Reply With QuoteNot sure on the Citizen, doesn't feel quite special enough.
Love the Hammy, that's a great option.
You can get a nice Tissot Seastar on Creation for under £400
Also some nice Certina autos within budget.
I'm sure you get asked by friends or colleagues on a regular basis for watch tips what with you all being aficionados....
I'm awful at giving advice as I'm too swayed by my own preferences and vintage persuasions.
So a work colleague is looking to buy his father a watch for his 50th. £500 budget.
Not something he would wear everyday but something he would pop on occasionally.
He'd come up with the following
He liked this for it's limited edition billing... but felt the dial was a little busy (I agree!)
https://www.johnlewis.com/citizen-at...MPSwXl8N-idZHc
and he liked the simplicity of this
https://www.johnlewis.com/hamilton-h...b-7SprAzJ4odVw
So as you can see - too very different approaches!
I asked if he father wore anything currently but he codlin;t think of a particular style.
He wants to pick something himself which would be a nice 50th keepsake but would love some suggestions.
Any thoughts in that budget?
Not sure on the Citizen, doesn't feel quite special enough.
Love the Hammy, that's a great option.
You can get a nice Tissot Seastar on Creation for under £400
Also some nice Certina autos within budget.
Junghans Max Bill?
Hamilton Khaki Mechanical?
Potentially a little bit over-budget, but also pretty unique and ergonomic - Bulova Curv chronograph:
There's a few different finishes. Be worth phoning round UK Bulova dealers and seeing if you can get a deal.
£459 here https://www.fraserhart.co.uk/bulova-...el-men-s-watchOriginally Posted by earlofsodbury
Possibly 10% sign-up offer too.
As he’s a child of the 70’s how about a Tissot PRX? I’m 48 and it appeals to me, my son also likes it and I’m actually considering buying him the Quartz version for his 16th. Might be nice if father and son both like it.
Quartz would be great for occasional wear and is under £300, the nice waffle dial auto is £565.
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Some good suggestions - thanks. Keep em' coming
£495 with current discount code:
That’s a good shout David. I’m seriously tempted with the white one.£495 with current discount code:
Tissot visodate heritage - quite a variety of dial/strap options. I’ve got the white dial on mesh bracelet. Automatic with a display case back - nice for a bday present. And the display box is also really nice for that sort of price range and comes with a couple of books on the heritage of the brand etc. The whole package makes for a good gift imo.
Although the Hamilton you’ve posted probably hard to beat - looking around for a black dial watch at that price point myself and Hamilton looking the most likely.
Bulova Moon watch no date.
Great build quality.
Insanely accurate.
Great history behind it.
Super cool.
Will go with any attire.
£100.00 below budget.
They’re really rather good Liam :)
I really like that Hamilton.
I think it's the best choice at that budget
The Hamilton is hard to beat.
The Hamilton is a nice watch, but no need to pay RRP on it. Regularly on sale. Keep an eye on HUKD.
Thanks everybody - some good suggestions. I've forwarded them all to him
prs-29a is a more attractive design than the hamilton to my eyes, and a limited run which he says he likes?
(dependent on when eddie re-opens the store of course!)
You're probably right but getting one might be an issue.
This.....Bulova Moon watch no date.
Great build quality.
Insanely accurate.
Great history behind it.
Super cool.
Will go with any attire.
£100.00 below budget.
I mean it’s just all he could want?
Speedy classic pilot looks
Strap monster
Under budget
Amazing with suit or jeans
Could even buy an aftermarket bracelet if he wanted afterwards
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What has amazed me if the wide range of watches available at £500 from mainstream and microbrands. I like the Hamilton field mechanical and the scuba isn’t too much more money. Bulova do the oceanographer and Baltic have some lovely vintage look divers.
Bulova has my vote too, either the Lunar Pilot or the A-15 reissue.
Regards
Jon.
Last edited by StampeSV4; 25th May 2021 at 16:58.
An update
he went with the original Hamilton. He loved all the suggestions and reviewed each one. He also felt reassured that one of his original choices was so popular amongst the aficionados!
shopped around and got a really good deal
fingers crossed his dad will love it - thanks again for all your input
Hopefully so!
It wouldn't have been my choice, but it's not the worst Hamilton I've ever seen.
A nice simple looking watch.
M
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