. Most helpful.

Edited by Sim75 on Monday 24th May 20:34

[Ed T]

Check out Yema. Really nice watches, in-house movement and history. I have the bronze superman and I wear it as much as my exp 1 and planet ocean. <£1.5k

[Ed T]

Ed T said:

Check out Yema. Really nice watches, in-house movement and history. I have the bronze superman and I wear it as much as my exp 1 and planet ocean. <£1.5k

Edit: I then put an Artem sailcloth on it and it goes so well!

[Camelot1971]

BaronMcLaren said:

Camelot1971 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...

Where did you read it was only 200?

The original link stated 200 worldwide.

Not there now.

I got one in the end, and sent it back. Was engraved 139 (presumably that was the issue number)

Thanks. Really like it so think I will order one. Bonus if it's as limited as that.

[BaronMcLaren]

Camelot1971 said:

BaronMcLaren said:

Camelot1971 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...

Where did you read it was only 200?

The original link stated 200 worldwide.

Not there now.

I got one in the end, and sent it back. Was engraved 139 (presumably that was the issue number)

Thanks. Really like it so think I will order one. Bonus if it's as limited as that.

It was very nice, and ‘felt’ well worth the money but in last few weeks have picked up and Oysterflex Yachtmaster and BB Chrono so had a little wobble when this landed.

If you can get one, I’d highly recommend it.

[Camelot1971]

BaronMcLaren said:

Camelot1971 said:

BaronMcLaren said:

Camelot1971 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...

Where did you read it was only 200?

The original link stated 200 worldwide.

Not there now.

I got one in the end, and sent it back. Was engraved 139 (presumably that was the issue number)

Thanks. Really like it so think I will order one. Bonus if it's as limited as that.

It was very nice, and ‘felt’ well worth the money but in last few weeks have picked up and Oysterflex Yachtmaster and BB Chrono so had a little wobble when this landed.

If you can get one, I’d highly recommend it.

Arrived today, number 6 of 200. Really, really nice, simple but classy design, feels and looks well made. I'm not a watch collector so this will be my every day watch.

[Wills2]

For 2k I'd get a Omega PO 2500 planet ocean you might have to go private sale though

[BaronMcLaren]

Camelot1971 said:

Arrived today, number 6 of 200. Really, really nice, simple but classy design, feels and looks well made. I'm not a watch collector so this will be my every day watch.

Congratulations, lovely isn’t it?

Time to put some pictures up surely!