watches

[bryce]

Looking to buy a watch as a treat over the festive.

Budget is up to £3000. Im a big fan of IWC and I dont like Rolex (excl. the Prince in rose gold)

Ideas and pics please.

[Mark CSL]

Looking to buy a watch as a treat over the festive.

Budget is up to £3000. Im a big fan of IWC and I dont like Rolex (excl. the Prince in rose gold)

Ideas and pics please.

Neil is a watch man he has his own site send him a PM :beer:

[sailorbaz]

I have a Omega Seamaster, got it for my 30th. First thing I do when I get home is put it on, I love it. :thumbs:

Link (http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/seamaster/300-m-diver-chronometer/21230412001002)

Always liked the Omega's, not too keen on Rolex but would look at a Tag. Don't have the wrists for a Breitling (sp!) or anything bigger.

[Pip1968]

Sorry Baz, Seamaster is over done after the Bond films 'everyone' has one. I have a GMT II and a Sea Dweller and a Breitling Emergency. I love the plain Rolex ie the Daytona is a little busy for me much like a lot of the Breitlings.

Each to their own.

Pip

[Roland]

at the moment my favorite brand is Panerai.
just sold a PAM210, will keep the PAM219
and my baby a PAM232. :smokin:

[Kislik]

in this price range You get get nice omegas, breitlings or for petrolhead can be ncie Tag Heuer Monaco Gulf edition, or Grand Carrera specially check the calibre R36 where You can measure 1/10 of s. (btu they are a bit over the limit you said)

[Ben]

Hello

Panerai is a good call. Apart from being a great looking watch across the whole range, they're made in small numbers so they tend to be a very good investment. The cheaper ones seem to be just as collectible as the high end models. Don't be surprised by a waiting list. I've worn one every day for the last 5 years, its never missed a beat and I'd get my money back + a little extra if i fancied a change.

Great owner/enthusiast forum too, lets face it a good community is the icing on the ownership cake

http://www.paneristi.com/

All in all a bit like a limited production BMW ;-)

[Paul Eggleton]

Omega Seamaster Chono - a bit more special than the regular Seamaster. I've had mine for nearly 5 years now.

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/images2/watch_images/watches_omega_gents/22258000_omega_seamaster_chronograph_c.JPG&imgrefurl=http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/images2/watch_images_pages/watches_omega_gents_pages/omega_seamaster_professional_chrono_22258000.htm&usg=__ynGMoLfoSiX-nyNZUzZi9NGOBt0=&h=640&w=480&sz=48&hl=en&start=1&zoom=1&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=WDihM9lyQXRgDM:&tbnh=137&tbnw=103&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dseamaster%2Bchronograph%26um%3D1%26hl %3Den%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DN%26tb s%3Disch:1

[azrael]

I have a Omega Seamaster, got it for my 30th. First thing I do when I get home is put it on, I love it. :thumbs:

Link (http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/seamaster/300-m-diver-chronometer/21230412001002)

Always liked the Omega's, not too keen on Rolex but would look at a Tag. Don't have the wrists for a Breitling (sp!) or anything bigger.

You work at sea and don't have large wrists, what else is there to do? :hahaha::thumbs:

[glendog74]

You work at sea and don't have large wrists, what else is there to do? :hahaha::thumbs:

Cabin (bum)boy.

[monkeycsl]

Is his name roger????:clown:

[Yanto]

For that money, I would go IWC or Panerai Bryce. I have a Monaco (the black face / croc strap) but given the choice again, I would prob go for something different.

Try www.watches.co.uk or keep an eye out for watch auctions - see if you can pick up something different / vintage that may be a good investment.

[Paul Eggleton]

Try www.watches.co.uk (http://www.watches.co.uk) or keep an eye out for watch auctions - see if you can pick up something different / vintage that may be a good investment.

A guy at work does this and picks up some beauties for not much money.

[Yanto]

I like this....

http://www.watches.co.uk/watch/10782s/iwc-pilots-chronograph-iw371701/

[Yanto]

and this..

http://www.watches.co.uk/watch/10654s/panerai-luminor-marina-logo-pam-5/

[Yanto]

and this...less expensive option

http://www.watches.co.uk/watch/10584s/tag-heuer-carrera-re-issue-cs3113/

[Paul Eggleton]

Panerai gets my vote, although I'd have a black strap.

[bryce]

Thanks lads. Yanto has hit my taste bang on. I love the IWC pilots with croc straps, not one for the big bling bracelets and 'busy' faces. Currently own an IWC Aquatimer and love it - theres something special about wearing a high end timepiece which I never understood until purchasing mine.

Will need to have a look at the Panerai in the flesh, need to see that large crown in the flesh. Another brand that has caught my eye is Jaeger LeCoultre - anyone experience with them?

Also, does anyone know if jewelers do sales/discounts after christmas on these higher end watches and alternatively has anyone any experience with buying such an expensive piece online.

Open to more suggestions...

[Yanto]

Thanks lads. Yanto has hit my taste bang on. I love the IWC pilots with croc straps, not one for the big bling bracelets and 'busy' faces. Currently own an IWC Aquatimer and love it - theres something special about wearing a high end timepiece which I never understood until purchasing mine.

Will need to have a look at the Panerai in the flesh, need to see that large crown in the flesh. Another brand that has caught my eye is Jaeger LeCoultre - anyone experience with them?

Also, does anyone know if jewelers do sales/discounts after christmas on these higher end watches and alternatively has anyone any experience with buying such an expensive piece online.

Open to more suggestions...

You clearly have good taste mate ;)

I am going to take a look here.....interest free credit....

http://www.davidmrobinson.co.uk/

[Paul Eggleton]

Bryce,

When I bought my Omega the jewellers price matched an online price. Just take a long a print out to prove it. You may get some bolx about the online watch not being official blah blah but it's all rubbish.

[Trawler]

For something diffent how about Ulysee Nardin (dual time). Great when you travel especially when you visit the ring.