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24 September 2020, 03:39 AM | #1 |
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Non-Rolex watches
Just wondering outside of the Rolex/Tudor family what other watches are people into ? Not including the holy trinity /omega / Seiko/Apple. Are there any other watches people enjoy in the 3-5k budget area?
Any love for Breitling / IWC / Grand Seiko / Panerai / Zenith? |
24 September 2020, 03:59 AM | #2 |
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Get a nicely discounted Girard Perregaux - you won’t be disappointed
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24 September 2020, 04:00 AM | #3 |
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A couple top of mind that would fit the 5k budget would include:
- Omega Seamaster 300m - Grand Seiko (various) |
24 September 2020, 04:01 AM | #4 |
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Glashutte & Panerai
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24 September 2020, 04:06 AM | #5 |
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Omega and Grand Seiko.
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24 September 2020, 04:07 AM | #6 |
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A nice Zenith Defy 21
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24 September 2020, 04:15 AM | #7 |
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I’ve been smitten with Grand Seiko lately. This 9F quartz has been fantastic.
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24 September 2020, 04:26 AM | #8 |
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I love Breitling and own many.
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24 September 2020, 04:41 AM | #9 |
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Sucker for Bell&Ross
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24 September 2020, 04:42 AM | #10 |
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Maybe not in the $5k budget but I’ve always had a soft spot for the Tag Heuer Monaco (caliber 11) and I LOVE the new Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control range with the tan colour straps!
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24 September 2020, 04:48 AM | #11 |
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I'm a fan of Panerai, Omega, JLC, Grand Seiko.
Have plans to add one or more from each brand this next year. I mean it's a little more than 5k but I'm currently obsessed with this watch |
24 September 2020, 04:49 AM | #12 |
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Just make sure you really love the watch because none of those brands hold value like Rolex. I just flipped an IWC and Panerai - lost at least 40% and they were mint.
I'm happy to free up the cash to go towards a Day Date though. |
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Or just buy used at a good price and either make money on it or lose next to nothing. |
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24 September 2020, 04:50 AM | #14 |
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Love Breitlings!! They are build like tanks, very good for rough use!
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24 September 2020, 04:51 AM | #15 |
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Nothing like an early 90s Speedmaster.....
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24 September 2020, 05:00 AM | #16 |
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Sinn EZM series
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24 September 2020, 05:01 AM | #17 |
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Currently just two brands, GS and Ball.
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24 September 2020, 05:02 AM | #18 |
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I love my JLC master control and have always wanted a reverso. In the preowned range I would go for IWC, Zenith, or maybe Panerai.
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24 September 2020, 05:03 AM | #19 |
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Nomos
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24 September 2020, 05:06 AM | #20 |
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I am trying to get into Patek.
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24 September 2020, 05:07 AM | #21 |
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Great stuff. Ball is cool too.
I have vintage IWC and JLC and Gread Seiko Modern Breitling, Panerai, Omega and Oris.
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24 September 2020, 05:08 AM | #22 |
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Omega Speedmaster
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24 September 2020, 05:46 AM | #23 |
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Panerai 000 for sure, and 232 for about 5k maybe just a bit more.
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24 September 2020, 05:56 AM | #24 |
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Breitling, Omega, JL, PP, Lange all make great watches
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24 September 2020, 06:03 AM | #25 |
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Omega, Seiko, IWC, GO...
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24 September 2020, 06:10 AM | #27 |
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Yes! I’ve wanted a Searambler for years. Hoping to pull the trigger on a 1500T soon. Also like Sinn, Stowa and UTS. Otherwise, have a Breitling and love it, couple Tag Heuers, a Baume & Mercier and a bunch of boutique divers, Seiko and Citizen. Still want a few more Rolex, but also thinking Panerai, Omega and IWC. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
24 September 2020, 06:12 AM | #28 |
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One of these two TAGs will likely be my next non-Rolex purchase.
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24 September 2020, 06:16 AM | #29 |
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Close to the $5k ceiling is the IWC Portofino line. I've had more compliments and questions on that watch than any other, Rolex included.
I recently tried on the Potofino moonphase and it was gorgeous. I came very close to pulling the trigger. |
24 September 2020, 06:20 AM | #30 |
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Cartier watches for me. Love the Roadster Chronograph XL and the new Santos.
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