Rado, Longines, or Oris?
Which of these brands in the $2000 or under? I’m trying to make up my mind and keep going back and forth. Also, someone threw Formex into the mix.
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Longines has more heritage and prestige than the other two, but Oris is the only one of the three of them that has managed to stay independent throughout its existence.
What are you looking for? A diver? Dress? A field? A chronograph? What matters more Heritage unique designs or out and out build quality?
Rado have (or had) some of the most elegant slim "rectangular" watches I seen, like...
But the homage from Jaques LeMans are also delicious dress watches...
And they cost "only" from 300 to 400 euro
I own an Aquis & a Big Crown Pointer Date & they are both great well made watches. Longines make some great watches as well & the movements tend to be higher spec than the SW200 you find in most Oris. Rado doesn't appeal to me as much & I think they are a bit overpriced, it does depend what sort of watch you are looking for though.
I like longines the best out of all 3
But to complicate the question I would take a Nomos over them all.
Longines Spirit 37mm. Case closed.
Longines HydroConquest; the amount of watch you get for 1500 or under depending on where you look is mad, comes in a range of colours. Great looking diver.
At the price point I think I’d lean towards Longines, or a micro-brand to get more bang for your buck.
At the $3k mark id lean more towards Oris with their 400 series calibers. The new 41.5mm Aquis with their in-house caliber has held a place in my mind for the last year or so.
I got a Rado for £100 second hand - it’s great for the money.
however I choose oris. The pointer date is brilliant. Paid about £1200 new with some discounts.
Out of those brands Oris will get my vote everytime just because it is hard to beat a big crown for lovelyness
Forget Rado and Formex. Flip a coin for Oris and Longines.
It's a toss up between Longines and Oris for me. The Rado design language doesn't speak to me. I prefer the Big Crown Pointer Date to the Spirit for similar type watches, but that's just me. If I was getting a diver, I'd pick the Aquis over anything Longines has. But Longines obviously makes a better dress watch and chronograph than does Oris. I think the Silver Arrow is a great watch and the Big Eye Avigation in titanium is an awesome watch, but that's closer to $3K than what you are shooting for.
I'll also throw Monta into the mix. They are very competive in this price range. They use slightly upgraded SW-300 movements, regulate them to +/- 6 seconds per day and the bracelet and finishing compete with or exceed other watches in this price category. I own a Noble and it's a great watch for $1800.
At the price point I think I’d lean towards Longines, or a micro-brand to get more bang for your buck.
At the $3k mark id lean more towards Oris with their 400 series calibers. The new 41.5mm Aquis with their in-house caliber has held a place in my mind for the last year or so.
Oh, easy: Oris all the way. Their designs, business strategy, movements and conscious business model which support a lot of charities is very appealing to me.
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It's a toss up between Longines and Oris for me. The Rado design language doesn't speak to me. I prefer the Big Crown Pointer Date to the Spirit for similar type watches, but that's just me. If I was getting a diver, I'd pick the Aquis over anything Longines has. But Longines obviously makes a better dress watch and chronograph than does Oris. I think the Silver Arrow is a great watch and the Big Eye Avigation in titanium is an awesome watch, but that's closer to $3K than what you are shooting for.
I'll also throw Monta into the mix. They are very competive in this price range. They use slightly upgraded SW-300 movements, regulate them to +/- 6 seconds per day and the bracelet and finishing compete with or exceed other watches in this price category. I own a Noble and it's a great watch for $1800.
I've got the pink noble on order. Hope to get it soon!