Recommend a watch for a budget of $7000

[Oceanklassik]

IIRC, the 116200 (pink flora dial) is priced at $8,540.

[crazybay]

IWC pilot chrono? Got day and date and 7K can get you a brand new piece but in leather strap.

[rockdaman]

IIRC, the 116200 (pink flora dial) is priced at $8,540.

Changi T1 was 7700++ even add up 7% GST still cheaper but not sure i can get discount at T1...anyone has experience with discount at T1?

currently at AD is giving max 10% discount for Datajust...correct me if i m wrong.

[sdchew]

The Longines Column Wheel Chronograph is a good choice too



http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2011/5/...l-purists.html

[Watcha]

The Longines Column Wheel Chronograph is a good choice too



http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2011/5/...l-purists.html

Right on sir. Longines make very nice quality dress watch.

[Ballwatch]

Hi thanks for the help, I have also received a nice message from a buddy here on questions I should ask myself before making more decisions.
I intend to buy a watch for daily use, I am not too sure about maintenance but I would prefer a robust strong watch that can tolerate my careless knocking on tables, railings, doors. I am also looking to keep the watch, no intention for now to sell it.
I apologized for my non detailed message above, I am looking for swiss watches. Prefer chronograph with date, automatic movement. Open to any brands. Open to new or pre own conditions. Prefer size of 40 to 42mm, 45mm is out. Prefer a classical looking watch for office wear, non sporty type. Looking at stainless steel bracelet, not with leather strap.

Tough... Chrono + Bracelet.... Yet not sporty...

[watchknight]

Has TS decided on the watch

I am thinking of IWC chrono 3717, any advise?

[Oceanklassik]

My dream watch

[icy.mint]

I am thinking of IWC chrono 3717, any advise?

A good choice worth considering, if you wanted a chrono w/ date and don't mind the leather strap. Sold mine away and now kinda miss it.... LOL!

[Ballwatch]

I am thinking of IWC chrono 3717, any advise?

Good Choice!!! I would say

It has the bracelet version as well... matter of personal preference...

IMHO, kevlar strap should look quite good on it too

[Ken3]

I am thinking of IWC chrono 3717, any advise?

Gd choice! if u plan to get an IWC, the 3717 should be 1 of the best affordable choices... personally feel the 3717 is 1 of the iconic pieces in the IWC range..

[terbaboom]

I am thinking of IWC chrono 3717, any advise?

if you're getting the 3717, buy it with the bracelet and buy the leather strap later if you want a leather strap. the bracelet itself will cost more than $3k at the ADs if you buy it separately.

[psee]

if you're getting the 3717, buy it with the bracelet and buy the leather strap later if you want a leather strap. the bracelet itself will cost more than $3k at the ADs if you buy it separately.

Agreed

[eyeo]

Panerai.... get the base model

[sennywolf]

Panerai 183.

look class and great watch. got one to sell, interested?