60th Birthday/Retirement present ?
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Evening .
Looking for some ideas/suggestions on a watch for my Dad's soon to be 60th and retirement . I dont quite have as much to spend as i would like but maybe up to £800 - £1k at a push . He's not one for OTT puff Diddly type jewellery so something subtle and smart - preferably something with a day/date function .
Any help would be great
Thanks.
Looking for some ideas/suggestions on a watch for my Dad's soon to be 60th and retirement . I dont quite have as much to spend as i would like but maybe up to £800 - £1k at a push . He's not one for OTT puff Diddly type jewellery so something subtle and smart - preferably something with a day/date function .
Any help would be great
Thanks.
Would a "birth year" watch mean more to him? Lots of nice vintage Omegas and the like from that time and in budget. I picked up this Seamaster for my dad's 60th (in a couple of years!):
It was well inside your budget, but it did come from scouring ebay for a few weeks. If you're in more of a hurry there's a vintage Omega shop in Burlington Arcade which may be able to help. Pricier but all fully serviced and warranted. http://www.omegavintage.com/
Else something like a Stowa Marine Auto would be nice but it's an 8 week wait for them right now. Or look at Oris and Hamilton who do some very nice autos in budget.
It was well inside your budget, but it did come from scouring ebay for a few weeks. If you're in more of a hurry there's a vintage Omega shop in Burlington Arcade which may be able to help. Pricier but all fully serviced and warranted. http://www.omegavintage.com/
Else something like a Stowa Marine Auto would be nice but it's an 8 week wait for them right now. Or look at Oris and Hamilton who do some very nice autos in budget.
Picked up a bi-metal Rolex Datejust for my dad for his 60th last year. It was given to him as a surprise, and he was in total shock to say the least when he opened the box. The look on his face justified the cost of the watch instantly. He absolutely loved/loves it.
To the OP - definitely a great idea. A birth year Omega or even Rolex for that matter would be very fitting (not sure if a Rolex of that vintage can be had for +/- £1k?).
Either that or check out www.heuerboy.com. There are usually some decent vintage watches up for sale on there... Heuer and non-Heuer as well.
(Edited due to FFS - Fat Finger Syndrome)
To the OP - definitely a great idea. A birth year Omega or even Rolex for that matter would be very fitting (not sure if a Rolex of that vintage can be had for +/- £1k?).
Either that or check out www.heuerboy.com. There are usually some decent vintage watches up for sale on there... Heuer and non-Heuer as well.
(Edited due to FFS - Fat Finger Syndrome)
Edited by JAGS on Monday 1st February 22:54
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