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Bluside · 13 August 2018, 10:09 PM

My SO's son is getting married next January and she wants to buy him a nice watch to wear for the wedding and just to have. Her budget is around $3500. She wants to buy new.

He is a big guy at 6'3" and probably 225 lbs. I'm steering her towards a Tudor Black Bay or possibly an Omega Seamaster. He does love the water. I showed him my Tudor GMT yesterday. Mine has 2 links taken out of it and he couldn't even get it on his wrist. Anything smaller just looks silly on him.

We are very open to suggestions. Thanks.

Star Ferry · 13 August 2018, 10:13 PM

could grab a black dial IWC aquatimer on the gray market for around $3500. 42mm but wears bigger. their standard rubber strap is pretty long so should fit wrists up to around 9"

Danny83 · 13 August 2018, 10:14 PM

Tudor Pelegos

KBM · 13 August 2018, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Tudor Pelegos

This as well!

shaunylw · 14 August 2018, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Tudor Pelegos

Yep, absolutely.

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brandrea · 14 August 2018, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Tudor Pelegos

AQBill · 15 August 2018, 11:17 PM

Omega Seamaster SMP!

KBM · 13 August 2018, 10:19 PM

Breitling has some good options with sizes between 42-44mm, good water resistance and within budget.

Etschell · 13 August 2018, 10:22 PM

I've always liked this one. You get a lot of bang for the buck:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=611926

if you can swing it a bit or chip in:

https://www.jomashop.com/iwc-watch-iw377709.html

https://www.jomashop.com/panerai-rad...ctpage-nosto-3

i agree with the pelagos but these are different and bigger watches. especially the radiomir which is 45 MM.

Andad · 13 August 2018, 10:29 PM

He is a big lad.

Buy him whatever he wants.

But not a TAG.

Etschell · 13 August 2018, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

He is a big lad.

Buy him whatever he wants.

But not a TAG.

hey hey hey. i am not thinking about resale here.

SemperFi · 13 August 2018, 11:02 PM

Black Bay or Pelagos would both do nicely.

joli160 · 13 August 2018, 11:08 PM

Give him some options to choose from and help the girlfriend to increase her budget a little

locutus49 · 13 August 2018, 11:19 PM

Definitely Tudor, talk to him about his color and style preferences, as he will have to wear it.

GB-man · 13 August 2018, 11:46 PM

Agree on the Pelagos blackbay seamaster train.

Although not my first choice Breitling makes some nice stuff in the price point that many people would prefer over the above options. I know all my friends who don’t want to swing a Rolex prefer Breitling as it’s a brand they have heard of.

Etschell · 13 August 2018, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Agree on the Pelagos blackbay seamaster train.

Although not my first choice Breitling makes some nice stuff in the price point that many people would prefer over the above options. I know all my friends who don’t want to swing a Rolex prefer Breitling as it’s a brand they have heard of.

i think there isnt much in the 3500 budget new. that is the issue.

bdex75 · 13 August 2018, 11:52 PM

Black Bay for my money.

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tudorbaja27 · 14 August 2018, 12:04 AM

I think both your Tudor and Omega choices are excellent. would incline towards the Black bay

onemany · 14 August 2018, 12:26 AM

3500 new. You're right on the cusp of gray market speedy pro territory at that budget.

Etschell · 14 August 2018, 12:30 AM

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3500 new. You're right on the cusp of gray market speedy pro territory at that budget.

indeed

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f30/bn...y-4757509.html

daveathall · 14 August 2018, 12:27 AM

I would agree with all the above but would also take a look at something like a Seiko Prospex Marinemaster. fabulous watch, will last a lifetime and ticks the "big enough" box quite nicely.

ashbaug2 · 14 August 2018, 02:18 AM

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I would agree with all the above but would also take a look at something like a Seiko Prospex Marinemaster. fabulous watch, will last a lifetime and ticks the "big enough" box quite nicely.

I second the MM300. I love mine. I'm 6'2" and about 210 pounds... I wear it every day, and it's a phenomenal watch for the money spent.

swils8610 · 14 August 2018, 12:37 AM

Omega or Tudor

“I think a man and his watch have a special bond”~Ralph Lauren

Bluside · 14 August 2018, 01:00 AM

Thanks for the responses. Some good ideas of watches that were not on my radar.

I thought about the Speedy, but he likes to swim too much. However, that may be a contender.

Etschell · 14 August 2018, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluside

Thanks for the responses. Some good ideas of watches that were not on my radar.

I thought about the Speedy, but he likes to swim too much. However, that may be a contender.

https://www.jomashop.com/breitling-w...11-bc29ss.html

https://www.jomashop.com/breitling-w...11-c872ss.html

and lots more. i stand corrected.

https://www.jomashop.com/breitling.h...000-4000#28424

Fleetlord · 14 August 2018, 01:12 AM

Has he expressed any interest in luxury watches himself?

Would it be appreciated?

If not, this could be a waste of effort and money.

$3500.00 in the luxury watch scene is almost insignificant, but in the real world it is a useful sum of money...

