The Watch Appreciation Thread (Reviews and Photos of Men's Timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Brei

[mimo]

A plastic-breasted petrolhead with a watch collection? Wayward was right, she is interesting. If still rather unattractive.

As for you, Imelda, we poor stragglers who have lived the wondrous vicarious rollercoaster of your purchasing spree late last year, are now rather bereft. You must be thinking about something?

 

[lagsun]

What do all of you think about Hamilton's for a starter automatic/manual watch in the $500-1000 range? My son just graduated from HS so I was looking at a new or used diver or chronograph or something like these:

http://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en/gents/khaki/field/auto-chrono-38mm/H71466133
http://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en/gents/khaki/field/auto-40mm/H70595133

Any other brands/watches to consider? Sinn 556? Of course I could just give him my Breitling Premier and use the money to get myself another watch

 

[Newcomer]

Hamilton is a great choice for an entry level watch. They are fairly priced, robust, well made, and all that jazz.

In that price range, I would look at the following:

Tissot Visodate
Various Hamiltons
Stowa--MO, Pilot, etc.
Seiko SARB

I am sure that there are others I cannot think of, but those are the ones that are popping into my head right now.

Of course, you could always give him your Breitling .

 

[kungapa]

I'd vote for a Stowa - less ubiquitous than the Hamilton's, and you are not buying a watch from a big group, but rather from a small independent watchmaker trying to do interesting things (Jorg Schauer, the reviver of the Stowa brand).

 

[rohde88]



Hamilton is a great choice for an entry level watch. They are fairly priced, robust, well made, and all that jazz.

In that price range, I would look at the following:

Tissot Visodate
Various Hamiltons
Stowa--MO, Pilot, etc.
Seiko SARB

I am sure that there are others I cannot think of, but those are the ones that are popping into my head right now.

Of course, you could always give him your Breitling .

pun master

 

[rohde88]



Hamilton is a great choice for an entry level watch. They are fairly priced, robust, well made, and all that jazz.

In that price range, I would look at the following:

Tissot Visodate
Various Hamiltons
Stowa--MO, Pilot, etc.
Seiko SARB

I am sure that there are others I cannot think of, but those are the ones that are popping into my head right now.

Of course, you could always give him your Breitling .

pun master

 

[no frills]

A plastic-breasted petrolhead with a watch collection? Wayward was right, she is interesting. If still rather unattractive.

As for you, Imelda, we poor stragglers who have lived the wondrous vicarious rollercoaster of your purchasing spree late last year, are now rather bereft. You must be thinking about something?

Was it actually late last year? I think a large bulk of it was happening in Jan/Feb this year... so I haven't been "out of the game" for that long.

As it turns out, I am back on the hunt - but for a family member who wants to give his wife a "significant" mechanical piece for their 10th wedding anniversary. His wife already has a Cartier (quartz) and a B&M but they tend to be on the dressier side and he wants a mechanical piece that (a) she can wear on a daily basis and (b) would be on the sporty/stainless side but still be (c) acceptably "classic." His words, not mine. Budget is $3,000 to $5,000. Says his wife is fine with a men's size as long as it doesn't exceed 40mm.

His first thought is to get a vintage Sub - maybe a no-date 5513. She borrowed one from a friend a few months ago and he says she quite liked the feel and look of it. Any other thoughts given the criteria he outlined above?

Given what he saw of my recent purchasing spree he was asking if he could get a ladies Patek given his budget, but when I pointed him to vintage Ellipse models like this one:

http://www.antiquorum.com/catalog/lots/patek-philippe-ref-ref-4226-1-lot-273-294

... he almost vomited. Guess he didn't like the aesthetics.

Thoughts?

 

[in stitches]

do not like. i dont think that would appeal to many women under 70.

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]



Hamilton is a great choice for an entry level watch. They are fairly priced, robust, well made, and all that jazz.

In that price range, I would look at the following:

Tissot Visodate
Various Hamiltons
Stowa--MO, Pilot, etc.
Seiko SARB

I am sure that there are others I cannot think of, but those are the ones that are popping into my head right now.

Of course, you could always give him your Breitling .

For a chrono, Archimede pilot.

http://www.archimede-watches.com/ar...graph-b-watch-automatic-valjoux-eta-7750.html

 

[no frills]

do not like. i dont think that would appeal to many women under 70.

I hate it too. But it was the only example of a vintage Patek for ladies that I could find for under $5K. My brother-in-law did say send me the first example I came across.....

 

[dbln79]

Here's some lume from a 112

 

[Khal80]

Still looking for a watch with a 3/4k budget.....thoughts on:

-Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 1887 Chronograph Automatic or
Frederique Constant Heartbeat Mens Watch

 

[no frills]

Still looking for a watch with a 3/4k budget.....thoughts on:

-Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 1887 Chronograph Automatic or
Frederique Constant Heartbeat Mens Watch

Why is the font so highlighted with the FC suggestion? Are you saying that you basically prefer this one...?

 

[saysomething]

How do I convince my wife that vintage watches do not carry with them the spirits of their past owners?

 

[Kid Nickels]

LOL ^ is she Asian? My girl thinks this as well.