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Advice on a new watch
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dddrees
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Definitely agree with taking your time and browsing for a bit.
It should be something you LUV, and at that price it's definitely a bonus if you purchase it wisely and buy something that retains a good portion of what you spent to get it.
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I think this is all very personal.
I assume you're not too enamored by any specific watch movement, and in that case, i think any respectable movement will do.
At that price range, tbh, I would look for 2nd hand watches as they give you a much better value and many more choices.
You could look at Glaschutte pano series, JLC, Breguet, Gramd Seiko.
If you love the sweeping hands, i would highly recommend you check out the Grand Seiko spring drive. They seconds hand is amazing as they move MUCH smoother than most movements thanks to their spring drive technology.
I assume you're not too enamored by any specific watch movement, and in that case, i think any respectable movement will do.
At that price range, tbh, I would look for 2nd hand watches as they give you a much better value and many more choices.
You could look at Glaschutte pano series, JLC, Breguet, Gramd Seiko.
If you love the sweeping hands, i would highly recommend you check out the Grand Seiko spring drive. They seconds hand is amazing as they move MUCH smoother than most movements thanks to their spring drive technology.
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If you insist on an automatic, then you have only one really excellent option in a chronograph under 8k- the Zenith El Primero. If you're willing to forego the automatic movement in favor of a manual caliber, the speedy pro is always going to be a tough contender. Unless you're going to grab a vintage Navitimer, Breitling isn't worth your time IMO.
I do have to say that if I were you, I'd snap up an older Patek Calatrava if I had 8k to throw at a watch! Or a JLC Gentilhomme... or a Reverso... or any of the VC models that dip there... Droooool.
At the end of the day, it's pretty hard to spend 8k on a watch and get something you're disappointed with, but it's certainly possible to get the most possible awesome for your money.
EDIT: Another good automatic chrono (though not quite at the ZEP's level IMO) would be the IWC Pilot, which would fit the bill and budget.
I do have to say that if I were you, I'd snap up an older Patek Calatrava if I had 8k to throw at a watch! Or a JLC Gentilhomme... or a Reverso... or any of the VC models that dip there... Droooool.
At the end of the day, it's pretty hard to spend 8k on a watch and get something you're disappointed with, but it's certainly possible to get the most possible awesome for your money.
EDIT: Another good automatic chrono (though not quite at the ZEP's level IMO) would be the IWC Pilot, which would fit the bill and budget.
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