Watch question

deaddog · May 26, 2010

I've been looking for a watch to switch off wear with the rolex datejust I've been wearing every day for a decade (pix of rolex below). Looking for more dressy (suits) than sporty. Small wrists (maybe 6.75) on otherwise average-sized (if a little chunky after a tough winter) 5'9" 50 yr old.

Please give me your opinions on the following two watches on looks, quality, value and the intangible factors guys who are into watches often debate. The watches will cost roughly the same.

Nomos Tangente - new from authorized dealer-- very plain, manual wind -- http://glashuette.com/index.php?id=52&L=1

Bedat No. 7 dual time -- used (2 years old) from reputable seller -- more complicated, automatic -- http://www.bedat.com/index.php?optio...ef=787.010.710

Thanks

gazman70k · May 26, 2010

The Nomos gets my vote. Stay away from Bedat.

deaddog · May 26, 2010

Thanks - why do you advise that I stay away from Bedat?

cmacey · May 26, 2010

Originally Posted by gazman70k

The Nomos gets my vote.

+1. A Familiar look to my Omega De Ville Co-Axial Chronometer.

spertia · May 26, 2010

I love the Nomos. I'm planning to get one eventually as my go-to dress watch.

il_colonnello · May 26, 2010

If you like the austere look of Nomos, you could also consider MÃ¼hle-GlashÃ¼tte, e.g.:

http://www.muehle-glashuette.de/index.php?cat=2.2.56

or

http://www.gnomonwatches.com/images/...eutoniaBDL.jpg

MasterOfEvil · May 26, 2010

Get any of them but the Rolex...

Blackhood · May 26, 2010

I love the look of the Nomo. As already said very De Ville, with a hint of Patek. I personally love the refined elegance that the Nomo achieves.

landshark · May 26, 2010

The 1st one, i.e. Nomos. It's a good, clean, classic, & simple design.

gdl203 · May 26, 2010

Between these two, I'd say the Nomos but I don't find it particularly dressy.

deaddog · May 26, 2010

Originally Posted by gdl203

Between these two, I'd say the Nomos but I don't find it particularly dressy.

What do you recommend for a dress watch, keeping it small for small wrists and keeping it relatively inexpensive (<$2000)?

gdl203 · May 26, 2010

Originally Posted by deaddog

What do you recommend for a dress watch, keeping it small for small wrists and keeping it relatively inexpensive (<$2000)?

I would personally look at Longines' Master collection. Lots of great designs and rugged movements between $1 and 2k. Some simple complications can add to an otherwise simple/dressy design. Check them out

Captain Winky · May 26, 2010

Originally Posted by MasterOfEvil

Get any of them but the Rolex...

Uh, he already owns that one...

I like the Nomos, very understated and distinctive. I'd also check out the IWC Portofino

unjung · May 26, 2010

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=466

A Stowa Antea might be a nice alternative to the Nomos.

Captain Winky · May 26, 2010

Originally Posted by unjung

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=466

A Stowa Antea might be a nice alternative to the Nomos.

Does it also come as a white face? What I think I really like about the Nomos besides the light face is the subsidiary seconds hand. It adds to the complexity of the dial without making it too busy and it's a nice vintage detail.

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