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Hi WUS folk. I'm a newb. Thought I'd outline my small collection and see what folk think should be the next purchase. I'd like something driving related. Open to ideas. Don't want to spend a fortune.

Currently my fold is

Oris Aquis small second
Alpina Startimer auto chrono
Jean Richard Terrascope
Chris Ward C11
Gruppo Gamma G12 Vanguard
Maratac Large Pilot

Collection critiques welcome and suggestions for a decent driving watch that would fit with the bunch would be ace. Less than £500 suggestions more helpful than above :)

Dan
 
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Welcome to WUS.When I think driving watch first thing that comes to mind is Chronograph on Big Hole Rally strap.
 
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Thanks. When I say driving watch I mean anything sort of rally related. Tag Monte Carlo, Chopard Mille Miglia etc. But cheaper :) oh. And it has to be mechanical. I just have an (unreasonable) aversion to Quartz
 
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Dandydan said:
Hi WUS folk. I'm a newb. Thought I'd outline my small collection and see what folk think should be the next purchase. I'd like something driving related. Open to ideas. Don't want to spend a fortune.

Currently my fold is

Oris Aquis small second
Alpina Startimer auto chrono
Jean Richard Terrascope
Chris Ward C11
Gruppo Gamma G12 Vanguard
Maratac Large Pilot

Collection critiques welcome and suggestions for a decent driving watch that would fit with the bunch would be ace. Less than £500 suggestions more helpful than above :)

Dan
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I know none of the watches mentioned above but for me driving watch : racing chrono.

Unfortunately getting a good mechanical watch in that price range is though, I would recommend a Heuer Carrera or an Omega Speedmaster for the job, but they are pricey.

If you don't mind Quartz I just bought this one, designed by Giugiaro for driving:

It would also look good with a rallye strap.
 
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Not so fast, my good man. Driving is serious business. Other sartorial elements must be taken into consideration before deciding on your timepiece.

First, a good driving scarf. Silk only is acceptable.
Next, fine leather gloves. Just a hint of padding on the palms to ease the steering wheel vibrations.
Of course, you will need a driving cap. Preferably set at a rakish angle.
Houndstooth or tweed, please.

Finally, a high quality pair of driving mocs. Thin soles to feel the pedals, thick rubber heel for wear protection (unless you're driving a late '70s, early '80 s British Leyland product. Then Wellies will be required, of course)..

Now your ready to select your watch.

Happy motoring.
 
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The ultimate driving watch would be something like an Omega Speedmaster or one of the many, vintage, Heuer variants... but they are far beyond your price range.

What you should definitely look at, as previously mentioned, is Autodromo. Their Prototipo is styled after classic driving watches (two and three register chronos are available), is mechanical, and is bang on your budget.

Autodromo | Instruments for Motoring
 
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This is such a hard question, particularly on a budget. What one person wants in a driving watch might be very different from what someone else wants.

For example, a chrono would be an absolute necessity, as would a tachymeter and nighttime visibility. I wouldn't care that much about the pedigree-- what I want to know is whether I'm making Barstow to Vegas as quickly as last year, given road conditions.

I want to be able to tell time while I'm driving, and check out my elapsed time when I stop.

My cheap little Alpha is a fine driving watch for short runs in the daytime, but absolutely illegible after dusk.

In some ways, for that price range? Get a refurbished Pogue. Not officially a driving watch, but if it were relumed...

Of course, you don't have hours elapsed, etc., no sweep second hand, lap timing, or any of that.
 
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Boatme98 said:
Not so fast, my good man. Driving is serious business. Other sartorial elements must be taken into consideration before deciding on your timepiece.

First, a good driving scarf. Silk only is acceptable.

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Next, fine leather gloves. Just a hint of padding on the palms to ease the steering wheel vibrations.
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Of course, you will need a driving cap. Preferably set at a rakish angle.
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Houndstooth or tweed, please.

Finally, a high quality pair of driving mocs. Thin soles to feel the pedals, thick rubber heel for wear protection (unless you're driving a late '70s, early '80 s British Leyland product. Then Wellies will be required, of course)..
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Now your ready to select your watch.

Happy motoring.
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All good suggestions if:

a) you're over 60s

b) you drive a Morgan
 
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