dieselpower Posted October 31, 2014 Report Posted October 31, 2014 Hello esteemed watch freaks. A good friend of mine is in the market for a new watch. He has been down the rep road with a V72 powered 6263 and he got hacked off with it and broke it down and sold the parts. He has vowed never to own a rep again. I think he is wrong but that's for another debate. Anyway, he's going to shell out $6k (maybe a bit more) and he needs guidance so I thought I'd ask anybody who could be bothered to put their 2 cents in. So - what would you go for? Cheers.
HaydenM Posted October 31, 2014 Report Posted October 31, 2014 What type of watch is he going for? diver? something more dressy?
aflop Posted October 31, 2014 Report Posted October 31, 2014 Id say do what I did, buy a second hand sub LV. Never regretted it. Stands out from ordinary subs, can we worn at a dress up even or with casual. Unique enough to be a conversation piece (50th anniversary story) and since I've bought mine, the price has shot up! 1
Mike on a bike Posted October 31, 2014 Report Posted October 31, 2014 114060, watch here they go on sale black Friday 5-6 k: http://www.jomashop.com/rolex-watch-114060.html
dieselpower Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Posted October 31, 2014 He's not ruling anything out but not in the market for a dress watch. He's a businessman, wants solid, reliable, classy, wear it for any occasion mens watch.
dbane883 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Posted October 31, 2014 In no particular order, I'd say he look at the following: mf matte dial 5513 1675 GMT 16600 SeaDweller Pre-Moon Speedmaster 114060
chris5264 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Posted October 31, 2014 Personally I think the best deal on the market is a used UTS...These are every bit as good as a pam and have a great story, design, movt but for some reason go for about 1500 (usd) used. For business might not fit easy under a suit, but I would think the adventure is just enough to get conversations started...at least that's how I put it to a business friend of mine. I've even seen the super custom ones with a Benzinger movt go for around 3.
pcardoza Posted October 31, 2014 Report Posted October 31, 2014 I'd be looking for something that hasn't been repped with great accuracy. Like a Blue Dial Seawolf?
droptopman Posted October 31, 2014 Report Posted October 31, 2014 In no particular order, I'd say he look at the following: mf matte dial 5513 1675 GMT 16600 SeaDweller Pre-Moon Speedmaster 114060 I like this list but would add any explorers from the 50's to current. And a 11613. Sent from my droptop using telepathy.
automatico Posted October 31, 2014 Report Posted October 31, 2014 Put $5500 in the bank and buy a new Bulova Accutron II Alpha 96A155, 98A136 etc.
tomhorn Posted October 31, 2014 Report Posted October 31, 2014 While all the pre-owned Rolex options mentioned would be good, I'd be looking at others, especially if he's not "brand" phobic. For example, I love the Glashutte Original Senator Chronograph for $6k. Sporty due to being a chronograph, but understated enough to wear as a dress watch.
dbane883 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Posted October 31, 2014 I nearly forgot about the Spring Drive Grand Seiko.. The GMT (SBGE001) is my favourite. Dreamy sapphire bezel. Does not get more reliable than a SD Grand Seiko: 1
Bc1221 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Posted October 31, 2014 id get a nice 16800 or a 16660. they can sometimes be gotten in the 6k range. nice vintage look without going too vintage. sapphire crystal instead of the plexi that normally comes with the old matte dials. very collectable and they hold their value pretty well quite a few available on the bay right now with providence and in the price range.
Nightwatch Posted November 1, 2014 Report Posted November 1, 2014 Except for new/used Rolex I´m totally out of the gen-market, specially in that price-bracket. Everything else is a money-pit, just gets monotonous after 10 years, takes an eternity to re-sell, even at a huge loss, and anything related with service does cost a small fortune too. (Well, there are still some interesting sub-$1.000 ones)
automatico Posted November 1, 2014 Report Posted November 1, 2014 I am with Nightwatch except I will not consider new rolex. With all the swiss brands cutting off parts and forcing owners to 'factory service', I have lost interest in modern watches. I have never in my life seen a $6000 watch I would want to get stuck with. To me a $6000 watch is a watch that someone else will pay $7000 for the day after I buy it. I do however have one $5000 watch (at today's insane prices)...a 1675 GMT Master that I paid $825 for. If it was me, I would decide on what watch I wanted, then shop for the best price. Otherwise you might pay $6000 for a $2000 watch.
NaviChief Posted November 1, 2014 Report Posted November 1, 2014 For that money I would want more than a Rolex sport model. The PanoMaticLunar can be found for $6k used, in fact there was just one up with both the metal bracelet and strap/deployant. That was for SS of course, not the pictured gold.
dieselpower Posted November 1, 2014 Author Report Posted November 1, 2014 All interesting stuff. Thanks for the input people. My mate has possibly got a contact who can give him 30% discount on new Rolex. Does this affect anyones suggestions?
astonjenks Posted November 1, 2014 Report Posted November 1, 2014 Size matters which needs to be carefully considered! Depending on his size and stature some of the above would look wrong, the Glasshute along with Jaegers are very classy. AJ
Bomber22 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Posted November 2, 2014 Use the 6k on one hell of a franken haha
vonsigler Posted November 5, 2014 Report Posted November 5, 2014 I would go here http://www.solidswiss.cd/e-boutique
Resistor Posted November 5, 2014 Report Posted November 5, 2014 Me personally? I'd go for a 3570.50 Speedmaster and a Breitling Aerospace. I would never sink $6k into one watch.
UmpaHimself Posted November 6, 2014 Report Posted November 6, 2014 I would say some of the newer Omega's. I think they are a great watch for the money with excellent movements. Maybe one of the new Aqua Terras or Seamster 300 Master Co-Axial
mghm3 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Posted November 6, 2014 A used 16613 would be great. Maybe 116613 with the dicount.
xxl17 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Posted December 27, 2014 Nomos! And he will save a few grand. Amazing watch for the money. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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