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returntorolex · 3 October 2016, 08:26 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?

Does it have to be Swiss? I like some of the watches from Sinn (German)

GB-man · 3 October 2016, 10:00 AM

Depends on the receiver. Ive come to realize even though brand "xyz" may offer a better watch. The recipient may prefer a brand like tag that he's familiar with.

Widows Son · 3 October 2016, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

I thought Nomos was a German make.

I think it is a German watch. Test question.....What is the Swiss watch made in the German speaking part of Switzerland???? Nomos!!!

cruise_bone · 4 October 2016, 12:06 AM

BALL - Swiss

SINN - German

probably both above your cash limit, but great bang for the buck brands.

OmegaJJH · 4 October 2016, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Star Ferry

I wouldn't gift anything below Tudor.

Steve - my birthday is in November

TK-710 · 5 October 2016, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruise_bone

BALL - Swiss

SINN - German

Yes

AF_Rob · 5 October 2016, 01:14 AM

For around the 1k mark, Oris is a great option. If I was looking for anything "lower" I'd go with either Hamilton or a Seiko Japanese domestic model. I've heard a lot of good things about them lately.

Newrolex1234 · 5 October 2016, 01:34 AM

Hamilton and Oris, grey market Tag if you are looking to spend a little more.

arejay · 5 October 2016, 02:58 PM

You can find JeanRichards in the 1k range fairly often. You get a lot of value for that money too.

Below 1k I echo the Hamilton or Seiko route. Never held a Oris, but have heard good things.

A little over 2k or so your getting into Tudor and some discounted omega.

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Limestonedan · 5 October 2016, 10:26 PM

Luminox

Evad3 · 5 October 2016, 10:32 PM

Oris, Hamilton, Orient, Seiko, Steinhart, Nomos, Victorinox

Steinhart represents amazing value

DTM1357 · 13 October 2016, 10:43 AM

Victorinox is pretty nice and wears well I wouldn't buy anything other than an ambassador or an airboss though.

orlandoboom · 13 October 2016, 10:48 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?

Are you in Australia?

If so, there is a great Oris following there, and I think it is tough to beat for features vs. dollar.

I don't know how you feel about buying a pre-owned watch, but I feel the price jump when they started using sw200 vs eta (2824?) was not justified. As such, an eta Pro-Diver represents great value!

arejay · 13 October 2016, 02:05 PM

I'm liking the recent work of Montblac and Nomos.

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cdmorenot · 14 October 2016, 01:26 AM

Oris and Longines - In that order.

Ragna · 15 October 2016, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

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.

I just jumped from my seat after reading the first word.

Now to the OP: Is it a dress watch ? or could it be a diver ?

Etschell · 15 October 2016, 02:36 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?

low end and luxury do not mix.

but if you want my opinion its macdonalds.

sam florio · 17 October 2016, 07:30 AM

Mido

multimedia · 17 October 2016, 08:49 AM

Seiko

Cheers,
Joe

3 October 2016, 10:00 AM	#32
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,905	Depends on the receiver. Ive come to realize even though brand "xyz" may offer a better watch. The recipient may prefer a brand like tag that he's familiar with. __________________

5 October 2016, 10:32 PM	#41
Evad3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Dave Location: Portsmouth, UK Watch: 14060m/216570 Posts: 773	Oris, Hamilton, Orient, Seiko, Steinhart, Nomos, Victorinox Steinhart represents amazing value __________________ Current: NOS 14060m , 216570 Polar Previous: 116710BLNR, 114060, 2x NOS 14060m

14 October 2016, 01:26 AM	#45
cdmorenot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 3,374	Oris and Longines - In that order. __________________ 16570, 224270, 126610, 126334

17 October 2016, 08:49 AM	#49
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	Seiko Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

4 October 2016, 12:06 AM	#34
cruise_bone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: Atlanta Posts: 982	BALL - Swiss SINN - German probably both above your cash limit, but great bang for the buck brands.

5 October 2016, 01:14 AM	#37
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,517	For around the 1k mark, Oris is a great option. If I was looking for anything "lower" I'd go with either Hamilton or a Seiko Japanese domestic model. I've heard a lot of good things about them lately.

5 October 2016, 01:34 AM	#38
Newrolex1234 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Usa Posts: 118	Hamilton and Oris, grey market Tag if you are looking to spend a little more.

5 October 2016, 02:58 PM	#39
arejay "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 86	You can find JeanRichards in the 1k range fairly often. You get a lot of value for that money too. Below 1k I echo the Hamilton or Seiko route. Never held a Oris, but have heard good things. A little over 2k or so your getting into Tudor and some discounted omega. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 October 2016, 10:26 PM	#40
Limestonedan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Posts: 983	Luminox

13 October 2016, 10:43 AM	#42
DTM1357 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Devin Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex submariner Posts: 34	Victorinox is pretty nice and wears well I wouldn't buy anything other than an ambassador or an airboss though.

13 October 2016, 02:05 PM	#44
arejay "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 86	I'm liking the recent work of Montblac and Nomos. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 October 2016, 07:30 AM	#48
sam florio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: toronto Watch: DJ II Posts: 327	Mido

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