Recommend a watch for a budget of $7000

[Oceanklassik]

My dream watch

[watchknight]

Has TS decided on the watch

I am thinking of IWC chrono 3717, any advise?

[Ballwatch]

Hi thanks for the help, I have also received a nice message from a buddy here on questions I should ask myself before making more decisions.
I intend to buy a watch for daily use, I am not too sure about maintenance but I would prefer a robust strong watch that can tolerate my careless knocking on tables, railings, doors. I am also looking to keep the watch, no intention for now to sell it.
I apologized for my non detailed message above, I am looking for swiss watches. Prefer chronograph with date, automatic movement. Open to any brands. Open to new or pre own conditions. Prefer size of 40 to 42mm, 45mm is out. Prefer a classical looking watch for office wear, non sporty type. Looking at stainless steel bracelet, not with leather strap.

Tough... Chrono + Bracelet.... Yet not sporty...

[Watcha]

The Longines Column Wheel Chronograph is a good choice too



http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2011/5/...l-purists.html

Right on sir. Longines make very nice quality dress watch.

[sdchew]

The Longines Column Wheel Chronograph is a good choice too



http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2011/5/...l-purists.html

[rockdaman]

IIRC, the 116200 (pink flora dial) is priced at $8,540.

Changi T1 was 7700++ even add up 7% GST still cheaper but not sure i can get discount at T1...anyone has experience with discount at T1?

currently at AD is giving max 10% discount for Datajust...correct me if i m wrong.

[crazybay]

IWC pilot chrono? Got day and date and 7K can get you a brand new piece but in leather strap.

[Oceanklassik]

IIRC, the 116200 (pink flora dial) is priced at $8,540.

[rockdaman]

what is the RRP for 116200 pink flora face at AD...possible to get at 7k?

[triton]

omega speedmaster collection such as moon watch?

[KuchingKu]

dont think 7k can get u a used rolex daytona

Sorry. My iPad siao liao. I meant 'can't'

[KuchingKu]

My IWC Galapagos would bea nice one. Only things is its over 7k unless I wear it for another year or 2 more. Ha. Joking.

For 7k used, can get any Rolex or Pam chrono. Maybe a used IWC aqua timer 3717.

[triton]

yeah. that is the issue. quite a number of preference which limits a number of choices

Looking at stainless steel bracelet, not with leather strap.

A classy iwc Portuguese 3714 preowned? With leather straps though.

[Alexlow]

A classy iwc Portuguese 3714 preowned? With leather straps though.

[triton]

given your preference

under 7k
new or preown
non sporty
bracelet
swiss watch

can consider

breitling chronomat
tag heuer carrera chronograph

however can also consider

sinn 103

Hi thanks for the help, I have also received a nice message from a buddy here on questions I should ask myself before making more decisions.
I intend to buy a watch for daily use, I am not too sure about maintenance but I would prefer a robust strong watch that can tolerate my careless knocking on tables, railings, doors. I am also looking to keep the watch, no intention for now to sell it.
I apologized for my non detailed message above, I am looking for swiss watches. Prefer chronograph with date, automatic movement. Open to any brands. Open to new or pre own conditions. Prefer size of 40 to 42mm, 45mm is out. Prefer a classical looking watch for office wear, non sporty type. Looking at stainless steel bracelet, not with leather strap.