theflyingdutchman Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hi, I am in need of some help for spending 10-14.000 USD. It is for a friend who has no idea on watches, brands, options… he just wants to be told what to buy? Here the basic guidelines. It must be/have: - MUST have a 2nd time zone indication, a GMT could also work - steel strap, no leather - max. 40/42mm as he has a small wrist - sporty but elegant - will be his daily beater - brand would best more special, e.g. FRANCK MULLER then normal e.g. ROLEX - no vintage - no second hand He also would like to not only know, what to buy, but also why not to buy this model, we recommend! Your help is greatly appreciated. Below an example! Thanks, also for pics or links if you have ideas! Dutchy Rolex GMT steel with black ceramic bezel Pro’s - time less, but sturdy design - functional, a bit dressy Con’s - it a rolex, most faked watch - every body has one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 The first one that springs to mind is the Gmt II but you already have that listed! Secondly dont care if it is repped to death its still awesome! A good one for half the budget too ! With change for a New 8500 Po Cant go wrong with that choice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wat44 Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Increase the budget! AP dual zone Or failing that, JLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Not an easy task, very difficult to keep a gmt on a small size (i.e 40 or below) ...anyway I'll throw these in as something differerent: Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph (42mm (wears small)) JLC Master Compressor GMT (41mm) JLC Master DualTime (40mm) all in around 8K-10K retail. or this at about $16K Royal Oak Dual Time Power Reserve (40mm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wat44 Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Great minds think alike, cougar ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflyingdutchman Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) Thanks guy! I meant 2nd hand = not pre owned... and GMT must be adjustable! Edited September 12, 2012 by theflyingdutchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asciwhite Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 How much would a good A.Lange & Sohne run? Thats a quality piece of horologie EDIT : No bracelet on those I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idraw Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Another vote for a GMT IIC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 JLC was also the first thing that came to my mind. And of course style is all subjective. Perhaps the Reverso is best suited for tracking two time zones (you know you wear it with only one face up, right): The Navy Seal GMT is a very cool piece as well: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 The dual time VCO might fall in to the upper end of his price range also... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Ulysse Nardin Dual Time GMT +/- Pro's Very easy to operate second time zone (hour appears in window, no hand to set) second time zone can be advanced or regressed by using pushers on side of case. Stylish, slim, to me looks better on a strap, but also comes on a bracelet. Great company with long reputation of quality watches Con's Not very well known, thus would be possibly harder to resell if not what he wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Daily Beater, eh .... WOW ... thats a tough one. It can't be a fussy, fragile watch. Sporty, timeless, independent GMT hand .. tough enough to be a daily beater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtiis Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 the JLC can be long (not wide) on the wrist, but if it fits I think Chief's recommendation is a good one. Blancpain also has some nice looking GMT's but can't recall if they can come on a bracelet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Yup Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Air Command is a GMT 40mm model that meets specs with kewl DW at 4:30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtiis Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Yes, that's the ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflyingdutchman Posted September 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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