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sacsha00786 · 7 June 2017, 02:27 AM

So I got my dad a 41mm Ivory Dial DateJust but he noticed that he doesnt wear it very often. I asked him for the reason and he said he think its too heavy.
Now I gotta get my dad a new watch but not sure what to get him. He doesnt want something very expensive, but he does have some preferences

Preferences:
- White Dial
- 36 to 38mm - maybe 39 max
- Leather strap - doesnt like bracelets
- Date function
- 3 hand set up - doesnt like busy dials
- Stainless Steel - for his everyday use

So my friends, I am lost. What would you recommend?
I personally wouldnt get him anything that cheaper than few grand so NO Tissots, Hublot, Breitling, ORIS, B&R, Hamilton, Fossil, MOVADO OR Longines

droptopman · 7 June 2017, 02:32 AM

Glasshutte might have some nice options.

Abdullah71601 · 7 June 2017, 02:38 AM

Get him a 1601 on a strap. Affordable two tone that works as a daily beater.

FSUGeoff · 7 June 2017, 02:41 AM

NO Tissots, Hublot, Breitling, ORIS, B&R, Hamilton, Fossil, MOVADO OR Longines

Good luck finding a Hublot or Breitling for LESS than a few grand...now, neither of those brands fit your listed parameters, but ya know...JSing.

Also, Oris makes some mighty fine watches that would fit your parameters and I think you are doing them a disservice by taking that brand off your list.

(Full disclosure I own both Breitling and Oris watches)

FSUGeoff · 7 June 2017, 02:48 AM

Now for a recommendation, the watch you described is a NOMOS

mjclark32 · 7 June 2017, 02:50 AM

Rolex OP 39mm on an Everest. Get one preowned at a great price, another $200 or so for the leather Everest. Good luck

gnuyork · 7 June 2017, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by FSUGeoff

Now for a recommendation, the watch you described is a NOMOS

Yes, a good recommendation there.

ralpie · 7 June 2017, 02:57 AM

How about a nice Grand Seiko-I think the anniversary on leather is around 6k so it's definitely not cheap!

Edit- here is the watch I was referencing- http://www.grand-seiko.com/collections/SBGW253 38mm on strap and clean dial- perfect!

ralpie · 7 June 2017, 02:58 AM

Does it have to be something new or would you go a few years old?

themast · 7 June 2017, 02:58 AM

I am not sure about case size/weight, but Grand Seiko would probably work too.

droptopman · 7 June 2017, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FSUGeoff

Now for a recommendation, the watch you described is a NOMOS

Exactly, I said Glashutte but the Nomos line is what I was referring too.

ejvette · 7 June 2017, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FSUGeoff

Now for a recommendation, the watch you described is a NOMOS

thats what i was thinking also

sacsha00786 · 7 June 2017, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FSUGeoff

NO Tissots, Hublot, Breitling, ORIS, B&R, Hamilton, Fossil, MOVADO OR Longines

Good luck finding a Hublot or Breitling for LESS than a few grand...now, neither of those brands fit your listed parameters, but ya know...JSing.

Also, Oris makes some mighty fine watches that would fit your parameters and I think you are doing them a disservice by taking that brand off your list.

(Full disclosure I own both Breitling and Oris watches)

You should really reread my comments.

sacsha00786 · 7 June 2017, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralpie

How about a nice Grand Seiko-I think the anniversary on leather is around 6k so it's definitely not cheap!

Edit- here is the watch I was referencing- http://www.grand-seiko.com/collections/SBGW253 38mm on strap and clean dial- perfect!

I have been thinking about Seikos. I know they make nice watches and their quality of also very good. But thought I would stick with swiss made watches.

sacsha00786 · 7 June 2017, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

Rolex OP 39mm on an Everest. Get one preowned at a great price, another $200 or so for the leather Everest. Good luck

Are you referring to 114300? My wife has that watch but they dont have the date function.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralpie

Does it have to be something new or would you go a few years old?

Doesnt have to be new. I am fine with older models even used watches.

mjclark32 · 7 June 2017, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sacsha00786

Are you referring to 114300? My wife has that watch but they dont have the date function.

Whoops, missed the date requirement.

ralpie · 7 June 2017, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sacsha00786

But thought I would stick with swiss made watches.

How about a 14790 on leather strap? I don't love the look of AP RO on leather, but so many folks seem to!

Oops- the 14790 is not available on strap- must've been a 15300

meganfox17 · 7 June 2017, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sacsha00786

my dad doesnt want something very expensive
Preferences:
White Dial,36 -38mm,Leather strap,Datum,3 hand model,SS casing Daily beater.What would you recommend?

