Watches

[Manque]

So the big 3 0 is coming up and I've decided I'm gonna treat myself to a nice watch. However, I'm not a watch guy so I don't have many strong opinions on brands, movements etc.

Anyway these are my preferences:
-40mm or less case diameter
-leather strap.
-manuel wind
-men's watch (in case that's not obvious.)
-A classic style
-Between $4,000-$5,000 (I would be willing to go up to $8k if I truely loved it)


With that in mind here are the watches I've been thinking about.


Girard Perregaux Classic Elegance


JAEGER-LECOULTRE Master Ultra-Thin


JAEGER-LECOULTRE Master Control


Breguet Classique Manual Wind



Since only the most sophisticated and cultured members post in this forum [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] I was hoping you could help me.

[rothko]

the perregaux is, by far, the best. search for watch threads both here and in bbv if you want a tonne of pics and opinions.

[katyseagull]

WoW. These are all very nice. You've got good taste, Manque. I'm sort of digging both of those Jaeger-Lecoultre watches.

[TomHimself]

i like IWC, i actually dont know the price for that one.

also i someone in BBV had the sicked IWC watch eevr but i cant find the thread because there have been so many watch threads in bbv.

[katyseagull]

I like that IWC watch.

[katyseagull]

This is the same watch I think, only in gold. Could I have read the price correctly, $13,000? Is that possible? I've never heard of anyone paying that kind of money for a watch!






I like this one too,



IWC Portuguese Automatic steel black men's watch. ($10,000!)

[rothko]

this is what i wear on those rare occasions that i put on a watch:

[revots33]

I've always been a fan of watches, and those are all really nice... but seriously can someone explain to me why those watches are worth 4-10 THOUSAND dollars or more? I don't know much about movements or watch construction - all I know is a watch is supposed to look good and keep the correct time. I've got a nice Timex with a leather band that keeps perfect time, and it cost 45 bucks.

So what I'm asking is, is this (as nice as it is) -





honestly worth $8,000 or so more than this? -

[Dominic]

They are all very nice watches...but for the life of me I have never understood why dress watches like the ones pictured are so expensive...unless they're solid gold or platinum or something, what am I missing?

Do they really time any better than my $400 Hamilton?

[rothko]

quality is better, yes. components are far better. also, you pay a premium for the prestige of paying a premium.

also 2.0, mine unlocks my car.

also 3.0, is your $400 hamilton that much better than revots $45 timex?