[texag03]

Hey WUSers. I need some ideas for my next dress watch. I started collecting watches recently, and have ended up with more sporty/dive/chronograph watches than dress watches. I wear a dress shirt and jacket most days, and my big wrists won't let anything over about 10mm thick slip under my cuffs, so I need to add to my dress watches.

I'm looking to spend $500 or less. I want a leather strap, not a bracelet. I prefer mechanical/automatics but would be okay with quartz. I would prefer to buy a respectable brand rather than a fashion watch. I don't mind buying pre-owned.

So far my dress watches include an Orient Bambino, a Travisleon Heirloom (microbrand with miyota 9015), and a slim Citizen eco-drive with a polished silver case and milky dial.

Gimme some ideas! Thanks for the help!

 

[yankeexpress]

Gavox Legacy Navy Logical is 41mm with Citizen-Miyota automatic movement and sapphire crystal, 20mm lug width

Gavox Legacy Navy Review - Worn & Wound

............Mine

 

[texag03]

Those Gavox are beauties! I think they're just a little too thick for this role at 11.5 mm, but I still may have to check them out! Case size is nice though as I would like something more or less around 40 mm.

 

[gangrel]

First suggestion would be one of the new Seiko Cocktail Time models, but only if you can try it on. IIRC it might be just a tad too tall.

Just a bit over your budget at Jomashop, but the Tissot Ballade.

Seiko Core series has several solar that should be worth consideration, such as:

or

if you like a museum dial. Both of these are quite slim, and well under your budget.

 

[gangrel]

Last thought: check Christopher Ward clearance sales. The older Slimline models may all be gone, but if one's there.... It's a manual winder, but that always helps with the slimness.

 

[Bahoomba]

Hamilton makes some spiffy dress watches which should easily fit your price point.

 

[Jim44]

Would you consider vintage? If so that opens up a lot more options. They are generally smaller, but IMO that works well with dressier / more formal clothes.

Here’s one example, a Hamilton Trent:

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[texag03]

The Ballade is nice but doesn't speak to me for some reason. The cocktail time is nice but the numbers say it's a bit too thick. Might feel different on the wrist. I'll eventually get one Regardless! Thanks for the ideas.

 

[texag03]

The Christopher ward slimline might be a winner. There is one on eBay right now for $299 with two extra straps. Looks really clean. Any reason not to get it?!

 

[JessePinkman]

I would recommend the Tissot Visodate (white dial), Seiko SARB033 (black dial), or Hamilton Intra-Matic (either). Frederique Constant has some nice models also, which you should be able to get from Jomashop in your price range. Good luck!


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[boossard]

I like vintage too if you’re willing to hunt a bit. A Seamaster Geneve would likely be in your budget

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[priamo]

I like vintage too if you’re willing to hunt a bit. A Seamaster Geneve would likely be in your budget

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I agree. Excellent Vintage Omega or Hamilton SS or gp that is serviced can be found in your price range. These ultra-thin and listing right now on WUS.

and a new Laco.

 

[texag03]

Thanks for all the ideas. Keep em coming! I'm okay with vintage but there's two considerations. One is the case size. I appreciate the classic styling of a small case, but anything at 37mm or smaller makes me look like I'm wearing a kids watch due to my wrist size. Second is that I don't really know enough about what a fair price should be. I can work on that one.

That vintage Hamilton is nice, but I couldn't find it in the sales corner. Can you share the link Please?

Thanks all!

 

[WatchH82]

Pretty great prices imho:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00M7GCVP2/ref=dp_olp_new_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=new
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B074LTVJDR/ref=dp_olp_new_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=new
https://www.amazon.com/Louis-Erard-...507467704&sr=1-41&refinements=p_4:Louis+Erard

 

[WIS_Chronomaster]

I like tank look that Hamilton.

 

[Mikavulin]

Those Gavox are beauties! I think they're just a little too thick for this role at 11.5 mm, but I still may have to check them out! Case size is nice though as I would like something more or less around 40 mm.

Thanks for your compliments

Here's a shot I did with my legacy

Or here in Australia Iceland



Cheers


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[Sir-Guy]

The Christopher ward slimline might be a winner. There is one on eBay right now for $299 with two extra straps. Looks really clean. Any reason not to get it?!

I like mine!

They're a good deal at around the $300 mark. Highly recommended.

 

[sticky]

I’ve been exploring Zeppelins of late and they have some rather nice stuff.

 

[Chris Stark]

 

[priamo]

Thanks for all the ideas. Keep em coming! I'm okay with vintage but there's two considerations. One is the case size. I appreciate the classic styling of a small case, but anything at 37mm or smaller makes me look like I'm wearing a kids watch due to my wrist size. Second is that I don't really know enough about what a fair price should be. I can work on that one.
That vintage Hamilton is nice, but I couldn't find it in the sales corner. Can you share the link Please?
Thanks all!

The link for vintage Hamilton offered by prolific WUS poster soaking.fused https://www.watchuseek.com/f29/fsot...ld-manual-wind-watch-vintage-nos-4541565.html
If it's kept nice I dare say it's near the bottom if the depreciation curve.