Yup, another which watch thread- classic and $1500 max.

OK, so a long time ago, before I finished my second degree, my brother in law said he would buy me a watch when I graduate. Actually, he said he would buy me a Tag Heuer. I bugged him about it as the years ticked away and now the time has come. I am insistent that they do not get me anything nearly this extravagant. But, as time passes it seems like I have the choice of relying on my own taste theirs. So here I am. I am open to suggestions for any amount of money less. If I could provide them with a watch that is "something special" for much less I would be happy.

Details:
-Live in Canada. Can probably do mail order as prices seem just that much different. Suggestions?
-New in box with some kind of warranty only. (as I will not be the one purchasing it and do not want to send them on a goose chase)

-I have a Seiko rubber band diver, a Tissot Titanium like this http://www.watcheseller.net/Limg/Tissot_6123.jpg just not a chrono, a Skagen (http://www.skagen.com/item/331XLSL1.fx), and this Tissot (http://www.kenmarwatches.com/images/...ssot_45222.jpg)

I will be in suits M-F and would not mind something for daily wear.

I have viewed the other threads, but thought, what the hey, I will ask others and see what comes up.

I really do not have a preference of style, but probably leather strapped and more on the classic side of things.

Right now the suggestion from them is this: http://www.watchclick.com/tag-heuer/...-men-2185.html

Thanks,

On the lower end of your budget, but some of the higher end Seiko's are definitely worth taking a look at. Im looking at getting this in the somewhat near future, http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-...5-SARB030.html Its also about as simple and classic as one can get.

I don't know a ton of watches in that price range... but I can tell you that Tag is notorious for being overpriced, and not always of the highest quality. But that is just me reproducing what others have said, so I couldn't back that up

^^^Ya, I think it may be a similar to Boss suits. I have nothing to base my thoughts about the brand on other than what I have read here. I like the one I posted, but am not sold on the TH brand, as it seems like the, well, Boss suit. Looks good, of a quality that may or may not make a difference depending on use, and the go to first "nice suit". In short, I guess I have some negative connotations of the brand and would be just as happy (if not more) with a watch that people do not recognize as a expensive (relative to many people) watch.

Originally Posted by WBaker

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On the lower end of your budget, but some of the higher end Seiko's are definitely worth taking a look at. Im looking at getting this in the somewhat near future, http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-...5-SARB030.html Its also about as simple and classic as one can get.

Thanks for the suggestion. The one Tissot I have is about that plain, so I could spice it up a bit. But, in all seriousness, suggestions in this price range are A OK with me.

Getting watch in this range can be dangerous. My rule of thumb is either below $500 MSPR, or above $5000 MSPR, or else you really need to know what you are doing.

Why do you say that? What do I need to know? I suppose that is why I am asking the question. Also, like I said, I am happy with the suggestion around $500. Looks like the Tissot PRC200 might be an option at that price.

Originally Posted by onix

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Getting watch in this range can be dangerous. My rule of thumb is either below $500 MSPR, or above $5000 MSPR, or else you really need to know what you are doing.

This is a marsupialed rule of thumb. kthxbye

^^^ +1

I am really appreciating Stowa lately. Watches start at around $750 and go to about $1200. Now that the euro's in the dumpster, it's a better time than ever to buy.

Antea for dressy, Marine Original for casual (but beware the large face) -- both are classic designs.

I see you and I raise you.

That Stowa Marine is lush and would be my purchase at your price point.

Just so you know, there is a waiting period with Stowa's (around 6 weeks if I'm not mistaken)

Take a look at Nomos watches. Classic stuff. I bought one, Stowa was my second choice.

There is a jeweler in Winnipeg who carries Nomos ([email protected]), which will save you the shock of customs duties. They are very helpful if you email them.

- Mike

You can get really nice Sinn watches at this price range. They are mostly sports watches, but I would say they are classic sports watches, which will not go out of style.

Sounds like you already have sporty watches. If you're going to wear a suit every day, you probably want a dress watch. Nomos and Stowa are always good choices.

I personally like the Longines Master line very much in that price range. Some examples:





I have that last one