$25k Budget - what watch would you add to this group?

[Etschell]

have you considered a white gold skydweller on leather??

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=570907

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by Etschell

have you considered a white gold skydweller on leather??

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=570907

I think it's an incredible option actually. I love that rubber B makes a rubber strap for it too which would add some versatility.

I've been moving away from "bigger" watches lately actually. Also, while I do feel it's a beautiful dial it is busy, with a lot of functionality I don't need.

The one you linked is my favorite version of the watch though

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

I think it's an incredible option actually. I love that rubber B makes a rubber strap for it too which would add some versatility.

I've been moving away from "bigger" watches lately actually. Also, while I do feel it's a beautiful dial it is busy, with a lot of functionality I don't need.

The one you linked is my favorite version of the watch though

just dont think you are a huge dress watch guy.

in the 25k range outside of dress watches you have:

AP (RO Chronos)
Patek (5711 if you can find one, 5164)
Rolex (Gold subc, gold pepsi, skydweller gold on leather, ym 2 gold, gold daytona but you have 116500)

There are others but these are the staples in that range. Good luck!

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by Etschell

just dont think you are a huge dress watch guy.

in the 25k range outside of dress watches you have:

AP (RO Chronos)
Patek (5711 if you can find one, 5164)
Rolex (Gold subc, gold pepsi, skydweller gold on leather, ym 2 gold, gold daytona but you have 116500)

There are others but these are the staples in that range. Good luck!

Thanks my friend!

I posed this thread as a general exploration into the "up to $25k" budget, but in reality I was prepping for a big acquisition and just wanted to do all my homework before making the commitment.

As many know I end up getting the 116519 White Gold Daytona on Oysterflex. It is absolutely incredible and I have no plans or intentions of ever parting from it.

It will be a while before I acquire another watch in this price range, but I'm pretty sure my next watch goal will be towards Patek. If I can figure out a way to get a 5711 at/around retail I will jump at it, and I also have my eye on a 5164. However the 5164 might be a little too casual for the position in the collection.

The 5711 is really where I'd like to be at some point in the near future. I'd almost definitely have to give up my 15400 Blue to get it which is fine by me.

Anyhow, this years toy budget is long gone, so for now we can keep discussing and dreaming of haute horology :)

I also really do love the Journe Bleu. It looks really special to my eyes.

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Thanks my friend!

As many know I end up getting the 116519 White Gold Daytona on Oysterflex. It is absolutely incredible and I have no plans or intentions of ever parting from it.

Congrats!

[gwalker]

Originally Posted by rolexchilla

116618lb

For me hands down


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[tbonesteak]

116655 Rose Gold on Oysterflex

or

326934 in Blue

Either way, you should have a few dollars left under $25k to pocket too.

[Watcheroo]

Originally Posted by AK797

The 1815 U/D is a beauty, even if the 7 and 5 have to do some heavy lifting.

That’s all I can see now when I look at the dial!


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[alex_moreno111]

Originally Posted by douglasf13

Piece of cake. I'd pick some variation of a Calatrava.

This takes the cake!

[PLNYC]

Did you sell the SD43? Haven't seen it on your IG feed in a while. I'd also go for the 5711, given you can find one at retail or similar.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by gwalker

For me hands down


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Now that is one sexy wrist... nice watch too I suppose.

Originally Posted by Watcheroo

That’s all I can see now when I look at the dial!


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The previous version had the numerals free but this is a better size at 39mm.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by PLNYC

Did you sell the SD43? Haven't seen it on your IG feed in a while. I'd also go for the 5711, given you can find one at retail or similar.

Yeah the SD43 is gone. Fantastic watch. Nothing bad to say about it except that I’ve been all about the 40mm case lately.

[Nikrnic]

DD white gold, silver dial

[whizz]

PP nautilus

[CLTRolex]

400 Invictas

[Jamesw20]

Pre-owned pristine 36 DD platinum for me all the way

[Eric Chan]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Just out of curiosity.

$25k budget towards any one watch. Brand new or preowned (but used pricing based on mint examples only). I'm mostly interested in Rolex, but open to hear other brands as well.

Also, "trusted seller" pricing applies.

Don't care all that much for many complications. Date, GMT and Chrono are ok.

Here's the group it would join:

Audemars Piguet 15400 Blue Dial
Tudor Black Bay Black
Rolex 16710 Pepsi GMT
Rolex 116610LV "Hulk"
Rolex 116500 Daytona Ceramic

Day-Date in any incarnation.

Didn’t you have one before? I think you need to re-acquire one again.

[Xerxes77]

Ap roc