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Watches in the $1,000-$1,500 range
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Author:  JCas [ Thu Aug 09, 2012 8:45 am ]
Post subject:  Watches in the $1,000-$1,500 range
So I'm getting married in about a month and a half and I'm looking to get the best man a watch as a thank you gift. I'm looking to spend between $1,000 and $1,5000 on the piece. Also, I'm looking for something with at least a 45 mm diameter case (47-48mm would be preferred). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.
Author:  boogiebot [ Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:04 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches in the $1,000-$1,500 range
Tag, Tissot and Oris all come to mind.
Author:  Time Bandit [ Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches in the $1,000-$1,500 range
I think Steinhart would be in range, if an IWC pilot type watch is of interest. There's some pretty decent shots in this thread.

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f275/seeki ... 12813.html
Author:  zak57 [ Thu Aug 09, 2012 1:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches in the $1,000-$1,500 range
Maybe not quite big enough at 44mm but the Hamilton x Wind is a cracking piece and is well regarded by many. Decent warranty too.
Author:  TomP [ Thu Aug 09, 2012 1:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches in the $1,000-$1,500 range
Time Bandit wrote:
I think Steinhart would be in range, if an IWC pilot type watch is of interest. There's some pretty decent shots in this thread.

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f275/seeki ... 12813.html


Good call. Their chronos are very nice.
Author:  Roffensian [ Thu Aug 09, 2012 2:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches in the $1,000-$1,500 range
For something a little different the Muhle Glashutte Terranaut II and Terrasport will just about fit in that price range. They are only 44mm but wear large.
Author:  Blockheed [ Thu Aug 09, 2012 3:06 pm ]
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Hamilton pan europ fits the bill

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Author:  AF_Rob [ Thu Aug 09, 2012 6:41 pm ]
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Out of all the brands in that range, I think Oris is the best you can get. Within the brand, many models fall into that pricepoint.
Author:  JCas [ Thu Aug 09, 2012 6:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches in the $1,000-$1,500 range
Thanks for all the suggestions! I'm going to be shopping around next week or two and let you guys know what I end up going with.
Author:  RJRJRJ [ Thu Aug 09, 2012 9:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches in the $1,000-$1,500 range
If he's not a watch geek, maybe something with some name recognition? Tag is the first that comes to mind. Thats one of the holy grails of non-WIS.
Author:  nickzac [ Fri Aug 10, 2012 6:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches in the $1,000-$1,500 range
boogiebot wrote:
Tag, Tissot and Oris all come to mind.


You get a lot of watch for the money with Oris...and they are gorgeous
Author:  F14D_Tomcat [ Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches in the $1,000-$1,500 range
nickzac wrote:
boogiebot wrote:
Tag, Tissot and Oris all come to mind.


You get a lot of watch for the money with Oris...and they are gorgeous


:yeahthat
Author:  thomasenlow1 [ Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:55 pm ]
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I vote for the Hamilton Pan Europe. That is a sharp watch
Author:  RXPete [ Mon Aug 20, 2012 2:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches in the $1,000-$1,500 range
RJRJRJ wrote:
If he's not a watch geek, maybe something with some name recognition? Tag is the first that comes to mind. Thats one of the holy grails of non-WIS.

Agreed. I got together with some friends once. I was wearing my Breitling Motors T and a friend of mine wore some quartz Tag. We started comparing watches when a third friend ran over and said "Wow a Tag. Nothing beats a Tag!!"
Author:  nickzac [ Mon Aug 20, 2012 2:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Watches in the $1,000-$1,500 range
RXPete wrote:
RJRJRJ wrote:
If he's not a watch geek, maybe something with some name recognition? Tag is the first that comes to mind. Thats one of the holy grails of non-WIS.

Agreed. I got together with some friends once. I was wearing my Breitling Motors T and a friend of mine wore some quartz Tag. We started comparing watches when a third friend ran over and said "Wow a Tag. Nothing beats a Tag!!"


I got rid of my Aquaracer Automatic not too long ago...it definitely got a ton of recognition tho. Awesome watch but it kept terrible time and after two services during about 3.5 years, I gave up. And IIRC it has the same base movement as my Steelfish, so Breitling must do one hell of an overhaul.
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