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ToniH. · 26 June 2014, 02:24 AM

Hello!

I'm looking for a dress watch to go with my sport models. I really love pateks but unfortunately they are bit too pricey for me now. What are options for me in 1000 - 6000 dollar price range? I don't mind buying used.

It has to have:
white gold, ss or similar color metal case
small diameter, under 40mm (Dont like the big watch trend)

I think Mr. Lange got it right in this pic even its a gold watch.

wantonebad · 26 June 2014, 02:41 AM

Master Ultra Thin Moon 39 ref. 1368420

kilyung · 26 June 2014, 02:42 AM

Agreed. JLC.

SMD · 26 June 2014, 02:44 AM

Reverso?

SearChart · 26 June 2014, 03:09 AM

This is my dresswatch and I love it

ToniH. · 26 June 2014, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantonebad

Master Ultra Thin Moon 39 ref. 1368420

I don't know why but Ultra Thin Moon doesn't really speak for me. Maybe because its so... thin. I like langes and pateks that has bit thickness in them.

I think that somewhere 37-36mm would be more idea size.

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 26 June 2014, 03:24 AM

The JLC Ultra Thin Jubilee at 4MM , Limited edition and in Platinum is to die for.. Its a little beyond what your willing to spend but whats a few thousand between wis?
Only say this because I saw "deep house" has one for sale, first one I have seen out there and its marvelous.

wantonebad · 26 June 2014, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToniH.

I don't know why but Ultra Thin Moon doesn't really speak for me. Maybe because its so... thin. I like langes and pateks that has bit thickness in them.

I think that somewhere 37-36mm would be more idea size.

Many many combinations of JLC. Their master series is not all ultra-thin, other lines are regular thickness.

JLC can't speak to everyone but I love their aesthetic, craftsmanship, history and reasonable price-points. That's what made me think of them for your request, price.

How about Cartier? or one of these three, they are out of your price range but I think the LAS comes in steel and the VC may too, might get lucky and find one used.

http://www.hodinkee.com/features/thr...al-dress-watch

Here is SamSam's latest purchase:

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamSam

If you like the Tank/reverso style,
I'd go for the new Cartier Tank MC with the new in-house movement it's a real beauty and can be had BNIB for very close to 5K in gray market.

towernick · 26 June 2014, 05:56 AM

The JLC options are nice, but you should look at some of the dressy Omega options as well, on a croc strap they look pretty nice.

Presa canary · 26 June 2014, 06:02 AM

1000-6000? there are literally tens of thousands of choices. Anything from seiko and Hamilton up to glashutte and jlc. There's just too many options with this spread. I can tell you that at your price you have maybe a handful of pateks and zero langes. Good luck and enjoy the hunt

Brads1967 · 26 June 2014, 06:10 AM

Raymond Weil Freelancer.

Open balance wheel non chrono in blue.

ToniH. · 26 June 2014, 06:47 AM

Oh well. Maybe I just have to be patient and get the real deal. The sax-o-mat seems to be just what I'm looking for. Why are the nicest ones always also the most expensive onces?

I mean I get that they have more complex and hand made movements but it seems impossible to find decent design in cheaper watches.

themast · 26 June 2014, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Presa canary

1000-6000? there are literally tens of thousands of choices. Anything from seiko and Hamilton up to glashutte and jlc. There's just too many options with this spread. I can tell you that at your price you have maybe a handful of pateks and zero langes. Good luck and enjoy the hunt

Have to agree. Especially between 1k and 2k there are probably thousands of options!

This being said, staying closer to $6k, I would look at offering from JLC, GO, IWC, VC.

themast · 26 June 2014, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToniH.

Oh well. Maybe I just have to be patient and get the real deal. The sax-o-mat seems to be just what I'm looking for. Why are the nicest ones always also the most expensive onces?

I mean I get that they have more complex and hand made movements but it seems impossible to find decent design in cheaper watches.

In terms of style, you can look at Glashutte. In some way I think that is the closest you can get to Lange's style (in fact they somehow share the same heritage).

andrey_ · 26 June 2014, 07:08 AM

Zenith ultra thin is also a very nice choice.
It may be 40mm but it does'n look that big. It's not very thin too.

Here's mine:

mps354 · 26 June 2014, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ELITEVIDEOGAMES

The JLC Ultra Thin Jubilee at 4MM , Limited edition and in Platinum is to die for.. Its a little beyond what your willing to spend but whats a few thousand between wis?
Only say this because I saw "deep house" has one for sale, first one I have seen out there and its marvelous.

I just saw the jubilee in the sales section and thought the same thing. Wow, what a great looking watch

MrJ320 · 28 June 2014, 12:46 PM

I also vote for JLC master control or reverso in that price range. Great quality watch with great movements and timeless design.

vman · 1 July 2014, 12:27 AM

Jaeger. Take a look at Master Control and Master Calendar. Both will fit your price rage, but you'll have to find them used.

CWIN · 1 July 2014, 12:49 AM

I'd also go with the JLC

tinger · 4 July 2014, 02:21 PM

sbgh035.jpg

lipjin · 4 July 2014, 06:53 PM

Nomos Zurich Blaugold. In house movement, classic Bauhaus inspired minimalist design and a great dressy watch all round.

JLC MUT moon would also be a great choice though might be a bit above the budget.

rodrob59 · 5 July 2014, 12:49 PM

You could always go vintage. My dress watch is a mid 60's Omega Constellation. It has a 14k cap but also available in SS.

s14roller · 5 July 2014, 01:42 PM

JLC master ultra thin moon/reverso

ismelllikepoop · 6 July 2014, 01:09 PM

gotta go with jlc ultrathin. Just got it this weekend as a wedding gift from the fiancee, absolutely love it.

