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ocean_of_air · 1 January 2013, 03:30 AM

Say that, hypothetically, you came into a small sum of money from a relative, and you wanted to use it to purchase your first serious watch. The budget is only $5000, which I know in this hobby won't get me very far. I want something mid-sized and all-purpose, with minimal detailing, and I'd like to get something vintage if possible (60s or 70s would be amazing). I'm thinking maybe of a Datejust Ref 17000 (even though I know it's a later model), but I wanted to ask the experts here if they were in my shoes, maybe they could suggest three vintage watches under or around $5000 that I might check out before I make a decision. I also like Explorers. Maybe there's another model I don't know about at all? Thanks for the help!

oldbronco · 1 January 2013, 07:41 AM

the Snowflake above all, then a5512.

Clay · 1 January 2013, 07:59 AM

5513, 1675, 16800

Frogman4me · 1 January 2013, 08:16 AM

Snowflake!

tkhu888 · 1 January 2013, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clay

5513, 1675, 16800

And 16750

Welshwatchman · 1 January 2013, 08:43 AM

I'd go for the best 1675 or 16750 available for $5k.

I'd expect it to be a real nice example.

financeman · 1 January 2013, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frogman4me

Snowflake!

X2. I think it is an amazaing watch for the money. Yo cant go wrong there and it is well within your budget.

lebowski321 · 1 January 2013, 10:16 AM

There are plenty of very nice watches to be had within your budget! Research, be patient, and the right one will come along!

Best of luck and happy new year

tkhu888 · 1 January 2013, 10:37 AM

The funnest part is the research!

Vincent65 · 1 January 2013, 09:14 PM

I'd get a 1675

slcbbrown · 1 January 2013, 11:08 PM

$5,000 will get you a very fine Rolex. I would buy the newest, best condition GMT or Sub in stainless that the money will afford. Can't go wrong with a Datejust, either. I wouldn't go vintage, unless you really have your heart set on it. You may also find a tt GMT or Sub for the money.

andromeda160 · 2 January 2013, 12:51 AM

I'd go with a TT blue faced sub, I saw one at the last coin show i went to for $4800, so I'm sure there's plenty to be had in your price range. If not you can easily get a steel sub for around $3500 and as for specific models your just gonna have to go through and see which one speaks to you. No sense in dropping $5k on a watch that your not going to enjoy. And if you could find a TT GMT for under $5k like the above poster mentioned if buy it cuz that's one of the coolest Rolex combos out i think

CdnWatchDoc · 2 January 2013, 02:52 AM

I agree with many of the postings here. Take your time, do your research, look at lots of watches, and take note of how you feel. Don't buy one for the money, buy it for the joy or excitement you feel. I wouldn't discount vintage or new; both have their merits and their drawbacks. A new DJ or DD may be just the piece for you, or a 5512 or 5513 Sub may become that grail that you search for. Lots of information on TRF and excellent resources to help you with the quest. Researching is indeed the most fun!!

HRPinDC · 2 January 2013, 05:26 AM

I personally love the sports models and second the suggestions of 5513, 1675, 16800.

Rick Putnam · 4 January 2013, 02:21 PM

1680 or 16800 would be great choices if you want vintage. If I went 16800, I would try to get a matte dial.

ocean_of_air · 6 January 2013, 01:58 PM

Thanks for all the recommendations! I've already started plunging into the research. I thought I was set on a Datejust, but now I'm getting more and more interested in a Sub with a tropical dial. Hoping I can see a few examples in person to get a better feel for things. I'll let you guys know what I end up with. In the meantime, any more words of advice or encouragement are welcome!

1 January 2013, 03:30 AM	#1
ocean_of_air "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 2	Three under Five Say that, hypothetically, you came into a small sum of money from a relative, and you wanted to use it to purchase your first serious watch. The budget is only $5000, which I know in this hobby won't get me very far. I want something mid-sized and all-purpose, with minimal detailing, and I'd like to get something vintage if possible (60s or 70s would be amazing). I'm thinking maybe of a Datejust Ref 17000 (even though I know it's a later model), but I wanted to ask the experts here if they were in my shoes, maybe they could suggest three vintage watches under or around $5000 that I might check out before I make a decision. I also like Explorers. Maybe there's another model I don't know about at all? Thanks for the help!

1 January 2013, 07:41 AM	#2
oldbronco Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Watch: Ranger Posts: 315	the Snowflake above all, then a5512.

1 January 2013, 07:59 AM	#3
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	5513, 1675, 16800

1 January 2013, 08:16 AM	#4
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Snowflake!

1 January 2013, 08:43 AM	#6
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I'd go for the best 1675 or 16750 available for $5k. I'd expect it to be a real nice example.

1 January 2013, 10:16 AM	#8
lebowski321 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tyler Location: Hill Country, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 496	There are plenty of very nice watches to be had within your budget! Research, be patient, and the right one will come along! Best of luck and happy new year

1 January 2013, 10:37 AM	#9
tkhu888 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Terry Location: Calgary, Canada Watch: RO/GMTIIc /PAM390 Posts: 106	The funnest part is the research!

1 January 2013, 09:14 PM	#10
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	I'd get a 1675

1 January 2013, 11:08 PM	#11
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,688	$5,000 will get you a very fine Rolex. I would buy the newest, best condition GMT or Sub in stainless that the money will afford. Can't go wrong with a Datejust, either. I wouldn't go vintage, unless you really have your heart set on it. You may also find a tt GMT or Sub for the money.

2 January 2013, 12:51 AM	#12
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	I'd go with a TT blue faced sub, I saw one at the last coin show i went to for $4800, so I'm sure there's plenty to be had in your price range. If not you can easily get a steel sub for around $3500 and as for specific models your just gonna have to go through and see which one speaks to you. No sense in dropping $5k on a watch that your not going to enjoy. And if you could find a TT GMT for under $5k like the above poster mentioned if buy it cuz that's one of the coolest Rolex combos out i think

2 January 2013, 02:52 AM	#13
CdnWatchDoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: PJ Location: Winnipeg, Canada Watch: All of them! Posts: 226	I agree with many of the postings here. Take your time, do your research, look at lots of watches, and take note of how you feel. Don't buy one for the money, buy it for the joy or excitement you feel. I wouldn't discount vintage or new; both have their merits and their drawbacks. A new DJ or DD may be just the piece for you, or a 5512 or 5513 Sub may become that grail that you search for. Lots of information on TRF and excellent resources to help you with the quest. Researching is indeed the most fun!!

2 January 2013, 05:26 AM	#14
HRPinDC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 152	I personally love the sports models and second the suggestions of 5513, 1675, 16800.

4 January 2013, 02:21 PM	#15
Rick Putnam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Abbeville, LA Posts: 227	1680 or 16800 would be great choices if you want vintage. If I went 16800, I would try to get a matte dial.

6 January 2013, 01:58 PM	#16
ocean_of_air "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 2	Thanks for all the recommendations! I've already started plunging into the research. I thought I was set on a Datejust, but now I'm getting more and more interested in a Sub with a tropical dial. Hoping I can see a few examples in person to get a better feel for things. I'll let you guys know what I end up with. In the meantime, any more words of advice or encouragement are welcome!

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