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Help requested from Omega mavens on gift for non WIS husband

I have been trying to buy my husband a watch, and I have run into the same frustrations many of you know in trying to buy your wives and GFs a watch. He is very particular as to appearance, with no thought to maker or what is inside.

He wants a relatively inexpensive (his constraint, not mine - he won't wear a "fancy" watch and i can't lie if he asks me the price) three register chrono with constrasting (panda or reverse panda) subdials.   Year of manufacture unimportant, but his taste is more 1969 than 1949 or 2009.   Hand wind okay.

He has given thumbs up to a picture of a blue dialed no date Speedy pro special edition with blue bezel. I have seen a similar one for sale without blue bezel .     The current Legend or Broad Arrow do not appeal to him.

If I can't find an Omega, his rather stringent price conditions lead me toward Breitling or perhaps a bargain on an older or vintage El Primero. I know El Primeros pretty well, have no knowledge about Breitlings.

Suggestions??

Thanks guys,

Ginger

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I don't have an Omega suggestion (sorry)...

By: dxboon : August 23rd, 2009-14:00

...but would you consider an independent? Hi Ginger, Not sure exactly what the budget is for this project, or if a vintage timepiece is more desirable, but how about a Habring2 chronograph? Their '09 automatic chrono, with its classic good looks, is reaso...

A previous post...

By: tempusfugit : August 23rd, 2009-14:14

may be of interest to you.... http://home.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-17/pi-3268081/ti-535366/s-0/ And a couple of days later (7/23) there is a post about favorite chronographs. Many are more costly but others not. A vintage chronograph may be espe...

Mille Miglia? [nt]

By: BDLJ : August 23rd, 2009-21:04

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The white tracks...

By: aaronm : August 23rd, 2009-21:12

on a BP Flyback aren't contrasty enough I'm guessing? That's my usual first hit on a chrono. What about a reverso Gran'sport chrono? Manual wind, it's not a triple-register, but it's way more interesting..... A

Or another thought

By: aaronm : August 23rd, 2009-21:16

what about one of Tag's recent vintage-looking pieces? You get the 1969 style, but 2009 sapphire crystal and waterproofness... this would be but one example, I know they have one that exactly matches your description, but I can't find a pic a...

I think your instincts are right on the money, Ginger . . .

By: Dr No : August 23rd, 2009-22:57

. . . vintage Zenith or Movado El Primero chronos looks mighty good to me . . . here's Etiene's sublime example: Mr Ginger should be happy and then some with one of these ;-) . . . cordially, Art...

Hamilton did a panda dial chrono in the 60's which is available in the usual places

By: G99 : August 24th, 2009-02:29

it carries either a Valjoux or Lemania movement and looks a bit like the paul Newman Daytona. no pic but it will suit his budget constraints. best Graham

Chopard Chrono One is SS

By: AlexSunrise : August 24th, 2009-08:20

Comes to mind with a panda dial, but, pricewise, I suspect it may be higher that what you have in mind. As Art mentioned a Movado might be a good option, particularly their new Datron Chronograph, with a retro look, but modern day specs, which might come ...