VinnieD
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how about an IWC from the 90s?
Apr 06, 2024,07:07 AM
IWC Mark XII
or their UTC if a second timezone is desired
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Recommend a Low-Budget Watch for an Imposter Polymath
By: PhoenixGTS : April 5th, 2024-21:38
I graduated from law school decades ago then began what I euphemistically call a "non-linear" legal career. In recent times I have attempted to move my in-house practice in the direction of data privacy and protection. As a kind of therapy - b ecause I wa...
Sincere congratulations!
By: InHavenPro : April 5th, 2024-22:18
That is an indubitable achievement, I am exceedingly confident that degree was significantly more demanding than my MBA, and just like yourself, I was never a naturally gifted mathematician despite having both parents who were scientists with exceptional ...
Great, even!
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : April 6th, 2024-00:54
;)
By: amanico : April 6th, 2024-03:54
Congratulations!
By: als1678 : April 5th, 2024-22:42
That B&R looks pretty cool but I suggest trying on one to make sure that it seats well on your wrist given the shape. One suggestion, not really pilot related but off the beaten path In that price range I would also look at (used) grand Seiko. Plenty of g...
Tudor
By: SALMANPK : April 5th, 2024-22:46
Source: Monochrome S ...
I love this, great choice
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : April 5th, 2024-23:48
The Sinn and others were good, too. Check out the Longines, Nomoses, and the Tudors.
Under 5k, the following would be my choices:
By: jleno : April 6th, 2024-00:15
Omega - I'd pick an aqua terra. You said no diver/yacht theme, but you could consider a different style like the railmaster, 15k gauss, etc. Grand Seiko - Lots of options here, but I like pictures I've seen of the tough quartz SBGX341/SBGX343. Or you coul...
Some additional suggestions…
By: KMII : April 6th, 2024-05:04
The Grand Seiko SBGM might give you the complication you want in a very understated and very reliable package: Now if you want something aviation inspired but without a chronograph, finding a vintage Minerva Pythagore Aviation with its Cathedral hands cou...
GS of course
By: cazalea : April 6th, 2024-18:44
Endlessly-fascinating dials and solid movements, quartz or automatic or Spring Drive ...
Get a ball watch.
By: iceheller 1945 ✌️ : April 6th, 2024-06:07
Swiss made with America heritage. They got a couple of aviation theme watch and other models with dual time function. You still can buy a Nomos or even a Sinn with $5k budget plus a bit more. 😜
Congratulations! great milestone on a journey.
By: MilDiver : April 6th, 2024-06:56
I'd go for a watch that will not only represent quality, but also from good house, preferably not from one of the large groups , with a special aspect, and something to be kept in the family.. At your budget, I'd search: - Grand Seiko high-beat GMT, preow...