Show me your dress watches <1k!

**watchstudent** · 8th February 2019, 20:16

I am spending too much time lusting over watches that I could buy, but certainly shouldn’t. I think my dream watch, although many would say that it isn’t a dress watch is an IWC Portuguese. But it would be a very poor financial decision for me to buy one currently.

My collection currently consists of a Submariner 114060 and a Speedmaster (standard, hesalite). I have an itch for something more dressy on a leather strap that doesn’t have a black dial. Ideally with a display case back. If I could just fill that void, then when the time is right maybe an IWC will be in my future!

Would love to see some pics of the watches you guys have, I am sure there are loads of options for me that I have not even thought of!

Cheers, and hope you’re having a lovely evening!

**ktmog6uk** · 8th February 2019, 20:31

i have one of these sat idle in the watch box, lovely quality watch but i know i'll never wear it again - and i've owned it twice now!
https://www.watchshop.com/mens-roame...p99944082.html

**carryondentist** · 8th February 2019, 20:42

Can’t beat a pre-owned nomos ot a vintage omega for that money.

**cirotti** · 8th February 2019, 20:49

Here my Revue 81

**Caruso** · 8th February 2019, 21:02

I don't have one, but a Longines Conquest Heritate at £810 would fit the bill for me.

**alslater** · 8th February 2019, 23:26

Originally Posted by carryondentist

Can’t beat a pre-owned nomos ot a vintage omega for that money.

Concur on that .. both of mine less than 1k ..

al

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**andyd30** · 9th February 2019, 12:08

My most recent acquisition, a Longines Heritage Conquest and if gold is your thing a vintage Omega Geneve

**Motman** · 9th February 2019, 12:21

Christopher Ward Slimline. A couple of hundred quids worth.

**blackal** · 9th February 2019, 12:21

As of this morning........................

This !

**carryondentist** · 9th February 2019, 15:42

Originally Posted by alslater

Concur on that .. both of mine less than 1k ..

I like this black dial tangente, not seen one like it before. Special edition?

**alslater** · 9th February 2019, 18:42

Originally Posted by carryondentist

I like this black dial tangente, not seen one like it before. Special edition?

Indeed so - 1/100 for an Austrian dealer if I recall right, with a ruthenium dial - this is however more like the Lange original dial they did an age ago - two tone. Standard ruthenium dials are much more homogeneous .. but either way, varies a lot with the light ..

al

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**tobetobes** · 8th February 2019, 21:19

SRPB46J1. Christmas present from the wife, circa £400 at the moment. Absolutely loving it. Wore it to the works black tie do a couple of weeks ago and it got loads of comments!

Display back too.

**Robbo12** · 8th February 2019, 21:28

Here,s my 9ct Longines Flagship [IMG]

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**tobetobes** · 8th February 2019, 21:28

I also have a Stowa Marine that I adore. The clean ceramic like white face and the blued steel hands are fabulous.

It’s got a great arse too.

**tobetobes** · 8th February 2019, 21:29

Second hand they come in under the budget too.

**vortgern** · 8th February 2019, 21:29

SARB031

**Lampoc** · 8th February 2019, 21:48

Both have see through case backs too.

**gbn13** · 8th February 2019, 22:52

**Adversary** · 8th February 2019, 22:55

SARX033, display back although 6R15 is not much to see.

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**Robbo12** · 8th February 2019, 22:59

A lot of great pieces on here, so much choice OP in this price range

**Quality Man** · 9th February 2019, 14:22

Can be had for around £400, excellent value.

**Mitch** · 9th February 2019, 15:10

Mitch

**J J Carter** · 9th February 2019, 15:15

**martyloveswatches** · 9th February 2019, 17:11

How about this?Dress & casual?
Seiko SARG001

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**blackal** · 12th February 2019, 10:26

Originally Posted by martyloveswatches

How about this?Dress & casual?
Seiko SARG001

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That is certainly pleasing to the eye, and as someone else mentioned - carries off elegant/dress and sports dependant upon strap/bracelet.

**kosumi** · 9th February 2019, 18:00

A vintage King Seiko?

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**watchstudent** · 10th February 2019, 08:23

Thanks for all the responses guys! Working this weekend but some good stuff to chew over when I am not! Vintage Omegas and some Seikos look appealing at the moment.

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**RD200** · 10th February 2019, 12:13

Rado Diastar. 15th wedding anniversary present 2001

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**marcus.furius** · 10th February 2019, 20:10

This one was great...

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**kosumi** · 11th February 2019, 09:31

Originally Posted by marcus.furius

This one was great...

