Three-watch collection for $15K

[mgsooner]

For me it would likely be:

Explorer 214270 $6550
Black Bay 58 $3700
Grand Seiko SBGW231 $4300

That gets you in under $15K even assuming you paid full retail for the Grand Seiko, which you probably wouldn't need to do.

Other options for that third, dressier piece would be a JLC Reverso medium small seconds (this would either need to be purchased pre-owned or at a nice discount) or a pre-owned 36mm Datejust.

Substitute the BB58 for a 114060 and you have my exact line of thinking right now for my future three piece collection.

[SN13]

Hamilton Chronograph - $1500
GS SBG387 - $5.8k
114060 - $7500 (116610 Pictured)

[fed_fan]

Have to say I much prefer this exercise (3 for $15k) than the Hodinkee version (5 for $10k). Much more realistic and opens up a broader array of options. I haven't given it more than a couple minutes thought but would preface that I tend to stick to stainless steel sports models. Also going by MSRP as I've played the waiting game before and am willing to be patient. I suppose if the rules required market prices then that would make it much trickier. Here goes:

1. All around versatility - Rolex Explorer I ($6,550)
2. Diver - Tudor Black Bay 58 ($3,625)
3. Chronograph - Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch ($5,350)

For anyone doing the math, these three come out to $15,525 pre-tax. Hopefully the AD will ship it to me to avoid sales tax haha. And I'm thinking I would sell the Speedy Pro watch box for ~$500...believe I saw a forum sale recently in the zip code.

All in all, lots of solid three piece combo meal deals in other's postings.

[HogwldFLTR]

This and what ever you want to buy with the remaining $1850.