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    Best watch to buy for circa £3000

    Hi , advise sort as to the best watch to buy with a £3000 budget , more sport/diver than dress , any ideas ?
    Clarky

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    I think Id try to find a nice ND Sub 14060M personally
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    Quote Originally Posted by 100thmonkey View Post
    I think Id try to find a nice ND Sub 14060M personally
    That would be my choice A real nice clean watch which won't / shouldn't lose value.

    I have the Pepsi GMT Master 2, still to see another in the wild But I always hankered after the ND. I see the regular sub on 2 my friends on a weekly basis. I've never seen the ND in the wild.

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    I think the first three responses would take it, and probably in that order.

    As I have those watches my choice is the Tudor Pelagos.

    But I'd be happy with a host of different Omega watches from £1000 used.

    I think I'd track down an Omega 2254 and another watch for £3k if that was my budget.
    It's just a matter of time...

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    A nice Sub is the way to go. Always be worth what you paid for it

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    For £3000 you could have a Speedy Pro AND a Seamaster 2254 or 2264 - which together cover pretty much all your bases...

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    Quote Originally Posted by 100thmonkey View Post
    I think Id try to find a nice ND Sub 14060M personally
    Can you get these for £3k?

    I am looking for one as my first "real" watch purchase, but the cheapest I have seen is £3,795 (excluding some dubious watches on eBay).

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    Quote Originally Posted by mattk View Post
    Can you get these for £3k?

    I am looking for one as my first "real" watch purchase, but the cheapest I have seen is £3,795 (excluding some dubious watches on eBay).
    Prices are creeping up - but depending on if you want a full set with all papers/boxes and booklets etc. you should get a watch for £3k and shouldn't have to pay more than £3500 for all but the newer COSC model.
    It's just a matter of time...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Omegamanic View Post
    Prices are creeping up - but depending on if you want a full set with all papers/boxes and booklets etc. you should get a watch for £3k and shouldn't have to pay more than £3500 for all but the newer COSC model.
    When you say "newer" what age are you referring to? I have been looking at five years old or less. Should I be looking a bit older?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mattk View Post
    When you say "newer" what age are you referring to? I have been looking at five years old or less. Should I be looking a bit older?
    Yes, I think they updated the model - well the dial - in late 2007, so earlier would be good. You could get both in Z serial and I do indeed have one of each in Z serial - the last of one and the first of the other.

    Personally, I'd pay a bit more for the COSC version - as they only made them for 4 and a bit to 5 years - but on a good day I always wear my "Swiss" only 14060, with less writing on the dial.

    pre 2008:

    It's just a matter of time...

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    There is a cracking Omega Ploprof in the Sales Corner now for £3000

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    Or a LNIB Planet Ocean just gone on SC too......

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    Quote Originally Posted by spuds View Post
    Or a LNIB Planet Ocean just gone on SC too......
    Hi , I can't see S/C yet !

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    Either buy a sub or save up another few hundred quid and get a sea dweller, ultimate sports watch IMO.

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    As per your original post a PO would be a good shout.

    I'd be seriously considering a used WC Aquatimer too.

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    Omega Aqua Terra

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave O'Sullivan View Post
    Either buy a sub or save up another few hundred quid and get a sea dweller, ultimate sports watch IMO.
    SD for a £3k + a few hundred? Wishfull thinking IMHO. If a Rolex is your choice OP, then a 14060 Submariner is a good choice, or maybe with a bit of luck or a bit of extra cash a 16610 Submariner Date, 16710 GMT or an older Explorer 1 or 2. Box and papers may be a problem within budget on some of the pricier models.

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    Quote Originally Posted by phil h View Post
    SD for a £3k + a few hundred? Wishfull thinking IMHO
    Yep, more like £4k and change these days

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    An Omega Aqua Terra 8500 should be available at that price level - it's more adaptable than a straight dive watch IMO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thegreatdogwood View Post
    Yep, more like £4k and change these days
    I bought one a few months ago and there were examples for around the £3700 mark.

    Having said that, I paid just over 4 for mine.

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    Best watch to buy for circa £3000

    Planet ocean 8500, Tudor Black Bay, Tudor Pelagos, Bremont Martin Baker, Bremont Supermarine. Those would be my choices

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    Comes in well under budget and comes with a rubber strap as well.


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    A Super Avenger soon to be seen in SC is what I call a nice deal (-:

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    Best watch to buy for circa £3000

    Can't go wrong with a 14060 ND sub. The prices seem to be creeping up though recently unless I'm imagining it!

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    Another vote for the Black Bay. IMHO the most beautiful out there at the moment, and you may even have a little cash to spare afterwards.

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    Best watch to buy for circa £3000

    I remember seeing some stunning zeniths in the SC for a little above £3k...

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    Another vote for a pre-owned Sub from me, with or without a date. Have fun choosing!

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    Sub would be the wise, safe bet and a worthy contender if that's something you've always hankered after.

    But, there's a whole world of watches beyond...

    I'd seriously consider Bremont, although they have plenty of detractors.

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    Submariner

    Of course, the other advantage of buying a Submariner is that it'll always be worth whatever you pay for it. Spend £3k on a Submariner today and you'll get it all back, or more, when you decide to sell it. I know you shouldn't buy a watch based on it's resale value, but nobody can deny that it is a factor. Just avoid buying new!

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    Sub would be my choice

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    Best watch to buy for circa £3000

    Get a sub just can not beat a sub

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    Personally I would be more inclined to save a tiny bit more and hunt around for a JLC Master Compressor. It would be far more interesting and much rarer than the common or garden Rolex and Omega divers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bokbok View Post
    Get a sub just can not beat a sub
    Bokbok has it spot on nd sub classic ;-)

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    Best watch to buy for circa £3000

    I'd go for a brand new speedy 3570, or a sub- you'll get them both eventually :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by clarkyred394 View Post
    Hi , advise sort as to the best watch to buy with a £3000 budget , more sport/diver than dress , any ideas ?
    Clarky
    Just to say thanks for all the advice from everyone , decision made and new purchase should be tomorrow !

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    Quote Originally Posted by clarkyred394 View Post
    Just to say thanks for all the advice from everyone , decision made and new purchase should be tomorrow !
    And?

    The suspense is killing me

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    Quote Originally Posted by clarkyred394 View Post
    Just to say thanks for all the advice from everyone , decision made and new purchase should be tomorrow !
    Quote Originally Posted by Josh B View Post
    And?

    The suspense is killing me
    I've gone for the Omega PO 2218500 , 2010 as new , roll on tomorrow afternoon

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    Quote Originally Posted by clarkyred394 View Post
    I've gone for the Omega PO 2218500 , 2010 as new , roll on tomorrow afternoon
    Lovely watch. Enjoy!

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    Look forward to seeing photographic evidence of purchase!

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    Quote Originally Posted by clarkyred394 View Post
    Hi , advise sort as to the best watch to buy with a £3000 budget , more sport/diver than dress , any ideas ?
    Clarky
    I personally would look at a non date sub or an explorer. Good solid investments.

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