Horological Meandering

Dear forumners, I'm a bit stumped when asked by a friend to recommend a watch. My friend is not a "watch guy". He is a USA-based scientist and statistical whizz but I can't even remember if he wears a wrist watch. Can you help? Is the Titanium issue a dis... 

Maybe the Oris ProDiver Chronograph Titanium which is in his budget. (I have no clue about Oris watches). If he would stretch his budget a little, either an Omega Seamaster Chronograph Titanium, or an IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Titanium. If he could stretc... 

Spellbound, Thanks for the range of suggestions. I have an Oris watch somewhere (but not a chronograph) so I should have remembered the brand. He definitely wants a "real watch" now......so there is hope. ;) Regard, MTF

. . . and offer the level of waterproofing he needs. Seiko has a few offerings, too. Art

Thanks, I will pass on the suggestion. Being in upstate New York, his problem may be finding a dealer for Tutima (who?) but Seiko may be possible. Regards, MTF

but first that popped to my mind is Seamaster America's cup Regards D ...  

Area51, I forgot that Omega did a regatta watch before. I've stopped recommending Omega as a starter (sic) watch since their pricing has gone too high. My friend has a few dollars more than he says he has....so maybe. Regard, MTF

... should be interesting for a scientist. it has this technical approach, but is solid, the new movement generation does not need to frequent service (if at all), and should be available in the price range quoted. Marcus

... the Omega Seamaster 300m (the "Bond" design), and the DeVille should be readily available at prices under or around 3k USD. Marcus

Get a Ball watch. They are built well and have all the fancy science things to back them up, which he will probably appreciate (I know I do) with the addition of tritium. They have some very nice titanium models.

that should be well within that price range. There are Ocean Stars and All-Dials in titanium. Don

I have a couple of steel Rado watches but not a single Mido despite their history with cork O-ring to "water proof" the crown assembly. I will pass on the suggestion of Mido although I suspect upstate New York is not a good place to find rare brands. Rega... 

A quartz watch first to reduce the cost.

With Tide Table, moon phase, compass, barometer and altimeter. Titanium case. Solar powered too. Nice...I have one that I use as Master reference for moon-phase adjustment of my mechanical moon phase watches. Regards, MTF

But in this case, I would rather opt for a highly accurate super-quartz model (+/- 10 secs per year), offered by Breitling or Certina. These are looking "serious", without being overloaded with functions and displays, and are even elegant enough to be wor...  

NT

because he is ex-RAF and an aviation buff. Very pleased as the Breitling on your wrist gives entry privileges to Breitling Hospitality at airshows. But I did not connect it with a nautical watch for my friend.....hmm...Breitling do 'water' watches too. An... 

Surely the Citizen Promaster "Subzilla" 1,000m should be in contention? I'm willing to bet Seiko makes something suitable too! Finally, the SINN U200 should prove pretty indestructible!

:-) MTF