What watch suggestions

gannet · Post by **gannet** » Sat Nov 23, 2024 8:36 pm

Hello,

Some of you may have noticed it's my birthday today and as such I have a smallish amount of cash to spend, possibly on a watch.

I have some ideas but wanted to see what others may suggest in the price range.

So whether you factor in my taste - I wear my RZE's far more than my CW's - or not, what say you wise people?

Budget is around £1200 - which for me is above what I normally go for...

Thanks in advance for the off the wall suggestions

Post by **Bahnstormer_vRS** » Sun Nov 24, 2024 1:58 am

How about something newly released this weekend, that suitably dovetails with your occasion.

The Elliot Brown Holton Auto GMT; EBINOX

It has a hardened case, their new Zulu Alpha strap and at £895 is comfortably within budget.

Guy

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Post by **Amor Vincit Omnia** » Sun Nov 24, 2024 7:42 am

It may not be your style, but this nice Longines is in Beaverbrooks’ BF sale

missF · Post by **missF** » Sun Nov 24, 2024 9:05 am

The RZE style to me is pared back but not minimalist, and it has a quite unique design language. So even with minimal cues on a three hand watch you would probably know that it's a RZE.

Aera are a pretty new British brand that I've flagged up before because I love these aspects of their watches. They say their designs are as much about what they leave out as what they include. I love the case design. They have worked hard in a short space of time to put together what I think is a really strong catalogue - Diver, Field, Pilot, chronograph. All of them you would recognise as Aera designs I'd say.

The P-1 pilot just stretches your budget slightly. Might not be as colourful as you'd choose

kiter65 · Post by **kiter65** » Sun Nov 24, 2024 9:15 am

Damasko DS30

https://www.jamesmoorejewellers.co.uk/p ... c1zyX9qo5f

gannet · Post by **gannet** » Sun Nov 24, 2024 5:45 pm

Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2024 1:58 am How about something newly released this weekend, that suitably dovetails with your occasion.

The Elliot Brown Holton Auto GMT; EBINOX

It has a hardened case, their new Zulu Alpha strap and at £895 is comfortably within budget.

Guy

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Thanks Guy,

Within budget yes, I want to like Elliott Brown watches but something always stops me. At 43mm I fear it would be too big for my dainty 6inch wrist too

gannet · Post by **gannet** » Sun Nov 24, 2024 5:46 pm

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2024 7:42 am It may not be your style, but this nice Longines is in Beaverbrooks’ BF sale

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Thanks Steve,

You got it in one though, not my style

gannet · Post by **gannet** » Sun Nov 24, 2024 5:49 pm

missF wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2024 9:05 am The RZE style to me is pared back but not minimalist, and it has a quite unique design language. So even with minimal cues on a three hand watch you would probably know that it's a RZE.

Aera are a pretty new British brand that I've flagged up before because I love these aspects of their watches. They say their designs are as much about what they leave out as what they include. I love the case design. They have worked hard in a short space of time to put together what I think is a really strong catalogue - Diver, Field, Pilot, chronograph. All of them you would recognise as Aera designs I'd say.

The P-1 pilot just stretches your budget slightly. Might not be as colourful as you'd choose

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Not a brand I'd heard of, so thanks for that. They look great too and that dish to the dial edge is lovely!

Thinking about size but definitely liking this one!

gannet · Post by **gannet** » Sun Nov 24, 2024 5:51 pm

kiter65 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2024 9:15 am Damasko DS30

https://www.jamesmoorejewellers.co.uk/p ... c1zyX9qo5f

Liking this one too, also well within budget.

Thanks!

nbg · Post by **nbg** » Sun Nov 24, 2024 6:46 pm

Worth a look…
https://www.pinionwatches.com/product/n ... tic-watch/

There are a few Pinion owners on here.

Neil

strapline · Post by **strapline** » Sun Nov 24, 2024 6:49 pm

Really like Circula’s offerings, this is their field watch which comes in many colourways. 40mm D and 46mm L2L. They also do a great dive watch and pilots watch. All very affordable and easily under your budget. Definitely worth a look.

Post by **Bahnstormer_vRS** » Sun Nov 24, 2024 6:53 pm

^^^^ I'll wholeheartedly recommend Pinion.

Good shout, Neil.

Guy

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Watch21 · Post by **Watch21** » Sun Nov 24, 2024 7:48 pm

If you're quick you might be able to catch Charles Berret's Darth watch during the Black Friday sale. There is also a 5% discount if you sign up for the newsletter.

gannet · Post by **gannet** » Sun Nov 24, 2024 11:22 pm

nbg wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2024 6:46 pm Worth a look…
https://www.pinionwatches.com/product/n ... tic-watch/

There are a few Pinion owners on here.

Neil

Thanks,

And I admit the pinion reaxis in red is on the shortlist

gannet · Post by **gannet** » Sun Nov 24, 2024 11:23 pm

Watch21 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2024 7:48 pm If you're quick you might be able to catch Charles Berret's Darth watch during the Black Friday sale. There is also a 5% discount if you sign up for the newsletter.
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Thanks,

That's a great looking watch, but not for me.

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