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bolmida · 26 December 2006, 10:12 PM

I sold my '50s Rolex precision and have about 1400 to spend on a chrono. I am looking for something with classic looks that will hold its value. Most likely to purchase 2nd hand. Im thinking Sinn but .... What would you buy?

Gedanken · 26 December 2006, 10:35 PM

Okay, this is somewhat above your price bracket (in the neighbourhood of 2 grand), but I've been very happy with my Tudor 79170:

Subfiend · 27 December 2006, 12:14 AM

And the Tudor will hold its value.

In the $1,400 range, I would look at a 60s Heuer Carrerra or Autavia. They hold their value very well, and their prices seem to be rising. You also can't go wrong with a nice Omega Speedmaster Moon Watch. It's a classic.

mrbieler · 27 December 2006, 01:07 AM

That Tudor looks very nice. I'll 2nd the Omega Speedy as well.

Blue Bull · 27 December 2006, 02:32 AM

Retail on that Tudor ? Tudor pricelist anywhere ?

Gedanken · 27 December 2006, 10:01 AM

Chris, I picked up that Tudor for A$2550 (US$2002), although most of the others I've seen online have gone for higher prices. It's a case of keeping watch and waiting for one to turn up at the right price.

My Tudor came with a leather strap instead of the bracelet, so it took me a while to find the right 78360 bracelet on eBay. I eventually got one from Italy for about $200, but it was so old and over-polished I had to send it for restoration. Next week I'm getting the right set of 589 end links for the bracelet and voila, it'll be back to original specs.

bolmida · 27 December 2006, 10:55 PM

Tudor chrono and Speedmaster is on the list.
so is this

and this
http://www.watchbuys.com/images/Sinn...rylicStrap.jpg

The problem is I can only pick one

bolmida · 27 December 2006, 10:55 PM

bolmida · 27 December 2006, 11:00 PM

Guess I should have posted this one the non rolex forum-- sorry about that
another

bolmida · 27 December 2006, 11:01 PM

Gedanken- where did you find yours?

Gedanken · 27 December 2006, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bolmida

Gedanken- where did you find yours?

I'm in Melbourne, and at one boot sale a watch seller told me about a watch dealer in a suburb called Glen Waverley. Now Glen Waverley is one of those neighbourhoods where Seiko is probably the last word in watches, and I popped in this store where this fellow had Subs, Sea Dwellers and Datejusts in the window which simply weren't moving an inch out the display shelf. I spotted the 79170, asked the owner for the price and he originally wanted A$3150 for it. I kept it in mind, went back two months later and to no surprise it was still there. I sat down, beat him down to A$2550 (by which time I was lightheartedly accusing the guy of robbing me and he in turn accused me of taking food out of his children's mouths

), slapped down the cash and walked out with it.

Actually, the last time I was there three months ago, he had a 79180 (with the tachymeter bezel instead of the 1-to-12 rotatable bezel), and knowing him, it'll still be there.

By the way, I love that bezel on that first Sinn - that's the way a countdown bezel should really be marked!

26 December 2006, 10:12 PM	#1
bolmida Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dayton Posts: 48	Which chrono? I sold my '50s Rolex precision and have about 1400 to spend on a chrono. I am looking for something with classic looks that will hold its value. Most likely to purchase 2nd hand. Im thinking Sinn but .... What would you buy?

26 December 2006, 10:35 PM	#2
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Okay, this is somewhat above your price bracket (in the neighbourhood of 2 grand), but I've been very happy with my Tudor 79170: __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

27 December 2006, 12:14 AM	#3
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	And the Tudor will hold its value. In the $1,400 range, I would look at a 60s Heuer Carrerra or Autavia. They hold their value very well, and their prices seem to be rising. You also can't go wrong with a nice Omega Speedmaster Moon Watch. It's a classic. __________________ Subfiend

27 December 2006, 01:07 AM	#4
mrbieler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Lost Angeles Watch: all about acrylic Posts: 683	That Tudor looks very nice. I'll 2nd the Omega Speedy as well. __________________ - Jeff Cursimus Cum Forfex

27 December 2006, 10:01 AM	#6
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Chris, I picked up that Tudor for A$2550 (US$2002), although most of the others I've seen online have gone for higher prices. It's a case of keeping watch and waiting for one to turn up at the right price. My Tudor came with a leather strap instead of the bracelet, so it took me a while to find the right 78360 bracelet on eBay. I eventually got one from Italy for about $200, but it was so old and over-polished I had to send it for restoration. Next week I'm getting the right set of 589 end links for the bracelet and voila, it'll be back to original specs. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

27 December 2006, 02:32 AM	#5
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Retail on that Tudor ? Tudor pricelist anywhere ?

27 December 2006, 10:55 PM	#7
bolmida Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dayton Posts: 48	Tudor chrono and Speedmaster is on the list. so is this and this http://www.watchbuys.com/images/Sinn...rylicStrap.jpg The problem is I can only pick one

27 December 2006, 11:00 PM	#9
bolmida Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dayton Posts: 48	Guess I should have posted this one the non rolex forum-- sorry about that another

27 December 2006, 11:01 PM	#10
bolmida Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dayton Posts: 48	Gedanken- where did you find yours?

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