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h999r · 3 March 2012, 10:44 AM

Any idea , looking for 3.5K max daily wear watch, no Rolex watch.
Thinking pre owned (so the price might be 25% less from MSRP) , bracelet, and 44MM max diameter.

Thank you

WatchTimes · 3 March 2012, 01:46 PM

Look for an IWC Aquatimer!
I have a Ti chrono from the last model they made
and I LOVE it! It is a TANK and reliable as can be.
Its a day date chrono diver watch... If it had a GMT
hand it would be the ultimate watch.
I have the Ti bracelet, 2 velcro IWC dive straps and the
IWC Rubber Strap... I highly suggest anyone consider
one who needs a rock solid user.

mboverst · 3 March 2012, 01:48 PM

Base Panerai

slcbbrown · 3 March 2012, 01:57 PM

The Girard Perregaux chrono's can be had for $2,000-$3,000, pre-owned. GP also has the diver that probably fits your budget and very high quality.

Another brand that has some "under the radar" watches is ML in their Masterpiece line.

h999r · 3 March 2012, 02:35 PM

thank you guys , I probably check the IWC since my pick is bracelet watch.

mboverst · 3 March 2012, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h999r

thank you guys , I probably check the IWC since my pick is bracelet watch.

My 0.02, if you're looking for a daily wear bracelet...IWC's are not known to be themost comfortable bracelets for most wrists. I'd try one on for a long while before pulling the trigger and calling it your daily beater

psv · 3 March 2012, 02:54 PM

IWC 3717 pilot chrono

Omega Speedmaster

Breitling Blackbird

Omega Planet Ocean (old 42mm model)

h999r · 3 March 2012, 02:55 PM

Thanks for the info Matt, I know you selling alot of watches, PM me if you have something. Yes Im looking for daily beater watch. Bracelet prefered. Thanks again

Saxon007 · 3 March 2012, 03:34 PM

Hard to beat a Speedmaster Pro. You can probably get one new for $3500 if you get the right dealer.

DCgator · 3 March 2012, 04:32 PM

Omega SMP, Breitling, Tudor. Seiko.

TSW · 3 March 2012, 05:03 PM

I know you want it on bracelet, But i still would vote for the base Panerai.

wokafu · 3 March 2012, 05:05 PM

Omega speedmaster..:D

cyglee · 3 March 2012, 05:50 PM

Ball, Sinn, Tutima has some nice cost-friendly variations.
The Sinn tegimented bracelet is near scratch resistant as a daily wearer.

Fiery · 3 March 2012, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saxon007

Hard to beat a Speedmaster Pro. You can probably get one new for $3500 if you get the right dealer.

+1

Dickson Lim · 4 March 2012, 01:39 AM

For that price, Speedmaster Pro is a great choice.
And, you can't Ball Watch for the amount of money you are willing to pay!

mike · 4 March 2012, 01:42 AM

I'd go for Ball. Some great watches for that price.

WatchTimes · 4 March 2012, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mboverst

My 0.02, if you're looking for a daily wear bracelet...IWC's are not known to be themost comfortable bracelets for most wrists. I'd try one on for a long while before pulling the trigger and calling it your daily beater

Surprising...
Many feel the Aquatimer bracelet is one of the most comfortable out there.
I find it wears FAR better than the ROO or VC Overseas I had as well as MANY other brands. Especially the Ti bracelet and its great since they use the easy change strap/band system like Panerai

psv · 4 March 2012, 05:30 AM

An IWC Aquatimer 3536 in titanium or ss would be a cool choice as well. Not easy to find at $3,500 but you can if you look around.

Pharmboy · 4 March 2012, 06:19 AM

IMO, an IWC or Omega would be sturdy, luxury, tool watches. I'd look at the Omega Speedmaster for it's prestige and price, but if you are not interested in a chrono, a SMP would be a good option. IWCs would be a good alternative, less mainstream, but recognized by those who know watches.

