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my first watch to wear with a suit
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If you have a bunch of them or don't wear it every day. Heaven forbid the crown is screwed tight after fixing the time.
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a used one.
hmm like a non chronograph iwc 3-5 years old or vintage. I'm not super familiar with iwc but look for something called pilot but not "big pilot" or there are some plain ones that are named akin to vacation spots.
today I'm wearing an automatic seiko 5 with a leather strap. I don't think they are very expensive prob sub $500 like most seikos. Kinda looks like a rolex air king, which you could also prob find used in or at ur budget.
If you have a bunch of them or don't wear it every day. Heaven forbid the crown is screwed tight after fixing the time.
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a used one.
hmm like a non chronograph iwc 3-5 years old or vintage. I'm not super familiar with iwc but look for something called pilot but not "big pilot" or there are some plain ones that are named akin to vacation spots.
today I'm wearing an automatic seiko 5 with a leather strap. I don't think they are very expensive prob sub $500 like most seikos. Kinda looks like a rolex air king, which you could also prob find used in or at ur budget.
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I think many miss the irony in having Bond where a dive watch with a tux. I believe they made such a big deal about it because it is so out of place, giving a slight hint to his job.
It's missed by most now, but people probably understood the irony in the 60's.
It's missed by most now, but people probably understood the irony in the 60's.
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In addition to some of the excellent suggestions here, I'll add two more to consider.
If you have a little wiggle room in terms of size, you can find the 41mm Baume & Mercier Clifton for around your budget
Also for a classic look, there's the Oris Big Crown Original Pointer Date at about half your budgeted price
If you have a little wiggle room in terms of size, you can find the 41mm Baume & Mercier Clifton for around your budget
Also for a classic look, there's the Oris Big Crown Original Pointer Date at about half your budgeted price
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A leather strap is more dressy, but a metal bracelet is more than acceptable in a business setting with a suit. Just go and see how many bankers wear a Rolex with a metal bracelet. There are plenty of people wearing a Datejust, Sub, GMT or Daytona. I certainly would not wear a "sports" watch to a formal event, but for daily work setting, it is more than acceptable.
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I like the idea. Also a chrono. Maybe not for formal wear but for business. If you want something about you to draw attention, why not your watch? Understood this can come across as douchey (word?) especially if the watch is oversized but if done right....
I like the idea. Also a chrono. Maybe not for formal wear but for business. If you want something about you to draw attention, why not your watch? Understood this can come across as douchey (word?) especially if the watch is oversized but if done right....
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I see your point, but watches have evolved since the 60's - by that I mean they're all big. A new DateJust (certainly a dressy watch) is 39mm today whereas its 1960's iteration was 36mm. The Omega DeVille has grown even more. Fifty years ago it may have looked out of place to wear a 40mm Submariner with a suit but today I wouldn't think twice (and wear the Planet Ocean often). And where do we draw the line? The GMT Master isn't technically a diving watch and is the same size as the Sub, but the polished center links make it a little dressier. If I were wearing a Patek Phillipe Nautilus with a tux and someone chastised me for wearing a diving watch I would beat them over the head with a stack of money.
I see your point, but watches have evolved since the 60's - by that I mean they're all big. A new DateJust (certainly a dressy watch) is 39mm today whereas its 1960's iteration was 36mm. The Omega DeVille has grown even more. Fifty years ago it may have looked out of place to wear a 40mm Submariner with a suit but today I wouldn't think twice (and wear the Planet Ocean often). And where do we draw the line? The GMT Master isn't technically a diving watch and is the same size as the Sub, but the polished center links make it a little dressier. If I were wearing a Patek Phillipe Nautilus with a tux and someone chastised me for wearing a diving watch I would beat them over the head with a stack of money.
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It doesn't really matter. Just don't do the casio sports watch/timex ironman with a suit thing. Some of our more visible public figures still do, but it doesn't look good at all.
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At this price point, I am partial to the Nomos Orion:
http://www.nomos-store.com/en/Watch...anual-winding/Orion-stainless-steel-back.html
http://www.nomos-store.com/en/Watch...anual-winding/Orion-stainless-steel-back.html
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+1 on Nomos
Given your price range, nothing will beat Nomos Glashutte. Unlike many companies listed in this thread, Nomos Glashutte is a manufacturer (it makes its own movements) and produces affordable watches of distinct minimalist design that is rooted deeply into the company's philosophy. Moreover, the watches are quite slender so you can easily wear them with a suit or a more casual attire.
And here is the best part: Because the brand is not as well known as say Omega, you can get pre-loved specimen for a song. Check out Timezone.com.
Given your price range, nothing will beat Nomos Glashutte. Unlike many companies listed in this thread, Nomos Glashutte is a manufacturer (it makes its own movements) and produces affordable watches of distinct minimalist design that is rooted deeply into the company's philosophy. Moreover, the watches are quite slender so you can easily wear them with a suit or a more casual attire.
And here is the best part: Because the brand is not as well known as say Omega, you can get pre-loved specimen for a song. Check out Timezone.com.
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Absolutely NOT true. In fact a number of companies are making noise about sizing down again. And many of the top brands continued to offer watches in the 35mm +/- range.
A few months back, a local dealer with whom I do a fair amount of business started pushing a larger JLC at me. I told him I was not interested. He continued to push and asked me to wear his for a week. He was sure it would change my mind ... and frankly would not take no for an answer. I always recall the night my spouse saw it and exclaimed "Holy Geezus, what is that? Looks like a satellite dish!" At the end of the week, I was stilled turned off ... and my wrist size is above average.
A number of vintage models in 18K. There are steel versions below $1K. I just bought one: round, 18KYG, baton hands, baton markers, elegantly simple. Some might call it understated. It's about 35mm. No, it's not 40mm ... like some of the current models ... but that is overly large for the average wrist. Many men out there seen to have little grasp of proper proportion.
May or may not be your thing ... but they can be had.
Money isn't the equal of taste.
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