Watch shopping.

[Edamski]

So, as the gents from yesterday's herf will know I'm in the market to buy a watch as a little celebration/reminder to avoid spending money I don't have, because as of today I've finished paying off a hefty loan from living beyond my means as a young gun.

The plan being I'm going to use my first months money (plus a little more) that would have been another instalment to buy the watch. I have a few ideas of the ones I like but I thought some of you knowledgable guys will know of some little gems somewhere I won't know about.


It has to be automatic movement, preferably a leather strap but a bracelet can be swapped.

Something that can be worn everyday but more towards a dress piece.


Couple that have taken my fancy are the Tissot visiodate range



(Great stock photo!)

And a few of the Hamiltons.

I had been looking at new watches until Marc pointed out yesterday I could get a lot more watch for my money with a second hand watch. Which so far looks like it could be a way to go!

Upper limit of my price range will be ?700, I know it's not a great deal for a watch but it's more about what it represents [emoji4]

Hope someone can help me and have some fun in the process cheers gents [emoji4]

[PeeJay]

I like Rados myself, all black and elegant and more importantly thin. Don't like watches 1/2" thick.

[Simon G]

i love the Visodate, both white and black.
Check out the Tissot Couturier in black.
See it in person. Pix dont do it justice.
Si

[Pete]

?700 is a great budget. Thousands to choose from.

My recommendations would be Steinhart and Christopher Ward. Both at the cheaper end of the scale in the grand scheme of watches but good reliable movements and some nice designs, albeit mostly homages.

Have a look on watchuseek for inspiration as well as the for sale section.

[Pete]

My suggestion. ...

http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/dress/c9bd-swk.html

[Budgie Smuggler]

Doesn't someone on here deal in used watches?

[sheppsea]

Upper limit of my price range will be ?700, I know it's not a great deal for a watch but it's more about what it represents [emoji4]

That's not a great deal?! Its a lot more than I can ever imagine spending on a watch!

[Sligub]

Sinn 556i

[Edamski]

i love the Visodate, both white and black.
Check out the Tissot Couturier in black.
See it in person. Pix dont do it justice.
Si

Yeah I have and I agree they're very very nice [emoji4]

My suggestion. ...

http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men.../c9bd-swk.html

I like the look of that will certainly explore more of them!

That's not a great deal?! Its a lot more than I can ever imagine spending on a watch!

Yeah, sorry, don't get me wrong I know it's a lot of money I just meant in relation to what you can spend on a watch. I picked a watch as it's something that will last as long as I look after it and wouldn't spend this much normally haha

[Edamski]

Sinn 556i

That's gotta be as bout as clean a face as you can find haha

[Sean]

There is a lovely raymond weil watch in costco with a strap have been eyeing it up myself for a while and comes in under budget

[Sligub]

That's gotta be as bout as clean a face as you can find haha

Yep, I love mine and its great for a daily wear they also do one with numerals

[sheppsea]

Yeah, sorry, don't get me wrong I know it's a lot of money I just meant in relation to what you can spend on a watch. I picked a watch as it's something that will last as long as I look after it and wouldn't spend this much normally haha

Sorry - it wasn't a criticism it just always amazes me how much watches cost

[Sligub]

Sorry - it wasn't a criticism it just always amazes me how much watches cost

You can spend millions on a pretty plain(i.e. no bling) looking patek philippe

[Edamski]

Yep, I love mine and its great for a daily wear they also do one with numerals

Yeah I had a look through there collection, unfortunately most of it is over budget but they're all very nice! Definitely be looking more at them, I like being able to pick your own strap. Very simple choice but most places don't seem to let you do it!

Sorry - it wasn't a criticism it just always amazes me how much watches cost

I agree with you there haha!