Dr No[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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Agreed with Michael on . . .
. . . Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer . . .
. . . and would add the Montblanc Villeret Retour-à-Zéro . . .
. . . to the fairly short list of modern top-tier chronometers.
More info
By: Glenn from Denver : November 3rd, 2011-09:19
Thank you for your prompt replies!! I knew that I had found the right community to post my inquiry!! Let me give you some more parameters to work with: First, let's talk price...something under 15,000USD. Second, size. I am quite taken with the larger siz...
(sigh) . . .
By: Dr No : November 4th, 2011-01:17
. . . yes, that's precisely what Bell had in mind when he invented the telephone - saving the scatter-brained from needless efforts. Silly me, I took it for granted the watch would be available as the press release was posted several days ago . . .
welcome
By: donizetti : November 3rd, 2011-10:55
nice to meet you. At that price point the chronograph I find nicest is the JLC Master Chronograph which should satisfy your size/dial/metal requirements and has a good movement to boot. Best Andreas
Some 'tips'...
By: chaser579 : November 3rd, 2011-09:23
Welcome, Glenn! Omega comes to mind with their co-axial escapement that is chronometer-rated. Some of their 'older' models have chronometer-rated movements based on the ETA 2892-A2 and the Valjoux 7750 (as do many other Swiss watch manufactures, as you ma...
There may be fewer choices..
By: KIH : November 3rd, 2011-16:06
... if you want a Chronograph which is also COSC certified Chronometer. Maybe Chopard LUC has one (the newest Jacky Ickx?). Not sure. I thought of Grand Seiko because GS is made under the stricter standard than COSC, but Chronograph Grand Seiko are all Sp...
Not that few.
By: mkvc : November 3rd, 2011-22:54
I own a Chronoswiss Chronometer Chronograph (although I don't know if they still make it). There is also (gasp!) the Rolex Daytona, available well within the specified price range and very much of a chronometer. I would recommend that anyone interested in...
Advice for a neophyte?...
By: pplater : November 3rd, 2011-23:16
To the extent that a novice may give advice to a neophyte, it would be this: "Increase the budget: you've earned it!" In all seriousness, this is a very big occasion and a very significant purchase. It's not unreasonable, is it, to allow yourself (say) a ...
Impressive!
By: Glenn from Denver : November 4th, 2011-08:24
Hello again all, I have to say, I now know that I have chosen the right place to post my inquiry! Your suggestions will provide me with a fair few nights of surfing the web to check out all of the fine timepieces!! I was already considering Omega, JLC, an...
These 10 Come to Mind
By: iim7v7im7 : November 4th, 2011-15:33
Hi, These watches are all within your target price, steel cases and have bracelets. 1. Blancpain LÉMAN, Flyback Chronograph Grande Date ( 2885F-11B30B-71 ) 2. Breguet Type XX Aeronavale ( 3800ST/92/SW9) 3. Breitling Transocean Chronograph (AB015112/BA59) ...
OK, I'll chime in...
By: watchme : November 4th, 2011-10:24
after reading most of the posts, I'll throw in my 2 cents: If you want a chronometer and chronograph on a metal bracelet, possibly with some gold accents, this limits you quite a bit, but I'll forget the gold accents for now and focus on 2 pieces. The Bre...