Watches - another OCD problem

bertoni

Ok, so i'm a complete newbie but am thinking of buying my first decent watch. I prefer a sports/airman/diver style watch and have a budget of around 1000 euros. I was looking at the Glycine Airman Double Twelve:

…and the Sinn 104 St Sa:

Anyone have any other suggestions for the best value for money watch at the price point? Would appreciate the help

Giles

Out of those 2, get the Sinn….

Graeme

Off the two I'd go for the Sinn, but if you're looking for alternatives @bertoni then I've got a couple.

The Longines Heritage Military COSD is based on a World War 2 military watch. According to aBlogToWatch, it's priced at around $1700 on the nylon strap, and $1900 on a crocodile strap. Not sure what it'll be in the EU, but it'll be around your price bracket.

Some of the entry level Nomos watches, such as the Club will be in your price bracket. It might not be your aesthetic, but it'll get you serious cred from the watch snobs due to its in-house movement.

If you want an oddball choice, how about the Tag Heuer Connected? It's set to retail at €1350, and offers various upgrade paths to either keep the internals up to date, or replaced with an automatic movement.

OK, another alternative choice: An Omega 1953 RAF watch. These have an antimagnetic case design and a chronometer grade movement. They're pretty rare, but not too hard to find, and typically sell for €1500 to €2000.

I'm a big fan of this watch. It's a vintage piece with a 37 mm case, that makes it more wearable than some of the smaller period designs. The movement is very highly regarded. And Omega can pretty much rebuild them to an as new condition at their service department in Bienne, for around €1000.

bertoni

Thanks for the replies Giles and Graeme. Yeah i'm more into the Sinn. It was my choice from the get-go. But my OCD rears it's lovely head and I need to know there isn't better out there for the dollar!
I like the look of the Longine Graeme but i'm not a white face kinda guy. The Nomos looks lovely too but is a bit too classic in design for my taste.
I know @rocket will favour the Sinn…I just wish the case was tegimented like the U1 as i'm a bit worried it's gonna scratch like a mf.....
Look forward to any more suggestions....or a donation of a spare watch from @Tempvs hahaha!

Tempvs

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Giles

@Tempvs dos not even have a watch for every day of the year. Of course he does not have a spare…..

Tempvs

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