Which chrono c. £2,000?

[Hocuspocus]

Am after a mechanical chronograph (prefer new) for under, or around £2,000.

Current shortlist:-

Sinn 144
Damasko DC66
Guinand

Needs to have a date function.

Views on the above and other alternatives greatly received.

Thanks

HP

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[Ar.parask]

Which guinand are you thinking off?


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[seabiscuit]

https://siduna.watch/en-us/m3440.html

You’ll even have change from your two grand.

Sorry, no date function. Non-date is a plus point in my book.

[Hocuspocus]

Which guinand are you thinking off?


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[ollipekka]

I don't think you can go wrong with Sinn 144. There is also Fortis in the same ballpark, but I'd pick Sinn unless the classic Fortis cosmonaut chrono (lemania or valjoux) interests you. I went for Sinn myself.

[Olives]

Just to throw into the mix a Tudor monte carlo heritage reissue

[ollipekka]

Just to throw into the mix a Tudor monte carlo heritage reissue

Doesn't these Tudor use the Dubois-Depraz chronograph module, which is somewhat annoying to service?

[colin t]

Ever considered Farer? Even has a dial-coloured date wheel:

[apm101]

You'd get a nice Speedmaster triple date for that, or a Mk 4.5.

[Bonzodog]

Sinn or Damasko would be my call,especially as the Sinn is on my want list.

[Lampoc]

Brellum make some seriously nice chronos at the moment:

[Sweepinghand]

Brellum make some seriously nice chronos at the moment:

That’s gorgeous!


If was me I’d always go used watch
That being gay in some imo lovely stuff

Tagcv2010
Omega PO
Tudor?
Etc

[jwg663]

Something from Temption?

http://www.pilotswatches.co.uk/temption.htm

[Gavbaz]

Ever considered Farer? Even has a dial-coloured date wheel:

I have seen this in the flesh, very good quality indeed.

[Binsull]

Liking this new model

[JGJG]

Ever considered Farer? Even has a dial-coloured date wheel:

I would love to see more images of this, can’t remember seeing any others...

[Gav]

I really like this Hamilton

[Valkyrie]

Longines have a good range of styles in that price range, maybe https://www.longines.co.uk/watch-the...-l2-629-4-78-6


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[tertius]

Assuming used is OK - Zenith Class Sport? Also assuming they are still available in budget.

[TimeThoughts]

As per previous post...

I went looking for a used Zenith EP at that price but couldnt find one that I felt was a prospect. I thought I would TBH...

[adrianwong]

Junghans Max Bill

[JPE]

My favorite:

It was originally 6K. Now less than 2K.

I'm a Rolex guy through and through but Daytona is just too small. This is 45mm.



Maybe it's not for everyone but I love it. Here's my review:
https://luxurywatches635.wordpress.c...r-chronograph/

Cheers.

[alfat33]

I know I’m biased but there are a couple of Fortis Stratoliners with the Lemania 5100 movement on Chrono24 just inside your budget. I think you could get one for less (I did), but for looks and the usefulness of the centre minutes counter I don’t think they can be beaten. If you like the Sinn and Damasko maybe the Fortis would appeal.


https://www.chrono24.co.uk/fortis/st...GB&SETCURR=GBP

[aksing]

For a bit more a used Tag Monaco.

[NCC66]

My favorite:

It was originally 6K. Now less than 2K.

I'm a Rolex guy through and through but Daytona is just too small. This is 45mm.



Maybe it's not for everyone but I love it. Here's my review:
https://luxurywatches635.wordpress.c...r-chronograph/

Cheers.

Well, if I was in the same market as the OP, this is what I’d go for.

Every time I see this photo, I’m just stunned by it. A lovely, lovely looking thing that seems like a huge amount of watch, for a very reasonable amount of money.


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[benwisback]

Tudor Fastrider




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[benwisback]

[Phil0886]

I’d have another one of these in a flash - Heuer Monza, readily available used for less than £2k.




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[PJ S]

Doesn't these Tudor use the Dubois-Depraz chronograph module, which is somewhat annoying to service?

