Hello,
I'm new to posting in this forum, but I've been on it many times over the past few months. I'm having difficulty choosing a good starting point, and I'd like a little input. I'm aiming to keep the first around $1,000. So far, the biggest issue I'm having is one major variable always seems to be off when I find something I like.
For example, Steinhart, respectable movement, welcome case diameter, but too deep (14mm+) on most watches.
Squale, hold it in higher esteem than Steinhart (personal decision) but they're designs are a bit dull, except for the 1521 (of which I am a big fan), but I'm looking for something focused to general use rather a dive watch to start my collection.
Shinola (Titanium Chrono or Runwell), quartz movement is a turn-off. Design, case diameter and depth meet my requirements. Price is hard to justify for the movement provided.
Laco & Stowa, spectacular looking, and great build/ brand esteem, much of their automatic line is out of my price range or a bit too thick (Laco chrono ~15mm).
Nomos (Tangomat GMT), I know I shouldn't bee looking here for a starter, however, this helps illustrate my favorite design.
Magrette (Dual Time), I'm a bit put off by the Japanese movement as oppose to Swiss. Spectacular look with their newer dual time design though.
I'm looking for a general use watch with either a GMT complication or chrono, around 40-42mm, ideally with a height of 12mm or less, with respectable movement. I know it's a tall order, but I'm easy going I swear...! Joking, with the information above being very particular I hope someone who is as particular can lend a hand without writing me off as just nitpicking. I appreciate the help. :thumbup1:
P.S. - At the end of the day, I suppose I could always wait, save up, and just go after a NOMOS in the future. It's not an easy thing to do though, waiting...
I'm new to posting in this forum, but I've been on it many times over the past few months. I'm having difficulty choosing a good starting point, and I'd like a little input. I'm aiming to keep the first around $1,000. So far, the biggest issue I'm having is one major variable always seems to be off when I find something I like.
For example, Steinhart, respectable movement, welcome case diameter, but too deep (14mm+) on most watches.
Squale, hold it in higher esteem than Steinhart (personal decision) but they're designs are a bit dull, except for the 1521 (of which I am a big fan), but I'm looking for something focused to general use rather a dive watch to start my collection.
Shinola (Titanium Chrono or Runwell), quartz movement is a turn-off. Design, case diameter and depth meet my requirements. Price is hard to justify for the movement provided.
Laco & Stowa, spectacular looking, and great build/ brand esteem, much of their automatic line is out of my price range or a bit too thick (Laco chrono ~15mm).
Nomos (Tangomat GMT), I know I shouldn't bee looking here for a starter, however, this helps illustrate my favorite design.
Magrette (Dual Time), I'm a bit put off by the Japanese movement as oppose to Swiss. Spectacular look with their newer dual time design though.
I'm looking for a general use watch with either a GMT complication or chrono, around 40-42mm, ideally with a height of 12mm or less, with respectable movement. I know it's a tall order, but I'm easy going I swear...! Joking, with the information above being very particular I hope someone who is as particular can lend a hand without writing me off as just nitpicking. I appreciate the help. :thumbup1:
P.S. - At the end of the day, I suppose I could always wait, save up, and just go after a NOMOS in the future. It's not an easy thing to do though, waiting...
