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yOyOYoo · 31 March 2014, 03:10 PM

One of my friends wants to surprise her fiance with a watch as a gift. She is set on getting him a BNIB watch, something automatic with metal bracelet. She asked me for suggestions on any recommendations for a watch around her budget of $3500. This would be retail prices as she wants to buy new and does not want to buy anything online.

Also she is adamant about this being a complete surprise, so she would like to buy retail so that she can exchange the watch if necessary.

Anyways, with that $3500 price range in mind, the only watches I could think of were the new Tudor Black Bay Blue or Omega Speedmaster Professional. At least, these would be the watches I would look to buy for myself with that budget!

Can you guys suggest anything else?

Btw, I don't know much about the guy except that he is in finance and works on Wall Street. Thank you!

SLRdude · 31 March 2014, 03:12 PM

Speedmaster

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Wesley Crusher · 31 March 2014, 03:19 PM

Speedy Pro

It's an iconic watch.

FiftyTwoEighty · 31 March 2014, 03:29 PM

Another vote for Speedy...iconic.

Old Expat Beast · 31 March 2014, 03:47 PM

Speedy pro. Specifically the 3570.50.

ltmgeller · 31 March 2014, 04:01 PM

Omega is the way to go.

Bruin Watch · 31 March 2014, 05:27 PM

Another vote for the speedy at that price.

Urosfan · 31 March 2014, 07:11 PM

Speedy pro

crew · 31 March 2014, 07:13 PM

I like the Omega Seamaster Pro with a ceramic insert.

dysondiver · 31 March 2014, 07:19 PM

depends ,,, speedy if hes into fussy and busy , seamaster if its clean and simple ,, size wise ,,, or style wise ,,, look at what he has , or simply take him shopping , too important to get wrong , and end up with an omega in the draw ,,,,

dddrees · 31 March 2014, 07:20 PM

Speedy, Speedy, Speedy!!!!

cop414 · 31 March 2014, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Speedy pro. Specifically the 3570.50.

Can't argue with this logic!

kxux · 31 March 2014, 08:38 PM

Since she looks for automatic BNIB I think Speedmaster may be out as the model that fits the budget is manual.

How about Tudor Black Bay? Is that an option?

If she was ok to go the used route more options would open up including IWC and other brands.

joe100 · 31 March 2014, 10:15 PM

The only watch you should be looking at is the Omega Speedmaster

newu5er · 31 March 2014, 10:26 PM

Speedmaster 3573.50 gotta have that sapphire on it for a daily wearer.

mike · 31 March 2014, 10:28 PM

The Speedmaster or Tudor are excellent. At that price point One of the Ball Hydrocarbons might be an option. Amazingly strong, COSC, and Tritium.

mannyv11 · 31 March 2014, 10:44 PM

Tudor Pelagos is an awesome awesome watch. Or the tudor heritage chrono

SaddleSC · 31 March 2014, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Speedy pro. Specifically the 3570.50.

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

The only watch you should be looking at is the Omega Speedmaster

X100

beshannon · 31 March 2014, 11:18 PM

Depends on what he likes.

That is a lot of money for a total surprise, I would only do this if there is a return policy in force.

SearChart · 31 March 2014, 11:27 PM

Seamaster 300M?

yOyOYoo · 31 March 2014, 11:38 PM

Thank you all for your replies and suggestions, looks like the Speedmaster Pro is the clear winner! I kinda had a feeling that would be the response I most commonly received.

Seamaster is also an option I wasn't considering, will look into that.

I did think about a Pelagos as well but I think his wrist is too small for one. As for the Tudor heratige chrono, I think the design is so wild that it may be a hit or miss.

nickb732 · 31 March 2014, 11:47 PM

He wants an automatic. Isn't the speedy pro hand wound?

Danny83 · 1 April 2014, 12:30 AM

Tudor pelagos

powerfunk · 1 April 2014, 12:48 AM

Always had a soft spot for the 42mm Breitling Superocean Abyss, and it can be had <3k new.

(Borrowed pic)

Incredible Hulk · 1 April 2014, 12:57 AM

Tudor Black Bay, Pelagos. If he like the colour Blue or burgundy. With the Tudors he can switch things up with his bracelet if he gets tired of the metal strap. He can go NATO. I like That option.

wantonebad · 1 April 2014, 01:06 AM

I love Omega myself I've owned half a dozen. If you are not keen on going that route Oris is another watch line to consider, they make titanium divers and chrono's and all are comfortably at or under your budget.

azguy · 1 April 2014, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crew

I like the Omega Seamaster Pro with a ceramic insert.

x2, in blue

azguy · 1 April 2014, 01:44 PM

I don't think the speedy is waterproof, that may be a concern based on lifestyle. Can't beat the SMP 300

Laszlo · 1 April 2014, 02:15 PM

Tudor Black Bay.

skprd13 · 1 April 2014, 04:20 PM

Should be able to find a nice Air King for that price.

31 March 2014, 03:10 PM	#1
yOyOYoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CA Watch: 116519LN Posts: 614	Looking for watch suggestions with a $3500 budget One of my friends wants to surprise her fiance with a watch as a gift. She is set on getting him a BNIB watch, something automatic with metal bracelet. She asked me for suggestions on any recommendations for a watch around her budget of $3500. This would be retail prices as she wants to buy new and does not want to buy anything online. Also she is adamant about this being a complete surprise, so she would like to buy retail so that she can exchange the watch if necessary. Anyways, with that $3500 price range in mind, the only watches I could think of were the new Tudor Black Bay Blue or Omega Speedmaster Professional. At least, these would be the watches I would look to buy for myself with that budget! Can you guys suggest anything else? Btw, I don't know much about the guy except that he is in finance and works on Wall Street. Thank you!

31 March 2014, 03:12 PM	#2
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Speedmaster Sent from my Galaxy Note 3 using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

31 March 2014, 03:29 PM	#4
FiftyTwoEighty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Woody Location: Surf City USA Watch: me live @the Beach Posts: 1,788	Another vote for Speedy...iconic. __________________ Some 4 digits, 5 digits, and 6 digits 2FA

31 March 2014, 07:20 PM	#11
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Speedy, Speedy, Speedy!!!! __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

31 March 2014, 10:15 PM	#14
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	The only watch you should be looking at is the Omega Speedmaster __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

31 March 2014, 03:19 PM	#3
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Speedy Pro It's an iconic watch.

31 March 2014, 03:47 PM	#5
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,437	Speedy pro. Specifically the 3570.50.

31 March 2014, 04:01 PM	#6
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,538	Omega is the way to go.

31 March 2014, 05:27 PM	#7
Bruin Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: LAX DFW Watch: RolexOmegaCartier Posts: 812	Another vote for the speedy at that price.

31 March 2014, 07:11 PM	#8
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,217	Speedy pro

31 March 2014, 07:13 PM	#9
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,247	I like the Omega Seamaster Pro with a ceramic insert.

31 March 2014, 07:19 PM	#10
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	depends ,,, speedy if hes into fussy and busy , seamaster if its clean and simple ,, size wise ,,, or style wise ,,, look at what he has , or simply take him shopping , too important to get wrong , and end up with an omega in the draw ,,,,

31 March 2014, 08:38 PM	#13
kxux 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Jan Location: PA Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,110	Since she looks for automatic BNIB I think Speedmaster may be out as the model that fits the budget is manual. How about Tudor Black Bay? Is that an option? If she was ok to go the used route more options would open up including IWC and other brands.

31 March 2014, 10:26 PM	#15
newu5er "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA/Denmark Posts: 651	Speedmaster 3573.50 gotta have that sapphire on it for a daily wearer.

31 March 2014, 10:28 PM	#16
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	The Speedmaster or Tudor are excellent. At that price point One of the Ball Hydrocarbons might be an option. Amazingly strong, COSC, and Tritium.

31 March 2014, 10:44 PM	#17
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,458	Tudor Pelagos is an awesome awesome watch. Or the tudor heritage chrono

31 March 2014, 11:18 PM	#19
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Depends on what he likes. That is a lot of money for a total surprise, I would only do this if there is a return policy in force. __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

31 March 2014, 11:38 PM	#21
yOyOYoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CA Watch: 116519LN Posts: 614	Thank you all for your replies and suggestions, looks like the Speedmaster Pro is the clear winner! I kinda had a feeling that would be the response I most commonly received. Seamaster is also an option I wasn't considering, will look into that. I did think about a Pelagos as well but I think his wrist is too small for one. As for the Tudor heratige chrono, I think the design is so wild that it may be a hit or miss.

31 March 2014, 11:47 PM	#22
nickb732 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Nicholas Location: UK Posts: 2,630	He wants an automatic. Isn't the speedy pro hand wound? __________________ Nick

1 April 2014, 12:30 AM	#23
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,184	Tudor pelagos

1 April 2014, 12:48 AM	#24
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,785	Always had a soft spot for the 42mm Breitling Superocean Abyss, and it can be had <3k new. (Borrowed pic)

1 April 2014, 12:57 AM	#25
Incredible Hulk Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Roll-X-♛ Location: Canada,Mtl Watch: OUT!!! Posts: 215	Tudor Black Bay, Pelagos. If he like the colour Blue or burgundy. With the Tudors he can switch things up with his bracelet if he gets tired of the metal strap. He can go NATO. I like That option.

1 April 2014, 01:06 AM	#26
wantonebad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,843	I love Omega myself I've owned half a dozen. If you are not keen on going that route Oris is another watch line to consider, they make titanium divers and chrono's and all are comfortably at or under your budget. __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

1 April 2014, 01:44 PM	#28
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I don't think the speedy is waterproof, that may be a concern based on lifestyle. Can't beat the SMP 300

1 April 2014, 02:15 PM	#29
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,857	Tudor Black Bay. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

1 April 2014, 04:20 PM	#30
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	Should be able to find a nice Air King for that price.

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