Pw92676 · 14 August 2018, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Has he expressed any interest in luxury watches himself?

Would it be appreciated?

If not, this could be a waste of effort and money.

$3500.00 in the luxury watch scene is almost insignificant, but in the real world it is a useful sum of money...

Agree with this. If he wouldn’t appreciate a nice watch, cut the budget to $1500 and put the rest towards their honeymoon. They may appreciate that more.

Bluside · 14 August 2018, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Has he expressed any interest in luxury watches himself?

Would it be appreciated?

If not, this could be a waste of effort and money.

$3500.00 in the luxury watch scene is almost insignificant, but in the real world it is a useful sum of money...

I agree. His mom and I have also had this discussion.

Fleetlord · 14 August 2018, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluside

I agree. His mom and I have also had this discussion.

Yeah...I would 100% pass on that idea if he isn't a watch guy...

Not worth the effort in any way if it won't be appreciated. I know that sounds kinda grinchy, but buying things for other people that are out of their circle of interests usually leads to disappointment in terms of gratitude expressed and un -needed friction.

In other words, spend the money on what he might want or need...

Etschell · 14 August 2018, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Yeah...I would 100% pass on that idea if he isn't a watch guy...

Not worth the effort in any way if it won't be appreciated. I know that sounds kinda grinchy, but buying things for other people that are out of their circle of interests usually leads to disappointment in terms of gratitude expressed and un -needed friction.

In other words, spend the money on what he might want or need...

decent seiko plus 3200 sounds better!

13 August 2018, 10:09 PM	#1
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	Girlfriends's son is getting married. Needs a nice watch My SO's son is getting married next January and she wants to buy him a nice watch to wear for the wedding and just to have. Her budget is around $3500. She wants to buy new. He is a big guy at 6'3" and probably 225 lbs. I'm steering her towards a Tudor Black Bay or possibly an Omega Seamaster. He does love the water. I showed him my Tudor GMT yesterday. Mine has 2 links taken out of it and he couldn't even get it on his wrist. Anything smaller just looks silly on him. We are very open to suggestions. Thanks.

13 August 2018, 10:22 PM	#9
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	I've always liked this one. You get a lot of bang for the buck: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=611926 if you can swing it a bit or chip in: https://www.jomashop.com/iwc-watch-iw377709.html https://www.jomashop.com/panerai-rad...ctpage-nosto-3 i agree with the pelagos but these are different and bigger watches. especially the radiomir which is 45 MM. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

13 August 2018, 10:29 PM	#10
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	He is a big lad. Buy him whatever he wants. But not a TAG. __________________ E

13 August 2018, 11:02 PM	#12
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Black Bay or Pelagos would both do nicely. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

13 August 2018, 11:08 PM	#13
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,763	Give him some options to choose from and help the girlfriend to increase her budget a little __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

13 August 2018, 10:13 PM	#2
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	could grab a black dial IWC aquatimer on the gray market for around $3500. 42mm but wears bigger. their standard rubber strap is pretty long so should fit wrists up to around 9"

13 August 2018, 10:14 PM	#3
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	Tudor Pelegos

15 August 2018, 11:17 PM	#7
AQBill "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Sheffield, AL USA Posts: 35	Omega Seamaster SMP!

13 August 2018, 10:19 PM	#8
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Breitling has some good options with sizes between 42-44mm, good water resistance and within budget.

13 August 2018, 11:19 PM	#14
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Definitely Tudor, talk to him about his color and style preferences, as he will have to wear it.

13 August 2018, 11:46 PM	#15
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,356	Agree on the Pelagos blackbay seamaster train. Although not my first choice Breitling makes some nice stuff in the price point that many people would prefer over the above options. I know all my friends who don’t want to swing a Rolex prefer Breitling as it’s a brand they have heard of. __________________

13 August 2018, 11:52 PM	#17
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Black Bay for my money. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

14 August 2018, 12:04 AM	#18
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,499	I think both your Tudor and Omega choices are excellent. would incline towards the Black bay __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

14 August 2018, 12:26 AM	#19
onemany "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Philadelphia/NYC Posts: 129	3500 new. You're right on the cusp of gray market speedy pro territory at that budget.

14 August 2018, 12:27 AM	#21
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	I would agree with all the above but would also take a look at something like a Seiko Prospex Marinemaster. fabulous watch, will last a lifetime and ticks the "big enough" box quite nicely. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

14 August 2018, 12:37 AM	#23
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Omega or Tudor “I think a man and his watch have a special bond”~Ralph Lauren

14 August 2018, 01:00 AM	#24
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	Thanks for the responses. Some good ideas of watches that were not on my radar. I thought about the Speedy, but he likes to swim too much. However, that may be a contender.

14 August 2018, 01:12 AM	#26
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,025	Has he expressed any interest in luxury watches himself? Would it be appreciated? If not, this could be a waste of effort and money. $3500.00 in the luxury watch scene is almost insignificant, but in the real world it is a useful sum of money...

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