Yellow gold watch suggestions.

[Manks]

I usually wear white metal watches but am thinking about a gold one for occasional smart wear. It needs to be simple, slim, automatic and on a bracelet. Something like this, though I am not sure I'm fussed about the hobnailing and the price tag is a bit fancy.



It seems to me that the most interesting watches are for sale secondhand, but I've seen a few with less than mint cases - presumably because gold scratches easily?

Any suggestions or ideas appreciated.

[Justayellowbadge]

Manks said:

Any suggestions or ideas appreciated.

Buy the 5120.

An absolute classic.

[Manks]

Justayellowbadge said:

Buy the 5120.

An absolute classic.

Its also £30k.

[Justayellowbadge]

http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/Patek%20philippe.htm

[Manks]

Justayellowbadge said:

http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/Patek%20philippe.htm

You mean that 70s one? It do look a bit 70s don't it. One of the Bond St dealers has got a 2004 model for £14k. But I cannot justify that sort of expense.

What do you think to a used Tank Americaine or Francaise?

[Janesy B]

Christopher Ward C5 Malvern Auto.

http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/dress/c5gwg.h... or nearly new: http://www.christopherward.co.uk/sale/preview/nn-m...

[Manks]

Janesy B said:

Christopher Ward C5 Malvern Auto.

http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/dress/c5gwg.h... or nearly new: http://www.christopherward.co.uk/sale/preview/nn-m...

Nice design. It doesn't appear to be gold though(!) and I do wonder if it might be a bit thick.

[Justayellowbadge]

Manks said:

What do you think to a used Tank Americaine or Francaise?

Nice enough, but a very different animal to that you first posted.

[Janesy B]

Manks said:

Nice design. It doesn't appear to be gold though(!) and I do wonder if it might be a bit thick.

Strap: 18ct PVD Gold Plated

It looks gold, so that's good enough for me

[Manks]

Justayellowbadge said:

Nice enough, but a very different animal to that you first posted.

Yes of course. I understand that from a purist perspective Cartier is not a Patek. But I do love their designs. I have a stainless Francaise that I have been wearing daily for 10 years and I love it.

[Manks]

Janesy B said:

It looks gold, so that's good enough for me

So does my dog's poo when he's been stealing the Quality Street but I don't fancy putting that on my wrist either.

[Justayellowbadge]

Manks said:

Justayellowbadge said:

Nice enough, but a very different animal to that you first posted.

Yes of course. I understand that from a purist perspective Cartier is not a Patek. But I do love their designs. I have a stainless Francaise that I have been wearing daily for 10 years and I love it.

How about a JLC Reverso?

[Murcielago_Boy]

Only a few brands can pull off yellow gold - the design has to be fairly classic otherwise it can look like tasteless bling. Patek are great at this and sadly, I'm a sucker for them too.. - My yellow gold one is a 5170j.
If I were you, I'd pick up a used 5119 on a the croc strap....
As Yellobadge said, the Patek Calatrava series are just a timeless classics and when worn with a shirt/suit/dinner jacket, look the absolute business -never be blingy but always special. Gorgeous.

Edited by Murcielago_Boy on Tuesday 17th January 16:02

[Manks]

Justayellowbadge said:

How about a JLC Reverso?

It's a good idea. I would prefer a simpler dial than this. Not sure about the red parts.

[Janesy B]

Manks said:

So does my dog's poo when he's been stealing the Quality Street but I don't fancy putting that on my wrist either.

I don't know, sounds like you could pull it off.