Watch help - $1500 range

[closetmess]

Hi all,

I have been offered a watch for graduating law school from my dad, who said to keep it in the $1500 range. Is there a classic daily use dress watch (working in a business law firm) that can be had for this amount? I am also in a position to "buy up" a few hundred dollars if need be as well. For example, I really like this B&M that comes in around $2000 that has the look I'm going for.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Much appreciated.

 

[gdl203]

In the dress chronograph category, I have this Longines and like it very much. The dial texture is very attractive in person and it's a rather clean dial for a chronograph. It's also at your desired price point.

 

[closetmess]

Originally Posted by gdl203

In the dress chronograph category, I have this Longines and like it very much. The dial texture is very attractive in person and it's a rather clean dial for a chronograph. It's also at your desired price point.

That is definitely the style I am looking for and the right price ($1575 on Gemnation). I forgot to mention that I have girly small wrists so would be looking for a diameter under 40mm.

Any other suggestions?

 

[gdl203]

Originally Posted by closetmess

That is definitely the style I am looking for and the right price ($1575 on Gemnation). I forgot to mention that I have girly small wrists so would be looking for a diameter under 40mm.

The same watch exists in 38.5mm IIRC. It's also cheaper

 

[OilOrBust]

Stowa -- A marine original with roman numerals. Really classy and a nice ETA 2824-2 movement. http://stowa.de/shop/cgi-bin/lshop.c...howrub--marine

 

[spoiledone]

Oris Artellier (automatic). I believe it is 40 mm exactly and can be had for around $800 online.

 

[Kaplan]

For around $2000 I would go with an Omega Aqua Terra like this - but it may be too sporty for your use?

They also have something a little dressier, like this.

(I don't know any of the sites I linked to; I just wanted to show some pics from places that has these at about $2k.)

 

[mikeber]

Originally Posted by Kaplan

For around $2000 I would go with an Omega Aqua Terra like this - but it may be too sporty for your use?

They also have something a little dressier, like this.

(I don't know any of the sites I linked to; I just wanted to show some pics from places that has these at about $2k.)

Surprisingly, Kaplan didn't exist:

 

[slide13]

I think the Omega Aqua Terra would be worth kicking in the little bit of extra cash. I love this watch because it's dressy enough for business use, but still 150m water resistant and just as tough as the SMP so you can beat it up on the weekend if you want. If I had a suit job and wanted one watch to do it all, this would be it. Get it on a nice leather strap and you are all set.

 

[huy]

Nomos Ludwig http://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/vi...?idproduct=249 Nomos Tangente http://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/vi...1&idcategory=0 Both Nomos have in-house movements, but they are only manual winds. Stowa MO is also really nice

 

[sfo423]

Look at Muhle Glashutte; something you don't see every day, excellent quality, well priced. Most at a min. of 40mm (I think a 42mm is the perfect sized watch). You could get several models <$2k.

If you want a manual, see if pop will up the budget a bit then you have a lots more options.

 

[PLaydice]

I would go for a second hand watch off of ebay or craigslist, you could get a watch retailing over 5000 if you get lucky enough. I got an hermes H Hour maxi watch for 500 and a cartier santos watch for 1200 off of craigslist in my area.

 

[DrZRM]

I'd be careful of ebay, but you can easily get a used Omega Speedmaster from a reputable member at timezone.com in your price range. Mine was ~$1,600, but it was a good deal. Just be sure to check references, and ideally find someone to meet locally at a jeweler to verify the watch. I'd second the Aqua Terra as well, though I'd get the silver face if you want dressy. I have both those watches (though my Speedy is a Broad Arrow) and they both came in under your price cap. AT (sorry about the terrible pic)

Broad Arrow (on Gator strap)

 

[Siggy]

That Longines is very nice. I'd go for something like that.

 

[abrocketsfan]

Louis Erard for &lt;1000?