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kunlun · 19 March 2017, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by stolpioni

I'm mostly leaning towards the ALS or the Breguet though. What is your opinion on the Breguet? Is it the same class, quality and value as a Lange Saxonia/1815 or a Patek Calatrava?

Breguets are phenomenal. So much satisfaction from wearing one.

I have three Breguets now, and will pick up a 4th. That is how much pleasure I get from mine. I can't get enough, hand-turned guilloche (or their excellent enamel) is so nice.

kunlun · 19 March 2017, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by orangejuicy

I'm surprised FP Journe is not on this list. My pick:

That is an excellent watch. I have one and It's amazing, the dial, the rose frickin' gold movement, the tantalum case, the ultimate versatility dress-up, dress-down perfection. Highly recommended.

tavv160 · 19 March 2017, 11:38 PM

Lange 1815 was my choice. I chose the 40mm, but also available in 36mm which will set you back about USD 15k pre-owned.

It is gorgeous and the movement is amazing.

tiberiustime · 8 August 2017, 10:12 PM

I'd go lange. I wear a plat lange 1 as my dress watch, but an 1815 or sax would be perfect too!

corn18 · 8 August 2017, 10:55 PM

I went Lange, but also love my Reverso. Just something different. If I had to choose, the Lange wins, but only because it's just gorgeous.

Watcheroo · 9 August 2017, 05:03 AM

Definitely recommend you consider this

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lightcatcher · 9 August 2017, 10:36 PM

I went with this, and couldn't be happier:

Hank · 9 August 2017, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Watcheroo

Definitely recommend you consider this

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Beautiful!

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Watcheroo · 10 August 2017, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by lightcatcher

I went with this, and couldn't be happier:

Great watch!

To the OP - This is another great option - look at the white gold version as well.

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AndyWright · 10 August 2017, 04:34 AM

Calatrava looks are sharp, very elegant and my favorite for a dress watch for life.

dmash · 10 August 2017, 04:51 AM

The 38mm VC Patriomony Small Seconds is the best dress watch on the market under $25k IMO. Just exquisite. A used Patek 5196P would be a close second.

ap1 · 10 August 2017, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dmash

The 38mm VC Patriomony Small Seconds is the best dress watch on the market under $25k IMO. Just exquisite. A used Patek 5196P would be a close second.

I lean this as well

rw2008 · 12 August 2017, 12:58 PM

I think the answer depends on exactly how formal you want your dress watch to be.

The calatravas and the VC patrimony (both in WG) are extremely formal, and consequently not incredibly versatile. Same goes with the Saxonia.

The 1815 (which I think absolutely pops in RG) while obviously dressy, is still very versatile. So much so I think you could wear it with jeans and a polo and it would look killer, not out of place. Something about the blue hands make it incredibly versatile.

The Breguet is somewhere in the middle. Dressier than the 1815, but not on the PP/VC black-tie level.

Also, try out that Journe before you but any. I can understand not considering a CB because it's not exactly the type of dress watch you're looking for (I actually think it's very smart casual).

Chute · 12 August 2017, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by hdfb910

5227G

I think the 5227 in any metal works for what you are looking for. I think they dress up or down. Being an auto, can serve as a daily very easily.

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Totally agree. Your black 5227 is on my wish list.

Andad · 12 August 2017, 09:22 PM

1948 14k.
Wearing it today.

Now I just need a dress.

ap1 · 12 August 2017, 09:57 PM

I had these. Any of these could work and were spectacular.

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malcolm smith · 13 August 2017, 05:32 AM

Patek

rkot07 · 7 September 2017, 12:00 PM

Patek 5196

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hdfb910 · 7 September 2017, 02:46 PM

Vacheron 43075 works too

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denmanproject · 7 September 2017, 02:55 PM

How about a Moser?

Out of your choices I like the VC

No.15 · 7 September 2017, 11:56 PM

Maybe slightly out of place in this group but I would give Glashutte Original a look.

I just purchased a Senator Excellence in SS but they have some really classy options in precious IMO.

KBM · 8 September 2017, 07:04 AM

The 38mm VC reviewed in Hodinkee's article is drool worthy. That would be my pic.

ragingcao · 8 September 2017, 03:28 PM

ALS Saxonia Thin 37. Under $15K. Pure elegance
1815 nice too but the Sax is worthy of consideration given the price point and no sacrifice on quality

ragingcao · 8 September 2017, 03:39 PM

Good read and gorgeous pics
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...ry-level-lange

leicalam · 10 November 2017, 03:33 PM

I will definitely go for a regular 1815 current version 38.5mm, you will find yourself still wearing this and won't be out of trend even after 30 years...

mrenvy · 13 November 2017, 09:48 PM

Close to your budget with deep discount.

