First "Nice" Watch
Hi all -- I'm in the market for my first "nice" watch this year. I already have a couple of steel sports watches (Submariner, Panerai) but am looking for a thin, dressy watch that would look good both with a Tux and in the office. Ideally something in gold (either white or rose gold, not a huge fan of yellow gold) or platinum that's fairly slim and understated. Looking to spend around $20k but am flexible on either side.
Here are a couple I was considering--want to get opinions on these as well as any other options that may be worth considering.
https://www.breguet.com/en/timepieces/classique/7… https://www.vacheron-constantin.com/en2/watches/p… https://www.piaget.com/watches/rose-gold-ultra-th…
Great choices. I would go white gold or platinum because they are far more flexible than rose gold or yellow gold.
Also, in that price range, I would buy a used Lange & Sohne Saxonia. Far better horological bang for buck. Ridiculous finishing.
Whether you buy a $100,000 watch from them or their "entry" level Saxonia. The finishing is just as good across all models. Here's my Lange 1.
Lange is AMAZING value used by the way. Offer the guys on WatchBox a little less than they have one listed for. Solid used dealers and generally good prices + good warranty.
Forgot about Lange, that's a great rec!
Jaeger is worth looking at too. Excellent value used as well but I'd go Vacheron/Lange over Jaeger all day.
Thoughts on titanium watches?
I think titanium is great for tool watches but don’t know of any dress watches made of it. Do you have any in mind?
Eco Drive Titanium, altho "only" $400, looks pretty nice and has a runtime of infinity
ALS is a great choice. I would go pre owned if you are comfortable with it.
The usual brands are always worth a look: PP, ALS, VC (I’m less of a fan), JLC is great (ultra thin moon is a good one), FP Journe is nice but I think above your price range.
At 20k you can buy Vacheron Constantin/Audemars Piguet tourbillion’s. I’d go with one of the two brands, you’ll have to do some searching though as their waitlists are worse than Rolex’s.
Uhh maybe if you add a 0 lol
If your budget stretches for it, I’d look at VC 1921 in rose or a Lange 1 (I much prefer the Lange 1 to the Saxonia that others in this thread have mentioned). I’d also really recommend buying pre-owned. Plenty of pre-owned watches don’t even have a scratch on them and are 10k under retail.
Out of those 3 I would go for the VC.
Love the fact you are considering a VC. It would be worth looking into the Overseas range, with the interchangeable straps. I would also add a JLC master ultrathin moonphase or perpetual calendar in rose gold. Great to wear under a Tux, suit or casual. Let us know what you eventually went for. The price range you mentioned allows for some great watches
Overseas on rubber is so awesome.
Love the oversea, it is great
Once you buy it - you get the metal bracelet, leather strap and rubber strap.
Great way to vary the look!
Grand Seiko is just the bomb overall, superb quality in every single aspect, but might be too "cheap" for snobs. Otherwise go for A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia, like @m_1" said.
GS is weirdly expensive used though. I don't know why. It's a better value when compared @ new prices but used....definitely not GS :\
Really? I´ve had the impression that the high prices are caused by the still Japan-centered market, but maybe there´s just not yet a community actively reselling used GS, unlike with the big swiss names.
Love GS. Only gripe I have is a lot of their watches are too damn thick
Too true. I've got one of their hi-beats and it's noticeable in both size and weight on my wrist, esp when I've been wearing something else for a while. The snowflake makes up for that well with the titanium though, kinda regret not getting one of those first.
I second the VC and JLC options. I would also throw in the likes of Blancpain or used Patek. Love the thin-leather-banded-simple-dial vibe. Very classy and sneaky amount of comfort/subtlety. I have noticed this choice is very popular amongst the younger crowd in Europe (family is from Europe) vs. the SS preference in the USA.
I will likely go that route for sake of diversifying after recently picking up a special serial# Daytona.
Don't know if it's come up already, but I'm a big fan of the https://www.audemarspiguet.com/en/watch-collection/royal-oak/?gclid=EAI…</a">Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. In my opinion, it's a build on the Rolex Submariner (which I see you already have) - while perhaps a less "iconic" sports watch outright, it's certainly more exclusive and, among those with even a passing knowledge of wrist-wear, certainly a proper f*ck off kettle.
Good luck getting one in retail within 3 years
They were nice until they because the timepiece of choice for nouveau riche rappers and reality TV stars. Royal Oak and most RM watches are to be avoided imo.
Plain Royal Oak or the perpetuals are great. As long as you don't try to put diamonds on them, you are fine. I have mixed feeling about RM.
Will have to agree with this. Sadly.
Lange Saxonia for sure or a blancpain fifty fathoms
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