Looking to purchase a watch for around 8k for myself. Currently looking at these 4 primarily but can’t decide. I am open to suggestion for other watches around 8k or below. Please let me know if any of these watches should be avoided for a specific reason. I am not really looking g to resell the watch later on so price retention or premium isn’t a concern for me. Thank you.

  • soundwave86@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Of those shown, my vote would be for the Cartier. Of those not shown, have you considered the Zenith Chronomaster Sport? That model seems to fit in with the aesthetic of the two chronos you posted.

    Disclaimer: I have never owned a luxury watch. I just browse these forums and youtube for the fun of it.

  • Bobi2point0@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    the Monaco is scratching something in my brain, looks good. more colourful option for it might scratch even more haha

    • 2_Spo0ky@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      The current gulf edition is one of my grails. The blue dial is stunning with the iconic orange and teal stripes.

    • Outside-Candle-7817@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I own a Monaco. I think it is a very underrated but a tad overpriced watch. You can wear it with anything. I only got mine cause I got a great deal.

  • CatsoPouer@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I am in love with Monaco so that’s my answer, but omega is also cool, I personally would go for either the tag or the omega

  • BertilBertilsson66@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I’d definitely go for the Cartier. (The bezel is a scratch magnet but you can get it brushed). The Omega could be an alternative depending on your wrist size, how you dress, and if you’re a very outdoorsy person.

  • sns_bns@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    The Omega is probably the best build quality. The Santos is the most iconic design.

    I own the Omega, so this would be my recommendation as well. It works for almost every occasion, except black tie events.

    • PleasantNightLongDay@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I own both. And I don’t think the Omega is any better or worse than the Santos.

      Robust, yes but robust doesn’t equal better.

      Theyre pretty comparable, but if anything I’d give the better build edge to the Santos.

      • mooped10@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        The Santos shows every scratch and ding, in my experience.

        The best question to ask is, what kind of watch owner are you?

        If you are delicate and protective, the Santos is amazing. If you can’t help but wack everything in arms reach, get something more sporty, like the Omega or a Tudor Black Bay or Rolex Submariner.

        If you’ll use a chronograph, get a chronograph, otherwise don’t, this is just another part of the movement that can easily break if not properly maintained. Heck, I’ve seen idiots mess up their chronograph by jamming on all the buttons when the watch wasn’t hacked.

    • dbolts1234@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      If you go omega, make sure you go to an AD, not a boutique. Boutiques refuse to budge on price, and omegas can still be had safely below rrp

    • dskauf@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Agree. I’ve seen watches I think are perfect for me only to try them on and find they are too big, bulky, or otherwise not right.

      That said, unless you really need/want a chronograph, then I would go with Omega or Santos.

  • The_W4n@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    The breitling wears really nice but lacks the originality of the other three. Personally i would go with the Santos.