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| A "name-but-not-too-well-known" dress watch? | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 02:52 pm |
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Bromo33333 3T WIS 
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Okay ... got bit by the bug. I'm going to save for this, but I was looking for an understated watch from a good brand that is a little bit exclusive. It has to be both a watch you can wear when dressed up, as well as with jeans (though not Tag Heuer, Omega, Rolex, Breitling ... those are too well known). As this is mostly going to be a little bit formal, I don't mind if it has a "name" as this will be part of its purpose, but mostly amongst "watch people" (also unrecognizable enough to make most replica people not to bother)- the company can be big or small - does not matter to me, though I do lean towards well respected boutique operations in other things (like audio electronics). I liked what I saw at Marcel Lacroix (though I have no idea what sort of "name" it is) - and I liked a Panerai Radiomir, though that could be on the verge of too well known given the amount of fakes out there? I am normally *not* a label person, but this is one time I'd like to see what everyone could come up with. Oh, one last thing - I'd prefer it not to be "limited edition" or "limited run" because it could take me awhile to save up for this puppy and I'd hate to set sights on something that turns out to be "unobtainium" by the time I am ready. I expect to go to NYC in the next month, and I'll likely go watch window-shopping - so any suggestions for watch stores would be most appreciated as well! THANKS in Advance!!  Last edited on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 02:57 pm by Bromo33333 |
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 03:01 pm |
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StephenF111 3T WIS 
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Stowa ?
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 03:20 pm |
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maxinflixion 3T WIS
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One brand that I have grown to really covet since becoming a "watch guy" myself, is Sinn. They are very classic looking watches and while they are out of the "buy on a whim" price range, they also don't hammer the wallet as badly as some other brands.
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 03:30 pm |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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It would not be to hard to come up with quite a list. The stowa is a good one but here are a few others. Also check out the brand forums here on 3T. Avier, Daniel Mink, Epos, Fortis, Hamilton, Junkers, Oris, Sinn, Tissot, & Vixa And many more those are just off the top of my head for the moment. ;)
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 03:42 pm |
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Edgel 3T WIS 
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I think a Limes would just fit the bill. Attachment: Limes 1 004.JPG (Downloaded 143 times)
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 04:19 pm |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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how much are you looking to spend 1st?
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 04:40 pm |
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Bromo33333 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote:how much are you looking to spend 1st? I'd like to keep it under US$4k. I'd love it if it were below US$3k.
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 04:42 pm |
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stormin13 3T WIS 
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I believe you came to the right place to ask for assistance Bromo33333. To jump on what ogaspar said I think you need to provide some more information like cost, chrono and etc. Enjoy your search and just ask for the 3T members opinions and then have fun picking your new watch.
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 06:46 pm |
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romano 3T WIS 
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How about Oris some nice dressier styles.
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 07:56 pm |
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wardog 3T WIS
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Here is something cool you don't see everyday: Temption Rally Chrono http://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=563&idcategory=0
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 08:49 pm |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Choosing a watch with your requirements is a daunting task because there are so many out there. It's like choosing a wife: has to be pretty;), should be really good, appreciates and improves with age. will last a lifetime and best of all, should be something you can NEVER part with .I can only think of 2 or 3: #1 check out the Zenith brand and go for the Elite line. Zenith Elite has the automatic and handwind versions. This line is very understated in elegance, flattish and goes well from the office to jeans and vice versa. I have 2 Elites and they are so darned accurate and always a joy to wind. Because they are very flat, they go well inside the long sleeved shirt's cuff. #2 check out IWC and go for the Portuguese line. They have an entry model Portuguese that is time and date only. Legendary, as they say, is the IWC Pellaton spring. Sized at 42mm, with an amazing milk white dial and blued hands, they are always a spectacular timepiece that never ever fades. By the way, those 2 lines are so below the "faker's" radar that not many people know what you'll have strapped on. But for the truly discerning few who know their watches, you might raise a few eyebrows. Best of all, they fit the bill at south of US$4,000...give or take some loose change. If you want something that's off the beaten track, try out Dubey & Schaldenbrand or even an entry model Cricket. These 2 are also very good and worth every $. D&S uses vintage movements. They might have the Venus and deSchild movements for some of their creations but for sure, will be higher up the price point scale. Lastly as a dress watch, and this is only my opinion --- they should be thin/flatish and in leather reptile straps. This flat profile is to allow a subtle peep of the watches from under the cuff depending on certain arm movements. And if you are a purist for dress watches, like me  , go for the hand winding versions. Not only are they slightly cheaper, but being a purist, you can carry on a daily romance with the timepiece every morning at winding time.Hope this helps. Last edited on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 08:57 pm by bigrustypig |
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 11:21 pm |
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JKang 3T WIS 
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How about: Eberhard Traversetolo Vitre  Meistersinger Perigraph  Nomos Tangente Date  Bremont ALT 1-C  Azimuth Regulator Retrograde I don't think any of these pieces would stand you poorly in the company of cognoscenti and I don't think anybody's bothered to fake them yet.
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