watches

[Yanto_csl]

and this...less expensive option

http://www.watches.co.uk/watch/10584s/tag-heuer-carrera-re-issue-cs3113/

[Paul Eggleton]

Panerai gets my vote, although I'd have a black strap.

[bryce]

Thanks lads. Yanto has hit my taste bang on. I love the IWC pilots with croc straps, not one for the big bling bracelets and 'busy' faces. Currently own an IWC Aquatimer and love it - theres something special about wearing a high end timepiece which I never understood until purchasing mine.

Will need to have a look at the Panerai in the flesh, need to see that large crown in the flesh. Another brand that has caught my eye is Jaeger LeCoultre - anyone experience with them?

Also, does anyone know if jewelers do sales/discounts after christmas on these higher end watches and alternatively has anyone any experience with buying such an expensive piece online.

Open to more suggestions...

[Yanto_csl]

Thanks lads. Yanto has hit my taste bang on. I love the IWC pilots with croc straps, not one for the big bling bracelets and 'busy' faces. Currently own an IWC Aquatimer and love it - theres something special about wearing a high end timepiece which I never understood until purchasing mine.

Will need to have a look at the Panerai in the flesh, need to see that large crown in the flesh. Another brand that has caught my eye is Jaeger LeCoultre - anyone experience with them?

Also, does anyone know if jewelers do sales/discounts after christmas on these higher end watches and alternatively has anyone any experience with buying such an expensive piece online.

Open to more suggestions...

You clearly have good taste mate

I am going to take a look here.....interest free credit....

http://www.davidmrobinson.co.uk/

[Paul Eggleton]

Bryce,

When I bought my Omega the jewellers price matched an online price. Just take a long a print out to prove it. You may get some bolx about the online watch not being official blah blah but it's all rubbish.

[Trawler]

For something diffent how about Ulysee Nardin (dual time). Great when you travel especially when you visit the ring.