New Watch Recommendations

[lovej]

Hello All,

I am considering picking up a new piece and am after some possible options / opinions.

For background, I currently own a 116710 5167a.

I have previously owned a 116610lv 15400st 116520.

What I am hoping to achieve is a watch that is slightly dressier, but the main aim is to find a watch I can change straps on. As you can see I've always had watches with bracelets, so looking for something a bit different.

Budget wise: trying to keep it reasonably affordable, really hoping in the 5k range, 8k is where I will max out on this piece.

From my own research I am currently floating at some nomos models.

Discuss!


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[watchucallit]

Nomos is a good choice. The other that comes to mind is Glashutte Original. I think the GO Observer is a great value. The other is a GO panomatic or GO panoreserve. These list for about 11 or 12k but you can get a decent discount to about 8k

[salem65]

Take a look at the Zenith Captain Central Second. I think was either 5.4k or 5.8k when I was looking at it a month ago.
GO Senator Sixties is a great one too, but a little out of you budget at 9k.

[PJ S]

Presumably you're talking about US $?
"Slightly dressy" doesn't really give us much to go on, so here are some suggestions/ideas:

http://www.chrono24.com/en/pierrekun...-id2375816.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/pequignet...-id2456450.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/chaumet/dandy--id2989424.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/chaumet/dandy--id3256055.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/chaumet/d...-id3104270.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/chaumet/d...-id3201212.htm - looks like it could do with a polish.
http://www.chrono24.com/en/unionglas...-id3193344.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/unionglas...-id3239320.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/unionglas...-id2570908.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/unionglas...-id1169360.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/unionglas...-id2850024.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/unionglas...-id3104588.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/jaquetdro...-id2663233.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/jaquetdro...-id3148110.htm - it's not a JD, but a Parmigiani Fleurier.
http://www.chrono24.com/en/lindburgh...-id1781394.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/parmigian...-id3205008.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/perrelet/...-id3113615.htm
http://www.chrono24.com/en/perrelet/...-id3006203.htm

Bear in mind any EU dealer purchases will have the VAT removed, so deduct 20% typically.

[CWIN]

I would look at JLC or IWC for something on a strap in that price range.

[Constantine]

I would be looking at JLC. There are quite a few stainless steel models in your budget - more if you can negotiate a discount. Glashutte Original are also worth checking out.

Some examples of watches I would consider:
http://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/GB/e...te/1548470#/t1
http://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/GB/e...39/1368420#/t1
http://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/GB/e...me/162847N#/t1
http://www.glashuette-original.com/c...9-47-13-12-04/

[zeuloa]

Grand Seiko has a few great pieces in your price range.

http://www.grand-seiko.com


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by CWIN

I would look at JLC or IWC for something on a strap in that price range.

Yup, IWC 3714 is nice.

[lovej]

Thanks for the suggestions - guys really helpful!

So far I am gravitating towards jlc master ultra thin 38 or the GS sbgr061.

I would say the jlc is slightly up the list due to thickness (I prefer thinner watches)

I am going to be in Japan in August. Is the GS hard to source.


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[braningan]

JLC or IWC