Offshoot of LGF's thread... watch ideas?

My other half wanted to get me a new watch for Christmas but it was a case of not being able to see the wood for the trees. I'd love a Cartier but these are way out of the price range at the moment. Tag's are prone to problems, so they're a no-no too, as are Rolex.... they're too Arfur Daley/used car salesman for me. I'm after something chunky yet with classic styling, maybe a chronograph. I really like the look of the Tissot range, but am wondering if there's any watch-ologist(!?!) on here that could point me in the direction of any other brands/styles/types etc?

I was going to say Tissot - I had a PR200 for a few years, but it gave out in the end (prob 5 yrs).

I do my watch shopping here , great collection of high quality "different" brands
http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/

Gc

I have a Tag Aquaracer (model and face pictured below), no problems in nearly two years. The two year Tag warranty should provide peace of mind?

Seiko are a good quality watch IMO, I have a collection of time pieces but non are of the norm bling

One I have is a 2007 seiko cronograph that has a 1/100 dial that spins as fast a helecopter rotor blades so say . Its bomb proof and is nice and heavy, Titanium watches are cool but I prefer something more weighty.

http://www.seiko.co.uk/products/seiko/c ... m/spc001p1

I have a couple of omegas and cant fault them. Bit more understated than a Rolex too.

as are Rolex.... they're too Arfur Daley/used car salesman for me.

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Maybe that's true for the dress Rolexes. I believe some of the sports range have a classic elegance and represent an excellent long term investment.

I've been very happy with my Daytona and it has appreciated since I bought it. If I was going to go for another, I'd pick either a pre-owned Sea Dweller or a green glass Milgauss. Both are classic designs.

A Cartier will not hold its value, if you really want one go down the pre-owned route.

This guy always has some nice pre-owned Rolex in (and I know three people who have bought from him and received faultless watches and service).

http://www.dream-watches.co.uk/

Another guy with a good reputation

http://www.watchesofdistinction.com

If you do decide to go down the Rolex sports route, steer clear of the gold/Bi-metal models.

One I do rather fancy is on the first (top) link... A Breitling Aerospace (in Titanium which is apt). These things are indestructable, all the RAF boys say you can throw them around in the back of a Hercules with no problems. The only bit I don't like is the gold detail on the quarter markers. At £1250 it represents reasonable value though - it is quartz though... An Omega Seamaster is also an excellent choice.

fingers":3uwbkmvh said:

I have a couple of omegas and cant fault them. Bit more understated than a Rolex too.

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+1 for the Omega, I got one for chrimbo and a nice surprise it was too

Love my Ebel Discovery automatic. Def worth buying an auto with a bracelet strap instead of leather as the running costs of these things can be frightening...

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fingers":2d3udqpr said:

I have a couple of omegas and cant fault them. Bit more understated than a Rolex too.

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+1 for the Omega, I got one for chrimbo and a nice surprise it was too

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oooh!Somebody loves you. New or Classic? Which model?