What watch - £8k to spend.

[SSG1000]

After receiving a new job offer, I think it’s time to purchase a new watch to add to the collection.

Any recommendations - sub £8k? (Can include Rolex’s, as my dad has built a relationship with an AD over the years).

Already have a BB58/Railmaster in the collection.

[Voldemort]

Rolex

[T6 vanman]

You'll need to describe your preferred style but
Either of these are ... discrete yet quality



And not the obvious Rolex

[HocusPocus]

What do you already have in your collection and what features do you fancy next to fill that gap?

[Chicken_Satay]

Breitling Super Chronomat, 44mm.

It's totally subjective though. Many of the watches that users of this forum hold in high regard, I find incredibly dull.

[Matt p]

I’ll leave this here.

https://www.iwc.com/en/watch-collections/portugies...

[SSG1000]

Thanks all, apologies some more detail.

Ideally something with a date function as the 58 & R’Master don’t have it.

I have slim wrists so ideally <40mm.

Would like to wear it to work/but nothing flash like (Jubilee bracelets) as I get the tube into the city.

I have considered a Cartier Ronde Solo, but the IWC’s do look great. Have toyed with the idea of a Azzuro Blue DJ/Yachtmaster 37 Rhodium dial.

But welcome any other suggestions!

[Mosdef]

Does it have to be new, or just new to you?

[Regbuser]

A couple of subtle FMs suitable for the office

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/franckmuller/franck-mul...

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/franckmuller/franck-mul...

[Fiedka]

Not meaning to be too offensive but I just can’t get my head around those sort of questions.
Surely you must have a certain preference for style/look of the watch that you would like?
Is there not a piece you always wanted?
Otherwise, perhaps 80 basic G-Shocks?
That would satisfy the requirement of spending 8k and would significantly expand your collection
Maybe spending 8k on something else would be a better idea? Leica camera, Top of the range bicycle, audio system?

[Debaser]

I’d get a new black bezel sub date.

[Dicky Knee]

Blancpain: https://www.pragnell.co.uk/blancpain-villeret-6651...

JLC: https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/gb-en/watches/mas...

Zenith: https://www.chrono24.co.uk/zenith/zenith-captain-c...

Personally I would be looking at used for the Blancpain and JLC as well. Some great bargains to be had. For example, and probably too large for your requirements: https://www.chrono24.co.uk/zenith/el-primero-big-d...

[BrokenSkunk]

Fiedka said:

Not meaning to be too offensive but I just can’t get my head around those sort of questions.
Surely you must have a certain preference for style/look of the watch that you would like?
Is there not a piece you always wanted?
Otherwise, perhaps 80 basic G-Shocks?
That would satisfy the requirement of spending 8k and would significantly expand your collection
Maybe spending 8k on something else would be a better idea? Leica camera, Top of the range bicycle, audio system?

I don't understand your point. The OP has lot of money to spend on a watch. He's not managed to find anything he wants, but he must spend £8K. This is all about having money to spend and trying to find something to spend it on, buying something purely because it's valuable. It's not about seeing something you really want and treating yourself to it, not about buying something because you desire it regardless of it's value. [/tongue in cheek]

Yeah that's antagonistic.Deliberately so, so I won't apologise. Some people think like that (can't really tell if the OP is one), I think they're shallow wallys, but if that's what floats their boat, there's no harm done.

[AmosMoses]

£8k buys a lot of Grand Seiko, that's where I'd go.

[anonymous-user]

My money would go on a G.S. SLGH009 or a G.O. SeaQ 39.5mm

[hotchy]

Fiedka said:

Not meaning to be too offensive but I just can’t get my head around those sort of questions.
Surely you must have a certain preference for style/look of the watch that you would like?
Is there not a piece you always wanted?
Otherwise, perhaps 80 basic G-Shocks?
That would satisfy the requirement of spending 8k and would significantly expand your collection
Maybe spending 8k on something else would be a better idea? Leica camera, Top of the range bicycle, audio system?

Because atleast once he gives up watch collecting he can reclaim his money. That bike or sound system will go for £50 on ebay by then.

[SSG1000]

Thanks all some great suggestions!

I think I’ve narrowed it down to:

Rolex DJ Wimbledon / Azzuro
Submariner
IWC of some form

[Wills2]

As you've got a relationship with an AD, I'd sell the the others and put that cash plus your budget and get a Skydweller from the AD, or keep the others and add 4k to the budget and get the Skydweller.

[SSG1000]

Again,

Thank you all for the suggestions.

The hunt has been narrowed down to the following:

IWC Da Vinci or Grand Seiko Mechanical GMT.

GS are offering a free strap or bracelet with the purchase of I wish to switch it out.

[Debaser]

Get the GS