This Mido Chronograph is an absolutely stonking bargain, even if £80 overbudget:
TKM are reliable IME.
Hi all,
Looking to purchase a nice dress watch for my younger brothers 25th birthday.
The budget is up to £400
Any recommendations - current options I have considered include the Seiko Presage and Tissot Le Locle
Thanks in advance for the help!
Best,
Akash
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This Mido Chronograph is an absolutely stonking bargain, even if £80 overbudget:
TKM are reliable IME.
Is vintage an option? If so there are lots of vintage dress watch options available within budget from the likes of Longines and Omega. Bit of a minefield though so caveat emptor!
A lot less than budget but Orient Bambino. Maybe vintage Omega...
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Thanks for the suggestion, gorgeous piece though think he is after leather!
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Slightly over:
https://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/01189...0-Mens-Watch/p
https://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/01170...c-Mens-Watch/p
Slightly under...
The new baby Speedbird perhaps..
Dressy, yet rugged enough for daily wear.
Last edited by senraw; 1st August 2020 at 18:08.
Yep vintage would definitely work only concern would be where to start, to find a reliable piece. Will take a look into this now :)
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Seiko cocktail time could be a nice choice. It’s not the smallest so wrist size matters but put it on a different strap and it can fit many occasions. Looking at the age a bit and - not knowing the wearer - this has some interesting features (dial, dome).
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Hamilton Intra-Matic. Silver, Black or Fume dial options.
Preowned you would be in budget or here’s a brand new black dial 38mm version for £480 (rrp £725) using code EXTRA25.
https://www.watchshop.com/watches/me...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
Last edited by Mr Tetley; 1st August 2020 at 18:43.
Seiko Lord Marvel, should be able to get a good example around that price. From memory they’re 35mm, depends on whether he’s up for a vintage sized watch...
Failing that, the Hamilton above is a solid suggestion
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Hamilton Viewmatic gets my vote...
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If they are happy with that kind of size / thickness, the Seiko Cocktail Time (now a Pressage) is beautiful and gets another vote from me.
The stock strap would put many off though, so would benefit from changing before gifting !
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Last edited by RyanB; 1st August 2020 at 20:07.
Thanks for the suggestions guys some phenomenal choices here!!
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Both Hamilton’s seem fantastic and as does the Seiko! He has worn my Tido black bag and it fits well - so I’m assuming he’s about a medium wrist size and largely all of the above should work?
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Just looked further into this and it’s probably a ideal. Any recommendations on a replacement strap?
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It can take quite a few, depends on the look you are shooting for. Basically depends a bit if you want to dress up or down. I have a blue Hirsch for it, a Brown Darlena woodland and a grafter in brown.
Also I actually like the black strap it comes on. It is not a poor strap like on the green alpinist. The strap looks mounted upside down, so as not to show the strap tip while sipping your cocktail ;-).
For inspiration Instagram has great pics as well.
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£356 from Beaverbrooks
(Edit: Already suggested above)
As said above it's pretty versatile strap wise. Its pictured above on a buffalo leather strap https://www.ukwatchstrap.co.uk/Rios-...Black-AU4.html. I think a strap with a bit of texture makes it more versatile, for dressing up and down.
I should have said the Seiko strap is nicely made, just a bit polarising astetically. Its very patent and a bit stiff. Some love it, some...don't.
For the watch minded, thats just a good excuse to play with straps. If your brother isn't so inclined strap changes might seem like an obstacle and put a dampner on the unwrapping. I suppose you could include a second strap option in the package - best of both!
Ryan
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Thanks all for the recommendations and advice - both on the watch and the strap! Hugely helpful and just made the purchase for the Seiko!
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Very excited to give the gift :)
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Well chosen Dr Akash! Hope it goes down well. It’s a handsome watch and represents decent value.
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