With a budget of 5Gs, which one would you?

[45acp]

If there's any way to get around the no used/online restriction, do it. Unless you've just got money to burn, there is no good reason not to buy a used watch that has been well taken care of. Buying a brand new watch from a brick and mortar store is almost always going to be a huge waste of money.

There's tons of great used watches for 5k and less, including Rolex, and very few if any new watches at that price point that I think are worth the money.

 

[jumpope]

You can buy previously owned Rolexes all day for under $5K. If you purchase prudently it will only increase in value. Well maintained 1601s that sold for $450 new in 1960 will fetch $3000 now. You can't, however, score a pointed crown guard 1675 with small GMT hand and chapter dial. That won't work but there are others.

 

[aksingh]

Cartier Roadster or used Sub.

 

[markh]

Omega moonwatch

 

[revhrd]

not cartier, just don't see them holding their value. And unless you give us more info on your lifestyle it may be too dressy for daily wear. Get a seiko MM about 2.5-3k new and they are comparable in size to a dssd and superb quality. Omega and breitlings can be bought at an ad for under 5k new.

Pelagos would be my first choice over rolex or cartier hands down.

 

[jrodshibuya]

Where can you buy Tudors from? I live in Japan and they don't sell them here, although I have seen second hand ones available.

 

[boostin20]

Are you going to get around the online thing? If not, you're severely limited. I do know a dealer in PA that can get Tudor, though.

 

[revhrd]

Are you going to get around the online thing? If not, you're severely limited. I do know a dealer in PA that can get Tudor, though.

there you go... boost knows people :maty:

 

[Fiveostang]

The roadster is a great idea you have to go SS or even a new datejust can be had for that much. You have to shop around. Depending on where you live makes things a little more complicated too. No cartier AD's around me so I have to do online.

 

[krakar]

Did you settle on a watch yet?