£500 - £1000 Recommendations

[AndyT350]

Hi Chaps/Ladies,

Just been speaking to a work colleague who's looking to get his kids (20-30yr olds) both male and female a nice watch.. budget between £500- £1000 each.

Ideally both female/male watches will be similar (same style-ish not necessarily size).. he was suggesting a Tag within the budget but i (after spending too much damn time on this forum) suggested there may be some alternatives within budget. possibly something mechanical..

The idea is to be something of sentimental value and a 'keeper' anyone have any ideas? I guess CH Ward would be in for a shout - any others?

Andy

[BOR]

He could consider something from Sinn. A Flieger Chrono Model 356 or 358 gets you a Valjoux 7750 automatic, and should slip in around the top end of the budgets.

[funinhounslow]

For the lad a Longines Hydroconquest would be a good shout. I bought one a couple of months after reading the topic on here about them. I am delighted with mine - looks at home amongst much more expansive watches and is from a Swiss brand with a bit of heritage. I am sure they do equally nice females models as well...

[456GT]

Have a look at Oris. I've had a BC3 as a daily wear for the past few years and it has been perfect!

[BryanUsrey]

Really love my Tissot Visodate and that is well below your budget. It has a classic look to it, almost retro. Plus, they are quite rare.

[PJ S]

AndyT350 said:

Hi Chaps/Ladies,

Just been speaking to a work colleague who's looking to get his kids (20-30yr olds) both male and female a nice watch.. budget between £500- £1000 each.

Ideally both female/male watches will be similar (same style-ish not necessarily size).. he was suggesting a Tag within the budget but i (after spending too much damn time on this forum) suggested there may be some alternatives within budget. possibly something mechanical..

The idea is to be something of sentimental value and a 'keeper' anyone have any ideas? I guess CH Ward would be in for a shout - any others?

Presuming the watch itself is the most important aspect, then this for the son...... http://www.chrono24.com/en/omega/seamaster-aqua-te...
If it must be new then he could do a lot worse than look at the Mühle Glashütte 29er Big or a Stowa


For the daughter, possibly:
http://www.chrono24.com/en/baumemercier/hampton-re...
http://www.chrono24.com/en/tudor/ladies-monarch-qu...
http://www.chrono24.com/en/frederiqueconstant/pers...
http://www.chrono24.com/en/audemarspiguet/damen-ro...

If you want to play some more with other brands – knock yourself out

[AndyT350]

Thanks all - knew you'd have some good suggestions, i'll pass them on.

Got me looking at Sinn watches now..

[marcelg]

This s my current favourite from Sinn:
http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/sinn/watches/sinn-fl...

[retrorider]

Longines have great ranges at realistic money and punch well above their weight imho...

[SVS]

retrorider said:

Longines have great ranges at realistic money and punch well above their weight imho...

+1 for Longines. Great heritage, great quality, some great designs

[Craikeybaby]

456GT said:

Have a look at Oris. I've had a BC3 as a daily wear for the past few years and it has been perfect!

I'm after a watch for myself in the next few months and Oris BC3 is looking like the favourite at the moment. Either that or Longines.

[marcosgt]

There's a ladies Hydroconquest too, so why not get them both one?

Of course, this lady might be happier with the gent's version, seems to be the case sometimes and at 39mm it's not too big.

M.

Edited by marcosgt on Monday 2nd September 15:34