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Mikey C · 28 June 2015, 10:15 AM

My father in law has always been a watch guy, but would never personally pull the trigger on something more than a thousand bucks or so. I currently have a Chronomat evolution and DSSD, both of which, he loves.

Father's Day just past, and it got me thinking.... What is out there that is somewhat affordable used, is a great timepiece, and something he'll love that shares the look of my watches?

The answer I think could be a Breitling Steelfish. No? My Local AD just got a blue one in and I am tempted to pull the trigger. It comes with a bracelet which I plan on removing because the weight would be too substantial for him and, plus, he has always been a strap guy.

What are your thoughts?

I prefer sticking with breitling as it is a brand he will instantly recognize, plus more affordable for me in comparison to rolex, which is his dream watch.

Am I considering to right one?

kilyung · 28 June 2015, 10:52 AM

Omega Sea Master Pro

mps354 · 28 June 2015, 11:50 AM

If it has to be breitling I like the 42mm superocean heritage

GB-man · 28 June 2015, 01:00 PM

If he identifies with breitling then by all means go for it! Otherwise I like omega or Tudor.

T. Ferguson · 28 June 2015, 01:19 PM

If it was me, I'd give him the Breitling off my wrist. Unless it was a gift that has sentimental value to you it could be replaced with another used one. He is your father in law. If you're going to give him a used watch this would be much more personal and the gesture would probably mean as much to him as the watch. Now that'll be a good deed.

AK797 · 28 June 2015, 10:07 PM

I had a blue Steelfish, an excellent watch, tremendous value for money so go for it.

PJ S · 28 June 2015, 11:45 PM

If he's a watch guy, as you say, he'll appreciate any good watch you just give him.
Biased opinion, but I'd suggest a Perrelet Seacraft.

Mikey C · 29 June 2015, 10:04 AM

My B was a gift to me, so that wouldn't be an option haha....

lapince · 1 July 2015, 02:42 AM

Omega is a good option IMO

jnelson3097 · 1 July 2015, 04:09 AM

What about the new Colt Automatic?

mailman · 1 July 2015, 08:44 AM

Pelagos or Black Bay Blue. Neither will break the bank and both come with straps.

PJ S · 1 July 2015, 11:08 AM

BBB or Pelagos for a grand? Where the heck do you do your shopping?
Better yet, why not suggest a BLNR – sure it's only a few bucks more!

Mikey C · 1 July 2015, 11:32 AM

Justin, I am thinking the that as well. Th good news is that I am not in a rush so it all comes down to being in the right place at the right time. I shall wait and see what comes up

PJ S · 1 July 2015, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey C

My B was a gift to me, so that wouldn't be an option haha....

Took me a while to figure out what you've written – I wasn't suggesting you give him your Breitling, but rather that he'd likely be grateful for whichever watch you did presented him with.

If he likes Rolex, ignoring the Breitling for the moment, then what about a Ball Marvelight?
Tritium tubes, so lume always active....even if it dims by half at the 10 year mark.

Just missed out on one at slightly more than budget – http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...=7052946&rid=0
But there are two on eBay, which you could use that one to negotiate on.

Slight left field consideration – http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/a.../item/sdgm003/

CWIN · 1 July 2015, 12:38 PM

If he likes Rolex then I'd bet he'd like Tudor as well. I'd go with a preowned BBB or Pelagos

grnman · 1 July 2015, 01:36 PM

Im voting for Pelagos.

28 June 2015, 10:15 AM	#1
Mikey C "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northeast Posts: 127	Looking to do a good deed My father in law has always been a watch guy, but would never personally pull the trigger on something more than a thousand bucks or so. I currently have a Chronomat evolution and DSSD, both of which, he loves. Father's Day just past, and it got me thinking.... What is out there that is somewhat affordable used, is a great timepiece, and something he'll love that shares the look of my watches? The answer I think could be a Breitling Steelfish. No? My Local AD just got a blue one in and I am tempted to pull the trigger. It comes with a bracelet which I plan on removing because the weight would be too substantial for him and, plus, he has always been a strap guy. What are your thoughts? I prefer sticking with breitling as it is a brand he will instantly recognize, plus more affordable for me in comparison to rolex, which is his dream watch. Am I considering to right one?

28 June 2015, 01:19 PM	#5
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	If it was me, I'd give him the Breitling off my wrist. Unless it was a gift that has sentimental value to you it could be replaced with another used one. He is your father in law. If you're going to give him a used watch this would be much more personal and the gesture would probably mean as much to him as the watch. Now that'll be a good deed. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

1 July 2015, 08:44 AM	#11
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Pelagos or Black Bay Blue. Neither will break the bank and both come with straps. __________________ JJ

1 July 2015, 12:38 PM	#15
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	If he likes Rolex then I'd bet he'd like Tudor as well. I'd go with a preowned BBB or Pelagos __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

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28 June 2015, 10:52 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Omega Sea Master Pro

28 June 2015, 11:50 AM	#3
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,099	If it has to be breitling I like the 42mm superocean heritage

28 June 2015, 01:00 PM	#4
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	If he identifies with breitling then by all means go for it! Otherwise I like omega or Tudor.

28 June 2015, 10:07 PM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I had a blue Steelfish, an excellent watch, tremendous value for money so go for it.

28 June 2015, 11:45 PM	#7
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	If he's a watch guy, as you say, he'll appreciate any good watch you just give him. Biased opinion, but I'd suggest a Perrelet Seacraft.

29 June 2015, 10:04 AM	#8
Mikey C "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northeast Posts: 127	My B was a gift to me, so that wouldn't be an option haha....

1 July 2015, 02:42 AM	#9
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Omega is a good option IMO

1 July 2015, 04:09 AM	#10
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	What about the new Colt Automatic?

1 July 2015, 11:08 AM	#12
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	BBB or Pelagos for a grand? Where the heck do you do your shopping? Better yet, why not suggest a BLNR – sure it's only a few bucks more!

1 July 2015, 11:32 AM	#13
Mikey C "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northeast Posts: 127	Justin, I am thinking the that as well. Th good news is that I am not in a rush so it all comes down to being in the right place at the right time. I shall wait and see what comes up

1 July 2015, 01:36 PM	#16
grnman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Australia Watch: watch what? Posts: 260	Im voting for Pelagos.

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