Recommend a watch: $3k max

[slackerinabox]

If you want to go under that then something like a hamilton could be up your ally.

http://www.hamiltonwatch.com/

Beautiful watch! I'll be blunt, we're ..well.. ethnic.. and he's old school, so I think brand name matters to him (not really me, I turned down the offer the first time he made it) - is hamilton considered a "name?"

P.s. I really like the german/swiss stainless submarine watch look, if that helps.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Ha, I'm first generation - my people don't have white people legacy money

All kidding aside, I think he wants it expensive enough to leave an impression and not be thrown away, though i wouldn't throw away a $50 watch if the thought was there. Honestly, I like fossil watches a lot!

Browse Tourneau, lots to choose from in the preowned category.

http://www.tourneau.com/

 

[JSt0rm]

Ha, I'm first generation - my people don't have white people legacy money

All kidding aside, I think he wants it expensive enough to leave an impression and not be thrown away, though i wouldn't throw away a $50 watch if the thought was there. Honestly, I like fossil watches a lot!

find a watch you like in that price range is your best option. I bought a planet ocean because I like watches with a rubber band.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

tell him to save a few more years and get a patek

http://www.patek.com/en/collection/mens-watches

My friend has 5 of them, he is getting another in Oct for his bday from a friend who is a very famous actor.

 

[JSt0rm]

My friend has 5 of them, he is getting another in Oct for his bday from a friend who is a very famous actor.

Lets go get them.

 

[andylawcc]

All kidding aside, I think he wants it expensive enough to leave an impression and not be thrown away, though i wouldn't throw away a $50 watch if the thought was there. Honestly, I like fossil watches a lot!

sky's the limit - to some, a $3000 watch still ain't shit. So go with something that's timeless and not a fad.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Lets go get them.

Sure, just for the value, they are way too small for my liking. That is one reason I got rid of my Rolex, the 36mm dial just stopped being my taste. Now my smallest is 48mm, but now a days, I don't wear higher end watches.

 

[ultimatebob]

apple watch.

When you pass it on to your kids they can laugh at it. And then eventually in 100 years if it still works, it will be a collector's item like that apple computer that an old lady tried to recycle that was worth $200k

I doubt it. The reason the Apple I computer is valuable is because only 200 of them were made. They'll probably make a million of those silly watches, which makes it more like a Commodore 64 than an Apple I. You can find those in eBay for pretty cheap.

 

[JSt0rm]

sky's the limit - to some, a $3000 watch still ain't shit. So go with something that's timeless and not a fad.

Peoples perceptions of a fancy watch is pretty crazy. To some people a $200 watch is luxury.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

This is my fav watch I have now, mine doesn't have the diamonds.

 

[Drako]

People still wear watches?

 

[andylawcc]

Peoples perceptions of a fancy watch is pretty crazy. To some people a $200 watch is luxury.

yes yes, my point is, his "I wants it to be expensive enough to leave an impression" rational could be very misguided.

i only have sub-$200 quartz watches, and no set timeline to pop my automatic cherry, even though i have some in sight.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I'm kind of leaning toward getting a Rolex for myself. I want to get my wife a nice watch first though... maybe for our Anniversary in September.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

I'm kind of leaning toward getting a Rolex for myself. I want to get my wife a nice watch first though... maybe for our Anniversary in September.

Don't be afraid to look on ebay, plenty of dealers sell them there with great reputations. I know there is a dealer that even has a store in Anaheim.

I bought mine from these guys is 1994.

http://www.jewelersontime.com/

 

[LegendKiller]

Omega Seamaster Pro

 

[HeXen]

I just don't trust families these days with heirlooms. Kids will probably hock it or lose it before the body turns cold.

 

[JSt0rm]

Beautiful watch! I'll be blunt, we're ..well.. ethnic.. and he's old school, so I think brand name matters to him (not really me, I turned down the offer the first time he made it) - is hamilton considered a "name?"

P.s. I really like the german/swiss stainless submarine watch look, if that helps.

Its a name but its not rolex or omega or any of the esoteric brands. But you were asking for cheaper and they are cheaper but still quality.

 

[feralkid]

$3K is not a sufficient budget for a "heirloom" watch.

Michael

"Heirloom" does not imply any specific or minimum value.

 

[highland145]

So I'm not a fancy guy but a relative wants to buy me an heirloom watch, something I'd pass on to my kids. His max budget is $3k, suggestions? I like the look of tag heuer and omegas but, again, i know nada about watches.

This makes me seem really spoiled, but I assure you I'm not a bling kinda guy.

Savings bond/college fund. These days, a watch is just jewelry. Your kids will have implants telling them the time.

 

[TheGardener]

I sold my Rolex for $3k, so yes you can.

There is a difference between buying retail and selling something to a retailer. Markups are significant. Just go to one of those websites for cars and look at the difference. Jewelry is the same, only much more so.

Many years ago, a guy asked my brother if he wanted to buy a watch. Knowing that this guy sold hot merchandise at a third the price of retail, my brother said he might be interested. He told my brother to find someone wearing a watch he liked, and to point him out. The guy said that he would then go get it for him.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

There is a difference between buying retail and selling something to a retailer. Markups are significant. Just go to one of those websites for cars and look at the difference. Jewelry is the same, only much more so.

Many years ago, a guy asked my brother if he wanted to buy a watch. Knowing that this guy sold hot merchandise at a third the price of retail, my brother said he might be interested. He told my brother to find someone wearing a watch he liked, and to point him out. The guy said that he would then go get it for him.

I am not exactly sure what your point is. I am saying you can buy a Rolex for $3k, not stolen, not fake, etc etc. You just have to know your watches, do your homework.

 

[Safeway]

https://www.breitling.com - find something that you like.

I only have a few very nice watches, but I have about 20 different Skagens. I love them. Thin enough to comfortably fit under a cuff, light enough for everyday wear.

 

[ImpulsE69]

Go grave robbing in an 'old america' area. Anything made now at that price won't be timeless or maintain worth. Plus it will be a good family team building exercise

 

[andylawcc]

I only have a few very nice watches, but I have about 20 different Skagens..

hi5, me wearing an Ancher grey right now.

 

[slackerinabox]

sky's the limit - to some, a $3000 watch still ain't shit. So go with something that's timeless and not a fad.

Yeah, I think what I value over "luxury!$$!!" is timeless simplicity (I'm big into dieter ram) and just craftmanship. I'd much rather have something well made than something ornate.

I'm half assed about this because I think it's silly, but I see where he's coming from and want to respect that - and pass it on as from their grandad (to my favorite, duh).