Sub £3k Birthday Gift

[SSG1000]

Hi all,

It’s my brothers 30th birthday in a few weeks so looking to get him a watch.

Got circa £3k to spend - any suggestions?

Have been looking at the Breitling Navitimer 8, which is coming in at £2.1k.

[Dezbo]

I’m sure you will get similar responses here but any idea what style/brand of watches he likes? If he’s neutral people will be able to make suggestions based on whether you want good pedigree in the watch world, minimise depreciation, etc. You could also look at pre-loved to effectively expand your budget range. Personally like the current Tudor range

[SSG1000]

To be honest he’s not very picky so open to all.

Agree re the Tudor range, and have looked at a few pieces - need to stay away from the BB58’s as I have it haha

[Jamescrs]

It would be a Tudor for me, I fully intend to go and buy one myself when shops reopen and I can handle one and try it for size etc.

[Deckert]

Tudor Black Bay or Oris Aquis

[Veesix75]

I’m trying hard not to buy one of these

https://amjwatches.co.uk/tudor-black-bay-bronze-m7...

Oris aquis are great value I think.

Or a bit more bling with something like this.

https://amjwatches.co.uk/breitling-avenger-automat...

I like the cobra yellow avenger 2 on a black/rubber strap

Note, the links were just examples, Never used the shop so not suggesting it.

[Macneil]

For a little over 3k if you can argue for a discount you could get a Pelagos

[The Big G]

Veesix75 said:

I’m trying hard not to buy one of these

https://amjwatches.co.uk/tudor-black-bay-bronze-m7...

If I was to be considering this, I’d chose to go this way. I think the blue suits it far better


https://www.bucherer.com/uk/en/watches/tudor/black...

I’d like one myself but can’t come close to justifying it at the moment.

[romeodelta]

I think I got a text message from my brothers for my 30th

[hungry_hog]

Omega planet ocean (pre ceramic)

42mm if he's normal size

45.5mm if his arms are PH size

[AJB88]

Tudor for me as well.

Which BB58 have you got? the black or blue, I prefer the black, if you've got black then get him blue or vice versa.

[Greendubber]

romeodelta said:

I think I got a text message from my brothers for my 30th

Me too

OP - blue BB58 would be my choice. I'm hoping to get one from the Mrs for my combined 40th/wedding present

[Jag_NE]

If he isn’t a watch geek I’d go for omega or breitling as brands. Tudor has the cheap Rolex image in non geek circles.

[SSG1000]

AJB88 said:

Tudor for me as well.

Which BB58 have you got? the black or blue, I prefer the black, if you've got black then get him blue or vice versa.

I've got the black version. Seamaster 300 in blue..... good suggestion though - thank you, lets see if my local ad has any without a waiting list

[AJB88]

I've seen the blue on in 2x Oxford AD in December, on strap and bracelet. They also had the GMT (I've got) and Black BB58.

my Seamaster 300 is a nicer wear than my Tudor GMT in terms of weight etc.

[BawlBag]

The Big G said:

If I was to be considering this, I’d chose to go this way. I think the blue suits it far better


https://www.bucherer.com/uk/en/watches/tudor/black...

I’d like one myself but can’t come close to justifying it at the moment.

Really fancy that as the size makes spot on for me, i bought a GMT in 41mm and gave to my son as was to small for my taste

[andySC]

Bremont MB ? I recently sold mine as I stopped wearing it but almost wish I’d have held onto it. They’re a handsome & well made watch.

https://www.chisholmhunter.co.uk/bremont-mbii-whit...

https://www.thbaker.co.uk/bremont-mens-orange-mart...

Edited by andySC on Monday 8th March 20:06