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What watch would you buy for $5K?


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So my watch nut friends....

What's the most watch for $5K? Doesn't have to be brand new....we're trying to pack in as much

watch for the dollar as possible.

Also, I've read bruce79's thread on watches from $2K - $4K...

Throw them out there...I know Robbieg will say UN Maxi Marine Diver...I know Pizzanooo will say

the Glashutte Sport Evo... :)

Rack that brain of yours...

ALSO: Here's the other criteria...this watch is coming from my mother-in-law...and out of her personal

pride she wants to know that when I'm walking around and someone says...'Nice watch'...I'll be like

'Yea...I got it from my mother-in-law'

So the watch needs to have a certain amount of prestige to it...

OH: And I already asked..I'm not allowed to divide up the money and buy 15 reps...LOL...

Its only 1 watch...I tried getting at least 2-3 gens out of that money...Maybe like 1 midrange watch + 2 less expensive

watches...My wife almost killed me when I mentioned these options...screaming about "You don't know how

to appreciate gifts"...."This isn't about money"....

So 1 watch guys...Oh...and I'm a movement freak...

Anyways...I'm off...I'll check back later...

@Robbieg: I'll be checking out the UN

@Piz: I'll be checking out the Glashutte

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So my watch nut friends....

What's the most watch for $5K? Doesn't have to be brand new....we're trying to pack in as much

watch for the dollar as possible.

Also, I've read bruce79's thread on watches from $2K - $4K...

Throw them out there...I know Robbieg will say UN Maxi Marine Diver...I know Pizzanooo will say

the Glashutte Sport Evo... :)

Rack that brain of yours...

Dress or sport? New or would you consider used? Pre-owned anything would give you the best value. Pre-owned Rolex or Pam's would likely give you investment protection down the line with ever-increasing prices.

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How about getting 3-4 used gens?

If ya like Omegas, could easily grab an Omega SMP (2531), SMP Pro (2254) and a 42 PO.

Mix and match with the Breitling Colt, Tag Link, etc.

Give me the $5k and Ill grab ya some watches :)

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i think your mother in law would like the idea of you having a nice dress watch that she bought you; not sure if she knows watches but i would suggest getting a jaeger lecoultre reverso -- at the very least it will sound expensive and prestigious to her :bangin:

seriously, you can find a great jlc dress watch for around $5k if you buy right -- these watches have huge discounts relative to their original retail value (ie. you can get a $9k watch for under $5k). in addition, you are getting an in-house movement from a company that has been making movements for 100+ years.

something like this:

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just my $0.02,

deltatahoe

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What's the most watch for $5K? Doesn't have to be brand new....we're trying to pack in as much

watch for the dollar as possible.

ALSO: Here's the other criteria...this watch is coming from my mother-in-law...and out of her personal

pride she wants to know that when I'm walking around and someone says...'Nice watch'...I'll be like

'Yea...I got it from my mother-in-law'

So the watch needs to have a certain amount of prestige to it...

Beauty, panache & an eye-catcher. About 5 Gs (in steel)

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If you are a movement fan and are not concerned with resale Chopard, JLC, Ulysses Nardin are all names which command no respect in the secondary market, make beautiful movements and start at a price point where you are not buying the bottom of the line model. At $5k you can easily pick up $8-10k of retail value. If I had to pick one SS dress watch I would probably pick up a JLC Master Geographique in ss in either the 38 or 40mm size. In the Chopard line they have a beautiful GMT with ceramic bezel in the same price range. If you want to go bigger perhaps you should consider a PAM or Breitling you might not otherwise get as a rep. And finally believe it or not the Slevin in gen on bracelet is a fabulous looking watch which jumps off the wrist. My 2 cents.

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While in NYC I went to Wempe to chek the JLC Squadra.

They sell it brand new for 6.7K

After a few discussions with my fellow NewYorkers, we realised that these watches were going for MUCH cheaper on the grey market and for sur when pre-owned.

So, when talking about prestige: go to JLC.

JLC is the ONLY manufacture that never used any part from any other manufacture.

They provided parts, and still does I guess, to VC, AP, ....

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(Side note: it's not mine)

On top of that: you will never be called out! :o

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Another UN option for you Dave. I haven't shot it yet but I also have a UN Big Date GMT. If you are a movement freak this is a contender. The very first GMT with a patented forward and backward jumping hour that also moves the date front AND backward. Coolest GMT around. Looks great too with the option of a strap or bracelet. A perfect 42MM that goes with anything. Retail is $6500, but it can be had for less than your $5K budget. A LOT of watch for the money with an in house complication which is equally sporty and dressy. I have this version...

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So my watch nut friends....

What's the most watch for $5K? Doesn't have to be brand new....we're trying to pack in as much

watch for the dollar as possible.

Also, I've read bruce79's thread on watches from $2K - $4K...

Throw them out there...I know Robbieg will say UN Maxi Marine Diver...I know Pizzanooo will say

the Glashutte Sport Evo... :)

Rack that brain of yours...

ALSO: Here's the other criteria...this watch is coming from my mother-in-law...and out of her personal

pride she wants to know that when I'm walking around and someone says...'Nice watch'...I'll be like

'Yea...I got it from my mother-in-law'

So the watch needs to have a certain amount of prestige to it...

OH: And I already asked..I'm not allowed to divide up the money and buy 15 reps...LOL...

Its only 1 watch...I tried getting at least 2-3 gens out of that money...Maybe like 1 midrange watch + 2 less expensive

watches...My wife almost killed me when I mentioned these options...screaming about "You don't know how

to appreciate gifts"...."This isn't about money"....

So 1 watch guys...Oh...and I'm a movement freak...

Anyways...I'm off...I'll check back later...

@Robbieg: I'll be checking out the UN

@Piz: I'll be checking out the Glashutte

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Y'know what I'd do? I would take her $5,000 and add $5,000 of my own money, and get the $10,000 sapphire bezel FF.

Think of what that would represent to her.

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The 14790 is the 36mm model, but is still nicely proportioned. And very affordable, too; $5k seems to be the going rate for this reference (+/-).

The arabic dial is a hard one to find, however; not the most common dial option out there. I myself love it as it's very similar to the Nick Faldo LE (only without the waffle pattern in the center).

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