First watch

joeyjojo · 6 Jul 2016 at 18:50

peterwalkley said:
Try posting in the huge watch thread.

In that price range, I would suggest you take a good look at Christopher Ward.

Good advice.

setter said:
Could save a few quid by looking at the steinhart range of divers.

http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/diver-watch.html

Very well made for the prices. Got an ocean one green here and have been very impressed with it. So much so im looking to add several other models from their range.

These look great for the money. Could I really take one diving to say 30 m and it would live to tell the tale?

That OCEAN One Premium Blue

setter · 6 Jul 2016 at 18:56

joeyjojo said:
These look great for the money. Could I really take one diving to say 30 m and it would live to tell the tale?

Yep, easily. All the steinhart dive watches are rated for 300m. Im a member of a dive watch collectors group on FB and there are quite a few recreational and professional divers on there who use the ocean series watches.

Wrist shot of my ocean one green.

Very easy to adjust the bracelet as it uses screw in links as opposed to pins. Something not usually seen on lower priced watches.

funguST · 6 Jul 2016 at 21:58

Maybe just go to your local high street jewelers and see what you like the look of?

Raumarik · 6 Jul 2016 at 22:08

MooMoo444 said:
Apple Watch

lol

I'm more likely to recommend one with a calculator and rubber buttons.

randomshenans · 6 Jul 2016 at 22:31

beh said:
Aye, this.

Yes. Lovely, lovely watches. I have one on my hit list when the wife won't kill me for buying things.

jas72 · 6 Jul 2016 at 23:20

Chives said:
Evening all,

Going to be going watch shopping tomorrow, I have always wanted a nice one - it will be my first ever one! It will be worn frequently, as I am starting my first 'proper' job in September. Therefore it will need to be smart. I like the Omega Seamaster range, but they seem a little too expensive sadly. I am utterly clueless about watches, so any general guidance, brands to go for/avoid etc would be much appreciated!

Thanks all

what's the job I take it it's something where the time to the nearest nano second is important hence the need for an £800 watch?

DaleTheWhale · 6 Jul 2016 at 23:26

jas72 said:
what's the job I take it it's something where the time to the nearest nano second is important hence the need for an £800 watch?

jas72 · 6 Jul 2016 at 23:32

ThaReaperGuy said:

Oops backs out the manly over priced time piece thread

Chives · 6 Jul 2016 at 23:39

jas72 said:
what's the job I take it it's something where the time to the nearest nano second is important hence the need for an £800 watch?

Fantastic contribution to the discussion

Hades · 7 Jul 2016 at 08:24

jas72 said:
what's the job I take it it's something where the time to the nearest nano second is important hence the need for an £800 watch?

Most high end watches are manual. Most manual watches are not very accurate. If you need accuracy then get a cheap digital.

Gornall · 7 Jul 2016 at 08:56

craptakular said:
For the love of God go second hand, so much more for your money.

£800 will only buy you a crappy Quartz or TAG, jesus wept.

Wrong wrong...and wrong

There are some incredible brands in that bracket. The second hand 'prestige' watches will still carry a price tag beyond that for any of the decent models.

Longines, Hamilton and Steinhart are some great suggestions.

/edit for clarity, there are some excellent second hands in that range...but saying he absolutely should go second hand isn't true.

Hades · 7 Jul 2016 at 09:34

Gornall said:
Wrong wrong...and wrong

There are some incredible brands in that bracket. The second hand 'prestige' watches will still carry a price tag beyond that for any of the decent models.

Longines, Hamilton and Steinhart are some great suggestions.

/edit for clarity, there are some excellent second hands in that range...but saying he absolutely should go second hand isn't true.

But if you buy a higher end watch second hand then you can sell it for around the same price if you want a change in the future. If you buy one of the cheaper watches new (and I agree there are some fantastic watches out there) then it will lose value the moment you buy it.

~Lithium~ · 7 Jul 2016 at 10:41

Rather than look online and try to absorb people’s opinions, go into a decent jewelers – watch specific if you’re near one and try a range of styles and sizes on your wrist. I guarantee you’ll be surprised at what looks good and what looks ghastly!

The world of watches is a fickle place. You’ll hear people slating brands for not making their own movements and using a standard ETA while charging a premium, you’ll hear people claiming their Tudor is a Rolex but at a ‘better’ price. None of it matters, it’s what suits and appeals to you, even if it a Casio with a calculator on it!

Here’s some reading all the same to fuel your interest
https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/eta-watch-movement/

gjrc · 7 Jul 2016 at 10:47

jas72 said:
Oops backs out the manly over priced time piece thread

some people like watches, some like cars, some clothes, some etc etc etc.

what does it have to do with being manly?

:confused:

hughtrimble · 7 Jul 2016 at 10:54

craptakular said:
For the love of God go second hand, so much more for your money.

£800 will only buy you a crappy Quartz or TAG, jesus wept.

WillyNelson · 7 Jul 2016 at 10:56

jas72 said:
what's the job I take it it's something where the time to the nearest nano second is important hence the need for an £800 watch?

Why buy a BMW or Merc when a Dacia or Kia will do the same job for much less??

It's a combination of prestige, build quality, design, budget and personal taste. Each individual will have varying quantities of these and they'll choose their wristwatch accordingly, much as people do with cars, computers, coffee makes. I'm sure jas72 has some material vice that others would see as macho & overpriced.

Kainz · 7 Jul 2016 at 13:15

scorza said:
Make sure you know the difference between the different movement types - Quartz, Automatic, Solar etc. Other than that just choose something that you think looks good on your wrist. Seiko, Hamilton, Tissot I'd be looking at in that price range, along with others.

This.

I would first learn the differences between the movements and understand them. Buy something that suits YOU. Tissot and Seiko make an excellent range of watches both Quartz and Automatics that are affordable and extremely well built. Don't jump in at the deep end and spend a couple of grand without understanding what you're buying.

My main daily watch is a Seiko SNDD87 with a leather GT strap. It is gorgeous to look at, very accurate and relatively cheap when I purchased it about two years ago. I sometimes alternate between an SKX007 and a Tissot PRS516 Chrono too.

Ant C · 7 Jul 2016 at 13:22

Sinn make some great watches in your price range.

Admetos · 12 Sep 2016 at 17:51

I have this view on watches. You either go Omega/Tudor/Rolex upwards, or you just get a Seiko.

I would not be spending £1000 on a mid tear watch, often some of these mid tears are worse quality than a Seiko at far less money.

What I would do is save money and get a second hand Omega Seamaster.

Admetos · 12 Sep 2016 at 17:58

Chives said:
I like the Omega Seamaster range, but they seem a little too expensive sadly.

These are the sort of things you should be buying, pre-owned with servicing from a respected dealer.

Yes there another £800 out of budget, but save up and when you look back in a couple of years you will release spending more on pre-owned was correct.

http://www.johnpass.co.uk/watches/p...seamaster-professional-diver-254.18.00.0.html

http://www.johnpass.co.uk/watches/pre-owned-stainless-steel-omega-seamaster-2054.50.00.html