Unless I can convince myself otherwise I'll be retiring at my 20 yr mark within 18 months.
I decided a while ago that I would treat myself to a new watch to mark the occasion. Want to spend 1500-2000 which limits options to exclude Rolex or Breitling.
Omega have become too recognizable and I dont find anything special in their non COSC models. The COSC models are out of my price range so no point in considering them.
Tags hold zero appeal to me.
I do like the Bell and Ross however I dont think they have a styling that will last in years to come, on other words I think a 65 yr old wearing one would look silly and want a watch that I can wear 30 years or so down the line.
My preferance is for a metal banded basic "Dive" style nothing too gadgety (have a vintage aqualand already). Chronograph is prefered but that pushes total cost outside my budget for most brands.
So the short list for now is Ball and Oris. Looking for opionions on either as well as suggestions for others I should consider. I have a while to shop around but figured its best to start looking sooner vice later.
Also anybody have reccomendations for reputable online retailers? I can find Ball and Oris locally at the same retailer but would like to do some price shopping and I dont trust places like authenticwatches.com based on many sketchy reviews.
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I decided a while ago that I would treat myself to a new watch to mark the occasion. Want to spend 1500-2000 which limits options to exclude Rolex or Breitling.
Omega have become too recognizable and I dont find anything special in their non COSC models. The COSC models are out of my price range so no point in considering them.
Tags hold zero appeal to me.
I do like the Bell and Ross however I dont think they have a styling that will last in years to come, on other words I think a 65 yr old wearing one would look silly and want a watch that I can wear 30 years or so down the line.
My preferance is for a metal banded basic "Dive" style nothing too gadgety (have a vintage aqualand already). Chronograph is prefered but that pushes total cost outside my budget for most brands.
So the short list for now is Ball and Oris. Looking for opionions on either as well as suggestions for others I should consider. I have a while to shop around but figured its best to start looking sooner vice later.
Also anybody have reccomendations for reputable online retailers? I can find Ball and Oris locally at the same retailer but would like to do some price shopping and I dont trust places like authenticwatches.com based on many sketchy reviews.
R/
A06