Looking for a new dress watch any ideas ?
 

I'm currently looking for a new dress watch and was wondering if anyone has any ideas. I don't mind if the watch is new or pre-owned  and I'm looking to spend up to £3500. I've been looking a IWC and JLC at the moment and was wondering if anyone has any alternative ideas :thumbsup:

Omega AT should go nicely in that price range. Not sure which IWC and JLC dress watch though. I'd thought a Portuguese or Master Control is abit over the budget (obviously depends on the model and condition)

How about a Panerai Radiomir 183/210/380 models?

:-)

I was looking at the IWC portofino which fits Nicely in that range or a pre-owned master reserve de marche

+1 for JLC

JLC in that price range. Nothing beats it at that price point.

I like the portofino but it wear somewhat small on me. I have a 7.5 wrist

I'm for JLC

JLC makes a beautiful watch.

I only have small wrists so both JLC and IWC are good for me. I'm looking at a reserve de marche or master calendar at the moment. Both have gone for 3500 on the website before but unfortunately they only have unused ones at the moment for 4750

I've seen an AP RO for 4300 though so it is really tempting me

JLC reverso grande taille

Matt, have you tried any of the possible contenders to see which one actually sings?
Personally I'd go with a JLC.

I've tried the JLC before but the other 2 no. Also tried on the omega AT etc

2011 Zenith Captain range, classic proportions with a in-house movement. Also the recently released Breitling Transocean looks visually appealing, can't comment on the movement as to wether there is a new Breitling in-house mvt or outsourced mvt.

Good luck

Check out the JLC Master Control (Q1398420), it's a 40mm case and a beautiful piece. I saw it priced very close to your budget limit in Amsterdam. Sorry I'm not familiar with UK prices.

Good luck!

This one...

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=204877

Great reviews, superior movement to the JLC and IWC within same price range.

JLC, Piaget. Or one of the GP 1966 range. :thumbsup:

IWC 3531

JLC Master Thin

Glashutte Sixties

4300? Take it before I do. :dummy:

Found out since it has no papers so not so sure because it isn't dated so could be old

Anyone know any places in the midlands which deal with pre-owned watches ?

Does anyone know I you can fit the leather bands on to an AP RO 14790ST ?

Breitlin Transocean is the new inhouse movement. Looks very good. 43mm in size but not you typical bling breitling

if i were to get a strictly dress watch it would be jlc master control.

its just a plain dial no lume with a small date at 3 oclock and leather strap.

but then isnt is just a waste of money? might as well get a kenneth cole.

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It would be at least 5-6 years old. I wouldn't go for it without paperwork unless you know the last owner.

Yes it would but you would need plots, deployant to fit the band.

I approve this suggestion! :thumbsup:

Thanks for the advice thomas :thumbsup: I wasn't sure about it anyway I would prefer the 15300 because of the clear case back, I think it is a really nice touch

I would say look at zenith! Good luck in your hunt!

Matt - are you getting closer of picking one yet? :chuckle: