Sub £10k watch

[Hughesie]

I have a bit of cash to invest in a watch, pretty eclectic taste in watches so far:

IWC Portuguese RG
Hublot BB
Rolex GMT II
Dornbluth
Tag Heure Monaco

Suggestions on a watch that i wont lose a packet on - probably needs to be a daily so no gaudy bling stuff please - My IWC is getting lots of use at the moment if that helps.

Edited by Hughesie on Wednesday 26th July 14:10

[thainy77]

If i had the above selection it would be an Omega Dark Side of the Moon, great looking watch and well within budget.

[DJMC]

Are you looking at no more than one of the same make?

[Hughesie]

DJMC said:

Are you looking at no more than one of the same make?

One watch only.

[Wills2]

If retained value is the main consideration then a 16710 GMTII with box and papers would be a good bet, stick dial if you want to go the whole hog would be around £8-8.5k.

[DJMC]

Wills2 said:

If retained value is the main consideration then a 16710 GMTII with box and papers would be a good bet, stick dial if you want to go the whole hog would be around £8-8.5k.

I'm guessing he'll be happy with the one he has? Maybe not!

[Chad_Hugo]

Since you have a collection already but are lacking a complicated piece, that's what I would recommend- something a bit more interesting movement wise.

Have a look at the Jaeger LeCoultre Master Calendars- the triple date watches with moon phase and power reserve.

Absolutely stunning level of finish and quality (far exceeds Tag, IWC etc), with a wonderful movement. A great buy used at around 5000-5500 so well within your budget. The 40.5 mm discontinued model (with power reserve also) is my favorite.

One of the best bang for buck complicated pieces you can get, that can be worn daily if you wish.

[Wills2]

DJMC said:

Wills2 said:

If retained value is the main consideration then a 16710 GMTII with box and papers would be a good bet, stick dial if you want to go the whole hog would be around £8-8.5k.

I'm guessing he'll be happy with the one he has? Maybe not!

Maybe I should read the OP properly next time! I thought that was the wish list

[T6 vanman]

Best for investment would be a snoopy Omega (early not later version)

For me I'd be looking at a Blancpain Fifty Fathons

You say "pretty eclectic taste in watches"

[maxpaul]

I have a GMTII Pepsi bezel 2005 service and polish not worn since box, papers,and tags so unmarked and immaculate looking for north of 6K

[anonymous-user]

T6 vanman said:

Best for investment would be a snoopy Omega (early not later version)

For me I'd be looking at a Blancpain Fifty Fathons

You say "pretty eclectic taste in watches"

I saw you were interested in them on another thread.
How do the new ones compare to the vintage?

[T6 vanman]

desolate said:

I saw you were interested in them on another thread.
How do the new ones compare to the vintage?

May have found a vintage one ... If the deal doesn't come off I'll be around your gaff whilst your on hol's ok

Then I'll set a savings account up and maybe in 3~5 years time I'll treat myself to a new modern one (not a bathyscaphe) ... unfortunately my payscale isn't like some on here so I need to save for a treat like a new one .... (Others may argue £8~10k on a watch (saved for or not) is outrageous but to me .... I'd prefer to drive a decent / crappy van and have a nice watch

[anonymous-user]

T6 vanman said:

May have found a vintage one ... If the deal doesn't come off I'll be around your gaff whilst your on hol's ok

Then I'll set a savings account up and maybe in 3~5 years time I'll treat myself to a new modern one (not a bathyscaphe) ... unfortunately my payscale isn't like some on here so I need to save for a treat like a new one .... (Others may argue £8~10k on a watch (saved for or not) is outrageous but to me .... I'd prefer to drive a decent / crappy van and have a nice watch

Would you not consider one of the "polish navy" ones?

I am sure they are less than 8k and they have all the right bits if you find the right ones.

[T6 vanman]

desolate said:

Would you not consider one of the "polish navy" ones?

I am sure they are less than 8k and they have all the right bits if you find the right ones.

Sorry .... I'd spend £8~10k on a new fifty fathoms
http://www.chrono24.com/blancpain/fifty-fathoms-au... or
http://www.chrono24.com/blancpain/fifty-fathoms-au...
Currently £150~250 a month being squirrelled away (was going to be for a Tudor North Flag at x-mas) but now the desire has gone for the Tudor and I'm happy to pay the extra to be the first owner ... taking the tags and plastic off etc
It'll be a massive thread revival but I'm sure everyone would say ... he wanted it and worked hard to afford it

For a vintage ... no sorry couldn't entertain even half that cost unless it had huge provenance

Anyway ... If I was the OP having some money to invest in a watch it would be one of the two linked above,
Unfortunately I have to save for mine

Edited by T6 vanman on Saturday 29th July 17:03

[BaronMcLaren]

Stainless Steel and White Gold Sky Dweller (marginally over budget)

[anonymous-user]

T6 vanman said:

Sorry .... I'd spend £8~10k on a new fifty fathoms
http://www.chrono24.com/blancpain/fifty-fathoms-au... or
http://www.chrono24.com/blancpain/fifty-fathoms-au...
Currently £150~250 a month being squirrelled away (was going to be for a Tudor North Flag at x-mas) but now the desire has gone for the Tudor and I'm happy to pay the extra to be the first owner ... taking the tags and plastic off etc
It'll be a massive thread revival but I'm sure everyone would say ... he wanted it and worked hard to afford it

For a vintage ... no sorry couldn't entertain even half that cost unless it had huge provenance

Anyway ... If I was the OP having some money to invest in a watch it would be one of the two linked above,
Unfortunately I have to save for mine

Edited by anonymous-user on Saturday 29th July 17:03

Understood - I like the look of the no radiations dial, but for the money I'd go vintage every time. Mine has become my favourite watch.

[Blown2CV]

note he says INVEST. So you definitely want to make money? Your list won't deliver.

[Wills2]

SD43 if you can get one, you wont lose on one of those bought at list.

[T6 vanman]

Thread resurrection 2CV ...!

Not sure if the list comment was to me??
What is your considered thoughts to long term potential investment for
https://chiswickauctions.co.uk/lot/1709122-268/
1953 so a first year watch,
Not that I've the finances for it

Why am I even on the computer let along PH before parkrun????

[Blown2CV]

T6 vanman said:

Thread resurrection 2CV ...!

Not sure if the list comment was to me??
What is your considered thoughts to long term potential investment for
https://chiswickauctions.co.uk/lot/1709122-268/
1953 so a first year watch,
Not that I've the finances for it

Why am I even on the computer let along PH before parkrun????

was referring to OP's list!