That's the perfect watch for Dad. Great Hx
GS SBGR095 SS 37.6 x12.9 mm USD 4K

sacsha00786 · 7 June 2017, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralpie

How about a 14790 on leather strap? I don't love the look of AP RO on leather, but so many folks seem to!

Oops- the 14790 is not available on strap- must've been a 15300

I personally love that watch but I think my dad would hate that squarish look but thank you for suggesting it!

sacsha00786 · 7 June 2017, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meganfox17

That's the perfect watch for Dad. Great Hx
GS SBGR095 SS 37.6 x12.9 mm USD 4K

Now that looks interesting!

AK797 · 7 June 2017, 03:49 AM

JLC Master control or Reverso.

FSUGeoff · 7 June 2017, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sacsha00786

You should really reread my comments.

I'm fairly confident in my reading comprehension skills

brandrea · 7 June 2017, 03:59 AM

Take him watch shopping and let him try a bunch on.

bdex75 · 7 June 2017, 10:58 AM

Or maybe a Tudor from the style line??

Put this on a nice leather strap.

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7 June 2017, 02:27 AM	#1
sacsha00786 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: East Bay, CA Watch: Sky-Dweller Posts: 191	Need Help Pick A Watch 4 Dad - So I got my dad a 41mm Ivory Dial DateJust but he noticed that he doesnt wear it very often. I asked him for the reason and he said he think its too heavy. Now I gotta get my dad a new watch but not sure what to get him. He doesnt want something very expensive, but he does have some preferences Preferences: - White Dial - 36 to 38mm - maybe 39 max - Leather strap - doesnt like bracelets - Date function - 3 hand set up - doesnt like busy dials - Stainless Steel - for his everyday use So my friends, I am lost. What would you recommend? I personally wouldnt get him anything that cheaper than few grand so NO Tissots, Hublot, Breitling, ORIS, B&R, Hamilton, Fossil, MOVADO OR Longines __________________ Rolex 326135/116710BLNR/116613LB/126660/116610LV/16520/116520/1665/116655/116500/116234 Panerai 382 Bronzo/127 Fiddy/441 Ceramica Hublot / AP Big Bang Steel/15400 Steel Omega Planet Ocean Blue Ti/Planet Ocean SS Chrono Black/Orange JLC Master Control World Geographic

7 June 2017, 02:32 AM	#2
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Glasshutte might have some nice options. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

7 June 2017, 02:41 AM	#4
FSUGeoff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Geoffrey Location: Ft. Lauderdale Watch: the Noles Score! Posts: 638	NO Tissots, Hublot, Breitling, ORIS, B&R, Hamilton, Fossil, MOVADO OR Longines Good luck finding a Hublot or Breitling for LESS than a few grand...now, neither of those brands fit your listed parameters, but ya know...JSing. Also, Oris makes some mighty fine watches that would fit your parameters and I think you are doing them a disservice by taking that brand off your list. (Full disclosure I own both Breitling and Oris watches) __________________ Watches: 126600, 116610LV, 116660 D-Blue, 114060, Omega Speedmaster Professional, Breitling SuperOcean

7 June 2017, 02:48 AM	#5
FSUGeoff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Geoffrey Location: Ft. Lauderdale Watch: the Noles Score! Posts: 638	Now for a recommendation, the watch you described is a NOMOS __________________ Watches: 126600, 116610LV, 116660 D-Blue, 114060, Omega Speedmaster Professional, Breitling SuperOcean

7 June 2017, 02:50 AM	#6
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Rolex OP 39mm on an Everest. Get one preowned at a great price, another $200 or so for the leather Everest. Good luck __________________

7 June 2017, 02:38 AM	#3
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	Get him a 1601 on a strap. Affordable two tone that works as a daily beater.

7 June 2017, 02:57 AM	#8
ralpie 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Ral P Location: Northeast Posts: 2,384	How about a nice Grand Seiko-I think the anniversary on leather is around 6k so it's definitely not cheap! Edit- here is the watch I was referencing- http://www.grand-seiko.com/collections/SBGW253 38mm on strap and clean dial- perfect!

7 June 2017, 02:58 AM	#9
ralpie 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Ral P Location: Northeast Posts: 2,384	Does it have to be something new or would you go a few years old?

7 June 2017, 02:58 AM	#10
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,704	I am not sure about case size/weight, but Grand Seiko would probably work too.

7 June 2017, 03:49 AM	#21
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	JLC Master control or Reverso.

7 June 2017, 03:59 AM	#23
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,697	Take him watch shopping and let him try a bunch on.

7 June 2017, 10:58 AM	#24
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Need Help Pick A Watch 4 Dad - Or maybe a Tudor from the style line?? Put this on a nice leather strap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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