First 'luxury' watch at the cheaper end
Discussion
Morning,
I am looking for my first slightly expensive watch, between £1-1750.
My grandad passed on an old Omega to me that he wore every day for years, I can't remember a time when I didn't see him wearing it. It's a bit battered, he ran a building company and got stuck in from time to time, but I like that it has been enjoyed properly.
I'm due my first child and I'd like to do something similar - so resale value isn't a concern, I'm thinking of having it engraved with his date of birth and one day passing it on - he may not be interested but hopefully he will be.
I'm looking for something pretty hardy therefore, so I can wear it a lot. I work in formula one so the cliche tag F1 watches are out for me, but I do quite like the aquaracer style.
I like an automatic, my current daily watch is a Steinhart auto, but quartz would be okay too, as long as its reliable.
Something timeless in style so it still looks okay in 18 years time would be great, and something built well enough to last this long if looked after.
I work in a workshop/cleanroom environment, so while I'm not exactly digging up roads or building houses, it may get knocked and scuffed from time to time.
I've got a few ideas but does anyone else have any nice suggestions that might fit the bill?
I like Longines as a brand but some of their watches look a bit too dressy or not utilitarian enough to be worn at work. I have a Tissot, which is nice, but feels a bit cheap.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts
Cheers
RR
I am looking for my first slightly expensive watch, between £1-1750.
My grandad passed on an old Omega to me that he wore every day for years, I can't remember a time when I didn't see him wearing it. It's a bit battered, he ran a building company and got stuck in from time to time, but I like that it has been enjoyed properly.
I'm due my first child and I'd like to do something similar - so resale value isn't a concern, I'm thinking of having it engraved with his date of birth and one day passing it on - he may not be interested but hopefully he will be.
I'm looking for something pretty hardy therefore, so I can wear it a lot. I work in formula one so the cliche tag F1 watches are out for me, but I do quite like the aquaracer style.
I like an automatic, my current daily watch is a Steinhart auto, but quartz would be okay too, as long as its reliable.
Something timeless in style so it still looks okay in 18 years time would be great, and something built well enough to last this long if looked after.
I work in a workshop/cleanroom environment, so while I'm not exactly digging up roads or building houses, it may get knocked and scuffed from time to time.
I've got a few ideas but does anyone else have any nice suggestions that might fit the bill?
I like Longines as a brand but some of their watches look a bit too dressy or not utilitarian enough to be worn at work. I have a Tissot, which is nice, but feels a bit cheap.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts
Cheers
RR
How about something from the Seiko Prospex range?
https://www.seikoboutique.co.uk/collections/prospe...
I think that could be a good choice. I think they have models in the price and style you are after (not exactly sure what is the aquaracer style, but I think I can guess...). They are very well made, from a fully vertically integrated manufacture (Seiko make everything themselves) and should be reliable in a rough-ish work setting.
I think that the designs are pretty timeless and will still look good in 20 years, but obviously this is just my view.
There is a Seiko appreciation thread on here which might give some ideas.
The alternative would be to look for a second hand Swiss watch, but I think you would prefer something new?
https://www.seikoboutique.co.uk/collections/prospe...
I think that could be a good choice. I think they have models in the price and style you are after (not exactly sure what is the aquaracer style, but I think I can guess...). They are very well made, from a fully vertically integrated manufacture (Seiko make everything themselves) and should be reliable in a rough-ish work setting.
I think that the designs are pretty timeless and will still look good in 20 years, but obviously this is just my view.
There is a Seiko appreciation thread on here which might give some ideas.
The alternative would be to look for a second hand Swiss watch, but I think you would prefer something new?
AmitG said:
How about something from the Seiko Prospex range?
https://www.seikoboutique.co.uk/collections/prospe...
I think that could be a good choice. I think they have models in the price and style you are after (not exactly sure what is the aquaracer style, but I think I can guess...). They are very well made, from a fully vertically integrated manufacture (Seiko make everything themselves) and should be reliable in a rough-ish work setting.
I think that the designs are pretty timeless and will still look good in 20 years, but obviously this is just my view.
There is a Seiko appreciation thread on here which might give some ideas.
The alternative would be to look for a second hand Swiss watch, but I think you would prefer something new?
Great suggestion, i am a Seiko fan. I've got an old 5 and "orange monster", which I love. https://www.seikoboutique.co.uk/collections/prospe...
I think that could be a good choice. I think they have models in the price and style you are after (not exactly sure what is the aquaracer style, but I think I can guess...). They are very well made, from a fully vertically integrated manufacture (Seiko make everything themselves) and should be reliable in a rough-ish work setting.
I think that the designs are pretty timeless and will still look good in 20 years, but obviously this is just my view.
There is a Seiko appreciation thread on here which might give some ideas.
The alternative would be to look for a second hand Swiss watch, but I think you would prefer something new?
The main reason I haven't gone straight to Seiko is because when I pass it on in years to come, will it be appealing to a young lad... I guess thats the risk with all of the watches on sale today though and most will look a bit dated by then. And either way, it could just end up in a drawer!
ETA: I didn't realise the prospex range was quite so diverse and some of those look great
Edited by Raymond Reddington on Sunday 31st December 10:52
I'm a Longines fan too and a Hydroconquest would be the sensible suggestion. 

https://www.stowa.de/pilot
But I also really like Stowa, so a Flieger would be another suggestion.


https://www.stowa.de/pilot
But I also really like Stowa, so a Flieger would be another suggestion.

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