No, the Heritage uses the Breitling B01, as part of the cross licencing deal in which they get the Tudor 3-hander movement for the Superocean.

[Der Amf]

No, the Heritage uses the Breitling B01, as part of the cross licencing deal in which they get the Tudor 3-hander movement for the Superocean.

I thought the B01 was only (so far) in the Black Bay chrono, and that the slightly earlier Monte Carlo remake uses the ETA.

[Stringer]

I thought the B01 was only (so far) in the Black Bay chrono, and that the slightly earlier Monte Carlo remake uses the ETA.

Yep, you’re correct. The Heritage Chronograph uses an ETA 2892 coupled with a DD chronograph module, and the Fastrider houses the (integrated) Valjoux 7753.

[magirus]

You say you prefer new, but a used Damasko will still look like new. My DA37 (2006) and DC56 (2009) both do. The Damasko bezel action is sublime (I also had a DC67 a while ago).

[tertius]

As per previous post...

I went looking for a used Zenith EP at that price but couldnt find one that I felt was a prospect. I thought I would TBH...

There seem to be quite a few from the Class/Class Sport range on Chrono24 at or about the £2k mark.

[sweets]

I would keep half the budget and buy this

a 200m WR rated chronograph in a sub-inspired case design with a uni-directional 60 click bezel, drilled lugs and the full suite of Lemania 5100 features.

It is all the chrono you will ever need.

I have owned several of these Lorenz Lemanias, they are great watches. I get to see the lastone I owned relatively regularly, as I sold it to Jason on here and we both help run the Redbar Bristol group, so we see each other quite regularly.

I should add that I have no connection with the seller and cannot vouch for them.

Dave

[alfat33]

I would keep half the budget and buy this

I noticed that too; assuming it is all in order I thought it looked pretty good and about the same price as my Fortis.

Some of the Eberhard 5100s look very good value as well.

[sweets]

I noticed that too; assuming it is all in order I thought it looked pretty good and about the same price as my Fortis.

Some of the Eberhard 5100s look very good value as well.

Absolutly, the Eberhards are very elegantly made, but they lack WR, it is not something they have really concentrated on

[j111dja]

I'm not a huge Tag Heuer fan but this I do like and it is worth considering.

[PJ S]

I thought the B01 was only (so far) in the Black Bay chrono, and that the slightly earlier Monte Carlo remake uses the ETA.

Yep, you’re correct. The Heritage Chronograph uses an ETA 2892 coupled with a DD chronograph module, and the Fastrider houses the (integrated) Valjoux 7753.

I stand corrected...

[Zook]

Junghans Max Bill

I was about to suggest this exact watch


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[Zook]

Or you could go much much cheaper and try out the Lorier Gemini when it comes back into stock
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[Zook]

Or you could go much much cheaper and try out the Lorier Gemini when it comes back into stock
B8240AE7-4371-42E6-BA49-713BEFF1039C-51189-00000B782FBED8CE.jpg


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[Jeremy67]

I know I’m biased but there are a couple of Fortis Stratoliners with the Lemania 5100 movement on Chrono24 just inside your budget. I think you could get one for less (I did), but for looks and the usefulness of the centre minutes counter I don’t think they can be beaten. If you like the Sinn and Damasko maybe the Fortis would appeal.


https://www.chrono24.co.uk/fortis/st...GB&SETCURR=GBP

This, if you use your chrono regularly then centre minutes is near essential imo. I have the Stratoliner without the digits and it is just so readable. I paid considerable less than 2k (on here) but I think I got a bit of a bargain. Budget £400 or so for a Lemania 5100 service.

[alfat33]

This, if you use your chrono regularly then centre minutes is near essential imo. I have the Stratoliner without the digits and it is just so readable. I paid considerable less than 2k (on here) but I think I got a bit of a bargain. Budget £400 or so for a Lemania 5100 service.

That really is nice, very elegant without the numerals. I think it might be one I tried to buy well after it sold. If so you did indeed get a bargain.