Looking for first swiss watch suggestions?

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Ritzwatch

·Aug 12, 2017

kappy94

I tried it on at Macy's and I really liked it

I am gonna say that this Quote persuaded me; it is in your range and you like it - sounds like a winner!

I would add, for a first watch, I like the idea of a good modern piece whose weather resistant qualities are still strong. It can sometimes be risky to wear the vintage out in the wet. Start with a daily wearer you like, then figure out what you like next.

 

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Larry S

·Aug 12, 2017·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

Hamilton is fine. Victorinox makes some really nice automatics (same movements) that are tough as nails and good looking. I agree .. if this is to be daily wearer I would advise against vintage for the reasons @Ritzwatch stated. Gotta ageee on Seiko. Lots to chose from.

 

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spiralkladd

·Aug 12, 2017

I am looking too for my first swiss watch. However I do like to fetch a vintage in the budget level. I have seen one Marvin in the sale section. Unfortunately on the wrong side of the pond...USA

 

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TheCaptainOfTech

·Aug 12, 2017

For under a 1,000 you can get yourself a Tag Heuer fourmula 1 GMT. I think quite a few Tag Heuer can be found used in this price range.

 

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rbird7282

·Aug 13, 2017

I approve of that choice, love mine.

 

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Rodmar

·Aug 14, 2017

Honestly that Hamilton is cool

 

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padders

·Aug 15, 2017·Oooo subtitles!

valentinemoroz

For example, one of my favorites in rotation is a vintage omega from 1930-40. Works perfectly and looks great and I get compliments all the time, and I got it at auction and had it serviced ( and all in cost was about 500)

That isn't 1930s. As it is an auto I would think it is mid-late 40s using the bumper movement. The first Omega auto was in 1943 AFAIK. It is also likely a redial, though that may not be an issue of course.

Edited: Aug 15, 2017

 

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Madjam1966

·Aug 15, 2017

Do like the look of that Hamilton. 😀

I'd also recommend Tissot. Steinhart and Roamer are also worth considering.