[DanBrown89]

I do like the looks of the Grand Carerra, but I also like the looks of my Hamilton which was $500 used. Both are 7750 based movements, the IWC Portuguese is one of the best looking chrono's ever made, IMHO. But once again, not in house so I wont ever buy one. I want a Panerai some day, but I will only buy certain ones based on in house movements, the 388 is my goal. I doubt they are 100% in house, but close enough to earn my money. I want a watchmaker, not a watch assembler.

I agree to a certain extent. I'm not sure I would ever buy a watch in the £1k-£5k type of range, as there is a significant compromise on something. And there are some many awesome watches for under a grand.

 

[Watagump]

I am really liking the look of the Cartier Drive, its a possible contender.

 

[Zojokkeli]

Not a big fan of Tag in general, but there’s no denying that the Monaco and new Autavias with Heuer 02 movement are very nice watches.

 

[iFi audio]

Not a big fan of Tag in general, but there’s no denying that the Monaco and new Autavias with Heuer 02 movement are very nice watches.

I like this one: https://timeandtidewatches.com/introducing-the-tag-heuer-carrera-heuer-02t-tourbillon/

An 'affordable' tourbillon from Tag directly...

 

[KcMsterpce]

This is my Seiko Presage SSA392J1.
I wear a suit to work every day, and this will be an occasional toss-in to my watch rotation. It's also excellent to wear when I go to a whiskey bar (which isn't too frequently these days, unfortunately). I am also not particularly fond of gold watches, but I like the contrast of the gold with the burgandy/brown. It's nice to have at least one or two gold watch options for certain events and/or clothing combinations.
The included black gloss strap is hideous as well, IMO. I am happy they included the brown strap.

It's not a particularly spectacular watch, but I like Seiko for the price, and they have some great dials.

 

[iFi audio]

The included black gloss strap is hideous as well, IMO. I am happy they included the brown strap.

Incredible shot. Kudos!

 

[Watagump]

The finishing on Grand Seikos is up there with the best in the world. I wouldn't buy one, but the Snowflake is nice looking.

 

[KcMsterpce]

The finishing on Grand Seikos is up there with the best in the world. I wouldn't buy one, but the Snowflake is nice looking.

I love Grand Seiko. Yes, the Snowflake is very pretty.
I love this year's blue snowflake SBGA387, and even moreso, the SBGA415 with a textured white dial. Yummy! If I had lots of money to waste, and if it was in stock here in Korea, I'd get the 415.
Then again, I find the GS Grand Heritage case designs to be too similar to Omega Aqua Terra, and I already have one of those. I would rather not have noticeably similar watch designs in such a high price bracket. I would prefer more variety for each $1000+ watch I own.

 

[iFi audio]

I would prefer more variety for each $1000+ watch I own.

OK how many of these do you have ?

 

[Watagump]

These are on ebay, very interesting. They are pocket watch movements, 48mm in size.

 

[Saraguie]

These are on ebay, very interesting. They are pocket watch movements, 48mm in size.

VERY SHARP !!

 

[Watagump]

VERY SHARP !!

Tempting buy, they have a best offer also, listed in the mid 3 digit range.

 

[iFi audio]

VERY SHARP !!

True.

 

[PatekBruguetMogul]

I just would be content with my Apple Phone then most watches I see...!

 

[iFi audio]

I just would be content with my Apple Phone then most watches I see...!

Not much of a watch guy, are you ?