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Budget Classic: Saint Honore Trocadero Chronograph

Saint Honore Trocadero Chronograph

Available both in glossy stainless steel (ref. 886020 1NRFN) and in dressier rose gold PVD (ref. 886020 8ARF) versions, any member of this new Saint Honore Trocadero Chronograph collection could be a timepiece of choice for a person searching for a classic-styled "Swiss made" chronograph on a (very) tight budget. And never mind the purists: after all, you are buying a watch for yourself, not for a bunch of snobs who believe that anything below an Omega or a Rolex is not even worth considering.

Reliable but Uninspiring: Louis Erard Grey Heritage Chronograph

Louis Erard Grey Heritage Chronograph (ref. 78 269 AA 03)

The automatic Louis Erard Grey Heritage Chronograph (ref. 78 269 AA 03) leaves dubious impression. The mechanism that powers it has successfully passed the test of time in terms of reliability and accuracy, but is also as common as Bic ballpoint pens. The design of its dial is familiar to everyone and is easy to read, but is also as uninspiring as a phony Gibson. Well, it is a matter of personal preferences, as usual.

Girard-Perregaux 1966 Automatic in Rose Gold

Girard-Perregaux 1966 (ref. 49527-52-131-BK6A) automatic watch

The dressy Girard-Perregaux 1966 (ref. 49527-52-131-BK6A) three-hander brings you the easily recognizable minimalistic styling of the 1966 Collection that is supposed to only be worn with formal attire.

Sporting a traditional medium-sized body and featuring one of their highly reliable automatic movements with increased power reserve, the watch may become an instant win if the price is right. Compared to the previously available ref. 49525-52-131-BK6A model, the 1966 Automatic is not only 10 percent larger and thicker, but also offers eight more hours of guaranteed power reserve.

Bell & Ross WW1 Argentium Hand-Wound

Bell & Ross WW1 Argentium Hand-Wound watch

Although different alloys of silver are popular among jewelers all over the world, serious watchmakers aren't especially fond of the metal. However, Bell & Ross has fairly recently updated its vintage-styled WW1 collection with the new Bell & Ross WW1 Argentium model. As the name implies, the watch uses their proprietary "argentium" alloy of silver and some other, unspecified metals.