Fantail_Fanatic Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 (edited) Just wanted to stop and say hi. I'm slowly updating my profile information. A little background info: I'm graduating shortly with my BS in Kinesiology. I am going to be getting my Doctorate of Physical Therapy afterwards, but my parents want to get me a nice watch as a graduation present. I am very partial to Germany (the history, guns, country, everything…) and was looking for a nice German made watch. I know it may be hard, but the budget is somewhere around $1200 US. At this point, I'm purely open to brands, and I'll take the time to browse through collections. In the time I've spent researching, I've found that there are a lot of "German made" watches that have swiss movements (Steinhart). I actually really like the Steinhart watches but noticed they are all "Swiss Made" with swiss movements. Also, I've never had a hand wound watch. Are there any advantages/disadvantages to automatic watches over the hand wound watches? Any input welcome... Figured I'd ask the pros here to see if I could get any help! Thanks! Edited April 10, 2013 by Fantail_Fanatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillycheez Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Sinn and Damasko. Amazing watches for their price point. I believe they have a couple models in your price range.I've owned a U1 before and their quality is top notch. I've always wanted to try a damasko.There's also Stowa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docthor Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 It would be good to know what kind of watch you are looking for...Diver, Dresswatch, Aviator...Chrono, GMT, Complication...handwound, automatic, quarz... There are a lot of German watches that'll fit your budgets. But which one will fit your needs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docthor Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 It would be good to know what kind of watch you are looking for...Diver, Dresswatch, Aviator...Chrono, GMT, Complication...handwound, automatic, quarz... There are a lot of German watches that'll fit your budgets. But which one will fit your needs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail_Fanatic Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 Thanks for the help! Im looking for a watch that i could wear to interviews, and work. I really like the watches with clear backs so I can see the movement. I dont want something too "fragile" looking but would rather go with a more rugged looking model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 I like you taste in watch forums. Welcome to RWG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docthor Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 So how about this one http://www.stowa.de/lshop,showrub,136566959929714,en,1365669599-29714,sportuhren,,,,.htm Stowa is a "very German" watch company and fits your needs perfectly I would say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docthor Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hey mate...read this... I am very partial to Germany (the history, guns, country, everything…) and was looking for a nice German made watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail_Fanatic Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 So how about this one http://www.stowa.de/lshop,showrub,136566959929714,en,1365669599-29714,sportuhren,,,,.htm Stowa is a "very German" watch company and fits your needs perfectly I would say I'm liking that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail_Fanatic Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 I've really taken a liking to the German Pilot watches. I like a chunky watch like the Vollmer, with leather straps. The search continues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docthor Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Stowa has too some very nice "Pilot" watches and the right history for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCM Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Don't forget Laco. Same lineage as Stowa and IWC. Lineage may be the wrong word, history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 I've really taken a liking to the German Pilot watches. I like a chunky watch like the Vollmer, with leather straps. The search continues! my vote is for sinn; i picked up my sinn u2 (which is a nice chunky watch) for under $1,500 (it was still under warranty as well). as for more of a pilot's watch, here is an option from sinn that isn't too far from your price range: http://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/Sinn-356-Flieger-Acrylic-on-Strap-4p357.htm good luck with the search; report back on what you end up getting deltatahoe ps, and congrats on your degree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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