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Ed Rooney · 3 August 2008, 12:51 AM

My co-worker sports a $99 Pulsar quartz, but is looking for something a little nicer without going full on Rolex or whatever. He loves the look of Porsche Design, AP ROO, VC...you know, funky bracelet and a chunky SS bezel. He's not looking for diver's or GMT's. He's not really brand conscious. He's just looking for an overall look. If it happens to be a Citizen, so be it.

Budget is up to $1100. No kinetics or eco-drives. Just auto or quartz.

I just found a SS Omega Constellation, but that would stretch the budget.

Dan Pierce · 3 August 2008, 12:56 AM

Lots of options with that budget. Any particular needs like extra timezones or water resistance? He might find a rotating bezel useful as a simple timing device.
dP

boa2 · 3 August 2008, 01:16 AM

Have him check out Sinn (preowned possible?) AND Bell & Ross. The B&R vintage line is great: the 126, the Demineur, the Marine.

Ed Rooney · 3 August 2008, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by boa2

Have him check out Sinn (preowned possible?) AND Bell & Ross. The B&R vintage line is great: the 126, the Demineur, the Marine.

I did last week. He hated both.

boa2 · 3 August 2008, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

I did last week. He hated both.

There are over 40 options between the two. That's a lot of hatred.

Sorry I couldn't help.

Mr. K · 3 August 2008, 02:08 AM

I have had my eye on this one, in titanium very light! Seen for about $575.

Ed Rooney · 3 August 2008, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. K

I have had my eye on this one, in titanium very light! Seen for about $575.

I like those Swiss Army quartz divers. My Dad has a Wenger. But this guy isn't looking for a diver since he can't even swim.

Jedi · 3 August 2008, 10:46 AM

Seiko?

dman · 3 August 2008, 10:51 AM

My first thought was also Sinn, LOL!!

If not them, what is the price for a quartz Seamaster? Or is that too diver? Lots of options, I'll get back at ya.

explodingtaco · 3 August 2008, 10:51 PM

Oris? An Artelier, TT3, or WilliamsF1 Team. All can be found at grey market dealers for <$1100. Another option would be the Second hand from WatchUseek or something similar as they frequently have ~$2000 new watches going for <$1100 used.

3 August 2008, 12:51 AM	#1
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Need a reccommendation My co-worker sports a $99 Pulsar quartz, but is looking for something a little nicer without going full on Rolex or whatever. He loves the look of Porsche Design, AP ROO, VC...you know, funky bracelet and a chunky SS bezel. He's not looking for diver's or GMT's. He's not really brand conscious. He's just looking for an overall look. If it happens to be a Citizen, so be it. Budget is up to $1100. No kinetics or eco-drives. Just auto or quartz. I just found a SS Omega Constellation, but that would stretch the budget.

3 August 2008, 12:56 AM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Lots of options with that budget. Any particular needs like extra timezones or water resistance? He might find a rotating bezel useful as a simple timing device. dP __________________ 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

3 August 2008, 01:16 AM	#3
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,939	Have him check out Sinn (preowned possible?) AND Bell & Ross. The B&R vintage line is great: the 126, the Demineur, the Marine. __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

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Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Seiko? __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

3 August 2008, 10:51 AM	#9
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	My first thought was also Sinn, LOL!! If not them, what is the price for a quartz Seamaster? Or is that too diver? Lots of options, I'll get back at ya. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

3 August 2008, 02:08 AM	#6
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	I have had my eye on this one, in titanium very light! Seen for about $575.

3 August 2008, 10:51 PM	#10
explodingtaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mr. Taco Location: Right Behind You. Posts: 913	Oris? An Artelier, TT3, or WilliamsF1 Team. All can be found at grey market dealers for <$1100. Another option would be the Second hand from WatchUseek or something similar as they frequently have ~$2000 new watches going for <$1100 used.

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