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That looks marvellous! I suppose it is not automatic given the fact that it is so thin?

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**redmonaco** · 12th February 2019, 13:53

Originally Posted by kosumi

That looks marvellous! I suppose it is not automatic given the fact that it is so thin?

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I'm guessing it is, as it says so on the dial!!

**marcus.furius** · 17th February 2019, 08:26

Originally Posted by kosumi

That looks marvellous! I suppose it is not automatic given the fact that it is so thin?

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No, it's manual.

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**marcus.furius** · 10th February 2019, 20:34

^^^ I should add, I picked this up second hand!

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**martyloveswatches** · 11th February 2019, 08:59

And again...

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**jonny** · 11th February 2019, 20:47

Originally Posted by watchstudent

I am spending too much time lusting over watches that I could buy, but certainly shouldn’t. I think my dream watch, although many would say that it isn’t a dress watch is an IWC Portuguese. But it would be a very poor financial decision for me to buy one currently.

My collection currently consists of a Submariner 114060 and a Speedmaster (standard, hesalite). I have an itch for something more dressy on a leather strap that doesn’t have a black dial. Ideally with a display case back. If I could just fill that void, then when the time is right maybe an IWC will be in my future!

Would love to see some pics of the watches you guys have, I am sure there are loads of options for me that I have not even thought of!

Cheers, and hope you’re having a lovely evening!

Personally I would save or wait till you can afford the Portuguese- its one of the most classiest and most beautiful watches out there! (can be picked up for 3.5k pre-owned)
The Portuguese was my grail and I bought mine 7 years ago- still have it and love it!
(I have this model, not my pic as I wouldn't know how take such a good picture)

**csinclair85** · 12th February 2019, 09:49

Here's my favourite dress watch. A 1950s Seamaster sub second!

**martyloveswatches** · 12th February 2019, 12:05

Yes, a true "one man band", I can pull this off at work, with suit or t-shirt. Pure dress watches are not (at least) for me. Considering I hate dress outfits I would wear them few times a year and its a waist of money...
For someone who is usually in suit or prefers dress watches, my favorite is SARB035 (white/cream dial) with perfect 38mm size or Orient Bambino (cheap and nice) that comes in more colors (rosegold-brown is the nicest IMO)

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**tertius** · 12th February 2019, 12:50

Some lovely watches on this thread - love the Montblanc.

Not sure I really have a strict "dress watch" - which I think of as: at most three hands, no date, slim case, leather strap, but this recent acquisition (at well below 1k) is getting there:

**aksd** · 12th February 2019, 18:06

Bought for £220 a few years ago

**Glen Goyne** · 12th February 2019, 22:19

Seiko SARX033. Still blown away by the finish and details on this one.

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**Cat7** · 12th February 2019, 22:43

My only rectangular watch....

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**gubbins** · 13th February 2019, 06:15

Originally Posted by Cat7

My only rectangular watch....

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I must say, that looks fantastic.

**Cat7** · 13th February 2019, 08:29

Originally Posted by gubbins

I must say, that looks fantastic.

Thank you it is lovely, a mechanical alarm GMT watch.
With my very limited photography skills? and iPhone, I managed to capture some of the beauty of the gorgeous blue dial.

**kosumi** · 13th February 2019, 21:54

Originally Posted by Cat7

Thank you it is lovely, a mechanical alarm GMT watch.
With my very limited photography skills? and iPhone, I managed to capture some of the beauty of the gorgeous blue dial.

Nice watch and nice complications..

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**zelig** · 13th February 2019, 22:27

Picked this one up in the USA a few years back.

Nicely executed with Peseux 7001 movement IIRC...

...& was discounted to about £250 ish.

z

**scucivolo** · 17th February 2019, 12:44

Originally Posted by Cat7

My only rectangular watch....

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Is that under 1K? Wow!!

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**Wolfie** · 17th February 2019, 12:56

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Originally Posted by scucivolo

Is that under 1K? Wow!!

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2nd hand…. Just over… although you’d pick up some of their models around that price

D&S make a cracking watch and second hand values are great for the purchaser not the seller!

You’d get a lot of watch for your money

**AUDISTEVE2** · 13th February 2019, 00:14

I have a white faced Longines Flagship which is a nice size and with the really shiny bracelet works really well.
I tend to wear it more than my Seamaster when going to Black Tie events.
Also have a Longines Legend Diver which with the Flagship I bought with Tesco vouchers from Goldsmiths.
Would love a Portugueses at some point

**barbosas** · 13th February 2019, 18:41

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