Hey everyone,
YES I KNOW THERES AN EXISTING LIST, but I’m looking for a daily watch. I already have a Rolex Submariner gifted from my pop, but considering the sentimental value of it, I don’t want to wear it.
I’m currently looking at a Breitling Chromomat G40 ($5600), but am definitely open to any suggestions.
I’m a second year analyst if that matters and I’m looking for around that price range. I like metal straps, not a huge fan of leather
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the new Breitling Chronomats are so nice. The gmt with the blue dial is definitely something I would consider buying. I wear a Longines Hydroconquest that I put on a rubber strap. I also have a quartz Tag Heuer Formula 1 thats just a good beater watch. Speedmasters will always be good everyday watches. I like the Schumacher edition with the red dial. Aqua Terra's are another popular choice. IWC piolet watches are nice too.
Thanks for the response. Definitely gotta check out the speedmaster
I would just wear the Rolex, it’s a very durable watch and while I understand the sentimental value I also think you’ll enjoy it a lot more by wearing it (and be able to enjoy the sentimental side of it). I have found that when you buy a watch as a “filler” that you don’t love (unsure how you feel about the breitling) that it doesn’t really get worn and you won’t enjoy it as much.
Now if you are set on not wearing the Rolex, I’d start with asking what type of watch you want. Manual or automatic? Sport or dressy? Size of wrist? Functionality? What is the main purpose of it? I would personally go with someone a bit different than the Rolex to add some variety to my watch collection (maybe something dressier or with some interesting complication, a JLC or similar). But anyway, with more info I can be more helpful.
Thanks for your thoughtful response. I work in downtown LA so don’t really want to risk getting robbed. Insurance won’t even cover me because I live in LA!
I’m looking for something sporty. Really not a big watch guy so not too picky. Like I said the only specification I really care about is the metal strap
A few things:
1) you can definitely find insurance that covers you in LA. I live in NYC and have a watch collection and I’m able to have all my watches insured at reasonable rates
2) more importantly, if you aren’t a watch person, don’t buy a $5k watch as a replacement for your Rolex. Either don’t wear a watch or get something affordable. If you don’t like watches you’ll probably have buyers remorse
3) related to the above, no one cares what watch you wear. So if you are just doing it to fit in, don’t do it.
Wear something that speaks to you and that you love seeing every day. I see more Apple Watches + Garmin/Suunto/Coros watches than traditional watches being worn among An->MD in LA banking, if I'm completely honest. Nobody will care about it more than you will, by a large margin.
Yeah the decision is clear. A Garmin fenix 7x Sapphire Solar.
Honestly, I’m addicted to the health and training data that Garmin watches provide. It’s really amazing. Worth it to wear all day.
I returned the 7 Sapphire Solar and got the 7x Sapphire Solar to try out for a few months. REI has the best return policy.
iwc portofino, new $5k, used $3500
Limited edition Star Wars analog watch
A different kind of nerding out than the rest in this thread. Just replace the leather band with a steel-link one.
😍just copped one. Gonna show it to my MD
You cant go wrong with an affordable Tissot or Seiko, great products for a very good price.
I wear a $600 Tissot to the office as my everyday beater. Get compliments on it all the time since it looks a lot more expensive than it is. Good rec.
The Tissot PRX's are classy
I was looking at the Tissot PRX for 650. Really like it. Gonna get shit for this but wish it was at least $2000.
For one thing, I wouldn’t worry about bracelet versus strap. If you like a watch that is on a bracelet you can switch to a strap easily.
If you’re not a watch guy I would suggest just getting something low key like a Sinn 556. It’s only $1500 and quite versatile.
Hamilton watches are not that expensive and they are probably one of the better bang for your buck watches, not to mention they are also Swiss made too
The Omega Speedmaster is a great choice. Classy, Low key and respectable.
agreed and there are so many variations. I personally like the speedmaster reduced models which are 38mm and automatic.
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Sangin Instruments Neptune. Owning one will certify you lay pipe
Panerai would look sick
IWC, Panerai, and Tudor are your best friends
People recommend wearing Rolex, but do you know how hard it is to get one? Even if you had a stack of cash the AD has to decide whether or not they like you and then sell you a piece.
NGL Big fan of the Apple watch. Sleek, functional and dresses well with any outfit. Good for life outside the office too - can use it working out, going on errands, etc AKA scenarios where it's a bit much wearing a Rolex. I'll be probably be rocking my Apple watch until I feel like I'm in a place financially to get a Rolliie
Cartier Santos but the automatic one, reference number WSSA0029; has a great history, fair price, and a timeless design. Also the easy link system on the bracelet makes it nice if you ever want to switch between straps, bracelets, etc.
Dress: junghans maxbill or nomos orion/tangente
Casual: seiko flightmaster, omega speedmaster, breitling navitimer
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