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Title: Looking for a watch
Post by: jameswong6590 on October 30, 2016, 10:24:26 AM

Hello everyone! I am helping a friend who is looking for serious watch. Here are her criterias:

1. At least 40mm in case size
2. The price must not exceed USD6000
3. Prefer thicker case
4. Must be steel bracelet
5. Prefer to have certain heritage and history
6. Prefer an iconic piece
7. Prefer chronograph complication
8. Prefer not the common brands like Rolex,  Omega...

Thank you so much!

Title: Re: Looking for a watch
Post by: ck77 on October 30, 2016, 11:26:04 AM

https://www.oris.ch/en/watch/oris-chronoris/01-672-7564-4154-set

Comes together with steel bracelet irrc.


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Title: Re: Looking for a watch
Post by: ndtaan on October 30, 2016, 11:27:06 AM

Quote from: jameswong6590 on October 30, 2016, 10:24:26 AM

Hello everyone! I am helping a friend who is looking for serious watch. Here are her criterias:

1. At least 40mm in case size
2. The price must not exceed USD6000
3. Prefer thicker case
4. Must be steel bracelet
5. Prefer to have certain heritage and history
6. Prefer an iconic piece
7. Prefer chronograph complication
8. Prefer not the common brands like Rolex,  Omega...

Thank you so much!

There are hundreds of models that fit that criteria.
Better buy a watch magazine to go thru' it. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Looking for a watch
Post by: meoramri on October 30, 2016, 11:27:37 AM

The requirements need more refinement. The options are too numerous. For example, what is considered a non-common brand to her?


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Title: Re: Looking for a watch
Post by: ck77 on October 30, 2016, 11:27:46 AM

http://us-mobile.tagheuer.com/en/luxury-watches/monaco-watch

Comes with steel bracelet as well


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Title: Re: Looking for a watch
Post by: ck77 on October 30, 2016, 11:32:18 AM

If you don't mind used, can check out Ebel 1911 chronograph.


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Title: Re: Looking for a watch
Post by: ck77 on October 30, 2016, 11:43:29 AM

https://www.google.com.my/amp/www.ablogtowatch.com/zenith-el-primero-original-1969-watch-review/amp/?client=safari

How could I miss this, no steel bracelet though.


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Title: Re: Looking for a watch
Post by: Cocas on October 30, 2016, 12:48:05 PM

Quote from: jameswong6590 on October 30, 2016, 10:24:26 AM

Hello everyone! I am helping a friend who is looking for serious watch. Here are her criterias:

1. At least 40mm in case size
2. The price must not exceed USD6000
3. Prefer thicker case
4. Must be steel bracelet
5. Prefer to have certain heritage and history
6. Prefer an iconic piece
7. Prefer chronograph complication
8. Prefer not the common brands like Rolex,  Omega...

Thank you so much!

Zenith, Tag Heuer, Breitling, Limes, and Grand Seiko would be a good choice!

Title: Re: Looking for a watch
Post by: rafy11 on October 30, 2016, 01:03:35 PM

Check Steinhart watch, they are having nice Chronograph watches with nice movement at a very affordable price ;)

Title: Re: Looking for a watch
Post by: jameswong6590 on October 30, 2016, 01:05:27 PM

I think Zenith is a good suggestion.

Thank you for all your suggestions.