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HoustonGuy76 · 30 September 2010, 02:02 PM

It's time for me to replace my 13 year old Seiko Kinetic as it stopped working and the expense of repairing it doesn't make sense. Besides, I think I'm ready for a new watch and I'd like to step it up a notch or two.

Of the premium watch brands out there that appeal to me in the $2k - $3k range, I like the following. Which of these most impresses the average person on the street so to speak? It's vain, I know...but if I'm going to lay down a few grand on a watch I'd like to raise eyebrows in the process. By the way, don't say Rolex...the only Rolex I like is the Milgauss and it's not worth the price tag in my humble opinion.

Omega
Tag Heuer
Seiko
Grand Seiko

StarSovereign · 30 September 2010, 02:14 PM

For that price range I would go with an Omega, hands-down. It might not be as recognizable to the person on the street, but for people that know watches Omega is highly respected.

sakuraba · 30 September 2010, 02:22 PM

Among your choices, I'd choose Omega easily.

However, in your price range, you can pick up a pre loved 14060M, 16570, or an Explorer 1.

kareemthedream33 · 30 September 2010, 02:45 PM

If your looking for the truth, then none of those brands will raise eyebrows on the street. If what you want is to get noticed then Rolex is the watch. But honestly, people don't usually notice watches anyways so you may be a bit disappointed. You can get some beautiful pre owned rolexes in that range. If I was forced to pick from your list (assuming your buying brand new) I'd go with some variant of a Tag Heuer Carrera. Good luck.

Noriki · 30 September 2010, 02:57 PM

Omega of cos, Seiko is fine too but definately not Tag.

TheLino · 30 September 2010, 03:35 PM

Used Rolex if you're gonna' be flashin' it.

For new, I don't think you can beat Omega bang-for-buck. Heck, even if you're buying used.

multimedia · 30 September 2010, 03:38 PM

"Which of these most impresses the average person on the street so to speak"; I think 99% would say Omega.

On a personal note, without hesitating, my pick would be; Grand Seiko (though not very easy to find new in that $2k - $3k price range)

Cheers,
Joe

buz-lh · 30 September 2010, 07:46 PM

Agree that the GS is probably the best of the bunch.

esm · 30 September 2010, 08:20 PM

in Japan - Grand Seiko
rest of the world - Omega

vukotab · 30 September 2010, 09:37 PM

I would seriously consider Breitling, they have some serious timepieces for fair price, and they quality is outstanding.
And, of course, Grand Seiko is something very special, possibly the best watch from your list! But remember one thing - no matter what anybody says, you buy the watch that YOU like the most!
BTW, I would repair Seiko Kinetic, here in Serbia changing of capacitor (or battery) is not that expensive, around 50 Euros.
Good luck!

B. Doggy · 1 October 2010, 02:33 AM

Omega hands down with your list.

Dan Pierce · 1 October 2010, 02:39 AM

If your goal is raised eyebrows from the general public, I'd go with the Tag Heuer Steve McQueen Monaco. If you want the same from watch aficionados, then Omega is the brand.
dP

drtooth73 · 1 October 2010, 03:06 AM

Impressive brand?
From your list : Omega
From my list at your price range: Panerai 000, 112 or 210

30 September 2010, 02:02 PM	#1
HoustonGuy76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 7	Most Impressive Brand on Street? It's time for me to replace my 13 year old Seiko Kinetic as it stopped working and the expense of repairing it doesn't make sense. Besides, I think I'm ready for a new watch and I'd like to step it up a notch or two. Of the premium watch brands out there that appeal to me in the $2k - $3k range, I like the following. Which of these most impresses the average person on the street so to speak? It's vain, I know...but if I'm going to lay down a few grand on a watch I'd like to raise eyebrows in the process. By the way, don't say Rolex...the only Rolex I like is the Milgauss and it's not worth the price tag in my humble opinion. Omega Tag Heuer Seiko Grand Seiko

30 September 2010, 02:22 PM	#3
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Among your choices, I'd choose Omega easily. However, in your price range, you can pick up a pre loved 14060M, 16570, or an Explorer 1. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

30 September 2010, 02:57 PM	#5
Noriki "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangkok Watch: Mix Posts: 253	As for me..... Omega of cos, Seiko is fine too but definately not Tag.

30 September 2010, 03:38 PM	#7
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	"Which of these most impresses the average person on the street so to speak"; I think 99% would say Omega. On a personal note, without hesitating, my pick would be; Grand Seiko (though not very easy to find new in that $2k - $3k price range) Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

30 September 2010, 07:46 PM	#8
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Agree that the GS is probably the best of the bunch. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

30 September 2010, 02:14 PM	#2
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	For that price range I would go with an Omega, hands-down. It might not be as recognizable to the person on the street, but for people that know watches Omega is highly respected.

30 September 2010, 02:45 PM	#4
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	If your looking for the truth, then none of those brands will raise eyebrows on the street. If what you want is to get noticed then Rolex is the watch. But honestly, people don't usually notice watches anyways so you may be a bit disappointed. You can get some beautiful pre owned rolexes in that range. If I was forced to pick from your list (assuming your buying brand new) I'd go with some variant of a Tag Heuer Carrera. Good luck.

30 September 2010, 03:35 PM	#6
TheLino Retired Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 196	Used Rolex if you're gonna' be flashin' it. For new, I don't think you can beat Omega bang-for-buck. Heck, even if you're buying used.

30 September 2010, 08:20 PM	#9
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	in Japan - Grand Seiko rest of the world - Omega

30 September 2010, 09:37 PM	#10
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	I would seriously consider Breitling, they have some serious timepieces for fair price, and they quality is outstanding. And, of course, Grand Seiko is something very special, possibly the best watch from your list! But remember one thing - no matter what anybody says, you buy the watch that YOU like the most! BTW, I would repair Seiko Kinetic, here in Serbia changing of capacitor (or battery) is not that expensive, around 50 Euros. Good luck! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

1 October 2010, 02:33 AM	#11
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Omega hands down with your list. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

1 October 2010, 02:39 AM	#12
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	If your goal is raised eyebrows from the general public, I'd go with the Tag Heuer Steve McQueen Monaco. If you want the same from watch aficionados, then Omega is the brand. 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

1 October 2010, 03:06 AM	#13
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	Impressive brand? From your list : Omega From my list at your price range: Panerai 000, 112 or 210

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