Want to buy my son a watch for his wedding. Suggestions? Updated - Purchased (1 Viewer)

[rockaction]

Some really good watch recommendations on this page. Good work. 

I haven't participated, but now following a bit. Nice watch that you purchased, Judge. 

 

[mquinnjr]

cool watch - thanks

I own a Tag Heuer Aquaracer, onyx face and silver body. It's a watch I'll have for life. I get compliments on it, it's as sharp as it is it's subdued and a style that will never go out of style. Classic timepiece, can't recommend enough. The Breitling that @Doctor Detroit posted costs more, but is the same vein and a beautiful, classic styled watch you should just buy if you can swing the price. I think my Tag was around $1,500, but Breitling is a statement watch.

 

[mquinnjr]

Probably over budget, but while we're talking watches what's the verdict on Tudor? I know it's a Rolex brand, for which I assume would be lifetime quality. I've heard good things, and would be a fraction of what a Submariner would cost for a similar styled watch. Always intrigued me, would like to get Watchguys thoughts.

 

[rockaction]

Found these thanks to saintfool and this Oris thanks to gianmarco. It is dead sexy.  I'm tempted.  

https://farer.com/products/johnson (go to the jeans-colored strap)

https://www.authenticwatches.com/oris-artelier-73277124085ls.html#.WucecduZM8Y

 

[Eephus]

Probably over budget, but while we're talking watches what's the verdict on Tudor? I know it's a Rolex brand, for which I assume would be lifetime quality. I've heard good things, and would be a fraction of what a Submariner would cost for a similar styled watch. Always intrigued me, would like to get Watchguys thoughts.

Tudor Heritage Exhibit A

Tudor Heritage Exhibit B

 

[saintfool]

Tudor Heritage Exhibit B




 

i dig that.

 

[Shrugs]

Probably over budget, but while we're talking watches what's the verdict on Tudor? I know it's a Rolex brand, for which I assume would be lifetime quality. I've heard good things, and would be a fraction of what a Submariner would cost for a similar styled watch. Always intrigued me, would like to get Watchguys thoughts.

I think Tudor is now well respected in watch-enthusiast circles, though that's not how it's always been. I think Tudor was seen as the lesser brother of Rolex for a long time. But, kind of like Eli Manning to Peyton, it created its own legacy. The wikipedia page for Hans Wilsdorf now reads that he was "the founder of noted watch brands Rolex and Tudor." Five years ago, maybe the entry just read Rolex, with Tudor mentioned later. The Pelagos and Black Bay stood out as great watches in their own right, and the spotlight they brought to the brand revealed that Tudor had an under-the-radar history of interesting watches. Tudor is known for using high-quality parts, often borrowing from its sibling company, but without the bells and whistles and name markup -- making it a good value. Now it's branching out with in-house movements and earning its own prestige, and the brand is popular with the younger crowd. I absolutely love the chocolate dial and burgundy bezel and stem of my Black Bay, and there's nowhere else I could have found that look. My step-father has a Rolex Daytona, and I would happily trade him the Black Bay for the Daytona, then sell it to get another Black Bay and a bunch of other watches with the proceeds. However, without consideration of price, I would rather wear the Black Bay.

 

[mquinnjr]

I think Tudor is now well respected in watch-enthusiast circles, though that's not how it's always been. I think Tudor was seen as the lesser brother of Rolex for a long time. But, kind of like Eli Manning to Peyton, it created its own legacy. The wikipedia page for Hans Wilsdorf now reads that he was "the founder of noted watch brands Rolex and Tudor." Five years ago, maybe the entry just read Rolex, with Tudor mentioned later. The Pelagos and Black Bay stood out as great watches in their own right, and the spotlight they brought to the brand revealed that Tudor had an under-the-radar history of interesting watches. Tudor is known for using high-quality parts, often borrowing from its sibling company, but without the bells and whistles and name markup -- making it a good value. Now it's branching out with in-house movements and earning its own prestige, and the brand is popular with the younger crowd. I absolutely love the chocolate dial and burgundy bezel and stem of my Black Bay, and there's nowhere else I could have found that look. My step-father has a Rolex Daytona, and I would happily trade him the Black Bay for the Daytona, then sell it to get another Black Bay and a bunch of other watches with the proceeds. However, without consideration of price, I would rather wear the Black Bay.

Thanks for all of the info, much appreciated. Not in the market currently, but great to hear. The above would make me comfortable taking the plunge. I'd be interested if I was looking to step up the money a bit the Tudor Black Bay, and the Breitling Colt 44. all awesome watches and similar in style to my Tag Aquaracer.

 

[Gawain]

Has this become a watch question thread?

I'm having my 40th in 2019. I'm never one to ask for gifts, so I figure with a fair amount of notice I can pull off a fairly hefty request.

Does anyone know if a Calatrava was made with a sweep second hand, roman numerals and manual movement?

Not going to swing a new one, but gently used with box/papers may be my big 4-0 gift. Sets a dangerous precedent for my wife three years down the line though.

MVMT feels gimmicky. Same watches you can buy in bulk for 19.95 off of Alibaba. I like the Seiko idea.

So, instead of a watch I got another kid. Would have been cheaper to just get this.

At some point fairly soon I'm not going to be able to resist something like this beauty. Kids can go to state schools, right?

 

[chet]

The grey Rolex market has crashed and anecdotally, dealers are saying they're getting more stock. I just hope we get back to normalcy where we can pay MSRP for cool watches.