So here's the deal. I have a local friend (local as in originally from the UAE) who has inherited what I can only assume are several hundred watches from his late father. Some lemons, some are gems.

Knowing I'm a watch nut he's been passing some on to me to sell on his behalf. I've already discussed a couple on OF in the past but so far none have struck any interest to me personally except for the cosmic (also discussed on here for servicing) which he gifted to me but unfortunately isn't really working and would cost quite a bit to get it done here in Dubai.

He recently handed me a batch with some real gems and I must say a couple of them I quite fancy. However, I've always very much been a modern watch kind of guy. Particularly since I fear that the smaller sizes of vintage watches might appear dainty on my wrist.

Here are the three that I've particularly taken to.

What do y'all think?!
I'm considering potentially buying one of these off him. Which one would you go for?

Longines admiral day date - absolutely pristine condition





Tudor oyster (prince?) little rose - great condition and love how understated it is







Omega constellation F300 - really like the patterned dial on this one.

 

I suppose they are all fine watches. I like the Longines & Omega, but it's all a matter of taste.
The F300 is electric, not mechanical, so there is another difference to consider. Is the band stapled on?

 

Yes I'm aware it's electric.

And quite observant off you on the band. It completely came off on both ends (old and low quality) while I was at work the other day. So I had to staple it on in order for it to stay on my wrist.

None of the bands are original

 

The Tudor is a little gem. I agree understated, but refined and elegant. 36mm? I would snap that one up

 

Yes it is 36mm I believe. Already have someone messaging me about grabbing it!

I'm between this and the Longines. But to be honest I worry that I'll quickly grow tire of both as I'm usually most comfortable with something at 39mm at least

 

Of the three, I'd go for the Tudor then the Longines. I've just sold an Omega F300hz - nice enough watch, but fairly common. If you decide to sell tho, you'll find a buyer for all three.

Of course, you and your friend could send all your watches to us and we could sort through them for you

 

Hahaha this is the latest haul he's given me.

The breitling is a lemon. Some are ok, and some like the Tudor are gems in one way or another

 

Photos don't blow up too well, but in the top photo are they all the same model of Girard Perregaux?

 

Pretty much with small differences in the dial. Some have sub dials of different color and so forth

And as far as I know they are all new and unworn some with tags on though some show signs of discoloration and marks on case from how they were stored

 

Of what you've posted, if it were my money, the Tudor.

 

Brilliant Tudor. Interested to see more, sounds like a promising set

 

One plus on the Tudor.

 

Here's some more pics of the Tudor

 

All looks good, would choose the one depending on the current collection or whats in the wishlist. The Tudor would compliment a sub very well.

 

Tudor probably manual wind 34mm, still very nice. $500-$1K retail. Maybe more if it's in really good condition

The Admiral is what, 36-37mm? Retails maybe $300-$500. Again, in good enough condition maybe more. I like them both

 

I think the Tudors a bit bigger. Definitely bigger than the longines.
The longines is in pristine condition but agreed doubt it'd see north of $500

 

Honestly none of them do much for me. Don't just buy for the sake of buying. Plenty of worthy watches out there. Tudor does not have enough wrist presence work at 34mm. That's just me.

 

Is it a Heuer Chrono on the far right in the lower row ?

 

Yup. Quartz and missing the bezel insert

 

I'm not personally fond of the date feature, but that Tudor appeals to me, even with date. I'd willingly wear that one.

Love vintage Longines, but the day/date is too much of a good thing for my taste.