£1500 basher budget

[JOETHETOE]

The old man is looking for a watch to wear every day and take a bit of a hiding (publican)

He has a Panerai which he likes stylewise i think as its easy to read this is his smart casual, as well as a cartier for when wearing a suit, . Any suggestions for what might suit??

prob needs to be 38m plus id guess, and fairly easily legible...

Cheers all

Joe

[LukeBird]

That would easily get you a full size Seamaster Professional second hand. For many, the 'default' smart beater, they really will take a beating (I froze mine! ) and look great with pretty much any type of clothing.

[al1991]

He might as well get a Getat.

What's the point in 'bashing' about an SMP?

[sneijder]

Something without a leather strap to soak up all that stale ale.

And one that runs 15 minutes slow, whenever it gets to last orders.

[Hoofy]

sneijder said:

Something without a leather strap to soak up all that stale ale.

And one that runs 15 minutes slow, whenever it gets to last orders.

Perhaps his customers should buy this one for him.

[CardShark]

Sinn or Damasko fit the bill nicely, the Damaskos don't come on bracelets but other than that they'd be spot on with their case hardened/tegimented cases and bezels.

Failing that the Seamasters are a good shout, could pick up a Planet Ocean in that price range if you include pre-owned.

[LukeBird]

al1991 said:

What's the point in 'bashing' about an SMP?

They're perfect for it, they really are the ultimate 'higher end' (without sounding like a knob!) beater.
Mine was worn for everything and never had any problems.
Can't wait to get another!

[Justayellowbadge]

Yes, but you'd have to PM me.

[andy tims]

Sounds like a fully tegimented Sinn is what's needed



Far tougher & way less common than an SMP

[JOETHETOE]

sneijder said:

Something without a leather strap to soak up all that stale ale.

And one that runs 15 minutes slow, whenever it gets to last orders.

Haha

[JOETHETOE]

andy tims said:

Sounds like a fully tegimented Sinn is what's needed



Far tougher & way less common than an SMP

That's lovely, will show him that option

[JOETHETOE]

What's the view on these, I know there a jewellery brand but titanium so tough, rubber strap for beer spillage and quite nice looking IMO ??.

[bigandclever]

JOETHETOE said:

andy tims said:

Sounds like a fully tegimented Sinn is what's needed



Far tougher & way less common than an SMP

That's lovely, will show him that option

For £1500?

[CardShark]

bigandclever said:

JOETHETOE said:

andy tims said:

Sounds like a fully tegimented Sinn is what's needed



Far tougher & way less common than an SMP

That's lovely, will show him that option

For £1500?

Not new, but I got my 757 on a tegimented bracelet (pictured) about a year ago for a fair chunk less than £1500 pre-owned and it was, and still is, completely free of marks/swirls/dings even now. They're pretty rare though.

Edited by CardShark on Saturday 14th January 14:49

[bigandclever]

CardShark said:

Not new, but I got my 757 on a tegimented bracelet (pictured) about a year ago for a fair chunk less than £1500 pre-owned. They're pretty rare though.

Nice Just didn't want the OP to get all giddy when presented with a tegimented 756 & bracelet that is a chunk north of £2k new, nice as they are.

[DukeDickson]

JOETHETOE said:

What's the view on these, I know there a jewellery brand but titanium so tough, rubber strap for beer spillage and quite nice looking IMO ??.

Jewellery brand

How more so than an exceptionally vulgar Rolex, aside from perception?


Always nice IMHO and if not for the small chap dimension, I would, if I could.