A friend has asked for advice for a purchase he is contemplating. He owned a Tag in the past and likes the Aquaracer and Formula style. Criteria: Quartz or auto Chronograph or diver Max budget of USD $1500 but probably like to keep it closer to $1000 Doesn't want to consider gray market or used Thought I'd throw it out to the OF members for some ideas. I appreciate all those that take time to respond.
"asking for a friend" huh? Some options, given your friends' preferred watch aesthetic: Chronos: - Seiko Astron SSH001J1 - Seiko Prospex SSC705P1 - Tissot t-sport Divers: - Longines Hydroconquest - Certina Aqua Diver DS - Oris Aquis Date
Thanks, I had suggested the Certina DS and the Hydroconquest so that reinforces those potential choices. It is really for a friend! I'm sure these are all decent watches but I have zero interest in buying one for myself.
Well, it's a little more Heuer than TAG Heuer, but could be a fun direction. And at half his budget, he can get something else too. I'd so have one of these if they weren't quartz: https://www.zodiacwatches.com/collections/grandrally
If it's a diver he's after, he could try https://mintevolutive.com/ or http://www.wmtwatches.com/ , both are Submariner/ GMT / Black Bay type designs with automatic movements (ETA in the Mint) and fun customization options. I have a Mint Evolutive and it's pretty good.
the longines would be my choice. if your pal would be willing to go for second hand he could really save a bundle on the longines, oris or certina. probably enough to pick up 2 out of 3 for the price of 1 new.