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ABushman · 7 March 2007, 12:09 PM

I'm thinking about getting a dress watch for those occasions where the Sub just isn't appropriate (OK - I know many will say it ALWAYS is - but you know what I mean!). Something simple yet elegant (can I use "elegant" for a man's watch?). Along the lines of an Air King. But here's the kicker - I want to spend about a quarter of what that would cost. Oyster style bracelet, stainless, black dial - a real basic dress watch. I will likely replace it in a few years with a Rolex to fit the bill, but don't want to make that investment right now. I have a couple ideas, but thought I'd throw this out for the piranha to feed on.

Thanks!

haakon59 · 7 March 2007, 12:25 PM

Personally, I would look at the Revue Thommen Le Club in that price category. Good luck.

fat-sam · 8 March 2007, 12:23 AM

oris do some nice watches in that price range, i'd shop about for a pre owned airking- you should get one for about $1000/1200 if you look

mrbieler · 8 March 2007, 01:44 AM

The Seiko Spirit Diashocks are very nice. I love the dial and hands. Very elegant IMHO.

Solid 6R15 movement (23 jewel), 38mm, 10bar water resistance, and about $300. Handwindable and hackable which is also nice. Looks good on Seiko's super oyster.

padi56 · 8 March 2007, 01:46 AM

Well the Zeno Explorer with oyster style bracelet is a fine watch for the money around £140 with the ETA 2824 movement.They used to do one with stick markers too,but not sure if they still do.

Subfiend · 8 March 2007, 02:34 AM

Keep the faith, brother!

SLRdude · 8 March 2007, 02:34 AM

You can get a preloved Omega AquaTerra for a really good price.
That would be my choice.
OR.... my Hamilton Jazzmaster is an outstanding value at around 300 dollars and it looks and feels like ten times more.

Subfiend · 8 March 2007, 02:35 AM

Or find yourself one of these vintage "dress' Explorers.

finance21 · 8 March 2007, 05:15 AM

39mm Omega Aqua Terra...........or 42mm

nko51 · 8 March 2007, 05:27 AM

Pre-owned DateJust

Andad · 11 March 2007, 10:28 PM

This can be bought in the price range in quartz 18K.

ec

Alex Stylianou · 12 March 2007, 05:51 AM

F**K The Dress Watch ,They are all poofy , get an Omega Seamaster Professional or Seiko Calibre 5m63

ofelas · 12 March 2007, 06:23 AM

[redundant post, moderator please delete].

ofelas · 12 March 2007, 06:25 AM

Dress watch? I don't get it....maybe that's why folks stare at me funny when I drive my pickup truck to a fancy restaurant

Andad · 12 March 2007, 09:20 PM

Hi Alex,

I think your vintage date is sooo cute.

ec

President · 12 March 2007, 09:23 PM

What about a CK?

JJ Irani · 13 March 2007, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by President

What about a CK?

They make some fine underwear....but that's about it!!

President · 14 March 2007, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

They make some fine underwear....but that's about it!!

How about a Tissot Desire, then?

chad234 · 19 March 2007, 06:19 AM

A vintage Omega makes a fine dress watch.

Otis · 19 March 2007, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adstylianou

F**K The Dress Watch ,They are all poofy , get an Omega Seamaster Professional or Seiko Calibre 5m63

But your date with the jubilee band is a dressy watch, don't you think?

President · 19 March 2007, 07:08 AM

http://www.tissot.ch/?mod_collection...005/famid_0048

TARDIS · 19 March 2007, 05:46 PM

This one might do as a dress watch and a good conversation starter:

fat-sam · 19 March 2007, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TARDIS

This one might do as a dress watch and a good conversation starter:

if you can get that for the quater of the price of an airking- let me know

7 March 2007, 12:09 PM	#1
ABushman Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SoCal, USA Posts: 178	Dressy alternative to my Sub? I'm thinking about getting a dress watch for those occasions where the Sub just isn't appropriate (OK - I know many will say it ALWAYS is - but you know what I mean!). Something simple yet elegant (can I use "elegant" for a man's watch?). Along the lines of an Air King. But here's the kicker - I want to spend about a quarter of what that would cost. Oyster style bracelet, stainless, black dial - a real basic dress watch. I will likely replace it in a few years with a Rolex to fit the bill, but don't want to make that investment right now. I have a couple ideas, but thought I'd throw this out for the piranha to feed on. Thanks!

8 March 2007, 12:23 AM	#3
fat-sam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Manuel_Winde Location: London N1- UK Watch: Reverso Duoface Posts: 578	oris do some nice watches in that price range, i'd shop about for a pre owned airking- you should get one for about $1000/1200 if you look __________________ This confession has meant nothing

8 March 2007, 01:44 AM	#4
mrbieler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Lost Angeles Watch: all about acrylic Posts: 683	The Seiko Spirit Diashocks are very nice. I love the dial and hands. Very elegant IMHO. Solid 6R15 movement (23 jewel), 38mm, 10bar water resistance, and about $300. Handwindable and hackable which is also nice. Looks good on Seiko's super oyster. __________________ - Jeff Cursimus Cum Forfex

8 March 2007, 01:46 AM	#5
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Well the Zeno Explorer with oyster style bracelet is a fine watch for the money around £140 with the ETA 2824 movement.They used to do one with stick markers too,but not sure if they still do. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

8 March 2007, 02:34 AM	#6
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Keep the faith, brother! __________________ Subfiend

7 March 2007, 12:25 PM	#2
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	Personally, I would look at the Revue Thommen Le Club in that price category. Good luck.

8 March 2007, 02:34 AM	#7
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	You can get a preloved Omega AquaTerra for a really good price. That would be my choice. OR.... my Hamilton Jazzmaster is an outstanding value at around 300 dollars and it looks and feels like ten times more. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

8 March 2007, 02:35 AM	#8
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Or find yourself one of these vintage "dress' Explorers. __________________ Subfiend

8 March 2007, 05:15 AM	#9
finance21 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: U.S.A Posts: 363	39mm Omega Aqua Terra...........or 42mm

8 March 2007, 05:27 AM	#10
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Pre-owned DateJust __________________

11 March 2007, 10:28 PM	#11
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	Nice dress watch This can be bought in the price range in quartz 18K. ec Attached Images

12 March 2007, 05:51 AM	#12
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	F**K The Dress Watch ,They are all poofy , get an Omega Seamaster Professional or Seiko Calibre 5m63

12 March 2007, 06:23 AM	#13
ofelas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On the Edge Watch: Dinged & Gouged Posts: 204	[redundant post, moderator please delete]. Last edited by ofelas; 13 March 2007 at 10:34 AM..

12 March 2007, 06:25 AM	#14
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12 March 2007, 09:20 PM	#15
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	Hi Alex, I think your vintage date is sooo cute. ec

12 March 2007, 09:23 PM	#16
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	What about a CK?

19 March 2007, 06:19 AM	#19
chad234 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Posts: 14	A vintage Omega makes a fine dress watch.

19 March 2007, 07:08 AM	#21
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	http://www.tissot.ch/?mod_collection...005/famid_0048

19 March 2007, 05:46 PM	#22
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	This one might do as a dress watch and a good conversation starter:

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