IMO, Panerai is too big and blingy for me. Lots of those in SoCal like it for that reason. alone.

mboverst · 4 March 2012, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchTimes

Surprising...
Many feel the Aquatimer bracelet is one of the most comfortable out there.
I find it wears FAR better than the ROO or VC Overseas I had as well as MANY other brands. Especially the Ti bracelet and its great since they use the easy change strap/band system like Panerai

I guess everyone's different, but I've had more people complain about IWC's purchased from me than any other brand. The angle at which the bracelet comes off the lugs makes it a little squirrely for some wrist sizes. I don't disagree with your ROO and VC analysis, but I think a Rolex/Omega/Breitling bracelet is a good 10x more comfortable than IWC.

jnkay · 4 March 2012, 12:37 PM

Oris comes to mind.

gwalker · 4 March 2012, 01:32 PM

Omega!!!!!

liptonnr · 4 March 2012, 01:42 PM

Omega PO! That would be my choice!

3 March 2012, 10:44 AM	#1
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	under 3.5K daily wear Any idea , looking for 3.5K max daily wear watch, no Rolex watch. Thinking pre owned (so the price might be 25% less from MSRP) , bracelet, and 44MM max diameter. Thank you

3 March 2012, 01:46 PM	#2
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Look for an IWC Aquatimer! I have a Ti chrono from the last model they made and I LOVE it! It is a TANK and reliable as can be. Its a day date chrono diver watch... If it had a GMT hand it would be the ultimate watch. I have the Ti bracelet, 2 velcro IWC dive straps and the IWC Rubber Strap... I highly suggest anyone consider one who needs a rock solid user. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

3 March 2012, 03:34 PM	#9
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	Hard to beat a Speedmaster Pro. You can probably get one new for $3500 if you get the right dealer. __________________ Licensed to kill time.

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TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	I know you want it on bracelet, But i still would vote for the base Panerai. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

4 March 2012, 01:39 AM	#15
Dickson Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: planet Posts: 1,517	For that price, Speedmaster Pro is a great choice. And, you can't Ball Watch for the amount of money you are willing to pay! __________________ Dream the impossible, and make it possible!

3 March 2012, 01:48 PM	#3
mboverst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Dallas Posts: 1,683	Base Panerai

3 March 2012, 01:57 PM	#4
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	The Girard Perregaux chrono's can be had for $2,000-$3,000, pre-owned. GP also has the diver that probably fits your budget and very high quality. Another brand that has some "under the radar" watches is ML in their Masterpiece line.

3 March 2012, 02:35 PM	#5
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	thank you guys , I probably check the IWC since my pick is bracelet watch.

3 March 2012, 02:54 PM	#7
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	IWC 3717 pilot chrono Omega Speedmaster Breitling Blackbird Omega Planet Ocean (old 42mm model)

3 March 2012, 02:55 PM	#8
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Thanks for the info Matt, I know you selling alot of watches, PM me if you have something. Yes Im looking for daily beater watch. Bracelet prefered. Thanks again

3 March 2012, 04:32 PM	#10
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Omega SMP, Breitling, Tudor. Seiko.

3 March 2012, 05:05 PM	#12
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	Omega speedmaster..:D

3 March 2012, 05:50 PM	#13
cyglee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gordon Location: California Watch: Gmtll,LV,SD,GV,etc Posts: 627	Ball, Sinn, Tutima has some nice cost-friendly variations. The Sinn tegimented bracelet is near scratch resistant as a daily wearer.

4 March 2012, 01:42 AM	#16
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I'd go for Ball. Some great watches for that price.

4 March 2012, 05:30 AM	#18
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	An IWC Aquatimer 3536 in titanium or ss would be a cool choice as well. Not easy to find at $3,500 but you can if you look around.

4 March 2012, 06:19 AM	#19
Pharmboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: John Doe Location: Los Angeles Watch: 16710 Posts: 6	IMO, an IWC or Omega would be sturdy, luxury, tool watches. I'd look at the Omega Speedmaster for it's prestige and price, but if you are not interested in a chrono, a SMP would be a good option. IWCs would be a good alternative, less mainstream, but recognized by those who know watches. IMO, Panerai is too big and blingy for me. Lots of those in SoCal like it for that reason. alone.

4 March 2012, 12:37 PM	#21
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,815	Oris comes to mind.

4 March 2012, 01:32 PM	#22
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Omega!!!!!

4 March 2012, 01:42 PM	#23
liptonnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Nate Location: Pottsville, PA Watch: Sub-c LV, GMT's Posts: 988	Omega PO! That would be my choice!

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