Seeking views on 3 watches

[JPSP]

ok guys need some advice here.

a good friend is going to Barcelona this Friday and she's able to get some good discount on some watches. i'm tempted with the following (obviously undecided now):

1. Omega speedy titanium blue dial on titanium bracelet with calibre 9300 - can get around S$10K after discount and VAT refund

2. GO stainless steel panomatic lunar (white dial) - slightly more expensive than omega (possibly S$12K)

3. IWC boutique edition vintage ingenieur (stainless steel), brown dial on brown leather - this one I can get from local boutique for around S$11K + a free IWC leather strap.

Honestly, I like all pretty much equally....what's your pick?

cheers

[Yikkie]

This might be extremely bias, but I will go for the GO since I own one. It really is a very nice watch.    However, S$12 is not exactly a great deal.

[JPSP]

This might be extremely bias, but I will go for the GO since I own one. It really is a very nice watch.    However, S$12 is not exactly a great deal.

Thanks for your input. I'm not sure exactly how much she can get for GO but am budgeting it to be $12K but it may be cheaper. 

[jason_recliner]

It's amazing to me that GO is priced at the same level as Omega and IWC.  Gotta go GO!

(coming from a fan of several Omega and IWC models)

[Yoda]

ok guys need some advice here.

a good friend is going to Barcelona this Friday and she's able to get some good discount on some watches. i'm tempted with the following (obviously undecided now):

1. Omega speedy titanium blue dial on titanium bracelet with calibre 9300 - can get around S$10K after discount and VAT refund

2. GO stainless steel panomatic lunar (white dial) - slightly more expensive than omega (possibly S$12K)

3. IWC boutique edition vintage ingenieur (stainless steel), brown dial on brown leather - this one I can get from local boutique for around S$11K + a free IWC leather strap.

Honestly, I like all pretty much equally....what's your pick?

cheers

Why don't you put up the photos as all these watches are alien to me though may not be for other sifus.
 

[dualcarb]

Hands down the GO...gotta love them German watches

DC

[JPSP]

ok guys need some advice here.

a good friend is going to Barcelona this Friday and she's able to get some good discount on some watches. i'm tempted with the following (obviously undecided now):

1. Omega speedy titanium blue dial on titanium bracelet with calibre 9300 - can get around S$10K after discount and VAT refund

2. GO stainless steel panomatic lunar (white dial) - slightly more expensive than omega (possibly S$12K)

3. IWC boutique edition vintage ingenieur (stainless steel), brown dial on brown leather - this one I can get from local boutique for around S$11K + a free IWC leather strap.

Honestly, I like all pretty much equally....what's your pick?

cheers

Why don't you put up the photos as all these watches are alien to me though may not be for other sifus.
 

Here're the links:

Omega - http://www.ablogtowatch.com/hands-omega-speedmaster-co-axial-chronograph-titanium-blue/

Glashutte Original - http://www.glashuette-original.com/collection/the-4-pillars/detail/panomaticlunar/1-90-02-42-32-05/

IWC - http://www.ablogtowatch.com/iwc-vintage-ingenieur-automatic-limited-edition-watch-for-the-uk/

[Yoda]

Dear JPSP

The Speedy is stunning.

Your ranking says it all.
1) Speedy
2) GO
3) IWC

What if Speedy no stock, GO then. What if Both also no stock IWC then.

 

[JOS2012]

If its of any help to you.
From my own experience of the 3 manufactures, previously having a Speedy, currently 1 Railmaster, 1 IWC Top Gun and 2 GOs incl. the PML you are eyeing, my choice between the 3 you mentioned is the GO by far, followed by IWC.

[sidestreaker]

It's not even a fair comparison!

GO is above the 2 in terms of presence and finishes. The price also reflects this.

The GO is probably the best as a horology piece. If you're looking for a family heirloom and something that can make people say wow, this is it! If one had to choose only one German time piece, this has to be in the short list! Nuff said!

However if you're looking for an everyday, from beach to boardroom sort of watch, I'd lean more to the IWC Ingenieur Vintage. The brown sunburst dial with the red tip sweeping second hand is something I can imagine you'd wear for life. Simple and robust, well-built and crafted simply and beautifully. It has all the German accent design as well.  Tried it once with my watch buddy and it still stuck in my head as one of the nicest and simplest piece out there. It's on my hunting list as well (if I have the means)... this is a shot I took of his wrist, which reflects more of the actual colour as compared to the Watch Gallery photo...




Not a fan of Speedy. However, with the countless reiterations of this model, I think your choice does stands out a bit from the rest. It's too much on the safe side, IMHO.

I'd strongly suggest to take a chance with the first 2 choice I mentioned above. Anyway, remember that wrist shot once you've decided! Good luck!