New to watches, advice needed please!
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Afternoon gents!
Having never really been into watches much (haven't worn one for nearly 5yrs), the thread regarding fakes on the P&P led me to the Werners site where I started getting very interested in some of the pieces there. My OH has always been of the opinion that a man should have a nice watch and as such wants to buy me something - not made of money so budget would be in the £200-400 range I would expect.
I particularly like the chronograph/aviation type, with a metal wristband, so really just wondering what I should be looking at in that price range and what I can expect to get in terms of movement type, build quality, longevity, servicing requirements, accuracy, that sort of thing. Would prefer brand new as opposed to pre-owned but would all depend on what's available.
Any info you can provide to a newcomer to this world is much appreciated!
Cheers!
Having never really been into watches much (haven't worn one for nearly 5yrs), the thread regarding fakes on the P&P led me to the Werners site where I started getting very interested in some of the pieces there. My OH has always been of the opinion that a man should have a nice watch and as such wants to buy me something - not made of money so budget would be in the £200-400 range I would expect.
I particularly like the chronograph/aviation type, with a metal wristband, so really just wondering what I should be looking at in that price range and what I can expect to get in terms of movement type, build quality, longevity, servicing requirements, accuracy, that sort of thing. Would prefer brand new as opposed to pre-owned but would all depend on what's available.
Any info you can provide to a newcomer to this world is much appreciated!
Cheers!
If i were you i'd be looking at www.christoperward.com
I bought a C3 after being disappointed with a Warner's watch.
The quality on the C3 is fantastic, i wear the watch everyday.
If you search 'christoper ward c3' you will i posted a review in this forum.
I bought a C3 after being disappointed with a Warner's watch.
The quality on the C3 is fantastic, i wear the watch everyday.
If you search 'christoper ward c3' you will i posted a review in this forum.
dumbfunk said:
Should that be http://www.christopherward.co.uk/ ?
Ah yes, thanks. It's been a long day!!Ta for that - really liking the look of the RCAF C4 chronograph...
Any other suggestions? Do things like TAGs come into that price range and is it worth opting for a more well-know brand or is that simply for those who want to buy into the marketing? OH really likes Festina watches but I haven't sen much of them.
Any other suggestions? Do things like TAGs come into that price range and is it worth opting for a more well-know brand or is that simply for those who want to buy into the marketing? OH really likes Festina watches but I haven't sen much of them.
RLT sell a very tasty mil style chronograph made by O&W for something like £450. Ok its a bit above your target and comes on a strap ISTR but its a proper Valjoux auto mechanical chronograph with a sapphire crystal and nice mil style rotating bezel. To put into context there are many watches out there with similar spec and quality costing 5 times as much or more. Its a bit of a bargain and is on my list but I may end up getting an Oris chronoris instead because they are soooo cool.
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