Seamaster Buying Advice - How Much To Spend?

[DoubleYellow]

I'm looking into buying a Seamaster in the next couple of months.

Which features should I be looking for and more importantly, how much should I be looking to invest for a decent example?

The watch will most likely be pre-owned.

I'm at a bit of a loss as this is my first experience of 'proper' watches.

[DoubleYellow]

Thanks for the reply. That looks lovely. That sort of price seems very reasonable.

Also, what is the most prefered on here? The Seamaster or the Speedmaster. Not that I will buy what others prefer, just interested because I am split between the two at the moment.

[BigAlinEmbra]

Seamaster probably puts up with everyday rough and tumble better having a hard as nails crystal vs the plexi on the Speedmaster.

As above though, go with what you like best.

[Psychobert]

Not sure which copes better with rough and tumble of everyday life, but both of the Seamasters i've had have been spot on - coped with everything thrown at them. Only reason I've got the 2nd was I traded in the 1st as i fancied change from blue to black. Seeing so many Subs around these days that I'm almost wishing I didn't have kept the blue one now though..