Bell & Ross make some cool looking watches - based on an aircraft instrument look: They might be a bit off-budget though. Some of the newer TAGs look nice as well - I like the Grand Carrera's Calibre 8 Calibre 17 Calibre 36 I have one of these, and love it to bits:
I wanted the Calibre 36 but it was too expensive. Plus for some reason i don't want to buy a watch linked with a car. I bought my Tag from Goldsmiths, good service and a pretty good range for a high street chain.
Used is a good idea but I am a little wary. What kinda places should I be looking at if i take that route? Those watches are all nice, but I'm after something a lot more traditional looking, frankly.
I would guesstimate at either a decently reputable jeweller/watch place or an enthusiast forum with a classifieds section.
You could have a look here: http://www.secondtimeround.com/ or here: http://www.antiquewatchcouk.com/ Mmmmm. Jaeger http://www.antiquewatchcouk.com/pet...larm-date-aut0-steel-circa-1960s/prod_51.html
These are amazing, but what you don't realise until you try them on is that in terms of area they are literally 1:1 with cockpit instruments. This thing is so huge it's an effort to move your arm. My current favourite, though utterly not in keeping with the desire for a traditional-looking watch, is this almost-certainly-never-going-to-make-production tape-measure design.
Seiko's are just pure diamonds. But I'm not a fan of Kinetic Watches since you have to slingshot them to Finland and back for them to get up and running after not using it for a few days.
Damnit GOO, why'd you have to post cheesecake like those Tags?! Now I want a Grand Carrera Calibre 36 Seriously, that's one awesome line of watches. I actually want one now
It's free service I offer. I ensure that you know about expensive shiney things you didn't know you wanted. I can also dispose of your income so that you don't have to. Not got the funds? I can put you in touch with certain people that can get you cash quick. After all, you don't need 2 kidneys, do you?
Lol, no unfortunately I don't have 4 and a 1/2 grand spare. If I did though, there'd be one of those on my wrist in the morning. It's stunning! Now, about those people you know...
I am lucky enough to have a vintage Girard-Perregaux watch my grandad left me, and a Breitling (but it's a fake from my trip to Morocco Ssssshhh )
I know the feeling. I felt the same before I got my LINK. Especially after seeing the other side: Automatic Chronometer Cheesecake! Still like the GC Calibre 17. I believe Hamster has one, and I'm sure I saw one on his wrist during several Top Gear episodes. I've been looking for a nice dress watch, and I think that this would fit the bill: http://www.antiquewatchcouk.com/pet...deco-steel-wristwatch-circa-1937/prod_56.html Pity I don't have £1700 spare. And those people I mentioned can't help - I only have one kidney left after paying for the Gooster.
gosh, i didn't think Tag Heuers could look anything but cheesy. Those are quite nice, especially the calibre 8!
