Recommend me a watch for up to £15k
Discussion
Hey guys,
Avid lurker. I’ve been doing research and general procrastination about getting a luxury watch. Procrastination mostly driven by a natural inclination to liking watches over my budget!
As an example, APs, precious metal Daytona on oysterflex etc.
Totally happy with buying second hand and keen for the watch to be an every day watch - I do like a watch with a rubber strap but do also like an AP on a bracelet, as an example. I also would like to avoid a Rolex because (no offence to anyone with one) personally, it’s a bit of an obvious choice for a luxury watch, pretty common in my circle and I don’t like following the crowd.
Current ones I’m considering are AP offshore diver (I think it’s the only AP in my budget but didn’t sing to me when I tried it on and I think it’s because I’d like a chrono but not totally ruled it out) and a Vacheron Overseas Dual Date.
Be keen to hear anyone that has experience of any of the above pieces or one that they think I should add to the mix.
Many thanks!
Avid lurker. I’ve been doing research and general procrastination about getting a luxury watch. Procrastination mostly driven by a natural inclination to liking watches over my budget!
As an example, APs, precious metal Daytona on oysterflex etc.
Totally happy with buying second hand and keen for the watch to be an every day watch - I do like a watch with a rubber strap but do also like an AP on a bracelet, as an example. I also would like to avoid a Rolex because (no offence to anyone with one) personally, it’s a bit of an obvious choice for a luxury watch, pretty common in my circle and I don’t like following the crowd.
Current ones I’m considering are AP offshore diver (I think it’s the only AP in my budget but didn’t sing to me when I tried it on and I think it’s because I’d like a chrono but not totally ruled it out) and a Vacheron Overseas Dual Date.
Be keen to hear anyone that has experience of any of the above pieces or one that they think I should add to the mix.
Many thanks!
There may be an Omega model or two which might suit?
I agree on Rolex, however I did buy my first Rolex not long ago - the Sky Dweller in steel with a blue dial. It does look like a Rolex, which is not a benefit (!), but it is a very clever mechanism, which is why I bought it. Very good for an every day watch with complications.
I agree on Rolex, however I did buy my first Rolex not long ago - the Sky Dweller in steel with a blue dial. It does look like a Rolex, which is not a benefit (!), but it is a very clever mechanism, which is why I bought it. Very good for an every day watch with complications.
A1Diego said:
Hey guys,
Avid lurker. I’ve been doing research and general procrastination about getting a luxury watch. Procrastination mostly driven by a natural inclination to liking watches over my budget!
As an example, APs, precious metal Daytona on oysterflex etc.
Totally happy with buying second hand and keen for the watch to be an every day watch - I do like a watch with a rubber strap but do also like an AP on a bracelet, as an example. I also would like to avoid a Rolex because (no offence to anyone with one) personally, it’s a bit of an obvious choice for a luxury watch, pretty common in my circle and I don’t like following the crowd.
Current ones I’m considering are AP offshore diver (I think it’s the only AP in my budget but didn’t sing to me when I tried it on and I think it’s because I’d like a chrono but not totally ruled it out) and a Vacheron Overseas Dual Date.
Be keen to hear anyone that has experience of any of the above pieces or one that they think I should add to the mix.
Many thanks!
10years ago the AP Offshore was the watch to be seen with. It basically held the postion of a hot model Rolex today (Hulk, Pepsi, Daytona etc). Only difference was that if you had the dosh, the AP was widely available.Avid lurker. I’ve been doing research and general procrastination about getting a luxury watch. Procrastination mostly driven by a natural inclination to liking watches over my budget!
As an example, APs, precious metal Daytona on oysterflex etc.
Totally happy with buying second hand and keen for the watch to be an every day watch - I do like a watch with a rubber strap but do also like an AP on a bracelet, as an example. I also would like to avoid a Rolex because (no offence to anyone with one) personally, it’s a bit of an obvious choice for a luxury watch, pretty common in my circle and I don’t like following the crowd.
Current ones I’m considering are AP offshore diver (I think it’s the only AP in my budget but didn’t sing to me when I tried it on and I think it’s because I’d like a chrono but not totally ruled it out) and a Vacheron Overseas Dual Date.
Be keen to hear anyone that has experience of any of the above pieces or one that they think I should add to the mix.
Many thanks!
Myself, I bought a Hublot in 2011 which annoyingly become so famous from 2012 onwards due to the world cup (sponsoring substitution boards). It was under the radar until then and after the worldcup I didn't wear it much. You can tell how well known a watch is by the amount of Fakes of it....
