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Graduation Gift: WATCH HELP!!!!!

post #1 of 24
4/21/11 at 12:44am
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My parents are asking me to what I would like for my graduation gift. I would like a nice watch, however the models I have been looking at are way too much. I'm wondering, what is similar to the Omega seamasters but around $1000? It is not imperative, but if you have a great recommendation feel free to post. I really appreciate it. This is a large purchase and I appreciate your help. edit: I like the omega line in general, and have a small wrist.
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post #2 of 24
4/21/11 at 2:12am
you could probably find a nice vintage Seamaster for a stack.
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post #3 of 24
4/21/11 at 2:35am
ask them to instead put $1k toward an IWC spitfire
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post #4 of 24
4/21/11 at 2:55am
sinn..........
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post #5 of 24
4/21/11 at 3:03am
Hey, check out the WUS forums over at http://forums.watchuseek.com/forum.php they will definitely be able to help you out.
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post #6 of 24
4/21/11 at 4:40am
i swear this has been asked
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post #7 of 24
4/21/11 at 7:01am
iwc
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post #8 of 24
4/21/11 at 7:11am
Be sure to get an automatic of some type. Sinn is a great company, which makes a great watch... Sinn 556 or 656 http://www.sinnwatch.com/ 556 656
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post #9 of 24
4/21/11 at 7:13am
For the Omega line, you will really want an automatic, and not one of the very entry level quartz models (i.e., something you'll regret in a few years).

The Sinn 556 and 656 are under 40mm in size, which is good for someone with a small wrist (unlike many watches, which per the trends, tend to be in excess of 42mm).
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post #10 of 24
4/21/11 at 10:04am
frederique constant. 700 dollars.

you can get their inhouse movement but it'll be upwards of 1k
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post #11 of 24
4/21/11 at 10:16am
You should definitely be able to find a vintage automatic seamaster for about that much. and you would have a watch that is unique and memorable. Or head over to watchuseek and look through the forums and find watches that you like. They have a B&S too.
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post #12 of 24
4/21/11 at 12:49pm
I love IWC but I'd avoid anything you'd find for $1000 as it's either fake or very well worn.

If you want a mechanical (I'm assuming?) dive watch like a Seamaster under $1000:

Stowa Prodiver or Seatime www.stowa.de



MkII Milsub www.mkiiwatches.com




Westcoastime.com has some nice mechanical watches that aren't as flashy as Omega
but have nice movements and priced well under your budget.



I also like scouring the sales thread at timezone.com . Good stuff always come up there.
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post #13 of 24
4/21/11 at 2:02pm
pre-owned seamaster, possibly a pre-owned sinn, or a new hamilton khaki.
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post #14 of 24
4/21/11 at 2:07pm
If you don't mind the wait, Stowa or Archimede.
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post #15 of 24
4/21/11 at 2:29pm
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Originally Posted by aaaeeeiiiooouuu View Post
ask them to instead put $1k toward an IWC spitfire

Where would you find IWC spitfire going for that?
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