Considered advice please on Calatrava Vs Daytona (meteorite)

[ADP68]

Weird question.

I've recently become aware of my own mortality following the recent loss of my wife. I have two 'sports' watches, one of them a Rolex Explorer II. I also have two dress watches, one of them a Blancpain villeret moonphase.

My daughter will eventually get my wife's jewellery, but my son will just get watches. Having been suckered (almost)into the Patek ('only looking after it for the next generation...') thing, I want to buy something to hand on.

so for £10-11k, I could get a Patek Calatrava, or maybe a nautilus like this http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Patek%20Philippe/Naut...
or a Daytona with a meteorite face.
http://www.chrono24.co.uk/rolex/18k-white-gold-op-...


It is as much about investment as wearing and enjoying, so I'd think a Calatrava, nice and simple, would be as appealing to me as a daytona (with the cool buttons and busy face). Not sure I'd like the nautilus, but perhaps it's more robust than a calatrava?

So as my head is a bit fuzzy emotionally at the moment, I thought I'd ask more knowledgeable people, given i'd probably get even enjoyment from a calatrava or daytona, Which would hold value best, a Patek (calatrava or nautilus like the one shown) or the meteorite faced Daytona??
Is the latter 'desirable' in watch circles, or is the meteor a gimmick? I know there are cheaper ways to buy a slice of meteor.

Many thanks in advance
Andy

[andy tims]

Have a good look on Chrono24 at s/h values to get an idea on S/H value.

I'm not sure the Calatrava's are particularly good as investment pieces - relatively speaking they are fairly common.

I wouldn't buy that particular Nautilus with Roman Numerals & precious metal Rolex's typically depreciate as that WG Daytona has already. The meteorite dial is obviously not every ones cup of tea.

I think you might need a lot more money to buy a sure fire investment piece. Perhaps at your stated budget a really good Red Sub, or Great White Sea Dweller with box & papers could be the way to go?

Edited by andy tims on Saturday 28th November 13:22

[Lorne]

For a next generation hand-on then you'll need to stay clear of anything that might look too dated in the future. For me this means avoiding all current fashions; black-on-black stealth looks, over big, too blingy, bits of movement exposed through the dial etc.

Luckily for those of us that have no idea what is fashion and what is classy then we can just refer to the watchmakers and pick something that hasn't changed over the years. Rolex Sub and Omega Speedmaster both fit this perfectly, being almost the same now as when they were introduced. Interestingly a few left of field models such as the Cartier Tank also fit the bill. Your son will end up with the same wrist size as you and more than likely a pretty similar taste, so go with what you like.

Edit: potential re-sale value should be way down the list as something passed from father to son is generally not then sold at the local pawn brokers.

Edited by Lorne on Saturday 28th November 13:46

[PJ S]

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/vacheronconstantin/over... – possibly spend the extra on getting the bracelet too.
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/vacheronconstantin/over...
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/vacheronconstantin/over...

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/audemarspiguet/royal-oa...

Have a chat with DomH here – see what he can do for you.

[SimNugget]

Firstly, sorry to hear of your loss. The Calatrava has not really changed much since creation, but then nor has the Daytona.

I would say he question is whether you want a sports watch or a dress watch, and then think how many Rolex Daytonas are manufactured each year vs how many Patek Calatravas.

Good luck in your quest...

S