Reply With QuoteHow about a Certina DS, no display back but most dive watches wont have these.
https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collec...-407-16-050-00
My brother is getting married this year and I’’d like to get him a watch as a wedding present as I’’m going to be his best man.
He has expressed interest in watches before but never made a purchase. With this in mind I’m keen not to go crazy but get him something that can either build on this interest or become a day to day watch.
I’ve had a few ideas but interested to see if anyone has any suggestions.
Budget is up to £1k
He lives down under and surfs so decent water resistance
Automatic rather than quartz (he was interested in automatic when he was looking before)
Bonus points for a display case back to help build that interest - he liked these when he was looking previously
Condistered seiko 5 as an option, maybe a Mido or similar but interested in other suggestions too!
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Last edited by WatchOnWrist; 25th March 2022 at 23:42.
How about a Certina DS, no display back but most dive watches wont have these.
https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collec...-407-16-050-00
Cheers,
Ben
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That’s a good option!
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Used Oris. New Steinhart. Used Longines.
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Something from Christopher Ward maybe?
A C60 or 65 dive watch. A bunch of colour and strap options and a versatile look.
https://www.christopherward.com/int/...-S0BB0-B0.html
It doesn't fit all your criteria, however, it does satisfy most of them, plus it's elegant as well as good for work, rest and play: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/bu...l-ships-w-2181
The are available for well under GBP1k.
Good luck!
AP.
If you can get through the ordering system, a Timefactors diver of some sort?
Sinn 556A
Doesn’t fit any of your criteria but since when has that stopped people from making suggestions-
Omega Swatch:-)
Kidding aside, a display back on a watch with decent WR is a rarity.
Certina is a great shout ,IMO
Or a Hamilton Scuba Navy or diver.
Seiko 5 is a gift for people you don’t like. But Baby MM would be a great choice.
Personally would not give a used modern watch as a wedding gift.
How about the Christopher Ward Super Compressor: 150m WR, display back and the always cool super compressor look.
https://www.christopherward.com/retr...-S0WB0-B0.html
Have a look at the Seiko Prospex Black Series.
I think any of these would make a great present.
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Many Seiko SPB fit the criteria.
Mido Ocean star GMT doesn’t have a clear caseback but tremendous value (if you can pick one up in AUS). Swiss made treveller’s GMT with dive watch credentials and 200m water resistance.
Hamilton Khaki Navy, lots of C Ward, Certina Ds PH200 are also options without a display caseback.
Doxa Sub 200 seems to meet your criteria?
https://doxawatches.com/collections/sub-200
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This is a good choice!Originally Posted by Idontgram
Thanks all! Some great suggestions here. I think the display back might be the nice to have that doesn’t happen but there are some really good options here. Will look at prices etc over the weekend!
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That mido is a good shout! Would pick up in the UK but the idea of a GMT to help symbolise keeping in touch with home is a something that I think could be a nice twist as well.
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If you really want a display case back fancy a GMT and like titanium, have a look at these. I have one for holidays and am quite impressed with it.
https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/o...t-premium.html
As far as I’m aware, Mido don’t distribute in the UK, which is why I said pick up in AUS.
One thing to add is that it’s a chunky watch at 44mm. That may or may not suit the recipient!
For that price I would spring for a Sinn 104. Tough as nails. Reliable movement.
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Ah ok!
Yes just saw the 44mm, might be a little large.
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A nearly new Longines Hydroconquest is in budget, great heritage and look great.
Cheers..
Jase
I second this. Discount can be had on Jura watches to. 10% I’m sure.
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I think that the grey dealer, Montredo, can get that model. Have to add 20% VAT to their quoted price, though. (Still good value).
Two very good suggestions in the Certina and the Mido GMT. I’ve always thought the Certina has hints of a vintage SM300, which isn’t a bad thing, and the Mido is a proper GMT.
I would go with this: https://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Longine...966/p/17470267
Doesn't have a display back but you should also be able to get a discount. I got 15% on a longines when I last got one of these.
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I'd go along with all the Longines Hydroconquest recommendations.
It's a nice watch (I treated myself to one for my 50th) and the brand has more mass-market recognition than many suggested here, so I'd imagine it'd be well received.
If used and something with less brand recognition is an option, a Sinn 203 chrono of some sort would be in budget.
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