Recomending a new watch for £1000 as a first "Proper Watch".

[Geoff W]

Stowa. No logo Flieger for me is the best bang for buck watch out there, assuming a pilot style watch is desirable.

If not, maybe Longines.

[Berty234]

The blue Sinn 556 on the dressier bracelet is a good option

[MAW]

I would second this or an automatic hydroconquest. Both are a hell of a lot of watch for the money.

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Thirded (if that’s a word)? Was thinking exactly the same as I read the thread replies.


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[anz3001]

I really liked the look of the conquest gmt on SC recently.

[jonyd]

I can't think of a nicer watch for the money - superbly built, looks awesome, has WIS-cred, and especially on a bracelet, it works equally well in a business environment during the day and in the concert hall in the evening.

completely agree - i've been saving for one for ages.

[DaveH]

Second hand Sinn or Breitling. With the description of the buyer I'd be looking at a U1 or a Superocean.

[figureeight]

Longines or Breitling?

[mr_esearch]

Does "proper watch" mean mechanical only?

If yes

Longines and Sinn if you want new.
Seiko if you want new and save a load of money.

For 1k you could find a nice used Grand Seiko 9f, Breitling Aerospace or Longines VHP.





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[J J Carter]

2nd hand Speedy Pro is the lowest cost 'proper' watch you should buy. Anything else is starting the collection with a sh*tter

[murkeywaters]

2nd hand Speedy Pro is the lowest cost 'proper' watch you should buy. Anything else is starting the collection with a sh*tter

Be really lucky to find a Speedmaster Professional for £1k, got to be looking at £1500 minimum...

I recently bought a Seamaster Pro 2254.50 for £990 in beautiful condition but that was more luck than going rate..

[figureeight]

Be really lucky to find a Speedmaster Professional for £1k, got to be looking at £1500 minimum...

I recently bought a Seamaster Pro 2254.50 for £990 in beautiful condition but that was more luck than going rate..

Agree - very unlikely to get anything for under 1k

[Fraz01]

Echoing others Sinn or Oris are the first ones that spring to mind for me at the £1000 mark.

Depends what he means by "proper watch" though. I'd definitely class a few of the Hamilton ranges (khaki or Jazzmaster) as a "proper" watch and they're half that price.


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[helidoc]

Absolutely.

There's no need to get some uninspired range-filler from one of the big luxury conglomerates when there are quality independents offering better choices. Nomos is particularly noteworthy; they stand out as a proper manufacture with a style of their own in a category that's dominated by derivative designs assembled from generic components.


Indeed, there's no better watch at this price if you like the style.

This, without question

Dave


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[seikopath]

A grand is a funny area in new watch territory.

[quietly]

2nd hand 356?

Or a new Squale, 50 Atmos or 30 Atmos

[Andyg]

Breitling Aerospace Ti (2nd hand of course)

no brainer.

[jackin_jill]

I'm a big fan of the ORIS Big Crown Propilot at this price point.

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