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s.al-anizi · 9 December 2010, 05:36 AM

Hi there,

Alongside a Rolex purchase, i am also thinking of a lower level purchase of a watch, mainly as a beater for weekends and non-business use.

Im thinking in terms of a Swiss made, watch brand with a lower price, between an Oris, Raymond Weil, or a Frederique constant.

Which would be more valuable as a 'watch', in an horological sense if you get what i mean. I know that all the previously mentioned brands haven't got much of a history, but anyhow, which is the best of the lot?

Im namely between a Raymond Weil tradition chronograph quartz, Oris Artelier Complication moonphase automatic, and a Frederique constant Persuasion Business Timer moonphase quartz.

TattooedGQ · 9 December 2010, 08:20 AM

Personally I'd rule out anything quartz....but that's just me.

vukotab · 10 December 2010, 07:30 AM

Oris, without a doubt. It`s very well made watch, with looks that suggest much higher price than you`ll pay for it. You can`t go wrong with it!

Mosco · 10 December 2010, 07:58 AM

Oris. They don't make quartz watches, so it helps. All the other ones are just fashion items.

Also, don't rule out Ball Watch Company, similar price-point and much more watch for the money.

blackmsport · 10 December 2010, 09:35 AM

Raymond Weil VS Oris VS Frederique Constant

I go for Oris, solid watch maker.... the other two a fashion, esp. Raymond Weil has little resale value

also go for Automatic ..... Quartz are for junior watch collectors

bcacncnc · 10 December 2010, 11:13 AM

When I was a young lad, the first Swiss watch to catch my eye was a Raymond Weil Don Giovanni. Something special about that. Nonetheless, nowadays, not many ppl find them too appealing. You may want to consider Tag Heuer also.

blackmsport · 10 December 2010, 01:58 PM

Raymond Weil is a dying brand....

oo7 · 10 December 2010, 02:09 PM

They're all great choices! You can't go wrong with any of them! Good luck!

brrrdn · 10 December 2010, 02:56 PM

I wouldn't consider Frederique Constant a fashion brand. They do develop and produce their own in house movements (fc-300 series), but also use ETA for their lower range watches.

9 December 2010, 05:36 AM	#1
s.al-anizi "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 125	Raymond Weil VS Oris VS Frederique Constant Hi there, Alongside a Rolex purchase, i am also thinking of a lower level purchase of a watch, mainly as a beater for weekends and non-business use. Im thinking in terms of a Swiss made, watch brand with a lower price, between an Oris, Raymond Weil, or a Frederique constant. Which would be more valuable as a 'watch', in an horological sense if you get what i mean. I know that all the previously mentioned brands haven't got much of a history, but anyhow, which is the best of the lot? Im namely between a Raymond Weil tradition chronograph quartz, Oris Artelier Complication moonphase automatic, and a Frederique constant Persuasion Business Timer moonphase quartz.

9 December 2010, 08:20 AM	#2
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	Personally I'd rule out anything quartz....but that's just me. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

10 December 2010, 07:30 AM	#3
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Oris, without a doubt. It`s very well made watch, with looks that suggest much higher price than you`ll pay for it. You can`t go wrong with it! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

10 December 2010, 07:58 AM	#4
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Oris. They don't make quartz watches, so it helps. All the other ones are just fashion items. Also, don't rule out Ball Watch Company, similar price-point and much more watch for the money. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

10 December 2010, 11:13 AM	#6
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	When I was a young lad, the first Swiss watch to catch my eye was a Raymond Weil Don Giovanni. Something special about that. Nonetheless, nowadays, not many ppl find them too appealing. You may want to consider Tag Heuer also. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

10 December 2010, 09:35 AM	#5
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	Raymond Weil VS Oris VS Frederique Constant I go for Oris, solid watch maker.... the other two a fashion, esp. Raymond Weil has little resale value also go for Automatic ..... Quartz are for junior watch collectors

10 December 2010, 01:58 PM	#7
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	Raymond Weil is a dying brand....

10 December 2010, 02:09 PM	#8
oo7 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Julius Location: Toronto CANADA Posts: 217	They're all great choices! You can't go wrong with any of them! Good luck!

10 December 2010, 02:56 PM	#9
brrrdn "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: meeko Location: austin, tx Watch: gmt iic Posts: 103	I wouldn't consider Frederique Constant a fashion brand. They do develop and produce their own in house movements (fc-300 series), but also use ETA for their lower range watches.

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