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JayMakaveli · 2 October 2016, 02:59 PM

My best friends birthdays coming up soon and I thought I'd get him a Swiss luxury watch, but I don't want to spend too much.

I'm a big fan of the "Tissot, Squelette", and I think he'll like it too.

What's your thoughts?

GradyPhilpott · 2 October 2016, 03:26 PM

I don't really like these categories of watches into luxury, low-end, etc.

Nonetheless, these categories exist and the rest of us have to go along, so that we come close to speaking the same language.

Generally speaking, Tissot is not considered a luxury watch, low-end or otherwise. In the Swatch Group pantheon of watch brands, Tissot is a mid-tier watch.

Regardless, I think a nice Tissot would make a great gift for a friend.

Tissot, I read not long ago, is the largest selling watch in Switzerland.

I have two and am especially fond of them.

Danny83 · 2 October 2016, 03:40 PM

If I had to choose I would pick a Longines Legend Diver

Abdullah71601 · 2 October 2016, 03:43 PM

Tissot makes some lovely watches. They are my go to gift watch. I have purchased six in the last two years as gifts and all the recipients were quite pleased with them.

GradyPhilpott · 2 October 2016, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

If I had to choose I would pick a Longines Legend Diver

Longines' whole Heritage line has some great watches that would be great gifts.

Lordofrolex · 2 October 2016, 03:46 PM

Omega. Lol JK. I know some of you will try to bite my head off for saying something like that. Never really explored the lower end watch lines. Interested in what you all say.

Star Ferry · 2 October 2016, 04:07 PM

You could gift a Sistem 51 or a G Shock.

In terms of luxury watches, I wouldn't gift anything below Tudor. The $1000-2000 range is sketchy, in my opinion

Tissot would be a good choice, although I'm not sure if it is classed as luxury

SearChart · 2 October 2016, 05:20 PM

Nomos.

Cru Jones · 2 October 2016, 05:25 PM

Define "too much"....$500? $1,000? $3,000?

Does it need to be "Swiss"?

mrchan · 2 October 2016, 05:27 PM

Nomos and Tudor. Great value for money, solid watches.

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padi56 · 2 October 2016, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Nomos.

Agree a very fine old Swiss brand.

MonBK · 2 October 2016, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayMakaveli

My best friends birthdays coming up soon and I thought I'd get him a Swiss luxury watch, but I don't want to spend too much.

I'm a big fan of the "Tissot, Squelette", and I think he'll like it too.

What's your thoughts?

I think you answered your own question ^.

Old Expat Beast · 2 October 2016, 06:42 PM

Oris is a solid, independent, affordable brand.

ajas · 2 October 2016, 07:47 PM

Oris but dont know what is your budget

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nick c · 2 October 2016, 11:16 PM

Hamilton works well

greggsiam · 2 October 2016, 11:20 PM

I love the simple, yet beautiful look of Nomos watches.

brandrea · 2 October 2016, 11:23 PM

Tag would be my pick

Flstfirider · 2 October 2016, 11:24 PM

Sinn and Tudor are two that I would recommend.

landroverking · 3 October 2016, 12:47 AM

Longines heritage chronographs are a real bargain IMO.

anothernewphone · 3 October 2016, 12:52 AM

TAG for brand recognition, Oris Diver 65 for something interesting!

swils8610 · 3 October 2016, 01:13 AM

Oris are a great value.

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Brenngun · 3 October 2016, 01:18 AM

Ball, Hamilton, Luminox.

DeeTee · 3 October 2016, 04:30 AM

Apple Watch? It does a lot and they have the new model out.

GoingPlaces · 3 October 2016, 04:34 AM

Nomos is a good choice.

daveathall · 3 October 2016, 05:45 AM

I thought Nomos was a German make.

PJ S · 3 October 2016, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

The $1000-2000 range is sketchy, in my opinion

As opinions go, that’s still utter nonsense – even going by some of the synonyms for “sketchy”.

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Agree a very fine old Swiss brand.

(cough)…German. The clue is in the omitted part of the full brand name – Glashutte.

bdex75 · 3 October 2016, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

I thought Nomos was a German make.

It is.

I know the op asked for a "Swiss watch" but not sure if he is wanting only a Swiss brand or just a good luxury brand. Also depends on budget.

Hamilton or Ball if you want Swiss. If any country is ok I suggest you look at Nomos as well.

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locutus49 · 3 October 2016, 06:26 AM

Omega and Tudor.

Snow-Dweller · 3 October 2016, 06:31 AM

Hamilton. Great value for money.

PJ S · 3 October 2016, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayMakaveli

My best friends birthdays coming up soon and I thought I'd get him a Swiss luxury watch, but I don't want to spend too much.

I'm a big fan of the "Tissot, Squelette", and I think he'll like it too.

What's your thoughts?

A bit of a daft idea, given you don’t know for definite what he likes.
Nice sentiment though, so why not take him out on or the day before his birthday, and look at watches around your budget, allowing for negotiating a more attractive price, etc.
Use the ruse that you fancy a new watch, and "just out of curiosity” ask which he prefers the look of or would buy if he was in your shoes.
Maybe take a third person, a female perhaps, who’s not necessarily in on it, so as to keep him off his guard.

2 October 2016, 02:59 PM	#1
JayMakaveli "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4	What's your favourite low end, luxury brand? My best friends birthdays coming up soon and I thought I'd get him a Swiss luxury watch, but I don't want to spend too much. I'm a big fan of the "Tissot, Squelette", and I think he'll like it too. What's your thoughts?

2 October 2016, 03:26 PM	#2
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,353	I don't really like these categories of watches into luxury, low-end, etc. Nonetheless, these categories exist and the rest of us have to go along, so that we come close to speaking the same language. Generally speaking, Tissot is not considered a luxury watch, low-end or otherwise. In the Swatch Group pantheon of watch brands, Tissot is a mid-tier watch. Regardless, I think a nice Tissot would make a great gift for a friend. Tissot, I read not long ago, is the largest selling watch in Switzerland. I have two and am especially fond of them. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

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Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,690	Omega. Lol JK. I know some of you will try to bite my head off for saying something like that. Never really explored the lower end watch lines. Interested in what you all say. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

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3 October 2016, 05:45 AM	#25
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	I thought Nomos was a German make. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

2 October 2016, 03:40 PM	#3
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,187	If I had to choose I would pick a Longines Legend Diver

2 October 2016, 03:43 PM	#4
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	Tissot makes some lovely watches. They are my go to gift watch. I have purchased six in the last two years as gifts and all the recipients were quite pleased with them.

2 October 2016, 04:07 PM	#7
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	You could gift a Sistem 51 or a G Shock. In terms of luxury watches, I wouldn't gift anything below Tudor. The $1000-2000 range is sketchy, in my opinion Tissot would be a good choice, although I'm not sure if it is classed as luxury

2 October 2016, 05:25 PM	#9
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,591	Define "too much"....$500? $1,000? $3,000? Does it need to be "Swiss"?

2 October 2016, 05:27 PM	#10
mrchan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 33	Nomos and Tudor. Great value for money, solid watches. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 October 2016, 06:42 PM	#13
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,443	Oris is a solid, independent, affordable brand.

2 October 2016, 07:47 PM	#14
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,140	Oris but dont know what is your budget Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

2 October 2016, 11:16 PM	#15
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Hamilton works well

2 October 2016, 11:20 PM	#16
greggsiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Gregg Location: Bangkok Posts: 694	I love the simple, yet beautiful look of Nomos watches.

2 October 2016, 11:23 PM	#17
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,297	Tag would be my pick

2 October 2016, 11:24 PM	#18
Flstfirider 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Casey Location: Auburn, AL Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,136	Sinn and Tudor are two that I would recommend.

3 October 2016, 12:47 AM	#19
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Longines heritage chronographs are a real bargain IMO.

3 October 2016, 12:52 AM	#20
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	TAG for brand recognition, Oris Diver 65 for something interesting!

3 October 2016, 01:13 AM	#21
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,998	Oris are a great value. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

3 October 2016, 04:30 AM	#23
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,977	Apple Watch? It does a lot and they have the new model out.

3 October 2016, 04:34 AM	#24
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,343	Nomos is a good choice.

3 October 2016, 06:26 AM	#28
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Omega and Tudor.

3 October 2016, 06:31 AM	#29
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,281	Hamilton. Great value for money. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. BB58. GMW-B5000D.

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