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yessir69 · 14 November 2017, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dmash

The 38mm VC Patriomony Small Seconds is the best dress watch on the market under $25k IMO. Just exquisite. A used Patek 5196P would be a close second.

This.

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Jay (Eire) · 15 November 2017, 12:09 PM

This one you can dress up and down. My issue with going towards a pure dress watch is that for most people there are limited opportunities to wear it. The CB given its dimensions and with the right strap can be that dress watch, but it can also easily be worn with short sleeves and sneakers.

gwalker · 23 November 2017, 04:32 PM

I’m going cheaper. IWC port 7 day and also buy a nice sport watch.

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kunlun · 24 November 2017, 05:45 AM

Here are some watches I'm considering for 2018 (planning is a lot of the fun)!

VC Traditionelle boutique edition with awesome guilloche

Breguet 7877 with guilloche dial

Breguet La Tradition 7097 with retrograde seconds

Breguet 7877, this time with enamel dial

Pics off the web, with thanks.

7 September 2017, 02:46 PM	#49
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8 August 2017, 10:12 PM	#34
tiberiustime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: N/A Watch: Lange 1 Platinum Posts: 281	I'd go lange. I wear a plat lange 1 as my dress watch, but an 1815 or sax would be perfect too!

8 August 2017, 10:55 PM	#35
corn18 Banned Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Planet Earth Posts: 284	I went Lange, but also love my Reverso. Just something different. If I had to choose, the Lange wins, but only because it's just gorgeous.

9 August 2017, 05:03 AM	#36
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CT Posts: 3,912	Definitely recommend you consider this Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 August 2017, 10:36 PM	#37
lightcatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: India Posts: 114	I went with this, and couldn't be happier:

10 August 2017, 04:34 AM	#40
AndyWright "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Andy Location: London Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 560	Calatrava looks are sharp, very elegant and my favorite for a dress watch for life.

10 August 2017, 04:51 AM	#41
dmash "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 5,912	The 38mm VC Patriomony Small Seconds is the best dress watch on the market under $25k IMO. Just exquisite. A used Patek 5196P would be a close second.

12 August 2017, 12:58 PM	#43
rw2008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex AP Patek Posts: 659	I think the answer depends on exactly how formal you want your dress watch to be. The calatravas and the VC patrimony (both in WG) are extremely formal, and consequently not incredibly versatile. Same goes with the Saxonia. The 1815 (which I think absolutely pops in RG) while obviously dressy, is still very versatile. So much so I think you could wear it with jeans and a polo and it would look killer, not out of place. Something about the blue hands make it incredibly versatile. The Breguet is somewhere in the middle. Dressier than the 1815, but not on the PP/VC black-tie level. Also, try out that Journe before you but any. I can understand not considering a CB because it's not exactly the type of dress watch you're looking for (I actually think it's very smart casual).

12 August 2017, 09:57 PM	#46
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,041	I had these. Any of these could work and were spectacular. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

13 August 2017, 05:32 AM	#47
malcolm smith Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: in this world Posts: 17	Patek

7 September 2017, 12:00 PM	#48
rkot07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: California Watch: GMT II, DD, DJ II Posts: 591	Patek 5196 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 September 2017, 02:55 PM	#50
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,356	How about a Moser? Out of your choices I like the VC

7 September 2017, 11:56 PM	#51
No.15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 69	Maybe slightly out of place in this group but I would give Glashutte Original a look. I just purchased a Senator Excellence in SS but they have some really classy options in precious IMO.

8 September 2017, 07:04 AM	#52
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,388	The 38mm VC reviewed in Hodinkee's article is drool worthy. That would be my pic.

8 September 2017, 03:28 PM	#53
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	ALS Saxonia Thin 37. Under $15K. Pure elegance 1815 nice too but the Sax is worthy of consideration given the price point and no sacrifice on quality

8 September 2017, 03:39 PM	#54
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	Good read and gorgeous pics https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...ry-level-lange

10 November 2017, 03:33 PM	#55
leicalam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 5	I will definitely go for a regular 1815 current version 38.5mm, you will find yourself still wearing this and won't be out of trend even after 30 years...

13 November 2017, 09:48 PM	#56
mrenvy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 294	Close to your budget with deep discount. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 November 2017, 12:09 PM	#58
Jay (Eire) 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: @jb.watching Location: NYC Posts: 1,469	This one you can dress up and down. My issue with going towards a pure dress watch is that for most people there are limited opportunities to wear it. The CB given its dimensions and with the right strap can be that dress watch, but it can also easily be worn with short sleeves and sneakers.

23 November 2017, 04:32 PM	#59
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	I’m going cheaper. IWC port 7 day and also buy a nice sport watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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