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Jhmessing · 18 January 2020, 10:47 PM

All, I have a great first world problem

that I need help with in determining a new watch purchase to commemorate a successful year and my 40th birthday.

I have recently liquidated most of my collection due to various expenses on the home front. I’m down to a very sentimental Omega Speedmaster (sapphire sandwich) and a few Seiko divers. With that being said, I have about $8k left over and I want to get the most out of it!

I want something versatile that will hold value. I’m thinking of the following, but open to other suggestions:

Rolex Explorer 1

Rolex 39mm ref 114300 (white did)

Omega Planet Ocean 39.5mm with black dial

Omega Seamaster with blue dial

Panerai Submersible: PAM00682 (42mm diver)

Any other suggestions in the 6 to 8k range?

Thanks!

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AzPaul · 18 January 2020, 11:16 PM

There are few watches more versatile than the one in my avatar.
It can obviously be worn for dress, but the blue dial and steel works also with blue jeans or even shorts. It's never out of place.

brandrea · 18 January 2020, 11:30 PM

Of the ones you’ve listed I prefer the Explorer, it’s a great all rounder

RHIII · 18 January 2020, 11:39 PM

Anything Rolex and Stainless you can count on to hold value. Out of those I’d get the Explorer. Or you might consider a Submariner. (If you can get at retail)

If a Sub would be a consideration (If it were me) - you might consider waiting until Basel just to see what happens - and starting a dialogue with an AD now to prime the pump.

Happy hunting!

bellesdad0417 · 19 January 2020, 12:13 AM

Get the explorer and don't look back

datejustrms · 19 January 2020, 01:50 AM

Explorer

Burlington · 19 January 2020, 05:06 AM

Also - exp1

Jhmessing · 19 January 2020, 10:21 PM

Well I think you guys helped with this one! I was heavily leaning towards the Explorer too! Thanks again!

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travisb · 19 January 2020, 10:56 PM

Good options. I'd go with one of the Rolexes you mentioned or maybe a Milgauss.

1William · 19 January 2020, 11:47 PM

I like the Polar Explorer II or the Explorer II black dial. Take your pick they wear great for 42 mm and can be found in the range you want to spend, pre-owned.

JayHantz · 19 January 2020, 11:50 PM

Out of your list, I am going to go with the Rolex Explorer. I think it is a great all rounder, from a sports watch to something that is easily dressed up with a jacket and chinos. Good luck and let us know what you pick!

18 January 2020, 10:47 PM	#1
Jhmessing "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: James Location: WPB, Florida Watch: Rolex Ceramic Sub Posts: 91	Need Help! All, I have a great first world problem that I need help with in determining a new watch purchase to commemorate a successful year and my 40th birthday. I have recently liquidated most of my collection due to various expenses on the home front. I’m down to a very sentimental Omega Speedmaster (sapphire sandwich) and a few Seiko divers. With that being said, I have about $8k left over and I want to get the most out of it! I want something versatile that will hold value. I’m thinking of the following, but open to other suggestions: Rolex Explorer 1 Rolex 39mm ref 114300 (white did) Omega Planet Ocean 39.5mm with black dial Omega Seamaster with blue dial Panerai Submersible: PAM00682 (42mm diver) Any other suggestions in the 6 to 8k range? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 January 2020, 11:16 PM	#2
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,203	There are few watches more versatile than the one in my avatar. It can obviously be worn for dress, but the blue dial and steel works also with blue jeans or even shorts. It's never out of place. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

19 January 2020, 05:06 AM	#7
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,635	Also - exp1 __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

18 January 2020, 11:30 PM	#3
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,654	Of the ones you’ve listed I prefer the Explorer, it’s a great all rounder

18 January 2020, 11:39 PM	#4
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Anything Rolex and Stainless you can count on to hold value. Out of those I’d get the Explorer. Or you might consider a Submariner. (If you can get at retail) If a Sub would be a consideration (If it were me) - you might consider waiting until Basel just to see what happens - and starting a dialogue with an AD now to prime the pump. Happy hunting!

19 January 2020, 12:13 AM	#5
bellesdad0417 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: David Location: GA Watch: 214270 SD43 Posts: 2,179	Get the explorer and don't look back

19 January 2020, 01:50 AM	#6
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	Explorer

19 January 2020, 10:21 PM	#8
Jhmessing "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: James Location: WPB, Florida Watch: Rolex Ceramic Sub Posts: 91	Well I think you guys helped with this one! I was heavily leaning towards the Explorer too! Thanks again! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 January 2020, 10:56 PM	#9
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,211	Good options. I'd go with one of the Rolexes you mentioned or maybe a Milgauss.

19 January 2020, 11:50 PM	#11
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,842	Out of your list, I am going to go with the Rolex Explorer. I think it is a great all rounder, from a sports watch to something that is easily dressed up with a jacket and chinos. Good luck and let us know what you pick!

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