FxrAndy Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Now dont all think i havewone the lottery this is some thing i will have to save hard for and get rid of some other assets. This will be some thing that i hope will still be in the family years to come and hold its value. It has to have an in house movement, no ETA or modded ETA, i have lots of them, and has to fit my style and life style, i think Patek is out! top price maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratedzeus Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 seadweller... Inge mightgo out fashion fast... Pam me no likeytoo much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 IMO, you should purchase a SD. The famed design has withstood the test of time (40+ years?) and has been imitated by so many. It still is the same faithful size after so many trend changes and I think the design is still here to stay for now, the future, and forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Andy, As you preset the choices, no surprise. SeaDweller !!! If you are short on the choices, can I suggest the only manufacture that NEVER used any non inhouse mvts: JLC. They provided all the other ones (Patek and so on) but never used a foreign one themselves. They currently have some serious "sports" models available. Enjoy Andy...enjoy. Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 with all due respect to my compatriot Stephane Screw rolex - get a real collectors watch - Go UN http://www.watchesandbeyond.com/item.asp?model=353-66-314 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 The pam is a bit over the price limit but i have a gun, lol, The Ingy has also stood the test of time, one of the negatives with the rolex is akways the "is it real" questions and after lots of reps i would be a bit of a hipocrit smacking every one that asked. I am Looking at JLC now to see what they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 with all due respect to my compatriot Stephane Screw rolex - get a real collectors watch - Go UN I mentionned JLC Pho... My JLC comes from you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 I dont know Pho the UNs dont quite fit my style, i am more subdued than what i have seen from UN, The GP seahawk would be nice but out of my range to save in that time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 LV Sub no doubt about it. I got mine before the latest price increase and I love it. I believe the new AD list is $6300.00 !!! I have heard they may stop making it and I have heard they may make less of them and I have heard they may go to a poured ceramic bezel and supercase. Regardless to me there is nothing like a gen Rolex whether it be Sub, Yachtie, GMT or Sea Dweller. (just got my SSD rep today by the way to join my 4 genuine Rolexes, so far it feels right at home). Bottom line is you can never go wrong with a Genuine Rolex and as much as Panerai has been popular for the past 10 years or so you will never ever have to worry about a Rolex being the flavor of the day or trendy. And talk about in house, you can be assured that every bit of a Rolex is made in the enormous green glass building in the Alps that says Rolex on it. Even Audemars can't make that claim nor can Patek. Rolex brother Rolex all the way, Panerai make for nice reps but will never see my money for a gen. My gen Ken's Trading RXW MM 20 fits my Pam kick very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 I'd not recommend either the Ingy or the SD.... While I LOVE the Ingy as an everyday watch, the rep with AR, lume, and Lello wheel is just too good for ~$500 USD. The big Ingy reps will probably be out this year, too. The SD, on the otherhand is one of those watches whose novelty will soon wear off, IMO. I might consider a 97%+ used Ingy chrono. The secs at 6 rep isn't very desirable. And, of course, there are many a PAM I'd consider in your price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 As the seller said to me "SD The mother of all subs!" Or was it "the grand mother..." I could sell the Explorer II right away, but I don't think I would ever sell the SD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Hey Andy, Stephane's right. I love the Ingy, but it will loose value faster than you can put it on your wrist... THe SD, however will most likely increase or at least stay the same. Plus, it is an alltime classic! Way to go, to be honest. Just my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 I agree with the others on JLC. So what about the Master Compressor (approx. E 5.000,-)? Very original - both classy and sporty - design, in-house movement and no one will ever doubt that it's gen. Good luck with your choice, mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 This one is not bad either ...is it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 JLC added to the choices, Question why do we hardly ever see any vintage ingys for sale????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 I like that reverso!!! For a dress watch and some thing to look at during a boring speach that would be nice! why cant we have a good rep of that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 I like that reverso!!! For a dress watch and some thing to look at during a boring speach that would be nice! why cant we have a good rep of that? Because ! Much to complicated probably. But, a JLC (and for sure with several complications) is as good as a Patek...maybe not in term of investment but what a watch. That Reverso Squadra Home time has it all: dressy, complicated, sporty, easy and unique in fact. No external pieces, all in house... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 JLC added to the choices, Question why do we hardly ever see any vintage ingys for sale????? Did you know that the 70's SS Ingy SL has been valued @ $12K? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 I have been looking but only found sold examples so no prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Loved it, ever since I saw Gad Elmaleh wearing it in Hors De Prix. Amazon has it for almost U$7k. http://www.amazon.com/Jaeger-LeCoultre-Com...0/dp/B000ZMB46C Jomashop bests them by 200 dollars. http://www.jomashop.com/jaeger-le-coultre-...ic-1718470.html JLC is a watch for classy men, like you, FxrAndy. The rest, with respect are either too common, or too easily repped (with the exception of the 010). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 i'll cast my vote for the jlc as well. i initially fell for the squadra reverso hometime that stephane suggested above, but after trying one on the bigger square squadra line feels too large on the wrist for a dress watch. additionally, the reverso line is known for their rectangular designs; i figure when buying a classic watch like this, it's better to stick to the original design (i can see the square squadra designs coming & going, whereas the classic rectangular reverso case will likely stand the test of time). if you like having choices, the jlc reverso grande gmt has the most complications & the choice of silver or black dial: personally, i'm not a huge fan of the black dial, so i like the reverso grande date a little better (i like how you get to see the double barrel movement) just my $0.02 of course deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasTTaP Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 with all due respect to my compatriot Stephane Screw rolex - get a real collectors watch - Go UN http://www.watchesandbeyond.com/item.asp?model=353-66-314 I second that (sorry Stephane ) You're a collector, get a collector watch (and a SSD also, but go for a rep on this one) But isn't Ulysse Nardin too much of a safe bet? I mean, as collector, shoud'nt we be looking for risky investments in promising ventures? (did I mention I work for web-startups ;-) ) My next gen choice would be one of these : Martin Braun has recently joined Franck Muller Group ( who's creative genius, Mr Franck Muller, is sadly not working there anymore) and is the new creative guy there!! /http://www.martinbraunusa.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 And another nice modern dressy JLC: Master Home Time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Rolex for sure - but if only one watch, not the Seadweller. i would go for an classic Submariner with date or the old GMT-Master II. the best investment would be vintage (all tritium with box and papers) these watches you can wear daily everywhere with everything. but personally i would (not anymore ) put so much money in a gen watch. better put the money in something really nice like a house next to the sea cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
confused69u Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 I chose the SD as well.. and your avatar is rather hypnotic in a good way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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