Hello guys, I am getting married in ~4 months, and I have the task of finalizing a wedding watch for myself. Since me and my partner have multiple significant expenses coming, the budget of the watch is set to be anywhere from $700-$1500. I can maybe stretch a bit more if it is an absolutely jaw-dropping watch. This will be my first Swiss watch purchase, as the other ones I have are either Japanese or quartz. I'm also open to vintage suggestions, but sourcing them might be problematic.
I'm also torn about whether I should splurge on a brand with history & heritage or go for a microbrand like Farer, Maen, or Baltic, which are making amazing timepieces but lack the history.
Some watches or brands I love :
- Longines (Hydroconquest, Master Collection)
- Alpina ( Startimer Pilot Big Date Chronograph Limited Edition)
- Oris (Big Pointer Date)
- Zodiac (Super Sea Wolf)
- Any watch from Farer (probably my favourite microbrand)
- Hamilton (Murph)
We are looking forward to your suggestions. I am excited to own a new timepiece, especially one that is going to mark such an important life milestone for me :)
I love the big crown pointer date, especially the 80th anniversary one with the bronze case. It’s a little bit out of my budget new, but maybe I can find a slightly used one. I agree with you that divers look a bit out of place for the occasion.
Even the vintage Big crowns looks stunning although they are 34mm