Any suggestions for a nice sub 40mm dress watch for under £800?
Something that doesn't cost the Earth but looks really classy and not cheap looking?
Well made?
Not too toolish looking, edging more on dressy.
Possibly understated & sophisticated but not "Blingy"
Possible complications or features include but are not restricted to...
Blued hands
Small seconds dial
Date
Power reserve indicator
Display back
Decent movement - not too innacurate
White or black dial
Gold indices/hands in contrast to SS case
Even a chrono is not out
Etc...
Any ideas?
How about the Seiko Premier range? Possibly a bit bigger than your 40mm limit but certainly not blingy. Admittedly, the style is an acquired taste.
Alternatively, the Oris Arteliers are nice too but maybe too uncomplicated looking for you for less than £800?
Last edited by Gruntfuttock; 26th July 2012 at 21:15.
Perhaps something from Nomos.
http://www.nomos-store.com/en/Watche...an-1200-euros/
How about one of these? 38mm Rolex case and a bullet proof movement
Stowa Marine...?
http://www.stowa.de/lshop,showrub,13...marine,,,,.htm
Worth a look at some of the current Hamilton 'slim' range.great quality for the money.
Best price/quality on a watch of that price range : www.marcelloc.de
Take a look at the NETTUNO range. Is one step above my beloved Seikos.
Hope you like it.
Pedro
All reads like something from Nomos, but the price point is going to cause some head scratching..
Yep.Something that doesn't cost the Earth but looks really classy and not cheap looking?
.. can't complain about mine.Well made?
.. .. Yep.Not too toolish looking, edging more on dressy.
.. certainly not, unless you go for the YG versions and they're romping well into four figures.Possibly understated & sophisticated but not "Blingy"
Yes on both counts.Possible complications or features include but are not restricted to...
Blued hands
Small seconds dial
both of these will up the price of a Nomos offering - you'd be looking at pre-loved rather than new for c800..Date
Power reserve indicator
Yes on both - former is c100UKP (if that) more than SS backed versions, and it's rude to not get that with a Nomos unless you are fixated on making it as thin as possible, they're slightlyDisplay back
Decent movement - not too innacurate
higher with the sapphire back). Accuracy - stunningly so - mine's good for a couple of secs/day.
.. ah. gold indices. Hmm. That suggests an Orion, or a Tetra Karat perhaps?White or black dial
Gold indices/hands in contrast to SS case
That does all seem Nomos, but you'll struggle on some of the features for the money..
PR & date are I think where you'd be doing well at the price for a Nomos, even pre-owned. For Dial+display back, you can, if you fish around the 'bay for instance, pick
them up for less than your budget, and have rather a handy pile of spare change.
Very nice indeed!Originally Posted by thattallchap
How about one of these? 38mm Rolex case and a bullet proof movement
Is it under £800???
You know the retail price?
That was to be my next question/s
Does it have to be new?
If not then how about a clean vintage Omega Seamaster? Might not be quite as accurate as you want but you cant get more class than that for under £800 in my opinion.
How about a Christopher Ward? It's £50 over your budget and at 43mm slightly bigger than you asked but I think it's a cracking looking thing
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men...9-chr-sst.html
And now on with the C.W. bashing
Another vote for NOMOS.
Pre-owned would just be in budget - I picked this one up from SC for £750 (& sold it recently)
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.. one thing that the OP could do is widen the net a little - Nomos pre-owned UK prices are quite strong;Another vote for NOMOS.
Pre-owned would just be in budget - I picked this one up from SC for £750 (& sold it recently)
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but if you're willing to buy from Europe and fish around the 'bay for a bit, you can do very well. Mine
came from Italy at a good deal less than the budget cited here.
Nomos is a great shout, but how about the upper reaches of Seiko's JDM's Spirit range, see them at Seiya's site - I'm talking about the 6R15 ones.
The Union Glashutte Noramis 40mm is close to your target at £900 on chrono24... I think it's beautiful =P
Don't know if you have a friend in the US who can get this for you...
http://www.shopnbc.com/offer/?offerc...ci_sku=617-395
That was precisely my first thought.
In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.
Maybe have a look at the Stowa Marine - it's 40mm and great looking imo...
Stowa Antea 390 - job done!
A new one of these would be with reach.
http://swx.com.sg/forum/showthread.p...Local-Set-LNIB!!
Found these two 1960s Omega Constellation Chronometers here for less than 800 each
Stowa Partitio is about £419 including VAT. It is 37mm.
These are not my watches or photos. I do have a Stowa flieger which I quite like so I have no problem recommending Stowa.
Supposedly a white dialed hand winding version may be coming.
Well there is a Tissot Visodate on SC at the moment that looks very classy and well under budget. Would be tempted myself if I hadn't bought 6 watches this month!
I had exactly the same decision to make and went with the stowa marine. Beautiful watch.
The more I look at this thread the more I think that the Nomos is a very special watch indeed.
Redmonaco's Longines Conquest Chronograph on Sales Corner ticks many of your boxes.
http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...eritage-Chrono
+ 1 for the Longines, very pretty.
No retail, as they aren't made anymore. That actual watch went for 900, but you should be able to grab one for 800, maybe less.
In fact, I might have another one for sale soon!
Best answer: Sewills Carmania or Ark Royal
It has a COSC certified ETA2895 (small seconds) 30 jewel automatic movement, with sapphire front & back, 38.8mm diammeter
http://www.timefactors.com/sewills.htm
sub 40mm dress watch for under £800 - YES
doesn't cost the Earth but looks really classy and not cheap looking? - YES
Well made? - YES
Not too toolish looking, edging more on dressy - YES
Possibly understated & sophisticated but not "blingy" - YES
Small seconds dial - YES
Date No
Power reserve indicator No
Display back - YES
Decent movement - not too innacurate - HUGE YES; IT´S COSC CERTIFIED!
White or black dial - YES
Gold indices/hands in contrast to SS case
PS: I happen to have one at SC at the moment...
I quite liked my Jean Perret watch for a dress watch. Cheap, comfortable with a classic narrow look. Hardly ever worn as prefer my IWC UTC though :)ImageUploadedByTapatalk HD1343742064.898014.jpg
Unsure how to delete my previous post, as JP isn't neither 40mm nor a Sub. Sorry :(
Some more power reserve suggestions:
Save £600 and get a 40mm Orient Power Reserve?
I quite like the Mido power reserve watches too but they are 42mm...
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