Recommend me some "Drivers" watches

[krunchkin]

Currently wearing a Tissot T Touch but fancy spending a little bit more on something - maybe up to a grand. Not bothered about buying second hand from reputable sources. As I am now becoming a bit of a proper PHer and track day enthusiast I like the idea of a driver focused, or motorsport oriented watch. Classic, not digital. Thoughts?

[andy tims]

One of these



You'll need to up the budget to at least £1,500 or so, but I'd say they are worth it.

or one of these

Edited by andy tims on Saturday 2nd November 16:58

[krunchkin]

nice.

Was thinking about Monacos. Out of price range for a decent one?

[andy tims]

krunchkin said:

nice.

Was thinking about Monacos. Out of price range for a decent one?

A little over £1k should get you a reasonably decent Tag Heuer version, but not a pre-Tag

[krunchkin]

Monacos seem to come up at 5,6 k on watchfinder. Should I be looking elsewhere?

[krunchkin]

feel free to point me to a link for a Monaco around 1-1.5

[andy tims]

No affiliation

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TAG-Heuer-Monaco-CS2111-...

Plenty more on eBay and a few on Chrono 24

http://www.chrono24.com/en/tagheuer/monaco--mod158...

[Vladimir]

Tissot do a lovely watch called a PRS516 Extreme in yellow - available soon for around that money.

[SDX]

Omega chronostop driver

[Brew]

I would love to know where you can get one of those Heuer Autavias for £1500!!!

[ed335d]

Brew said:

I would love to know where you can get one of those Heuer Autavias for £1500!!!

http://www.chrono24.com/en/heuer/vintage-autavia-automatic-chronograph-cal-12--id2561158.htm?dosearch=true&manufacturerIds=279&picnum=0&sortorder=1&tab=pics&urlSubpath=%2Fheuer%2Findex-3.htm

[hilly10]

I would also recommend the Tissot great watch for the money and as a drivers watch super cool

[Caruso]

There's a nice selection of Driver oriented watches from Steinhart:

http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/le-mans-gt.html

Like this Racetimer


Or the Le Mans GT Chrono


Steinhart have a good reputation for quality and value for money. I've had one myself and couldn't fault it.

[krunchkin]

ooh that second Steinhart is lovely. Like the Tissot also - but a little similar to the T-Touch I have

[krunchkin]

Thanks to poster Caruso! I am buying that Steinhart GT Chrono. What a great watch for the price - fantastic bit of kit.

[Caruso]

No worries, I'm sure you won't regret it and they hold their value well if you do change your mind.

[krunchkin]

cracking watch

[GavinPearson]

It might be worth looking at a Tag Heuer Formula 1.

[ed335d]

These might be worth a look

http://www.pageandcooper.com/watches-3/autodromo-w...

[PMD6]

If you like chunky divers watches consider Oris - the ltd ed 2000m is fairly rare

Not heavy as is made of titanium

Edited by PMD6 on Monday 4th November 10:32