The new "Help me spend 5k" thread...

[golem]

So... pretend you have come into 5k US the easy way, and your wrist is feeling a bit nekked. Maybe you could stretch another 2k or so for the right deal(s).

Calling all experts, or anyone with an opinion... what watch(es) would you buy, and why?

Realize, like most people, I can't just pi** away 5-7k... so whatever is suggested must be capable of being resold for something close to the original price paid.

Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions! It will help!

/golem

 

[guanaco]

I would go with a Glashutte Original Panomatic Lunar.

If you're going to buy a gen watch make sure it's good looking and goes with everything.

 

[golem]

5k

Yep... that freakin' rocks!

Anyone else?

/golem

 

[747]

Buy 10 reps- mod them and you'd still have K3 for women, booze & golf. woooohooooo

 

[Celt]

Buy 10 reps- mod them and you'd still have K3 for women, booze & golf. woooohooooo

I agree! :lol:



(a JLC reverso for me)

 

[fakemaster]

I assume you are talking about gens?

 

[rooster133]

If you want something that retains or increases in value, that you could sell quickly should a rainy day come, and is a great watch to wear, then I'd go for a used Rolex. My choice would be a GMT.

 

[747]

Roosters don't like booze, women and golf????

 

[pcsam]

I agree a good Rolex would be like having the cash in the bank mate ...........but make sure you get one that will appreciate not all of them do ?

 

[golem]

5k threa

Probably a gen(s).. unless there is a rep/combination of reps/gens that might work...

thanks!

/golem

 

[hooligan]

Gently used Panerai 000 = ~$3500, maybe a bit less.

Dornblueth & Sohn Calibre 99.0 = ~$3650

That's about $7K which falls into your "stretch it by $2K" parameters. And you've got a couple of great watches that can both be either dressed up or down.

 

[golem]

5k

Guys:

Thanks for all of the great suggestions, I appreciate your time!

Now to decide...

/golem

 

[deloreandmc]

you say you want something that will hold value, so reps are generally out of the question

so I would say, if you look in the right places you may find it, some cheap gen breitlings, but what I would do is go nuts with reps!

HUNDREDS OF THEM!!!

I would start with these

AP ROO Survivor
AP ROO Jalan Bukit Bintang
AP ROO Masato
AP ROO Black Themes
AP ROO Rubberclad
AP ROO RB Blue
AP ROO RB Black
AP ROO RB Red And Gold
AP ROO Blue Themes
AP ROO White Themes

damn, wasnt done and Im over 5k already....

EDIT: I had so much fun naming those Im going to continue, If i were to go nuts and blow my life savings

AP ROO Singapore GP
AP ROO Las Vegas Strip
AP ROO Montoyo
AP ROO 2009 Silver Themes
AP ROO Bumblbee
AP ROO Alinghi
AP ROO Wempe Scuba
AP ROO Volcano
AP ROO Black Themes Diamond Bezel

ok, I think Im done with AP

now BREITLING!

Breitling Navitimer World SS Bracelet White Face
Breitling Montbrillont Datora SS Bracelet White Face
Breitling Super Avenger Black Face SS Bracelet
Breitling Skyland Avenger Black Face SS Bracelet
Breitling Blacksteel
Breitling SOSF SS Bracelet Black Face
Breitling Chronomatic 49 Black Face Black Leather
Breitling For Bentley 49 Black Face SS Bracelet


now Hublot

Hublot Platinum MAT
Hublot Aero Bang
Hublot King Power All Black
Hublot Big Bang Full Diamond Inlay
Hublot Big Bang Black Magic

now Panerai

Pam 111h
Panerai Daylight Chrono Black Face
Panerai Ferreri FER 0008

now Graham

Swordfish Black Knight Left Light Green Lume
Swordfish Black Knight Right Orange Lume
Commander
1000FT Diver Orange Lume
Chronofighter Overlord

now U-Boat

Have to be a gen until there is a rep, the U1001

now Omega

Pumpkin PO 45mm Black Leather
PO Black Rubber/ Bracelet

now Bell&Ross

BR01-97
BR01-92 PVD Blue Lume
BR01-94 PVD Red Lume
BR01-94 PVD Blue Lume
BR01-92 PVD Red Lume W/ Custom Red Stitch Black alligator strap
BR02 White Lume, Number Dial
BR01-88 White Lume
BR01 Tourbillon

I think I got them all, Im going to wake up in the middle of the night and say, I FORGOT *insert watch name here* DAMN

 

[takashi]

For such money, no point getting a few reps or reps + gen combo.

A Rolex would be a very wise choice. Get them preowned but full with box papers and service history. Any sports model will do. Skip the President, DD or Datejust.

Yes, you are getting a lot for your money by buying the D. Dornblüth und Sohn but resale value drops quite a lot.

Start looking on preowned pieces and you are getting a lot for your money. Even a preowned Breguet Type XXL Chrono will fit to your budget.

Skip Panerai... They are quite volatile and you never know what will happen.

Conclusion: stick to Rolex if you have thought of reselling it, even a slight one.

That stretch 2k bits, you can get another preowned Omega or Breitling easily. Mind you, mechanical one.

Ok if you want to blow it all, look for inhouse powered watches. A Portuguese Automatic 7 days comes to my mind.

Rule of thumb: get them preowned.

 

[Klockis]

I'm in the same situation.
But I plan on keeping the gens so no worries about re-sale value.
This the the gens I have on order:

- New Breitling Steelfish on gold (light brown) calf leather, white dial.
This will be on my wrist while I'm in casual mode. Jeans, T-shirts, sneekers...

- Used Submariner 16610 N series.
This will go with everything. Suit, shirt, chinos. I think I even will look good dressed just in the Sub and nothing else!

The change will be used on more reps and straps

Most of the reps will be dress watches that I try to match with my suits at the office and change every day.

 

[takashi]

IMHO, they are pretty good choices. I admit that I am not a big fan of the Steelfish but Avenger Seawolf Ti.

 

[jmd33]

That's an easy one people - 2 Omega dive watches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[How 'bout the 2 in my signature - LOL]

 

[asdasd]

I would go with a Glashutte Original Panomatic Lunar.

If you're going to buy a gen watch make sure it's good looking and goes with everything.

That's beautiful, I love the plain white faced watches with black leather straps. Understated and elegant .

 

[DodgerBlue78]

Does anyone know which Rolex's appreciate. I know that many of the sports-style Rollie's hang onto their value well (DSSD, GMT II, SUb, etc), but haven't heard of any that can appreciate over time.

 

[kendog870]

you say you want something that will hold value, so reps are generally out of the question

LOL have you been to the members replica sales area? They seem to hold there value here.