What watch for £1000 - £1200

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Wildfire

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So I have sadly lost my faithful Tag F1 Chronograph (2005) and the house insurance have surprisingly agreed to replace new for old and have sent me a voucher/card to purchase a new one.

The only restrictions are it has to be purchased from Ernest Jones.

I've never bought something of this value before, but don't really want another Tag.

Currently I am thinking along the lines of a Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Viewmatic for something different as I have a Hamilton already and really like them.

https://shopuk.hamiltonwatch.com/h42545551-viewmatic-skeleton-gent-auto.html

or

http://www.hamiltonwatch.com/collection/american-classic/jazzmaster/maestro-small-second-auto/h42515555

or

http://www.hamiltonwatch.com/collection/american-classic/jazzmaster/slim-auto/h38615555
and maybe something else around the £600 mark?
 
Thing is the only Tag's that are around that price are the new F1 Chrono and I was lucky enough to be given one last year! And the others all kinda look the same, the Aquaracer does nothing for me, except look a bit like a oversized 2000 series. I'd love a Carerra, but at £1850 it's too much. Although some shops have been know to knock up to 20% if you ask. Even then, it's still too much.
 
You could always consider selling the gift card separately then you're not tied to that particular store?
 
I've had a Hamilton for 14 years now. I've had it serviced a couple of times when the the self winding system sounded a bit lumpy, but other than that no problems. And in my opinion it has aged well too.
This one cost considerably less than your price bracket, I am just commenting on the reliability.
 

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This would be my first choice given what i can find on the EJ website

http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/3762343/ball+fireman+necc+men%27s+stainless+steel+bracelet+watch/

But I already have a ton of watches. Even if I didnt already have a decent sized watch collection the ball would still be in the running but there are a few others around the price range I'd consider.

http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/2378647/tag+heuer+f1+men%27s+stainless+steel+bracelet+watch/

http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/5925991/maurice+lacriox+pontos+men%27s+stainless+steel+strap+watch/

http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/5011647/longines+hydroconquest+men%27s+two+colour+bracelet+watch/

http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/9528636/longines+men%27s+black+dial+stainless+steel+bracelet+watch/

http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/6319084/baume+%26+mercier+myclassima+men%27s+stainless+steel+strap+watch/

http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/3762270/ball+engineer+ii+marvelight+men%27s+stainless+steel+watch/
 
Or even this

http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d/6081207/longines+hydroconquest+men%27s+bracelet+watch/

And have some cash left over to buy something for the Mrs
 
Cheers 85.

I already have a F1 Chrono and a 2000 series Tag, but the Baume and the last Ball ones are really nice! Haven't looked at them before. For some reason I just don't like the Longines or Tissot's not sure why.

Popped in to the local one and have decided that the Skeleton watches are not for me.

I did like this combination of Hamiltons:

https://shop.hamiltonwatch.com/american-classic-jazzmaster-open-heart-auto-h32565555.html

and
https://shop.hamiltonwatch.com/hamilton-collection/american-classic/american-classic-timeless-classic-intra-matic-auto-h38455751.html

Best thing is I can afford both of them!

But I'm off to a bigger EJ on Sunday so will look at the Ball's and the B&M whilst I'm there!
 
The first one is nice. Mine has the open workings on the back. I know I'm about to be shot down in flames...but perhaps a watch for you and a nice peice of jewellery for the lady in your life :D :D
 
AldridgeZ4 said:
The first one is nice. Mine has the open workings on the back. I know I'm about to be shot down in flames...but perhaps a watch for you and a nice peice of jewellery for the lady in your life :D :D
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In a rare moment of generosity I did consider this, but she's not really one to appreciate nice watches (they my look nice) but the actual detail doesn't bother her. Plus about 3 weeks ago I bought her a very, very expensive piece of jewellery which is far in excess of all my watches put together, in the form of an engagement ring. :D

So time to treat myself (as well as the Ohlins I bought for my bike. But they were a REALLY good deal...)
 
Oris Aquis automatic will not disappoint :wink: ( they have open workings on the rear ) i have the date version but this is a step up for not much more spend https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Mens-Watches/AQUIS-TITAN-7154-07-75PEB-TITANIUM/B009MA2UGG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1496421851&sr=8-5&keywords=oris+aquis
Also have a Breitling , Tag & a Glycine to compare against & they really are a quality item

EDIT / thought they sold these at EJ , apparently not :cry:
 
Wildfire said:
Looking at the Oris advert. Weight: 957g!! 😱
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Haha , thats a typo for sure :D think they are more around 200g which compared with my Breitling Aerospace of 40g is pretty noticeable :oops: never feels over heavy though , you can try one at Beaverbrooks although their prices are a little whefty :cry:


http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/0012227/Oris-Aquis-Automatic-Mens-Watch/p
 
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