Any swiss watch. My favorites are Omega and Jaeger LeCoultre.

To be honest though, after many decades, I have retired them and wear a smartwatch. Most of my friends also only wear their Swiss watches for special occasions so it's just not worth it like it used to be.

For the Rolex tradition at a better price, and with a better vibe, try Tudor. Hamilton is nice and lowkey and respectable. A Cartier Tank is a tasteful choice for a rich guy. Some Pateks are works of great beauty. I personally wear a Timex Weekender.

DH has a lot of nice watches, he’s not a Rolex guy either, and my favorite is panerai.

Anonymous wrote:In era of smart watched which can do a lot of things, there is no real need of fancy watches who can't do much. It only reflects on your materialistic nature and need to show off nature to cover up for your inner insecurity.

I wouldn't be caught dead wearing a smart watch.

Anonymous wrote:Patek Philippe

This.

Is it a gift, or is it for you?
If it’s a gift, I’d say find a store that will let you bring him in to try on a few.

OP here - I'm more interested in the Blancpain or Longines sort of style. Rolex's marketing seems tacky and obnoxious. I've never bought a fancy watch and have no clue about price points, wrist measurements, etc.

Anonymous wrote:In era of smart watched which can do a lot of things, there is no real need of fancy watches who can't do much. It only reflects on your materialistic nature and need to show off nature to cover up for your inner insecurity.

The same can be said about most women's clothes and especially handbags.

Anonymous wrote:Patek Philippe

There's a waiting list for most models, so while PP is a great watch (and pricey!) it may not be attainable.

Omega is a good choice, or Tudor or IWC.

In era of smart watched which can do a lot of things, there is no real need of fancy watches who can't do much. It only reflects on your materialistic nature and need to show off nature to cover up for your inner insecurity.

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Patek Philippe

How old are you? For a younger set, I would recommend Omega seamaster.

That’s probably the best way to narrow it.

What type of watch are you looking for and what is your budget? Do you not want a Rolex because they are hard to get or is there something specific you don’t like about the brand?

Where do you start? Do you go to a jewelry store and ask to see watches? I'm not interested in Rolexes at all.