Is this TH Carrera 5 a good watch?

I'm thinking of getting one of these. Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 5 Automatic

Retail is 2500, but can get discounted at authorized retailer to maybe 2k. Is it too flashy or expensive as an analyst starting out? (Note: this will be my first automatic watch)

http://us.tagheuer.com/en/home#/en-luxury-watches-carrera-calibre-5auto…

Lastly, any good recommendations at the same price point? Thanks

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I have almost the exact same watch. I have the bigger one thats a bit more at like ~$3800 but its a beautiful watch and well worth the money.

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If you genuinely like watches nothing wrong with that at all - it's by no means flashy and a very timeless style that will last you a lifetime. You won't look out of place with that watch. You'll notice most people have one nice watch they wear every day. :-)

 

Never been a fan of TH watches...get an IWC/Panerai or go vintage. I rock a vintage omega dress watch from the 1960s. It looks bada$$ and it's not as generic.

http://forums.watchuseek .com/attachments/f441/1125459d1371547435-omega-seamaster-deville-$t2ec16d-ce9s4pu-wbbrts-zbv-~~60_57.jpg

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The master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play. He simply pursues his vision of excellence at whatever he does, leaving others to decide whether he is working or playing. To him he is always doing both.
 

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@wangofett: That Omega Seamaster is way too plain. I'd opt for a stainless version or a stainless Omega Speedmaster with white mini dials and black dial (black bezel).

 

@"TraderDaily" yea it's really a matter of taste. I trend towards big steel watches on the weekends and more subtle watches during the workweek, but that's just me.

One watch I have my eye on is a vintage Rolex Sub- love the look. Pray for good bonuses this year haha.

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