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johnswatch · 13 September 2010, 06:21 PM

I'm looking for a relatively simple dress watch and I'd appreciate some advice.

I already have a Datejust which I wear on a leather strap but I'm looking for something less 'bling' and it has to be on a strap.

That said I want the watch to be the epitome of fine watch making. This will be the most I've ever spent on a watch and I don't expect to purchase any more for the next few years.

As a guide I've been looking at the Glashutte Original PanoLunar, the Vacheron Patrimony Traditionnelle and the Patek Calatrava models. The A. Lange & Soehne 1815 and Saxonia models are hot favourites at the moment.

So basically I'm looking for a simple 36mm to 40mm rose gold cased simple 3 hand watch.

The Patek and VC are on the absolute outside edge of my budget but I might be prepared to spend the cash on the justification that I'll never need to buy another watch again.

This price bracket opens up a load of options and the JLC models look quite tempting. The Dornblueth & Sohn models are also on the shortlist.

Please help me out!

Andad · 13 September 2010, 06:58 PM

You want me to suggest a watch that might be the last one you will ever buy.

Be serious.

I can't even pronounce some of those brands.

Mantooth · 13 September 2010, 07:22 PM

http://www.thefinestwatches.com/inde..._Gold_Auto.htm

http://www.thefinestwatches.com/inde...Gold_Strap.htm

http://www.thefinestwatches.com/inde..._#W1552751.htm

http://www.thefinestwatches.com/inde...h_#232.032.htm

A few suggestions. However, I have no experience with either of the above.

kyle L · 13 September 2010, 09:04 PM

A Lange. Richard Lange:

Hulatime · 14 September 2010, 02:39 AM

Well, you've been looking at some uber-fabulous timepieces, so it sounds like you will end up with a fantastic one no matter which it is. In the Vacheron line, I really love the American 1921 (must have something to do with my love of cars!) & Cartier's new line with in-house movement is definitely worth a look. Good luck & post when you find "the one!"

stockjock1975 · 15 September 2010, 07:44 AM

I would give the Dornbleuth & Sohne models a closer look. You mentioned that they are on the short list for you, so you may be way ahead of me here. I recently wrote the company and received a wonderful marketing kit from them. The more I learn about the company, the more impressed I am with their horological capabilities.

Sadly, I can't seem to find any pre-owned pieces readily available. Looks like you would have to purchase direct from the company.

Let us know what you decide!

Numismatist · 15 September 2010, 07:46 AM

Lange 1 moonphase, now in honey gold.

huntershooter · 16 September 2010, 05:22 AM

Might look at Zenith. They have some classy RG dress watches.

johnswatch · 19 September 2010, 02:03 AM

I'm aware that the thread is useless without pics so here you go...

Here was the shortlist
The Lange

The VC Patrimony

There are no Lange dealers in my neck of the woods so I couldn't try one of these on.

I did try the VC on however and it was stunning. Would have blown the budget though.

Scouting the net for grey dealers I did come across this pre-owned beauty......

I couldn't resist it. I'm picking it up in two weeks time.

Paracentesis · 19 September 2010, 03:47 AM

Good choice. It will hold its value.

Chipmunk · 19 September 2010, 03:52 AM

That Patek looks very sharp.

Shade · 22 September 2010, 01:01 AM

The lange is my favorite. However, on a more budget scale, the iwc portofinos are treat dress watches imho.

Also, the Piaget extremely thin watch (suddenly I can't remember the name) is very classy too!

13 September 2010, 06:21 PM	#1
johnswatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a dream world Posts: 488	Gold 3 hand dress watch recommendations I'm looking for a relatively simple dress watch and I'd appreciate some advice. I already have a Datejust which I wear on a leather strap but I'm looking for something less 'bling' and it has to be on a strap. That said I want the watch to be the epitome of fine watch making. This will be the most I've ever spent on a watch and I don't expect to purchase any more for the next few years. As a guide I've been looking at the Glashutte Original PanoLunar, the Vacheron Patrimony Traditionnelle and the Patek Calatrava models. The A. Lange & Soehne 1815 and Saxonia models are hot favourites at the moment. So basically I'm looking for a simple 36mm to 40mm rose gold cased simple 3 hand watch. The Patek and VC are on the absolute outside edge of my budget but I might be prepared to spend the cash on the justification that I'll never need to buy another watch again. This price bracket opens up a load of options and the JLC models look quite tempting. The Dornblueth & Sohn models are also on the shortlist. Please help me out! __________________ 18k GMTIIc, II,16013 DJ, PAM 112, Patek ref 96J, Helson Bronze, Elgin Trench, Gruen Curvex, Omega F300 and a few others......

15 September 2010, 07:46 AM	#7
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Lange 1 moonphase, now in honey gold. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

19 September 2010, 02:03 AM	#9
johnswatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a dream world Posts: 488	I'm aware that the thread is useless without pics so here you go... Here was the shortlist The Lange The VC Patrimony There are no Lange dealers in my neck of the woods so I couldn't try one of these on. I did try the VC on however and it was stunning. Would have blown the budget though. Scouting the net for grey dealers I did come across this pre-owned beauty...... I couldn't resist it. I'm picking it up in two weeks time. __________________ 18k GMTIIc, II,16013 DJ, PAM 112, Patek ref 96J, Helson Bronze, Elgin Trench, Gruen Curvex, Omega F300 and a few others......

19 September 2010, 03:52 AM	#11
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	That Patek looks very sharp. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

13 September 2010, 06:58 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	You want me to suggest a watch that might be the last one you will ever buy. Be serious. I can't even pronounce some of those brands. __________________ E

13 September 2010, 07:22 PM	#3
Mantooth Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wes Location: Brevard, NC/??? Watch: you talkin' 'bout? Posts: 270	http://www.thefinestwatches.com/inde..._Gold_Auto.htm http://www.thefinestwatches.com/inde...Gold_Strap.htm http://www.thefinestwatches.com/inde..._#W1552751.htm http://www.thefinestwatches.com/inde...h_#232.032.htm A few suggestions. However, I have no experience with either of the above.

13 September 2010, 09:04 PM	#4
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	A Lange. Richard Lange:

14 September 2010, 02:39 AM	#5
Hulatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Calif Posts: 348	Well, you've been looking at some uber-fabulous timepieces, so it sounds like you will end up with a fantastic one no matter which it is. In the Vacheron line, I really love the American 1921 (must have something to do with my love of cars!) & Cartier's new line with in-house movement is definitely worth a look. Good luck & post when you find "the one!"

15 September 2010, 07:44 AM	#6
stockjock1975 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: Platona Posts: 1,569	I would give the Dornbleuth & Sohne models a closer look. You mentioned that they are on the short list for you, so you may be way ahead of me here. I recently wrote the company and received a wonderful marketing kit from them. The more I learn about the company, the more impressed I am with their horological capabilities. Sadly, I can't seem to find any pre-owned pieces readily available. Looks like you would have to purchase direct from the company. Let us know what you decide!

16 September 2010, 05:22 AM	#8
huntershooter Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ks. Posts: 88	Might look at Zenith. They have some classy RG dress watches.

19 September 2010, 03:47 AM	#10
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Good choice. It will hold its value.

22 September 2010, 01:01 AM	#12
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	The lange is my favorite. However, on a more budget scale, the iwc portofinos are treat dress watches imho. Also, the Piaget extremely thin watch (suddenly I can't remember the name) is very classy too!

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