Alextor Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Breitling SuperOcean Oris Chronoris or Ti TT1 Regulator Omega SMP (whichever one you like) Omega Speedmaster Professional (can get new for $1900, negotiate the extra $400 -- it's worth it for a watch you can pass down to your kid) I'd take the $1500, then I'd stick to a couple of weeks of 'bread and water' and come up with $1850...for THE dress watch in that category... Well...it's IWC...enough said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahfahfooey Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 @chrono903 Awesome pics! I forgot just how nice that watch really is. Ahhhh - another one for the list... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaghettiman Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 This is a great topic, BTW. I have some pretty strong opinions here. The speedmaster reduced and portofino are great pieces, but both too small IMHO and the Standard Bond Style SMP is also great piece, but there are just too many of them out there for me. I like the electric blue SMP, though. The superocean confuses me (Breitling Diver?), but I think it's beautiful. I love the Speedy Pro, Vintage Seamaster (beware of fakes), Nomos, Kobold ideas. I would absolutely not buy new. For under $1500, I would recommend surfing TZ, WN, watchseller, bernard, and the other standard online venues and you will find some great buys. The following are in no particular order, just a shopping list of some I like: Standard fare: Speedmaster Professional, Aquaterra Co Ax 41mm, Seamaster GMT, Chronomat Blackbird, IWC GST Chrono... A few you won't see everyday: Zenith Port Royal Dual Time, Dubey and Schaldenbrand Aerodyne Duo, Kobold Seal, Sinn U1, Sinn 856 GMT, Nomos Tangente Date Beta Sapphire Back, Girard Perregaux Traveler II, Meistersinger Single Hand... A few vintage pieces (be VERY careful for authenticity): Vintage Heuer Montreal, Vintage Seamaster, Vintage Datejust... You should come up with a simple informal decision matrix: Dress, Sport Braclet, Strap > or < 39mm Water resistance Complications Price of long term maintenance Common or more unique Vintage or modern Wear everyday or seldom Horological significance Box and papers important or not How long do you want to keep and wear it This is likely a piece you will keep for many years. As strange as this sounds, I would pick something rather boring as compared to an LV Sub, Crazy Hours, PAMs, etc... (that's why I like our reps - to try these pieces, my gens are much more conservative). It should withstand fads and changes in taste. I would shoot for something on a bracelet, equally dress as sport, 100m+ WR, between 39 - 42mm, modern, with box and papers - no complications other than a sweep second and a date. Some horolog. significance. Simple Dial. Timeless. Perhaps this. Take your time and have fun hunting; there are so many great pieces at your price point. Cheers, Spaghettiman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Picked up this Hercules a few years back for 1300. It's a stunning piece in person... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Nomos Tangente automatic, Tudor Submariner Vintage Carrera 7733 hehe you patriots have the RGM watch, usa made. A good place to buy gens (limited offers however) is w*tchseller.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Marcello C Tridente ... Buy it now for $450 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Actually... It would be this, right under our noses: SINN 756 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest overboosted Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 http://www.gnomonwatches.com/archimedePilotFliegerkrone.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estaban Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Actually... It would be this, right under our noses: SINN 756 David read my mind. Great watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Ditto. All excellent suggestions. Personally, I'd go for a Tudor or Heuer Carrera because PO rep is so good. TAG Aquaracer 2000 Chronograph is a beautiful watch too. Thanks, Bytor. Jomashop had NOS original Heuer Carrera Reeditions until recently but no more. For some reason, Tag Heuer revised this beauty entirely to the point it bears zero resemblance to the original. To add insult to injury, Tag raised price considerably on the new models. Cheers, Jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethecat Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 I got my Speedy Moon Pro for under $1500. You have to be patient. The gen is breathtaking & generates a lot of comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwai02 Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 I got a new Omega PO for $1400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 My favorite watch this month is the Heuer Carrera Re-Edition 1964. I was horsing around on ebay and bid on one and got it for $800. The seller said it didn't reset properly so I took it to my watchmaker and spent another $70 replacing the reset pin in it. Now it runs fine, is in great condition and I love the classic good looks. It has the Lemania 1873 manual wind movement in it, the same as some of the Omegas, only Omega calls theirs the cal. 861, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 My favorite watch this month is the Heuer Carrera Re-Edition 1964. I was horsing around on ebay and bid on one and got it for $800. The seller said it didn't reset properly so I took it to my watchmaker and spent another $70 replacing the reset pin in it. Now it runs fine, is in great condition and I love the classic good looks. It has the Lemania 1873 manual wind movement in it, the same as some of the Omegas, only Omega calls theirs the cal. 861, I believe. C'mon MD, You know you can't make a post like this without PICS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craytonic Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 I'd save up a little more and get the Tag Heuer Steve McQueen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplehd Posted July 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 I got a new Omega PO for $1400. Please share with me, as well as everyone else, how you were able to score that one? IF that's the case - PO here I come ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplehd Posted July 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 The Breitling SuperOcean rocks ! One's on ebay right now without a reserve: Ebay - Breitling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highflyingclive Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Glycine F 104, with enough $ left over for a nice strap and a couple of reps. Damn, Groobash...that is exactly what I was going to say. But for the uninitiated, it uses the same Unitas hand-wind that we have in our Panerai... but it's a bigger watch! Note the hinged lugs... Here's the pic.: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaghettiman Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Very nice Glycine. You guys seen these: http://www.temption-watches.de/ Lots of offerings in this price target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Here you go ubi, the 1964 Re-Edition, courtesy of Astrolive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groobash Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 (edited) Damn, Groobash...that is exactly what I was going to say. But for the uninitiated, it uses the same Unitas hand-wind that we have in our Panerai... but it's a bigger watch! Note the hinged lugs... You have fine taste, sir! mmmm...52mm of Unitas gen goodness for $600 I have enough black watches, so I put the white one on my birthday list Edited July 29, 2006 by groobash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Oops, let's try again, the 1964 Re-Edition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Sweet Carrera! I'm going to have to either build one, or pony up and buy one. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willith Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Please share with me, as well as everyone else, how you were able to score that one? IF that's the case - PO here I come ! you just have to keep your eyes open and surf the TZ sales forum. I've scored a few good deals on that site, but you have to be patient and wait for the deal to come along and pounce on it quickly before someone else gets in there. You can also find a watch in the price range you like and then work on the seller, they will usually come down in price if they knew you want the watch and are ready to buy. I saw a few PO on there recently, didn't check them out because I already have one (love it BTW, one of my favorite watches). If I see any good offers I'll let you know, but don't forget half the fun is the search for the perfect watch because once you find it then you'll want something different (I know this all too well). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplehd Posted July 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 you just have to keep your eyes open and surf the TZ sales forum. I've scored a few good deals on that site, but you have to be patient and wait for the deal to come along and pounce on it quickly before someone else gets in there. You can also find a watch in the price range you like and then work on the seller, they will usually come down in price if they knew you want the watch and are ready to buy. I saw a few PO on there recently, didn't check them out because I already have one (love it BTW, one of my favorite watches). If I see any good offers I'll let you know, but don't forget half the fun is the search for the perfect watch because once you find it then you'll want something different (I know this all too well). I've been living on that site the last couple of days looking to score a gen at a great price. I really like the Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish XL. Saw one on the 'bay for $500 with no reserve. I wouldn't mind picking up a 45mm PO to go along wtih my 42 from Andrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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