nwolf1716 Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 I am looking for a dress watch to round out my collection. I would like it be under $300. The size between 39-42. I have already tried the iwc mark series and it wasn't for me. Thanks for the help guys BTW My collection consists of iwc bp, slevin, tag aquaracer, pam104, and omega po. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Patek nautilus or royal oak non offshore for the sporty types and I have no idea for non sporty types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 I'd go with the new portofino, it's a very good rep. Alternatively something like a PP aquanaut on a leather strap can look very dressy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamio77 Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Agreed with cougar. IWC portofino automatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamio77 Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Agreed with cougar. IWC portofino automatic. White dial version on TD website are probably way off. It's Definitely silver dial on gen. The black will be much closer to gen. Nvm the sun burst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwolf1716 Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 alright so far I do like the AP and the Portifino. here is the link to the AP I like, is it close to the gen? This is the one i am leaning towards, can you put a leather strap on it? http://asian7750.com/cn/product_show.asp?big_pid=&ps_id=132&P_id=2058&ti= and here is a link to a Patek, I was wondering if this model actually exists or is it just a fantasy? http://www.ttw168.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=39_202&products_id=703 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 The ap jumbo is a nice one but ask for some advise in the audemars section on which dealer has the proper one with the longer ap logo on the dial. It's otherwise a great rep with a very convincing look, very close to gen. The patek is a fantasy model, it doesn't exist. Kind of looks like a 5070 but wrong dial and pushers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwolf1716 Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Ok thanks for the help! I do love the AP but what about something like this or similar? http://asian7750.com/cn/product_show.asp?big_pid=&ps_id=195&P_id=2015&ti= would this look good with a leather strap or would it just ruin it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 How about this VC http://www.ttw168.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=214 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Or http://www.ttw168.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=703 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 All from my personal collection: AP RO 15202ST Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711G VC Patrimony Traditionnelle IWC Portuguese 3714 Montblanc TimeWalker IWC Portofino 356301 PP Aquanaut 5167 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajminla Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 I have an AP ROO. Great watch. Also wear the AP Diver which is routinely commented on because of the APBand horn back croc band on it. I have closely examined the gen and the replica is remarkably accurate but for the blue tint over the cyclops but that's only under certain lighting conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Offshores aren't considered dress watches though, that first pic of the ap royal oak works for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Best dress watch? Easy, a vintage Rolex Sub 5513. It says everything, class, taste, discernment with a hint of rugged. Job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwolf1716 Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Wow all nice choices! What are the thoughts on this one? Maybe with a nice leather strap or is it not even close to the gen? http://puretime.co/product/carrera-automatic-ss-silver-dial-on-bracelet-eta2824-2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Those are extremely close to the gen, the black version they put wrong dw in it but the white/silver are great, black is great too, just put that proper dw in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwolf1716 Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Awesome, I think I finally found my watch then! Hopefully I like once I get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwolf1716 Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 does anyone know what the lug size is on this watch and where to find to a good leather strap with a tag deployant clasp? Or can you use the deployant clasp that comes on the ss bracelet if you get the right strap? Also where can you get a dw for the black version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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