evilboy Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 (edited) Hi all, I am looking for a gen... I've been thinking. I want something cool and unique. Not something that is just "expensive" and a watch but something that is different from what everyone is looking for. Know what I mean? But still can be worn with a suit. I am not looking for a status piece so much as a good conversation piece. Sometimes finding a good deal is a better conversation starter than just looking like a jackass who had a little bit of money to burn. So, I mean I would like an interesting piece that has good value (quality/cost) any ideas? (around 3000$ budget)? thanks for help! Edited December 5, 2007 by evilboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 As much as I would like to help you, I always find these 'What should I buy....' posts a waste of time because I have absolutely no idea what you like. Your best bet would be to visit some ADs or peruse ebay watch listings to get an idea of the types of watches you like (modern vs vintage, high tech vs classic, sophisticated vs simple, multi-colored vs monochrome, etc.) and then post a list of the types or models of watches you like along with a description or photo of your style of dress. That way, people can offer you useful advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Hi all, I am looking for a gen... I've been thinking. I want something cool and unique. Not something that is just "expensive" and a watch but something that is different from what everyone is looking for. Know what I mean? But still can be worn with a suit. I am not looking for a status piece so much as a good conversation piece. Sometimes finding a good deal is a better conversation starter than just looking like a jackass who had a little bit of money to burn. So, I mean I would like an interesting piece that has good value (quality/cost) any ideas? (around 3000$ budget)? thanks for help! There is a very nice Cartier Mens Tank Francaise Automatic over on TZ for $2.6k....classic piece... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermoves Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Finally, a question I have some authority on! haha! I came here to learn about reps, but I do know a great deal about a wide variety of gens. I would try a brand called Tourneau. THey have some REALLY unique watches, that can still look good with a suit. The price ranges from about $2000-$5000 (and sometimes you can find preowned for a little less). They do have a GREAT line of original watches with a really unique starburst-style face in the $3000-$4000 range. Here is one: http://www.tourneau.com/Tourneau/Main/Cata...ion~Gotham.aspx Here is another neat one in that classique Breguet style: http://www.tourneau.com/Tourneau/Main/Cata...TRW0100005.aspx Here is the website: http://www.tourneau.com/Tourneau/Main/Cata...s/Tourneau.aspx THey do have a few collections (like the safari) that you can tell are moddled after another brand, Breitling in this case, but if you stick with an original, you will get a great destinctive watch at a decent price. The Gotham collection is really nice IMO and very unique. Good luck and hope I helped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermoves Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Doing my normal daily watch searching, I also came across this... http://www.pduggan.com/cart/proddetail.php?prod=16750 Pretty unique, good quality, great price and I know the owner...so I can vouch for the quality and integrity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Here is another Cartier for $3k....always classic pieces Cartier Tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotASolder Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 Doxa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 I would look around for a Blancpain. Currently this brand is (almost) not replicated, and even so the reps existing are rare and very very poor. It is also one of the oldest and devoted manufacturers of the classic art of horology, considering they are yet to make a quartz model. I certainly aspire to own a high-end gen one day, and if I ever justify blowing $3000 on a watch for myself as opposed to something actually useful or family-oriented, it would be a BP hands down. Subtle, classic, and amazingly beautiful. Check out the retrogation seconds models... I could stare at them endlessly. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd56 Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 love this watch....only real watch lover know of them too. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...A:IT&ih=014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 No idea where you'd get one, but how about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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