Really nice gesture! The range is very interesting, and there's of course a variety of mid-tier brands that offer product which is readily available (Breguet, JLC, Parmigiani, etc. etc.). As others have suggest though, why not a Bulgari??

Your input is highly appreciated....!

By: @lberti : February 6th, 2022-12:43

A good friend of mine would like to purchase a watch for his brother. His brother cant afford it, but he is a bit of a watch afficionado. He would like purchase him a watch from - a reputable brand - with a rather classic and sporty look - the watch has t...

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Your input is highly appreciated....!

The brother probably already has some favorite brands of his? If so, it feels like that should be one of the first and most important considerations?

Youre right on the chronoscope.

For something on the sportier side, for example the 70's Chronograph with steel bracelet; or the SeaQ Panorama Date, perhaps even in steel/gold (not normally a fan of two-tone, but here it works really well)

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-speedmaster-chronoscope-co-axial-master-chronometer-chronograph-43-mm-32992435110001

That's it.

Laureato

Its my friends brother. I think the 42mm is perfect.

Speedmaster

I had the 321 in mind, but not available.

This one is possible.

This is a very nice, but i am afraid not available?!

Available in secondary market. Bvlgari Octo is another great choice.

Thank you! To make the purchase more interessting, i would not want to purchase "secondary", but directly from an AD with full warranty, etc. The whole shabang, you know!! :)

Bvlgari Octo it is, love mine!

I would hesitate between the Polaris Memovox Mariner and the Chronograph Calendar. You can't go wrong with these... BUT you won't get any discount on the Memovox. They are limited in production, and there is a waiting list.

Good to know. For me it would be the memovox. Clearly because of the memovox history and versatility of the watch. This could be an only watch you dont have to take it off in all occasions.

That could be a possibility. I would go for it, too.

How about master Memovox (not the mariner). I think it is about 12K now?

Ah, yes, but with the silver dial, you mean, or the Timer?

The timer would be first choice, then the silver (which a bit less in legibility)

The Timer is really really cool.

Very cool indeed. I think this one though was limited, rite?

Correct.

would you have by chance the reference you have in mind? thanks

Master Control Memovox.

The JLCs and Omega you mentioned are good choices.

Thank you very much for your valuable input.

The JLC is an interessting suggestion. It covers quite some interessting complications, useful ones.

It is very nice. In-house movement, WT and chronograph, and goes well in both black and blue! The price should be within range, and no waiting list in the UK (so far).

How about a Fifty Fathoms in Titanium?

Thats a great sugestion. I will take it on the list.

But you will probably have the damn date at 4....

And i am actually not sure about titanium, but thats me. 👍

With pleasure!

Pretty cool suggestions. Merci Alex. A great evening to you as well.

Does it have to be water proof to some degree? Does it have to come with bracelet?

I think, if he gets a watch, an expensive one, it should be one that he can wear on a daily basis and every activity. I would say with some waterproof degree and ideally with bracelet.

I'm really not familiar enough with Breguet to give you the best suggestion, but as a first watch I'd totally go for a "classic" of the brand....perhaps a Marine or a Classique, from what I understand of it?

PS: Sorry for the confusion, just noticed it now --- I meant to write this reply to your response to me below, not sure why I posted it here! ;-)) Cheers.

VC fifty six in ss.

Ohhhh, this is a very nice sugestion.... Who actually delivers the movements for the 56? Cant be "in-house" for that price, or am i totally wrong?

VC

Really nice gesture! The range is very interesting, and there's of course a variety of mid-tier brands that offer product which is readily available (Breguet, JLC, Parmigiani, etc. etc.). As others have suggest though, why not a Bulgari??

I love bvlgari. i've even considered buying the rose gold octofinissimo myselfe.... ! :)

I’ll play 🙂 Vacheron Constantin 1942 triple calendar

Maybe i should get one as well...

Haha, the watch gods are giving signs 😂

i see.... I liked the blue one better, not as agressive font color as the red one. just my feeling.

Funny, I went through this exact exercise a few years ago….

Dear NickO

Bvlgari Octo Finissimo, Chopard Alpine Eagle 8hz, Blancpain FF, Breguet Type XX, Parmigiani Tonda Sport