GradyPhilpott · 6 July 2014, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Presa canary

1000-6000? there are literally tens of thousands of choices.

I agree with this.

There are a lot of good recommendations here, but the field is much greater than what is suggested, depending on your taste and budget.

Gswillia · 8 July 2014, 10:22 AM

I would suggest Nomos Zurich. Infact, I have one for sale if you want to see some pics! Email me at gswillia@dal.ca

cheers,
Geoff

eeh100773 · 8 July 2014, 11:40 AM

Maybe I'm late to the party here, but have you thought about a 1601?

BA211 · 9 July 2014, 10:10 AM

JLC will cover you for sure. There are a lot of good choices.

zen watch · 9 July 2014, 12:30 PM

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control
Jaeger LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Automatic Stainless Steel
Jaeger LeCoultre Master Memovox Automatic Silver Dial

Understated elegance.

Andad · 9 July 2014, 12:58 PM

37.5mm vintage Omega?

26 June 2014, 02:24 AM	#1
ToniH. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Helsinki Posts: 103	Recommend me a dress watch Hello! I'm looking for a dress watch to go with my sport models. I really love pateks but unfortunately they are bit too pricey for me now. What are options for me in 1000 - 6000 dollar price range? I don't mind buying used. It has to have: white gold, ss or similar color metal case small diameter, under 40mm (Dont like the big watch trend) I think Mr. Lange got it right in this pic even its a gold watch.

26 June 2014, 07:08 AM	#15
andrey_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Victor Location: Athens Watch: 16700 Posts: 300	Zenith ultra thin is also a very nice choice. It may be 40mm but it does'n look that big. It's not very thin too. Here's mine: __________________

4 July 2014, 02:21 PM	#20
tinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: weehawken Posts: 847	grand seiko sbgh035 sbgh035.jpg

4 July 2014, 06:53 PM	#21
lipjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: HK Watch: AP ROC, Nautilus Posts: 1,657	Nomos Zurich Blaugold. In house movement, classic Bauhaus inspired minimalist design and a great dressy watch all round. JLC MUT moon would also be a great choice though might be a bit above the budget. __________________ "We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right" -Nelson Mandela "It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices" -Dumbledore Instagram: horolj_

5 July 2014, 12:49 PM	#22
rodrob59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Rod Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: YG DD 18238 Posts: 1,540	Recommend me a dress watch You could always go vintage. My dress watch is a mid 60's Omega Constellation. It has a 14k cap but also available in SS. __________________ I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made. -Franklin D. Roosevelt

26 June 2014, 02:42 AM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Agreed. JLC.

26 June 2014, 02:44 AM	#4
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,701	Reverso?

26 June 2014, 03:24 AM	#7
ELITEVIDEOGAMES "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tom Location: Long Island NY Watch: me sell games Posts: 1,898	The JLC Ultra Thin Jubilee at 4MM , Limited edition and in Platinum is to die for.. Its a little beyond what your willing to spend but whats a few thousand between wis? Only say this because I saw "deep house" has one for sale, first one I have seen out there and its marvelous.

26 June 2014, 05:56 AM	#9
towernick Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 880	The JLC options are nice, but you should look at some of the dressy Omega options as well, on a croc strap they look pretty nice.

26 June 2014, 06:02 AM	#10
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,152	1000-6000? there are literally tens of thousands of choices. Anything from seiko and Hamilton up to glashutte and jlc. There's just too many options with this spread. I can tell you that at your price you have maybe a handful of pateks and zero langes. Good luck and enjoy the hunt

26 June 2014, 06:10 AM	#11
Brads1967 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East Lothian Posts: 46	Raymond Weil Freelancer. Open balance wheel non chrono in blue.

26 June 2014, 06:47 AM	#12
ToniH. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Helsinki Posts: 103	Oh well. Maybe I just have to be patient and get the real deal. The sax-o-mat seems to be just what I'm looking for. Why are the nicest ones always also the most expensive onces? I mean I get that they have more complex and hand made movements but it seems impossible to find decent design in cheaper watches.

28 June 2014, 12:46 PM	#17
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	I also vote for JLC master control or reverso in that price range. Great quality watch with great movements and timeless design.

1 July 2014, 12:27 AM	#18
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	Jaeger. Take a look at Master Control and Master Calendar. Both will fit your price rage, but you'll have to find them used.

1 July 2014, 12:49 AM	#19
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	I'd also go with the JLC

5 July 2014, 01:42 PM	#23
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	JLC master ultra thin moon/reverso

6 July 2014, 01:09 PM	#24
ismelllikepoop Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Cleveland Posts: 68	gotta go with jlc ultrathin. Just got it this weekend as a wedding gift from the fiancee, absolutely love it.

8 July 2014, 10:22 AM	#26
Gswillia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 1	I would suggest Nomos Zurich. Infact, I have one for sale if you want to see some pics! Email me at gswillia@dal.ca cheers, Geoff

8 July 2014, 11:40 AM	#27
eeh100773 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: "Fast" Eddie Location: Asbury Park NJ Watch: 14060 T Series '96 Posts: 1,482	Maybe I'm late to the party here, but have you thought about a 1601? __________________ Instagram: @clocksontherocks

9 July 2014, 10:10 AM	#28
BA211 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Jakarta Posts: 234	JLC will cover you for sure. There are a lot of good choices.

9 July 2014, 12:30 PM	#29
zen watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SEA Watch: Subc Posts: 147	Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control Jaeger LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Automatic Stainless Steel Jaeger LeCoultre Master Memovox Automatic Silver Dial Understated elegance.

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