eddoakley Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 Looking for a watch that's smart enough to wear out but not too expensive to wear every day. Have been looking at a mid sized date just or an oyster perpetual at around £3k Does anyone have anything that might suit or any suggestions of other options? Thanks Edd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 Your going to get inundated, have axlook at some of the Tudor blackbay if youike the submariner look. If you want more dress watch everyday type, watchfinder type sites will let you see what's in your budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpkin Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 Omega speed master “moon watch” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) Airking date, white face, Roman numeral dial. or Omega sea master planet ocean orange Can’t lose money on either of those two. Edited October 13, 2019 by Mungler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonm Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 If you are looking for a smart watch I have a TAG Heuer Connected smart watch brand new and unworn I have decided I don’t need 😲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddoakley Posted October 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, Mungler said: Airking date, white face, Roman numeral dial. or Omega sea master planet ocean orange Can’t lose money on either of those two. Did like the look of the airking on watchfinder. A definite contender. Not the main consideration but always good to know that if you buy something decent it holds its value. There's a 60 year old Rolex on watchfinder for the same price as a 10 year old. Edd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonm Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, eddoakley said: Did like the look of the airking on watchfinder. A definite contender. Not the main consideration but always good to know that if you buy something decent it holds its value. There's a 60 year old Rolex on watchfinder for the same price as a 10 year old. Edd If you like the Air King look at the Explorer (1 not 2) too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 Mungler good shout on the Airking with white dial and Roman numerals. Classic understated looks. Getting one with the date in budget might be tricky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddoakley Posted October 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, figgy said: Mungler good shout on the Airking with white dial and Roman numerals. Classic understated looks. Getting one with the date in budget might be tricky. Budget isn't fixed but there seems to be a few that would suit my needs for that kind of money. If there was something that caught my eye then budget is flexible. I'm quite tempted with the oyster precision black face and strap that's on watchfinder and it's only £2300. The cheapest air king on there (3450) is probably my favourite of that model too, or perhaps the blue at similar price. I think that's a good indication of the style that I like if anyone has a suggestion of anything else. Edd Edit to say that the air king I was looking at isn't their cheapest. Edited October 13, 2019 by eddoakley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 I think if you spend too much you tend to hardly wear it and enjoy it, too careful of damaging it in everyday work life unless office based. So it stays in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigroomboy Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 save yourself some trouble and money and get a Casio, smart one, not super cheap, but it will actually keep the correct time and you will be able to wear it when ever you want,. Unlike Swiss based on my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 Amazed by how much people will pay just for a watch. I have a Timex Expedition I purchased in 1990 in Macey's store for $15. Apart from batteries and a couple of new straps then this watch has not lost time and has been on my wrist at all times other than when I sleep or wash. A few times it has been fully immersed when I have been fishing or managing the river. Just amazing value and still looks tidy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 I like the AVI-8 Centenary wrist watch, very retro even with the off centre seconds sub dial. And comes with the date display too. Prob a tad cheap for your taste, but a very nice piece all the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytona Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 Breitling cronomat ,,selling mine ,boxed etc £1800.,,,like figgy says you buy them then daren'twear them,mines only worn for weddings etc,,this generation don’t seem to wed now so it never gets worn,lol, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun tim Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 Got a tag carrera automatic boxed all paperwork ect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK421 Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) I purchased my sub date in 2017, I made a promise that if I bought it I’d wear it every day. It is after all a tool watch, extremely tough and designed to take the knocks and more importantly be worn. Personally if you can’t commit to the above, get something cheap. I didn’t want to fall into the buy a watch and keep it in the safe, I mean what’s the point. Even though mine does show a few surface scratches, 1, after a service it will look new and 2, it’s already increased in value anyway. do it! Buy the one you want and enjoy it everyday I say! life’s too short Edited October 15, 2019 by TK421 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddoakley Posted October 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Possibly not what I started out looking for but I'm struggling to get past this at the moment: https://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/Oyster Precision/6694/36084/item/138880?searchId=9bd145f2-8b8a-41cf-b3b9-61c10a9dd0d8&rank=7 The simple looks and the age appeal to me and, as has been mentioned, I'm sure it can only increase in value. The only problem is that I might have to end up with something else too as it doesn't really fit with what I was initially looking for! Edd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK421 Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Can’t go wrong with Rolex these days. Plus when we finally brexit prices will increase again. Your money is Safer than in the bank I’d say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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