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mrsentinel · 30 March 2018, 10:43 AM

I am bored with my 16570 explorer 2. She is sexy, but I dont wear her cause she is crisp and clean. I am looking for a vintage piece in the 5k to 6k range. I would prefer an unpolished piece. I prefer sport models. What do you guys recommend I look for or perhaps save up more for?

cpefy3 · 30 March 2018, 11:20 AM

I could be very mistaken, but it has been my observation that you are almost between price tiers. You can get an older Datejust for 3-4K, or a Speedmaster. You could also save for a little longer in order to get to the 7-9k range where I think you start seeing Subs/SD. Just my two cents, and I am sure others who have far more knowledge will chime in. Best of luck!!

ChronoSloth · 30 March 2018, 12:27 PM

Can't go wrong with a 14060 or 14060M Sub, they're workhorses.

Dino2000 · 30 March 2018, 02:23 PM

In this price range I would go for an early 16610. I love vintage looking cases with exposed lug holes. There are plenty for sale so you have probably a couple available locally. Good luck!

Tom1675 · 30 March 2018, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ChronoSloth

Can't go wrong with a 14060 or 14060M Sub, they're workhorses.

x2

14060 - its one of the latest 5 digit refs. just get a tritium version.

mrsentinel · 30 March 2018, 03:03 PM

Anything in my price range with aged yellow/creamy lume? Sports watches are probably double my price range like this. I would venture out into DJs and others. I just enjoy a watch with more patina then a 90s piece.

james_l · 30 March 2018, 10:15 PM

A late 80s 5513 Submariner might still be found in your price range?

Would have white gold surrounds, but the tritium lume would take on patina.

offrdmania · 30 March 2018, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ChronoSloth

Can't go wrong with a 14060 or 14060M Sub, they're workhorses.

X3, a watch that is a must for any collection

cpefy3 · 30 March 2018, 11:05 PM

This isn't a bad option

https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...ner-16800-A296

You could prob source matching hands at the next service from somewhere like LAWW.

chrisca70 · 30 March 2018, 11:58 PM

A blue Tudor Sub 79090...

theflywrist · 31 March 2018, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisca70

A blue Tudor Sub 79090...

Came in to suggest this. Gorgeous watches!

Mick8moses · 31 March 2018, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by offrdmania

X3, a watch that is a must for any collection

x4.

If you want to go new, I do like the BBR Tudor.

swish77 · 31 March 2018, 12:55 AM

If you move into the $7K-$8K range, you would have access to 5-digit sports models with tritium dial/hands, such as the 16700-16710, 16800-16610, 14060 and maybe even the 16600.

Just be patient. The nice examples with matching tritium on the dial/hands, and especially with patina, are very, very hard to find. I've been searching for a good example of a 16600 for many months, and they're just not out there.

mrsentinel · 31 March 2018, 01:14 AM

The matte dial 16800 subs are sexy! I can see what happens on these old subs. People send them into a RSC and they replace the hands when the tritium wears off. Then you got the hodge podge of tritium looking different from hands and dial. Looks like I need to just save up and get what I really want rather than stair stepping things.

TVal07 · 31 March 2018, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mick8moses

x4.

If you want to go new, I do like the BBR Tudor.

X5 - I still feel the 14060 and 14060m are great values - the tritium dials can be hard to find, but be patient.

In that price range I’m also a fan of the Tudor Big Blocks from the early 90s - they’ve gone up in price quite a bit the last three years, but the Big Block is a great chronograph with a robust movement and a nice alternative to vintage Subs.

photoguy · 31 March 2018, 02:33 AM

Pretty sure I saw a 1980’s 16800 sell here last week in that exact range. Not sure if this model is a desirable one or not but would take that as a sign that they’re out there.
And fwiw, I paid 2800 for my 168000. If I hadn’t discovered this forum and begun doing some research I likely would have considered selling in the 4K range and thought I’d done well!

DLRIDES · 31 March 2018, 02:44 AM

A good head only 5513 transitional can be had in that range, or a 14060 tritium dialed watch.

stewester · 31 March 2018, 03:50 AM

A nice tritium 14060 or 16600.

tjbender · 31 March 2018, 04:08 AM

Something to consider, while the $5k-$10k range may be a stretch for you, you’ll be getting in to a piece that will have greater upside potential and will be easier to move in the even you have to sell...

