help needed by newbie

[aporschefan]

Hi,

I'm new to this forum and don't know as much you regarding watches so please be kind and apologies in advance for dumb questions...

For my 10th anniversary, I'm buying myself a (second hand) watch. I have between now and November to work out what I want.

The budget is circa £5k. I may not be able to stretch much beyond that though.

What I like:

1. Rolex Submariner (only the blue/gold and black versions)
2. Cartier Roadster (one like this)

I'm not too fused about resale value as I don't intend to sell it any time soon but it would be good if the watch I buy doesn't depreciate too much.

I've tried the Submariner and like both above colour options. I'm yet to try on a Roadster so it may yet be discarded as an option. The watch isn't going to be used everyday. Probably only on certain occasions.

I need some help with the below points. Hopefully you won't mind sharing your thoughts on:

1. What other watches should I consider? (Must be a metal bracelet.)
2. If there anything specific I should be aware of regarding both watches?
3. Can anyone share any links which gives history/details about the 2 watches? (I currently know very little about both.)
4. Regarding the Submariner, was there a change in the movement used by Rolex over the years? If so, which is the better/more preferred movement and why?
5. Do I need to ensure the watch comes with the original box and papers? Or, assuming the missing box/papers are reflected in the price, I shouldn't worry about it?
6. The Roadster is discontinued. Does this make any difference?


That's it for now but I'll probably come back later and more.

Thanks in advance...

[aporschefan]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. Have read up a little about the sub but will continue to seek further info. It does make sense to try them on, especially once I know the difference between the models and establish if (for me) the premium between the model is worth paying.

One thing I forgot to mention is I'm planning a trip later this year for my family. Don't really have a particular destination in mind and am open to going anywhere really. (Was thinking Far East plus a stop over in the mid least) Is there anywhere I should go which is particularly renowned for selling second hand watches at good prices? (Must be better blue than UK) I could potentially kill two birds with one stone here.