I think in 2021 it is safe again to wear it, without anyone asking if it is a real or fake as the social media trends have moved on.
Before you ask, yes it does look like an AP and I did consider an AP but the AP just didn't gel with me. I just fell for the skeleton design of the watch. Got to see it in the flesh to appreciate the way light gets refracted around the dial.
Here's a couple of pics of it for anyone that is interested.
At the end of the day, it has depreciated to below what I paid for it (even taken into the discounted price at the time of purchase), the AP or even another Rolex would have made much better financial sense but ultimately I bought what my heart wanted and not what social media wanted me to buy...
So in summary, you can't control trends so just buy what you like (deep down) and you hopefully will always like it, irrelevant of whether it is super trending, forgottten or worthless.
Edited by Ninjin on Sunday 13th December 18:19
Ninjin said:
Before you ask, yes it does look like an AP and I did consider an AP but the AP just didn't gel with me. I just fell for the skeleton design of the watch. Got to see it in the flesh to appreciate the way light gets refracted around the dial.
The talking watches with JCB covers the similarity thing. Worth watching.Arranguez said:
You could buy a Ulysse Nardin Freak X for that sort of money at Heathrow. You won’t see these on too many wrists.
Really??? I always thought the Freaks were way more than that like £30-50k. Op these, imho not quite in the same league as AP but I think I would also include (Also can you get RO chronograph for £15k still?)
Zenith?
Girard-Perregaux ?
Blancpain ?
Bulgari Octo?
Salted_Peanut said:
If you're uncertain which watch you want, then why would you spend £15k on it? That's a heck of a lot of money to have strapped on your wrist (theft magnet?), and this expenditure ought to be for something that you know you love.
Hey. Certain I want a decent watch as I do appreciate a watch on others and would like the same for myself. Just want to make sure I make the right choice and I’m considering all good options based on the criteria I communicated. WhisperingWasp said:
That’s a great shout!! Do you think that’s a good price though as VCs tend to take a bit more of a hit on resale vs Rolex/AP etc. mikeh501 said:
Blancpain fifty fathoms
Vacheron Constantin Overseas
Those are my two favourites. I recently bought a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Ocean Commitment 1, very, very pleased with it but I had doubts when it first arrived. The VC is on my shopping list, but I need a good reason to buy one given it’s £23k or so. Vacheron Constantin Overseas
OP - The other one to look at is Breguet XXI or even the titanium version. I suspect the ROO would get boring after a while.
z4RRSchris said:
get the AP. banging watch
i have a royal oak chrono, i would like an offshore soon.
For an every day watch? Shame the only AP in my price bracket is the diver. I didn’t fall in love with it but perhaps needs another try. Also read they are much more delicate than a VC.i have a royal oak chrono, i would like an offshore soon.
i wear it most days, alternate with a sub usually every few months.
i would like the below:
https://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Audemars%20Piguet/Ro...
i would like the below:
https://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Audemars%20Piguet/Ro...
I'm a big fan of the new top end JLC Polaris
https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/eu/en/watches/jae...
However, if you can find one (and they are probably £5k cheaper than the above) I prefer the 2020 ltd edition model
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/jaegerlecoultre/jaeger-...
https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/eu/en/watches/jae...
However, if you can find one (and they are probably £5k cheaper than the above) I prefer the 2020 ltd edition model
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/jaegerlecoultre/jaeger-...
More than a little over budget, but when doesn’t man maths help things work out!
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/audemarspiguet/audemars...
I’m a huge fan of the original offshore, but this is titanium so won’t be so heavy on the wrist. It’s also a slightly darker shade which I also think really suits it.
But as I said, it’s over budget
ETA - I already have a oysterquartz day date and either my recommendation above, or a ap 25807 is next on my list, well, or a aquanaut if my name ever makes it to the top of the list. It’s sitting as a favourite on my Chrono24 list at the moment. I know what you mean about Rolex though! Mine doesn’t come out anywhere near as regularly as it used to.
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/audemarspiguet/audemars...
I’m a huge fan of the original offshore, but this is titanium so won’t be so heavy on the wrist. It’s also a slightly darker shade which I also think really suits it.
But as I said, it’s over budget
ETA - I already have a oysterquartz day date and either my recommendation above, or a ap 25807 is next on my list, well, or a aquanaut if my name ever makes it to the top of the list. It’s sitting as a favourite on my Chrono24 list at the moment. I know what you mean about Rolex though! Mine doesn’t come out anywhere near as regularly as it used to.
Edited by The Big G on Monday 14th December 21:12
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