Recommend me a watch.

[crackerman]

I have posted a few questions here but after realizing that trying to replicate the watch I want at a lower price point is just going to make me bitter I am willing to save up for the Tag I really want down the road (not the most premium but I have wanted one for a long time so that is the first grail).

That said I would really like to add a dressier watch to the stable of the Gen 2 Blue Angles Citizen Skyhawk and Casio Mudman I have. I have read through the watch u wearing thread for some thought already.

Ideally:
Automatic
Swiss made
Simple 3 hand face (no need for Chrono but if it has a date or day function cool)
Leather band (or metal that can be switched easily back and forth)
Black or white face
$350-500 range

Now none of these are set in stone. i.e. If a watch meets the criteria but its Quartz okay, or is a Japanese or German watch vs Swiss etc.

(also for reference I really like the looks of a Rolex submariner but I need to buy a house and other things first before I buy one of those)

Please go forth and help me spend money!

 

[little Big feather]

Look at CHRISTOPHER WARD of London....Great watches for the $$$$$ and great service.
I'm wearing one today....

 

[TimL]

+1 for Christopher Ward, though when you say 'dressy' this is what comes to my mind. It is within your price range
http://www.christopherward-usa.com/men/view-all-mens-watches/malvern-collection/c5sgwt-mk2.html

A sub style watch from CW on a bracelet is a bit above your budget. They come in a few color variations also.
http://www.christopherward-usa.com/men/sport/c60-tri/c60-tri-sks.html

I am also an unabashed Steinhart fan, they have sub style watches well within your range like this one:
http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/OCEAN-1-BLACK,14.html

 

[Reevers]

+2 for Christopher Ward, gotta a lot of love for the brand!

Have a look at Worn&Wound, they review lots of watches in the price range you're looking at and watches with respectable movements inside! http://wornandwound.com/watch-reviews/

Come back with what you decide on!

 

[crackerman]

Have a look at Worn&Wound, they review lots of watches in the price range you're looking at and watches with respectable movements inside! http://wornandwound.com/watch-reviews/

I have a i year old and a wife who has to get up early tomorrow so you just gave me a way to kill alot of hours before I go to sleep tonight.

I had been reading about the C-Ward stuff, glad its not just a fashion brand.

 

[deburn]

If you're interested in antiques, you could get a really cool (swiss) watch for short money. It will require more research, but it's something I would definitely consider if I was looking for a third watch. I have an Omega automatic and a Breitling that I bought a long time ago when I was single

 

[Legion]

Have a look at Oris watches. They are quite well regarded, and have a number of models that should fit your criteria.

 

[classicshave]

I have a i year old and a wife who has to get up early tomorrow so you just gave me a way to kill alot of hours before I go to sleep tonight.

I had been reading about the C-Ward stuff, glad its not just a fashion brand.

I love my ward c60

 

[classicshave]

Have a look at Oris watches. They are quite well regarded, and have a number of models that should fit your criteria.

Oris makes a nice watch, as does Ball. Can't go wrong with either.

 

[Reevers]

Have a look at Steinhart watches, they are basically Rolex "homage" watches; Swiss made ETA movements, Germany designed and manufactured watches.

http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/diver-watch.html

The Ocean Vintage Military is a fantastic looking watch, with the patina look of the hour markers that is going to look great on either the original steel bracelet but if you slap that on a vintage stressed brown leather strap then you've got a fine looking time piece!

http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/OCEAN-vintage-Military-,477.html

 

[oc_in_fw]

For the price, you cannot beat Orients, IMO. They are now owned by Seiko, but still make their own movements.

 

[DunEdinRanger]

I lioke the RAF watch.

http://www.christopherward-usa.com/men/aviation/c5-bb70/c5-bb70-awk.html