Looking to buy my first nicer watch in january to celebrate surviving my rather intense work schedule in december. Having fallen into the watch-youtube rabbit hole I’m not even sure I can call these pieces “nicer” but the ones I am liking at the moment are the Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 42mm, 42mm Murph and the Longines Conquest black dial. Looking for a daily driver that I can use for the next 10+ years. Is that even realistic in this price point?
Would also love recommendations in this price point for a big wristed feller.
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I would pick the Murph but in 38mm. :)
Jomashop or Ashford. They have the watches you mention deeply discounted. They are gray market but I buy from both and have never had an issue. They also have Oris and Raymond Weil in this range.
I wore a Seiko Monster for 15 years without a service
I would look at brands like Sinn and Oris. A lightly used 556, an Aquis or a Big Crown Pro Pilot could definitely fit the bill.
I’d also strongly consider checking out Fortis as well. My B42 Cosmonaut is, in my opinion, the most attractive tool watch at any price-point.
Seiko, Sinn, Hamilton would be my picks. But in terms of longevity at this price range, nothing even really comes close to Seiko.
Hamilton sounds not bad
I really like my Oris Diver 65. I plan on keeping it forever
You haven’t survived the work schedule yet.
Sinn 556
Sinn 556. I have one and love it. Can definitely see it being a lifetime watch as long as I get it serviced on schedule.
Tissot, Hamilton, Seiko, Longines, DOXA are all brands I would check out in that range
OP, I think you could probably find a used Tudor 1926 in that price range. It would be a great daily. Elegant looking, and with a screw down crown and 100m water resistance.
I really both movado and Hamilton in that price range for lifetime watches.
My Luminox has been running like a horse since 89’.
Many Hamiltons, Seikos, Ball, Oris, and similar will be in that price range. Take your pick.