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Help! Sub £700 watch suggestions needed for father-in-Law.

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As the family watch nerd the heavy burden of finding a watch for my father-in-law has been placed in my slightly sweaty hands.

He's an architect, hates fussy dials, must be on a brown leather strap. Would probably be happy with a Braun or a Mondaine, but come on watchfam, we can do better than that right?

What do you suggest!?
 
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Tissot and Hamilton come to mind. I didn't check prices so I could be wrong.
 
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Tissot and Hamilton come to mind. I didn't check prices so I could be wrong.

I'd thought the same, however nothing seems quite 'clean' enough. Wrong kind of design language I think. The problem with looking for someone else is you get painfully close to buying another watch for yourself... I ordered a new Hamilton Khaki 🤦
 
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I'd thought the same, however nothing seems quite 'clean' enough. Wrong kind of design language I think. The problem with looking for someone else is you get painfully close to buying another watch for yourself... I ordered a new Hamilton Khaki 🤦

Cracking watch, that Hamilton.
 
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Google "Max Bill" for the right design language, then take it from there price-wise. Good luck!
 
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Maybe a little too much of a formal/dress vibe going on.

Something a little sporty then? Maybe a diver, or is that too much?
 
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Google "Max Bill" for the right design language, then take it from there price-wise. Good luck!

Brilliant suggestion and great architecture link!
 
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New or vintage?

Open to either but needs to be available now. Can't be glued to forums all day waiting for the right watch to sho....oh 🤦
 
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Haven't seen a seiko that fits the bill yet but very much into the Stowa... might get one for myself.

my configuration choice : no-logo-no-date-hand-wound. but for someone who does not want to finger his watch everymorning ... auto would be second choice...
 
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At that pricepoint - Raymond Weil have some corkers, as do Longines.
 
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