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jameson · 15 May 2014, 07:16 AM

Seen a couple of threads on here like this and had a lot of fun getting ideas from them.
Four watches...$12,000....what is in your stable? http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=351625
Perfect 3 watches collection http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=317824
What 2 watches to buy with $20k from AD http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=351310

$30k budget...what watch or watches would you get? Of note, I have a GMT IIc so as much as I would love BLNRs and SS Black subs, I didn't include them in my suggestions below.

Do you go big on one "grail" type watch like a Patek 5711A, or spread it around on multiple "watches for every occasion" like a SS Rolex/Pam/IWC/Omega Speedy?

Some ideas:

+/-$5k or under
Tudor Black Bay
Bell & Ross
IWC Portofino/Portuguese
Omega Speedy
Vintage Rolex 1675 Pepsi

+/- $-7 to 10K or less
Sub Hulk
SS Daytona
New Sea-dweller
Panerai 372/422/423
JLC Master Chronograph

+/-$15k
AP Royal Oak SS
???
Maybe some Vintage red-subs are in this price range

+/-$20k
WG/YG/RG Daytona on strap
Lange 1
Patek Calavatra
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chrono

+/-$25k
YG Rolex Sub
PM Daytona's
GMT IIc BLRO (Not sure on price yet)

+/-$30k
WG Sub Smurf
Patek 5711
Vintage Daytonas 6263 (don't think you can get these for $30k anymore).

Lets hear your choices.

paltak · 15 May 2014, 07:21 AM

SS Daytona
SDc or 5513
GMT II with both Pepsi/Coke bezels

QueueCumber · 15 May 2014, 07:23 AM

One rare vintage piece...

jjnd08 · 15 May 2014, 07:28 AM

There was a thread a few months back with this exact budget.

For me:

Daytona: $10k
GMT IIC: $6.5k
Older WG DD: $10k

Save the extra $3.5k for the next one.

jjnd08 · 15 May 2014, 07:29 AM

And you are correct, you cannot buy a 6263 for $30k.

One just sold at Sotheby for $402k.

SaddleSC · 15 May 2014, 07:29 AM

WG Sub 116619LB + EXP 214270

Presa canary · 15 May 2014, 07:29 AM

ALS Lange 1 mp

coralfarmer84 · 15 May 2014, 07:35 AM

I would say get the one best watch that you desire. I'd go WG sub and then use the balance towards something else

postalworker · 15 May 2014, 07:44 AM

Rolex Submariner-Date in yellow gold, black dial and bezel.

jameson · 15 May 2014, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjnd08

And you are correct, you cannot buy a 6263 for $30k.

One just sold at Sotheby for $402k.

I know very little about vintage stuff, but I think the ones you read about at crazy prices are the unique dials or PNs that make them incredibly rare. Standard issue 6263 I think are in the $35k range based on a quick google search. Anyone who actually knows please chime in.

http://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/ref-6263.htm

tarmyjay · 15 May 2014, 07:52 AM

Yellow gold gmt and a black sub c

ronburgundy · 15 May 2014, 07:54 AM

116618 and 1675 based on your list. I myself would go for 116718 and 116660.
Get what sings to you. I'd recommend trying some on and getting a feel and visual sense of as many pieces as possible. It's much easier to make a decision (for me) after
getting to physically handle them.

subtona · 15 May 2014, 07:56 AM

Preowned gold (or pepsi white gold) and a new sea dweller.

AK797 · 15 May 2014, 07:58 AM

As you have a GMTc I'd get the best watch you can so either Patek or Smurf.

00pumpkin · 15 May 2014, 07:59 AM

Id go for a Pepsi GMT and a WG Daytona on strap.

eco8gator · 15 May 2014, 08:11 AM

Ive seen preowned Platinum Presidents for around 30k.

I always try to buy preowned newused watches...best bang for buck.

Honestly for 30k I would be on the hunt for a preowned Tudor milsub with discharge paperwork.

Milsubs are super hot and will continue to be hot...values have skyrocketed.

The new WG GMT Coke is very nice as well.

Flstfirider · 15 May 2014, 08:14 AM

Something vintage with a plexiglass crystal and some nice patina, then something modern like a GMTC or SubC.

beshannon · 15 May 2014, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jameson

Lets hear your choices.

I would get what I like.

What do you like?

mfer · 15 May 2014, 08:47 AM

232
111
16610
116520
214270

Close enough to 30k....and I did it btw. Crap, I have 30k in watches.....better stop.

echau · 15 May 2014, 08:53 AM

AP Jumbo + 116610LV or 116618 + Speedy

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jlc123 · 15 May 2014, 08:57 AM

WG Sub!!!

The Libertine · 15 May 2014, 09:00 AM

Same three I have now:

39mm Exp
14060M Submariner; and,
16710 GMT Coke.

Take what's left over and invest accordingly.

JadeRaven · 15 May 2014, 09:05 AM

Nautilus and wear it everyday.

goog53 · 15 May 2014, 09:09 AM

A Big Red 6263 can be had for mid to high 30s. I had one and loved it but hard to dress up IMO. I'd get one killer piece you can wear often...5711 Blue Dial for all occasions

RolexJNJ · 15 May 2014, 09:46 AM

WG Daytona with black arabic racing dial!

subtona · 15 May 2014, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

232
111
16610
116520
214270

Close enough to 30k....and I did it btw. Crap, I have 30k in watches.....better stop.

Great choices and

selpo · 15 May 2014, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Presa canary

ALS Lange 1 mp

X 2

stockjock1975 · 15 May 2014, 10:34 AM

I think I would go with 1 watch.....Patek 5164. Great complication and very versatile.

