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canadawatchguy · 20 April 2021, 02:48 AM

Hello - my fiancee and I are getting married later this year. She wants to give me a watch (~$5,000) as a gift and wanted suggestions. My current collection is a panerai submersible, a black GMT, white ceramic daytona, and a silver dial presidential.

I was thinking something along the lines of a cartier tank solo/american, or even a second hand JLC reverso. I'll be wearing it with my black tux, so a black leather strap might be a good idea, but not sure. I haven't really dove into the world of dress watches, so would love any other suggestions that I should consider in the $4,000-6,000 range.

Thanks in advance!

WatchEater666 · 20 April 2021, 02:49 AM

What about a Cartier Santos?

vman · 20 April 2021, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by WatchEater666

What about a Cartier Santos?

Plus one for that model. Can't go wrong with Santos. Classic design. Good value. Also, I'd consider Reverso.

aparker973 · 20 April 2021, 04:19 AM

IWC Le Petit Prince
JLC Master Control

Good places to start

RaZCaL · 20 April 2021, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by vman

Plus one for that model. Can't go wrong with Santos. Classic design. Good value. Also, I'd consider Reverso.

+2
The Cartier Santos is such a versatile watch with the quick strap change and the beautiful bracelet. The blue dial is beautiful or go with the classic white.

dchang81 · 20 April 2021, 04:54 AM

any of those would work well, santos, pasha, reverso new with a discount should be in range.

joli160 · 20 April 2021, 06:03 AM

Reverso

rolexest · 20 April 2021, 06:15 AM

Get a speedmaster and throw it on alligator

canadawatchguy · 20 April 2021, 07:16 AM

These are all great suggestions! I've got a smaller wrist (~6.5 in) so I think the IWC is out for me, but Cartier seems like a solid choice, while Reverso seems like a great #2 option.

kearez · 20 April 2021, 12:15 PM

JLC Reverso, or a master control.

KBM · 21 April 2021, 01:47 AM

Reverso 1931 black dial is a perfect suit and tie piece, although it may be above budget.

ppfl · 21 April 2021, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by canadawatchguy

These are all great suggestions! I've got a smaller wrist (~6.5 in) so I think the IWC is out for me, but Cartier seems like a solid choice, while Reverso seems like a great #2 option.

I would highly recommend the Santos Dumont as a dress watch, although you won't go wrong with the Santos (automatic) or the Reversos in medium.

PBJ1925 · 21 April 2021, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by canadawatchguy

These are all great suggestions! I've got a smaller wrist (~6.5 in) so I think the IWC is out for me, but Cartier seems like a solid choice, while Reverso seems like a great #2 option.

Both great options. No matter what you land on, I'm sure it'll hold a special place in the collection. Congrats!

Justindo · 21 April 2021, 03:56 PM

I would go for Reverso, as it fits well with your collection and they're much nicer that Cartiers, in my opinion. The Reverso was my and my wife's wedding watch.

20 April 2021, 02:48 AM	#1
canadawatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 10	Wedding Gift Watch Hello - my fiancee and I are getting married later this year. She wants to give me a watch (~$5,000) as a gift and wanted suggestions. My current collection is a panerai submersible, a black GMT, white ceramic daytona, and a silver dial presidential. I was thinking something along the lines of a cartier tank solo/american, or even a second hand JLC reverso. I'll be wearing it with my black tux, so a black leather strap might be a good idea, but not sure. I haven't really dove into the world of dress watches, so would love any other suggestions that I should consider in the $4,000-6,000 range. Thanks in advance!

20 April 2021, 06:03 AM	#7
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,355	Reverso __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

20 April 2021, 02:49 AM	#2
WatchEater666 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,655	What about a Cartier Santos?

20 April 2021, 04:19 AM	#4
aparker973 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 149	IWC Le Petit Prince JLC Master Control Good places to start

20 April 2021, 04:54 AM	#6
dchang81 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,042	any of those would work well, santos, pasha, reverso new with a discount should be in range.

20 April 2021, 06:15 AM	#8
rolexest Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Canada Watch: ya gunna do Posts: 508	Get a speedmaster and throw it on alligator

20 April 2021, 07:16 AM	#9
canadawatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 10	These are all great suggestions! I've got a smaller wrist (~6.5 in) so I think the IWC is out for me, but Cartier seems like a solid choice, while Reverso seems like a great #2 option.

20 April 2021, 12:15 PM	#10
kearez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: 36000FT Posts: 701	JLC Reverso, or a master control.

21 April 2021, 01:47 AM	#11
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,390	Reverso 1931 black dial is a perfect suit and tie piece, although it may be above budget.

21 April 2021, 03:56 PM	#14
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	I would go for Reverso, as it fits well with your collection and they're much nicer that Cartiers, in my opinion. The Reverso was my and my wife's wedding watch.

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