Wristwatch collectors out there?

[Veatorious]

Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

Thanks for the response. Im getting married in May and will be wearing a tux. I have a TAG but its brown and dont want to wear it with a black tux. Saw a 42mm black automatic Tissot that looked sharp for a dress watch for around 400 bucks. Just wanted to reaffirm that its a pretty good watch. Thanks again.

Congrats on the wedding. I wish I has the model number on the Tissot to bench it against others, but it sounds like a decent piece. Just for kicks, take a look at the following options. FYI- for a dress watch don't exceed the 42mm case size, especially when in a tux.

Hamilton Valiant (Hamilton is a step above Tissot in the SwatchGroup)
Hamilton Jazzmaster
Seiko Sarb (Great line, phenomenal movements)-(seiyajapan is a great site)
Christopher Ward (if in the US make sure to note this in the google search)

In closing, the $400-$500 range will land you a great dress watch, with the TAG still being a great every day watch.

[gettysburgfreak]

Thank you, had my eye on this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0064C...ef=mp_s_a_1_26

I will check out the ones you mentioned. After reading the article above this post the watch I like might be too flashy.

Originally Posted by Veatorious

Congrats on the wedding. I wish I has the model number on the Tissot to bench it against others, but it sounds like a decent piece. Just for kicks, take a look at the following options. FYI- for a dress watch don't exceed the 42mm case size, especially when in a tux.

Hamilton Valiant (Hamilton is a step above Tissot in the SwatchGroup)
Hamilton Jazzmaster
Seiko Sarb (Great line, phenomenal movements)-(seiyajapan is a great site)
Christopher Ward (if in the US make sure to note this in the google search)

In closing, the $400-$500 range will land you a great dress watch, with the TAG still being a great every day watch.

[Veatorious]

Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

Thank you, had my eye on this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0064C...ef=mp_s_a_1_26

I will check out the ones you mentioned. After reading the article above this post the watch I like might be too flashy.

That's not a bad watch bud. Chronographs are not too common with formal dress watches, but who cares. Buy what YOU want, not what others prefer. I only sport divers, always have and always will. They are just more my style. I personally wear a Omega Planet Ocean for all occasions. The Omega PO is classified as a diver, but can be played in many environments including in a tux. I actually change by straps weekly based on the week ahead. A simple strap change can change the watches appearance more than you can imagine. (Bracelet, Rubber, Nylon, and Leather).

FYI- That Tissot is a quartz, so battery changes will be required. However, quartz movements are accurate. If the Tissot is going to be a second watch, having a quartz may not be a bad thing. Because owning autos will require daily wear, winding, or you will need to place the watch on a winder. And based on how fast/slow the watch is running you will need to adjust the time accordingly.

Good luck. Once you narrow it down let us know what you purchased by posting a pic.

[RWhisenand]

^^^this, I wear my Brietling Superocean for all occasions, because I like it. Just like cigars wear what you like.

[Veatorious]

Originally Posted by RWhisenand

^^^this, I wear my Brietling Superocean for all occasions, because I like it. Just like cigars wear what you like.

Word.

And nice choice with the Brietling.