Wiener48 · 31 March 2018, 04:41 AM

16613 Submariner

blowfish89 · 31 March 2018, 02:48 PM

16800 guy here :-)

30 March 2018, 10:43 AM	#1
mrsentinel "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: SC, USA Posts: 39	Recommendations in 5k to 6k Range I am bored with my 16570 explorer 2. She is sexy, but I dont wear her cause she is crisp and clean. I am looking for a vintage piece in the 5k to 6k range. I would prefer an unpolished piece. I prefer sport models. What do you guys recommend I look for or perhaps save up more for?

30 March 2018, 12:27 PM	#3
ChronoSloth "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Le Marche Posts: 117	Can't go wrong with a 14060 or 14060M Sub, they're workhorses. __________________ Chrono.Sloth on Instagram ———————————————————————————-— ♛ 6238 ♛ 6265 ♛ 116520 ♛ 116500 ♛ 114300 ————————————————————————————-

31 March 2018, 02:44 AM	#17
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,598	A good head only 5513 transitional can be had in that range, or a 14060 tritium dialed watch. __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

30 March 2018, 11:20 AM	#2
cpefy3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Collin Location: Raleigh, NC Watch: 16014, 16600 Posts: 344	I could be very mistaken, but it has been my observation that you are almost between price tiers. You can get an older Datejust for 3-4K, or a Speedmaster. You could also save for a little longer in order to get to the 7-9k range where I think you start seeing Subs/SD. Just my two cents, and I am sure others who have far more knowledge will chime in. Best of luck!!

30 March 2018, 02:23 PM	#4
Dino2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mexico Watch: Heuer Autavia GMT Posts: 38	In this price range I would go for an early 16610. I love vintage looking cases with exposed lug holes. There are plenty for sale so you have probably a couple available locally. Good luck!

30 March 2018, 03:03 PM	#6
mrsentinel "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: SC, USA Posts: 39	Anything in my price range with aged yellow/creamy lume? Sports watches are probably double my price range like this. I would venture out into DJs and others. I just enjoy a watch with more patina then a 90s piece.

30 March 2018, 10:15 PM	#7
james_l "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Boston Watch: 5513, 114270 Posts: 7	A late 80s 5513 Submariner might still be found in your price range? Would have white gold surrounds, but the tritium lume would take on patina.

30 March 2018, 11:05 PM	#9
cpefy3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Collin Location: Raleigh, NC Watch: 16014, 16600 Posts: 344	This isn't a bad option https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...ner-16800-A296 You could prob source matching hands at the next service from somewhere like LAWW.

30 March 2018, 11:58 PM	#10
chrisca70 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA - FL Watch: ing you! Posts: 130	A blue Tudor Sub 79090...

31 March 2018, 12:55 AM	#13
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,791	If you move into the $7K-$8K range, you would have access to 5-digit sports models with tritium dial/hands, such as the 16700-16710, 16800-16610, 14060 and maybe even the 16600. Just be patient. The nice examples with matching tritium on the dial/hands, and especially with patina, are very, very hard to find. I've been searching for a good example of a 16600 for many months, and they're just not out there.

31 March 2018, 01:14 AM	#14
mrsentinel "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: SC, USA Posts: 39	The matte dial 16800 subs are sexy! I can see what happens on these old subs. People send them into a RSC and they replace the hands when the tritium wears off. Then you got the hodge podge of tritium looking different from hands and dial. Looks like I need to just save up and get what I really want rather than stair stepping things.

31 March 2018, 02:33 AM	#16
photoguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: new england Posts: 71	Pretty sure I saw a 1980’s 16800 sell here last week in that exact range. Not sure if this model is a desirable one or not but would take that as a sign that they’re out there. And fwiw, I paid 2800 for my 168000. If I hadn’t discovered this forum and begun doing some research I likely would have considered selling in the 4K range and thought I’d done well!

31 March 2018, 03:50 AM	#18
stewester "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: N.Wales Posts: 253	A nice tritium 14060 or 16600.

31 March 2018, 04:08 AM	#19
tjbender 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,328	Something to consider, while the $5k-$10k range may be a stretch for you, you’ll be getting in to a piece that will have greater upside potential and will be easier to move in the even you have to sell...

31 March 2018, 04:41 AM	#20
Wiener48 Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Vienna Posts: 1,299	16613 Submariner

31 March 2018, 02:48 PM	#21
blowfish89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Canada Watch: 16800 Matte Posts: 398	16800 guy here :-)

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