Watch for a suit; anything interesting 1000-2500?

My suggestion is to check out a store locally and just browse or search something like Amazon.com for ideas.

Now the minimum of $1000, is that just so you are looking at a more expensive brand?

I have seen a few Tag Heuer Carrera watches in that range, Hamilton offers lots in that range, Baume & Mercier as well, and Maurice Lacroix. This is of course if you are looking more for a leather band.

 

Check out Frederique Constant. Up and coming and resonably priced compared to others.

http://www.frederique-constant.com/

 

Go to Ebay. type in Vacheron Constantin in watches. The first hit, $2499 vintage Vacheron.
That should suit your needs ..... or is that needs you suit.... a vintage watch with a modern, formal suit. Classy

Also try Audemars. Patek may be a little above your price range.

Good luck!

 

Jorg gray. Decent priced I have 4 of them the designs are stunning. Or a baume, Raymond Weil.

 

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I was checking those out at an AD a couple weeks ago and I thought they looked really good. Good prices for some good looking watches

 

FC owns Alpina as well. Sporty and cool. I have this one and have gotten lots of compliments while wearing it.

Alpina 1883 Genève, Alpina Watches, Collection, startimer, Pilot Automatic, Automatic 44mm

 

I picked up my Tag Heuer Carrera CV2014 on the used market for less than $2000. I absolutley love it and it looks great with either the stainless or leather bands.
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The only problem with older Vacherons in that price range is that they are smaller.
Otherwise a good used VC is way better than a new anything in that price range.

Also may want to check used Blancpain Villeret.

Here is a Muhle Glasshutte for $2K LNIB
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/muhle-glashutte-germanika-v-new-unworn-1026195.html
A terrasport for about the same;
http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=6784419&rid=0#msg_6784419
The Nautic Timer MG has become my favorite watch but its more sporty/utilitarian.

I like the Longines Diver but thats not what is requested. I like the brand in general.

New; also check out Nomos. A sleeper.

 

That is a great point! I was thinking though that for a formal dress suit you might not want a large > 38-40mm watch, like so many watches are these days.

 

That Longines is very busy in person and not very formal. Have you seen it live? I have always thought the quality of the dial let that watch down. Some of the Heritage Collections watches, like the Weems, are also very cool. If you could up the budget, look for vintage Longines chronos with the 30ch or 13zn movements.

If you want a more formal watch the Frederique Constant watches are good because their styles are based on Breguet, Patek and the ultra slim AP's and Vacheron's of the 70's.

 

I would keep it simple and get a older refurbished Rolex Datejust on a black leather strap. The watch is timeless and will hold its value if you ever decide to trade up. Just my two cents goodluck and that will be in the $2000-2500 range in good running order.

 

Don't make the number one mistake guys make by wearing a sport watch with a suit. It makes you look like you couldn't afford both a dress watch and a sport or that you just have a crappy sense of style.
So in your price range pick up a used Rolex DateJust in all stainless or stainless & gold. They are timeless and ooze class.

 

Do you think that cuts both ways?

I saw a 50 something gentleman wearing a short sleeved golf shirt and shorts at a blues festival this weekend. Solid gold datejust ( I think solid, I dont see many of those but the light just came off the gold differently than I am used to seeing on gold plated watches.)

It didnt strike me as out of place on the guy due to his age and his lawyerish haircut, but it did strike me as something you'd wear to show off if you were wearing with shorts and a golf shirt.

 

Tag Heuer Monaco.

 

Hey what do I know? But I will tell you something my dad always said, "its ok to be over dressed but it is never ok to be under dressed."
So I guess back to my original point, sport watches and suits are a "no-no".