Best gen watch to own under $5K

[muiramas]

For under 5k, would definitely recommend the Sinn 3006 or the Calendar-Chronograph Moonphase!

+ 1 for Sinn. I might get a 757 utc later this year. Also Damasko.

 

[shyreplover]

The only nice Sinn in my opinion is 140 st.... and it goes under 5000 dollars.
If chrono is your thing and you like thick watch, then Fortis B-42 is nice.
Girard Perregaux ferrari is always nice and a lot cheaper than 5000 dollars. Sporty, chrono, normal size.
All of the above can't be had in rep.

I think the most fun watch is Corum bubble.

 

[Rx4Time]

Consider a grand Seiko. No good replicas and the finish and craftsmanship is amongst the best available. pictures don't do it justice.

Other option is a speedmaster professional. Again, not repped well, very well made, timeless style and IMHO very comfortable to wear. I'm not biased or anything just because I own one.....and yes I saw the exclusion of Omega and the follow up reason due to super reps.... there are no decent, let alone super reps, so it should fit your stated criteria.

 

[slashdotcom1]

Do you know what....buy a Cartier Santos, it is different, some technology in the bracelet, blue hands....and don't forget about the history. The first pilot watch...

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[Countess Koscowicz]

Depends what you’re into- I’d personally go for a vintage datejust

 

[RepIseek]

Seiko, Oris(are they in house calibre?). Best investment I guess would be Tudor tho, and I don’t think they are really repped that well.....


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I believe Oris uses a Sellita SW200, not sure what in-house modifications they do to it. I do love the look of the big Oris watches, depth gauge and pro diver etc.

 

[rabl253]

Seiko 5, SNKL41 or 45 \endthread - bits chuffed, ok caio


(and then take the $4980 you have left over and stick it in the stock market at 8% returns, eh?)

 

[emzeeka]

To me, but im very biased, its the omega seamaster smpc 300. Its classy, sporty and was very innovative for its time. They have discontinued it, so it will likely keep its value and prob increase in value aswell. I got mine in a very good condition for around 2500euros .

 

[Countess Koscowicz]

Or save your self $4600 or so and get a SARB

 

[Hooopen]

Squale is pretty decent. Bank for the bucks for sure!


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[kbates213]

Nomos world time with blue dial. Second hand it's available at a good price.

I second the speedmaster though simply because the reps are not close and it is versatile/classic.



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[timnic54]

Dornblueth https://www.dornblueth.com/watches

Nomos

Or for a few dollars more

https://www.ochsundjunior.swiss/watches/

 

[ssouthall6]

Why not try Sinn? Great brand with great value. I've owned the 103 and the 356. Both were fantastic watches.

My vote for Sinn as well, cracking watches for the money


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[timnic54]

My vote for Sinn as well, cracking watches for the money


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I agree Sinn have always made great watches

 

[Repworld]

Used Rolex OP 39 in good condition, don’t miss new brush..


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[nipe]

"Below $5k" is pretty broad.. One could argue that something like a Seiko SKX is the 'best' watch under 5k, as it's well under $5k. Should it be new? Pre-owned? What's important? Better would maybe be "what's the best NEW gen around $5k"? If so, I'd say a Rolex OP. In fact anything 5-13k I'd say Rolex.

 

[rabl253]

"Below $5k" is pretty broad.. One could argue that something like a Seiko SKX is the 'best' watch under 5k, as it's well under $5k. Should it be new? Pre-owned? What's important? Better would maybe be "what's the best NEW gen around $5k"? If so, I'd say a Rolex OP. In fact anything 5-13k I'd say Rolex.

Disagree, Grand Seiko blows them out of the water on finishing and dial details at that price point. Those zaratsu hands...

 

[slashdotcom1]

I don't like Seiko or GS...for they are ugly watches

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[Lfaustino2]

Ball new GMT with a movement similar to patek Philippe.

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[andre28]

This is a easy one.

The Bell & Ross BR05 - Blue.

https://www.bellross.com/our-collections/Instruments/br-05/br-05-steel/br-05-black-steel-steel

Check it the finish is spot on. Check some youtube vids see how it sits on the wrist.

I think this is the best watch for under 4/5K easy