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·Nov 25, 2022·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

Ok… your at a Thanksgiving or a Christmas dinner and your relative is wearing a IWatch.

They say they want a real watch as their next watch.. Mechanical. They have a $1000 limit.

So… What are you suggesting.

3 Rules
1) must be modern
2) must post a picture
3) must be under $1000US

 

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·Nov 25, 2022·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

My pick

Pre-order Price: $848.00

Moana Pacific Professional Titanium (Black)

https://www.magrette.com/shop/moana-pacific-professional-titanium-black-preorder?in=370040261

 

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BAJJ

·Nov 25, 2022

Hamilton Khaki Murph in 38mm, $995?

 

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Ogion

·Nov 25, 2022

You can get a lot of watch for under 1000. Can become easy to forget that. Tissot, Hamilton all very viable.. how about this Frederique Constant? Good reliable automatic movement, 50metres water resistance, comes in gold or steel ( I prefer steel but gold also within budget) and would look great dressed up or down.

 

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NGO1

·Nov 25, 2022

I just found out this exist. The Tissot PRX. $650

The PRX is so good, the last 2 shots are of AP Royal Oak. You didn’t even notice, did you!

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·Nov 25, 2022·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

Great responses already guys 👍

 

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Charlemagne1333

·Nov 25, 2022

A touch over 1k USD

Longines hydroqonquest.

 

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p4ul

·Nov 25, 2022

300 USD change!

 

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dsio

·Nov 25, 2022·Ash @ ΩF

Ikepod Megapod 46 mm to compete with those Panerais.

$800 - https://www.ebay.com/itm/285047631974

 

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NGO1

·Nov 25, 2022

A tad over $1k, new. Can be had for $925, mint (eBay). RADO, Captain Cook. Capable, reliable, mega vintage vibe with heirloom quality. Bonus, BOR bracelet for a few bucks more.

edit: I’m told I’m breaking rule #3, under $1000. Found a mint, full set on eBay for BIN $925, with ss bracelet. Heck yaeah. . The Captain is back on.

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Taddyangle

·Nov 25, 2022

I have the first version of the Retrospect. It's great value. Fits/wears well. And most important, looks great.

 

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MtV

·Nov 25, 2022

If it doesn’t have to be a big name, this would be my pick:

Stowa Flieger Verus 40. No date, no logo. Super unpretentious, solid automatic movement, display case back so the relative can actually see what’s going on inside, legibility is A+, ~950$. What’s not to like?

I used to own one, a long time ago, but when I realized I’m actually fine wearing vintage only I gave it to a friend. Now I kinda feel like borrowing it for a few days. 😁

 

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mcemeren

·Nov 25, 2022

H10 movement, 40mm, and variety of colors at around 750-800 USD, one sample.

 

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hen

·Nov 25, 2022

If not Omega Seamaster2254.50 a Sinn 556, a bit over 1000 euros.

 

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·Nov 25, 2022·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

Charlemagne1333

A touch over 1k USD

Longines hydroqonquest.

ngo516

A tad over $1k. Captain cook. Capable, reliable, mega vintage vibe with heirloom quality. Bonus, BOR bracelet for a few bucks more.

hen

If not Omega Seamaster2254.50 a Sinn 556, a bit over 1000 euros.

(Rule 3 must be under $1000)

 

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Vercingetorix

·Nov 25, 2022·Spam Risk

Glycine Airman GMT at Costco is $649.

 

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Scooterino36

·Nov 25, 2022

I would have to go with the slim turtle.
Seiko SPB317 for USD $900. And can be had for significantly less.

 

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Fallout Boy

·Nov 25, 2022

I would try a MAEN. This one above is at 899!!!

 

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JimInOz

·Nov 25, 2022·Melbourne Australia

Bummer, I just blew my $1000 Christmas watch budget 🙁.

 

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·Nov 25, 2022

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(Rule 3 must be under $1000)

Does get in line at a Swatch shop, buy a MoonSwatch, sell for +50$, repeat 4 times, get the proper 1200$ watch count? 😁 I feel like that’s a common sport right now…