Wesley Crusher · 15 May 2014, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

WG Sub 116619LB + EXP 214270

If I could keep my 114060, I think I'd add those two with a 30k budget. Amazing watches.

red1108nyc · 15 May 2014, 10:50 AM

16600, 116520, 1680, 16710 Pepsi!

This is a winning combo in my book!

15 May 2014, 07:16 AM	#1
jameson "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Posts: 88	$30k budget: What watch(s) do you get? Seen a couple of threads on here like this and had a lot of fun getting ideas from them. Four watches...$12,000....what is in your stable? http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=351625 Perfect 3 watches collection http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=317824 What 2 watches to buy with $20k from AD http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=351310 $30k budget...what watch or watches would you get? Of note, I have a GMT IIc so as much as I would love BLNRs and SS Black subs, I didn't include them in my suggestions below. Do you go big on one "grail" type watch like a Patek 5711A, or spread it around on multiple "watches for every occasion" like a SS Rolex/Pam/IWC/Omega Speedy? Some ideas: +/-$5k or under Tudor Black Bay Bell & Ross IWC Portofino/Portuguese Omega Speedy Vintage Rolex 1675 Pepsi +/- $-7 to 10K or less Sub Hulk SS Daytona New Sea-dweller Panerai 372/422/423 JLC Master Chronograph +/-$15k AP Royal Oak SS ??? Maybe some Vintage red-subs are in this price range +/-$20k WG/YG/RG Daytona on strap Lange 1 Patek Calavatra Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chrono +/-$25k YG Rolex Sub PM Daytona's GMT IIc BLRO (Not sure on price yet) +/-$30k WG Sub Smurf Patek 5711 Vintage Daytonas 6263 (don't think you can get these for $30k anymore). Lets hear your choices.

15 May 2014, 07:23 AM	#3
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	One rare vintage piece... __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

15 May 2014, 07:29 AM	#6
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,125	WG Sub 116619LB + EXP 214270 __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

15 May 2014, 07:35 AM	#8
coralfarmer84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States Watch: Rolex, PP Posts: 1,198	I would say get the one best watch that you desire. I'd go WG sub and then use the balance towards something else __________________ Work hard in silence. Let your success make the noise

15 May 2014, 07:56 AM	#13
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,046	Preowned gold (or pepsi white gold) and a new sea dweller. __________________

15 May 2014, 07:21 AM	#2
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 822	SS Daytona SDc or 5513 GMT II with both Pepsi/Coke bezels

15 May 2014, 07:28 AM	#4
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,605	There was a thread a few months back with this exact budget. For me: Daytona: $10k GMT IIC: $6.5k Older WG DD: $10k Save the extra $3.5k for the next one.

15 May 2014, 07:29 AM	#7
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,151	ALS Lange 1 mp

15 May 2014, 07:44 AM	#9
postalworker Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: California Watch: 116618LN Posts: 566	Rolex Submariner-Date in yellow gold, black dial and bezel.

15 May 2014, 07:52 AM	#11
tarmyjay Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: London Posts: 47	Yellow gold gmt and a black sub c

15 May 2014, 07:54 AM	#12
ronburgundy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Texas Watch: BLNR Posts: 364	116618 and 1675 based on your list. I myself would go for 116718 and 116660. Get what sings to you. I'd recommend trying some on and getting a feel and visual sense of as many pieces as possible. It's much easier to make a decision (for me) after getting to physically handle them.

15 May 2014, 07:58 AM	#14
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,278	As you have a GMTc I'd get the best watch you can so either Patek or Smurf.

15 May 2014, 07:59 AM	#15
00pumpkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dustin Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 1,976	Id go for a Pepsi GMT and a WG Daytona on strap. __________________ 16710, 116520, 216570, 116610LV

15 May 2014, 08:11 AM	#16
eco8gator "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida Watch: 5060/a Posts: 1,119	Ive seen preowned Platinum Presidents for around 30k. I always try to buy preowned newused watches...best bang for buck. Honestly for 30k I would be on the hunt for a preowned Tudor milsub with discharge paperwork. Milsubs are super hot and will continue to be hot...values have skyrocketed. The new WG GMT Coke is very nice as well.

15 May 2014, 08:14 AM	#17
Flstfirider 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Casey Location: Auburn, AL Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,136	Something vintage with a plexiglass crystal and some nice patina, then something modern like a GMTC or SubC.

15 May 2014, 08:47 AM	#19
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	232 111 16610 116520 214270 Close enough to 30k....and I did it btw. Crap, I have 30k in watches.....better stop. __________________ member#3242

15 May 2014, 08:53 AM	#20
echau "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 348	AP Jumbo + 116610LV or 116618 + Speedy Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

15 May 2014, 08:57 AM	#21
jlc123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Watch: Overseas Posts: 992	WG Sub!!!

15 May 2014, 09:00 AM	#22
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Same three I have now: 39mm Exp 14060M Submariner; and, 16710 GMT Coke. Take what's left over and invest accordingly.

15 May 2014, 09:05 AM	#23
JadeRaven "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New Orleans Watch: panda boi Posts: 118	Nautilus and wear it everyday.

15 May 2014, 09:09 AM	#24
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,062	A Big Red 6263 can be had for mid to high 30s. I had one and loved it but hard to dress up IMO. I'd get one killer piece you can wear often...5711 Blue Dial for all occasions

15 May 2014, 09:46 AM	#25
RolexJNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Chicago Posts: 5,036	WG Daytona with black arabic racing dial!

15 May 2014, 10:34 AM	#28
stockjock1975 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: Platona Posts: 1,569	I think I would go with 1 watch.....Patek 5164. Great complication and very versatile.

15 May 2014, 10:50 AM	#30
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,506	16600, 116520, 1680, 16710 Pepsi! This is a winning combo in my book!

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