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tkc324 · 6 December 2009, 01:58 PM

Other then Rolex...
any other swiss automatic watches that you collect?
Maybe some lesser name brands?
I would like to learn/buy some of these watches...
any suggestions?

RidingHero · 6 December 2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tkc324

Other then Rolex...
any other swiss automatic watches that you collect?
Maybe some lesser name brands?
I would like to learn/buy some of these watches...
any suggestions?

Can't go wrong with Tudor.

But if you truly mean non-rolex, there are some neat old Heuer watches out there. To be honest, there is a vast ocean of swiss automatics, and I don't have the guts to dwell in collecting every brand of watch out there. There are enough Rolex models/variations to keep me busy for a lifetime.

Carlo Miguel · 6 December 2009, 02:09 PM

IWC and a PAM....

Alcan · 6 December 2009, 02:13 PM

In addition to the Rolex and Tudor watches, I have these 3 Longines. Good watches.

m332is · 6 December 2009, 02:17 PM

Besides my SS Sub Date and my TT Datejust, I also have a Breitling Super Ocean Chrono. I really like it.

Vince

timeisfathaoftruth · 6 December 2009, 02:26 PM

Is it fair to mention vintage pocket watches from the late 1800s and early 1900s? There's some great watches and some great history there; and even some Americana from that era. I enjoy them along with my Rolex.

deserted · 6 December 2009, 02:27 PM

There are many options from german to swiss , here's a little history! germany was the first country to produce wristwatches i'm glad i have a collection of both worlds....

CoopJr · 6 December 2009, 02:47 PM

I had a Fortis...pretty nice watch except for the leather band.

Mrdi · 6 December 2009, 02:50 PM

Ulysse Nardin
Sinn

tkc324 · 6 December 2009, 02:52 PM

Thanks guys... please keep the watch maker names coming...
One of the nice thing about collecting a lesser known brand is the price is cheaper... although they may just as quality watches as their more expensive counter parts.
I love watches... but lets face it, the budget is always an issue!!

crazyfingers · 7 December 2009, 04:47 AM

Baume & Mercier and if you want something thats not too exp, you could try watches by a brand called Edourad Lauzières . My brother bought a watch from them and is pretty pleased with it. The quality is great for what its worth.

Numismatist · 7 December 2009, 04:48 AM

Don't forget Omega.

lavaman · 10 December 2009, 07:59 AM

Fortis / Sinn / Oris.
All great, should be had new or gently used for (methinks) $1k to $2k. Sinn i think is somewhat rare, but not sure. Oris easy to find, Fortis too. For dealers, go to Borders and look in any magazine in the "Aviation" section, e.g. "Flying", "Flight Journal", etc.

I suspect, dep on budget, you can't go wrong with an Omega Speedmaster.

I guess part of the issue is what do you want it for, and do you plan to sell it?

I should add that after 12 years of crazy daily use, I am still stupid in love with my Tag Heuer.

Good hunting

Dan Pierce · 10 December 2009, 08:03 AM

Many great value brands out there mentioned above.

The Marathon SAR is one that should be included in every collection.

Wearing it now.

dP

datejust1 · 10 December 2009, 08:01 AM

Rado!

vukotab · 14 December 2009, 12:23 AM

I had a thing with Omega, not so long ago, had three Speedmaster (one Pro, and two Reduced chrono`s from Schumacher edition), and one Seamaster... then I had few Longines in my days...but, most of all, I like to collect interesting and inexpensive Seiko watches!

dalip · 14 December 2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by datejust1

Rado!

you just can't help yourself hey Gab!!!!

train-time · 14 December 2009, 12:26 AM

I like Breitling, Omega & Chronoswiss in addition to Rolex & Tudor

daveathall · 14 December 2009, 06:38 AM

Glashutte Original.

esm · 14 December 2009, 07:00 AM

I second Gaby's suggestion!!!!!

tdefaz · 14 December 2009, 04:03 PM

German Damasko for around $1000 for a nice one, and up, but not by muck.

6 December 2009, 01:58 PM	#1
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	What are some options? Other then Rolex... any other swiss automatic watches that you collect? Maybe some lesser name brands? I would like to learn/buy some of these watches... any suggestions?

6 December 2009, 02:13 PM	#4
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7 December 2009, 04:48 AM	#12
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10 December 2009, 08:03 AM	#14
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Many great value brands out there mentioned above. The Marathon SAR is one that should be included in every collection. Wearing it now. dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

14 December 2009, 12:23 AM	#16
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	I had a thing with Omega, not so long ago, had three Speedmaster (one Pro, and two Reduced chrono`s from Schumacher edition), and one Seamaster... then I had few Longines in my days...but, most of all, I like to collect interesting and inexpensive Seiko watches! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

6 December 2009, 02:09 PM	#3
Carlo Miguel Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlo Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 444	IWC and a PAM....

6 December 2009, 02:17 PM	#5
m332is "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairport, NY Posts: 86	Besides my SS Sub Date and my TT Datejust, I also have a Breitling Super Ocean Chrono. I really like it. Vince

6 December 2009, 02:26 PM	#6
timeisfathaoftruth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: New England Watch: Sub,Daytona,GMT,YM Posts: 997	Is it fair to mention vintage pocket watches from the late 1800s and early 1900s? There's some great watches and some great history there; and even some Americana from that era. I enjoy them along with my Rolex.

6 December 2009, 02:27 PM	#7
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	There are many options from german to swiss , here's a little history! germany was the first country to produce wristwatches i'm glad i have a collection of both worlds....

6 December 2009, 02:47 PM	#8
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	I had a Fortis...pretty nice watch except for the leather band.

6 December 2009, 02:50 PM	#9
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Ulysse Nardin Sinn

6 December 2009, 02:52 PM	#10
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Thanks guys... please keep the watch maker names coming... One of the nice thing about collecting a lesser known brand is the price is cheaper... although they may just as quality watches as their more expensive counter parts. I love watches... but lets face it, the budget is always an issue!!

7 December 2009, 04:47 AM	#11
crazyfingers "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Arjun Location: India Watch: Submariner 14060M Posts: 347	Baume & Mercier and if you want something thats not too exp, you could try watches by a brand called Edourad Lauzières . My brother bought a watch from them and is pretty pleased with it. The quality is great for what its worth.

10 December 2009, 07:59 AM	#13
lavaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Airport Watch: what happens next Posts: 1,942	Fortis / Sinn / Oris. All great, should be had new or gently used for (methinks) $1k to $2k. Sinn i think is somewhat rare, but not sure. Oris easy to find, Fortis too. For dealers, go to Borders and look in any magazine in the "Aviation" section, e.g. "Flying", "Flight Journal", etc. I suspect, dep on budget, you can't go wrong with an Omega Speedmaster. I guess part of the issue is what do you want it for, and do you plan to sell it? I should add that after 12 years of crazy daily use, I am still stupid in love with my Tag Heuer. Good hunting

10 December 2009, 08:01 AM	#15
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Rado!

14 December 2009, 12:26 AM	#18
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	I like Breitling, Omega & Chronoswiss in addition to Rolex & Tudor

14 December 2009, 06:38 AM	#19
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	Glashutte Original. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

14 December 2009, 07:00 AM	#20
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	I second Gaby's suggestion!!!!!

14 December 2009, 04:03 PM	#21
tdefaz Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Baltimore Posts: 58	German Damasko for around $1000 for a nice one, and up, but not by muck. Attached Images

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