Watch under $5000

[StrokerAce]

IWC has some cool Pilots watches under $5K.

[lucassith]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

I’d look at a Cartier or Chopard or even a PAM. You can get quite alot for $5k in the lightly used range in many brands which are more luxury than premium. I’d even take a closer look at GS or Blancpain.

Hello, Blancpain?? There is any Blancpain in this price point??


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[lucassith]

Originally Posted by Mick8moses

Tudor BBR is well under 5k and a great choice.

A 14060 from a trusted seller would be my ideal choice but it may stretch the 5k a bit.

Milgaus, explorer also options here.

If you really want new, you could get an oyster perpetual for 5k.


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I saw the 14060 (No COSC of course), beautiful watch, do you think that worth it more than the 16610? Maybe save a little more money to go with the date version?? What do you think??


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[lucassith]

Originally Posted by HL65

For under $5,000 I highly recommend the GS SBGM221. I own and have owned a lot of great watches over the years and for the money I will put GS quality above any other. This one especially cool to me with ivory dial and GMT function has such a retro look. The hands are amazing and the Zaratsu polishing something that should be seen first hand to be truly appreciated. Anyway good luck and happy hunting...



Never seen finishing like this on any Swiss watch in price range not even remotely close.

There is a black dial version of it??


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[Mick8moses]

Originally Posted by lucassith

I saw the 14060 (No COSC of course), beautiful watch, do you think that worth it more than the 16610? Maybe save a little more money to go with the date version?? What do you think??

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
I love the classic clean symmetrical lines of the 14060 / 14060m - two liner particularly.

But a date function is a useful complication, it's really individual preference.

I would advise buying from a trusted seller when looking at these older pieces.

[R!$]

Rolex DateJust

[kearez]

Tudor Black Bay 58,or Tudor 36 and the few Omegas you can’t go wrong.

[DripCassanova]

Omegas is a good choice since they have a big brand presence, easily to resell for retail value to the average consumer

[lucassith]

Originally Posted by Mick8moses

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

I love the classic clean symmetrical lines of the 14060 / 14060m - two liner particularly.



But a date function is a useful complication, it's really individual preference.



I would advise buying from a trusted seller when looking at these older pieces.

Hmmm.... A TD is always a good choice!! Do you know the price of it? 14060 / 14060M


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[Burlington]

Exp1 would be a classic choice and should be in budget range (or very close)

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by HL65

For under $5,000 I highly recommend the GS SBGM221. I own and have owned a lot of great watches over the years and for the money I will put GS quality above any other. This one especially cool to me with ivory dial and GMT function has such a retro look. The hands are amazing and the Zaratsu polishing something that should be seen first hand to be truly appreciated. Anyway good luck and happy hunting...



Never seen finishing like this on any Swiss watch in price range not even remotely close.

That’s a good pic of that reference. Thanks

[Toony]

Omega Railmaster Denim Dial

[MinMay]

look for a used Rolex..plenty around...

[PJ S]

Lucas, go spend as much time as necessary looking at Chrono24. Not absolutely every brand is on there, but more than enough to make your head spin!
Once you find new/old models which grab your attention, do further research to narrow them down into a definite shortlist.
At that point, then can ask for opinions, etc. — at the moment, and without even knowing your wrist size and shape (flat or round), it’s impossible to give any truly meaningful suggestions.
One useful suggestion would be that when looking at Chopard, focus more on the L.U.C. models, although there’s nothing intrinsically wrong with the Mille Milglias.

[lucassith]

Originally Posted by PJ S

Lucas, go spend as much time as necessary looking at Chrono24. Not absolutely every brand is on there, but more than enough to make your head spin!

Once you find new/old models which grab your attention, do further research to narrow them down into a definite shortlist.

At that point, then can ask for opinions, etc. — at the moment, and without even knowing your wrist size and shape (flat or round), it’s impossible to give any truly meaningful suggestions.

One useful suggestion would be that when looking at Chopard, focus more on the L.U.C. models, although there’s nothing intrinsically wrong with the Mille Milglias.

Hello, I will look at Chrono to see these Chopard, thanks for the tip!!


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[breitlings]

Tudor BB chrono, Pelagos or GMT, Rolex OP39 or used Explorer II

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by lucassith

I saw the 14060 (No COSC of course), beautiful watch, do you think that worth it more than the 16610? Maybe save a little more money to go with the date version?? What do you think??


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I bought one for around 5k, no bracelet. You can probably find one for around 6k ish. Maybe a touch less. My suggestion would be a 14060 or the explorer 39mm 214270.


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[CamSLC]

I don't think there is a bad recommendation in this thread!

I would be partial to:
5 digit Exp 1 or 2
Grand Seiko
Omega rail or speedmaster
JLC reverso as a more dressy option