Hello guys, I am getting married in ~4 months, and I have the task of finalizing a wedding watch for myself. Since me and my partner have multiple significant expenses coming, the budget of the watch is set to be anywhere from $700-$1500. I can maybe stretch a bit more if it is an absolutely jaw-dropping watch. This will be my first Swiss watch purchase, as the other ones I have are either Japanese or quartz. I’m also open to vintage suggestions, but sourcing them might be problematic.
I’m also torn about whether I should splurge on a brand with history & heritage or go for a microbrand like Farer, Maen, or Baltic, which are making amazing timepieces but lack the history.
Some watches or brands I love :
- Longines (Hydroconquest, Master Collection)
- Alpina ( Startimer Pilot Big Date Chronograph Limited Edition)
- Oris (Big Pointer Date)
- Zodiac (Super Sea Wolf)
- Any watch from Farer (probably my favourite microbrand)
- Hamilton (Murph)
We are looking forward to your suggestions. I am excited to own a new timepiece, especially one that is going to mark such an important life milestone for me :)
Yes agreed! I am also considering the big crown pointer date, specificaly the all bronze with red dial, for my next piece. But i would probably recommend the more versatile steel one for your use case.
Depending on where you are, jomashop might be an option. They usually sell stuff significantly cheaper and new. Maybe they have a big crown in your budget.