1k... what do you buy???
1k US to spend
What you'd like in a watch:
100m of water resistant minimum.
Screw down crown preferable
Sporty but can be dressed up
What's your pick or picks!?
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Hmmm…. That leaves a lot open. Well, I’m probably not mainstream, but if it were me with those constraints, I’d probably buy a Seiko Willard….well one might have to shop around to get a good deal on that to meet the budget. A Seiko Alpinist might be my other choice.
Scroll down, read my post from just earlier. Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300.
See attached photo
200 meter water resistance. Hand Made in Germany.
Longine hydroconquest
Christopher Ward C63 or C65 Dune.
I’m going with my default choice…the Murph
I would go for a seiko prospect with one of the limited edition dails. Typically they go for just over 1k but you can find then new on chrono for under.
I personally have a Baltic aquascaphe dual crown and it is amazing to dress up or down. With that pic you would even leave some money on the table for something else.
I would go for a seiko prospect with one of the limited edition dails. Typically they go for just over 1k but you can find then new on chrono for under.
I personally have a Baltic aquascaphe dual crown and it is amazing to dress up or down. With that pic you would even leave some money on the table for something else.
Yes boss:
I use mine like a field watch.
What strap do you go for to dress it up? The BoR bracelet?
Yes boss:
I use mine like a field watch.
What strap do you go for to dress it up? The BoR bracelet?
Great shout!
I dont have the BoR bracelet cus I did not like it too much when I visited the store. I do have it on a steel mesh bracelet which also gives it this vintage look.
Great shout!
I dont have the BoR bracelet cus I did not like it too much when I visited the store. I do have it on a steel mesh bracelet which also gives it this vintage look.
Thanks, I’ll look into a mesh bracelet. That looks smart.
I find I really like the tropic strap - I also have one on a Circula dive watch in a teal colour. They are very comfortable and versatile, but I definitely need something else to dress it up.
Nivada Grenchen SuperAntarctic
Seiko Alpinist or the Baby Alpinist if you are not looking for a dive watch. Hard to beat the value it offers for around $600-700.
Also, the Laurel Alpinist reissue if you like sporty and dressy at the same time.
I've a few that fit that criteria - first choice would be my Willards, second 59 reissued Alpinist.
Tho save a bit more & get an older Omega Aqua Terra quartz ( I paid £1300)
Man there are a ton of options. Depends what style you want but Tissot PRX Powermatic and Mido Ocean Star 200 are a few good options