Trying to find a watch for my father, I need help-UPDATE-DONE, Just bought it!!

[Shikar]

Good afternoon,
I have spend a few hours a week trying to find the perfect watch with no real sucess. I would like a watch for my father, he is in his early 70s with not perfect vision so something easy to read would be nice. He has large wrists, appox 7.5"-7.75" so a larger watch will not look too bad. He had worn a Omega Seamaster for 30 years, and still has it but its getting serviced and I would like to buy him a gift.
I put a strap on my Rolex Exp. 2 and had him wear it for a while, he liked it but not really due to the sporty appearance. The Panerai 112 he didnt like. Got a new Rolex President 18K Yellow gold with black dial...but it looked too yellow and small on his wrist. He is currently wearing my Seiko Black Monster on a strap, and it looks fine on his wrist, heck maybe a little small!
I went to a couple of shops here in town and looked at the new larger JLC Ultrathin, and its nice but the contrast is not too much between the dial and hands, not easy to read. Looked at the IWC portugese and its nice (white dial and blue hands) but its a little thick. The VC was nice but again, not a easy face to read.
I am going to look at the new Rolex day/date 2 in white gold or plat tomorrow as its larger now, but honestly after all this i really like the Omega, and specifically this one.
http://www.omegawatches.com/index.ph...337&no_cache=1

Kindly let me know if there is something else you would reccomend. I promise to keep you all updated on this quest. When I went with him to a rolex AD he wanted to buy me a new watch as he is happy with the Seiko, he is that kind of a guy!!

Regards.

 

[HRoi]

not sure if these fit within your budget, but how about the JLC Amvox or the Master Compressor GMT? they certainly fit my criteria of being easy to read

 

[videocrew]

I hear "big luxury watch" and think IWC Portuguese.

 

[rs232]

Originally Posted by Shikar

http://www.omegawatches.com/index.ph...337&no_cache=1

Nice.

Don't know how unusual you want to go, but this is 60mm ... might not go too well with anything other than neoprene though.

 

[Jacksdad]

I would say Rolex Deepsea

 

[Nexus6]

My dad enjoys his TIMEX Indi-Glo larger easy-to-read-practical numbers, and he loves the 'James Bond' lights up feature. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA280_.jpg http://www.amazon.com/Timex-Indiglo-.../dp/B00011R61E it's just a suggestion. Many older gentlemen no longer care for 'flashy' things, or things you have to 'fiddle' with. You will know your dad's taste & preferences best. Best of luck

 

[huy]

How about Ulysse Nardin Marine Maxi or Dornblueth & Sohn. Ulysse Nardin Marine Maxi Dornblueth & Sohn

 

[acidboy]

For Rolex, get the Daytona.

 

[agent86a]

In my opinion, Glashutte Original has some beautiful, classic designs, particularly the Senator models.

This brand is a fair bit rarer than Rolex or Omega but if you are in the market for a high-end watch, I would take a look.

Best of luck with the search! Given the current state of the retail business you can probably drive a fairly good price with the dealers I would imagine.

http://www.glashuette-original.com/
Click "english" in the upper right--took me a little while to find it.

 

[btinl]

Originally Posted by acidicboy

For Rolex, get the Daytona.

+1

 

[Kaplan]

For Omega, have you looked at the Railmaster XXL? Of course, at 49.2mm it might be too big.

While I love my sub, I don't think I would recommend a Rolex for the use you describe. Especially not the Deepsea, as your dad was turned off by the sportiness of the Explorer II. Plus, it's fat.

Even though he didn't like your new PAM 112, have you showed him the historic Radiomirs? Either the base (in steel or gold) or the Black Seal, maybe? (If he doesn't mind hand-winding it every day, of course.)

Or maybe a Stowa?

 

[psionite]

Have a look at Nomos, particurlarly the Tangomat, very good contrast on the dial, nice size and conservative in looks.

 

[Shikar]

I really appreciate the suggestions.

I would like something simple, clear and 40ish mm face.
The JLC Master compressor is too complicated, as is the Daytona. I actually did look at the Daytona, esp the 18k/SS one as it was a little more dressy than the SS one. The Deepsea is nice, but sporty and fat. The Railmaster XXL is really really large, you are correct, and last time i couldnt find it at the Omega place in houston as I did consider it...they said they had one but took them a year to sell the watch, and they didnt want to stock it. Nomos is an obscure brand and I want something with a little pizzaz...thus the Timex is out for similar reasons. I also looked at the Radiomirs but they wear very large on the wrist, and again are fat too, plus I think he may have trouble handwinding a watch.

The Glasshutte, Dornblueth & Sohn, and IWC will be added to the list with the orig. Omega. I will try to find some time today and go out look at some of them, maybe take my father along!
I appreciate the suggestions, and welcome more!

Thanks and Regards.

 

[NOLA1]

The Stowa MO is highly legible and not too sporty. Stowa is introducing a black faced version of the MO in June/July if you want to go black.

Regards.

 

[bigbjorn]

What about a large-size Omega Railmaster? That's quite legible.