Hi , advise sort as to the best watch to buy with a £3000 budget , more sport/diver than dress , any ideas ?
Clarky
Hi , advise sort as to the best watch to buy with a £3000 budget , more sport/diver than dress , any ideas ?
Clarky
I think Id try to find a nice ND Sub 14060M personally
RIAC
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.
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...
A nice Sub is the way to go. Always be worth what you paid for it
For £3000 you could have a Speedy Pro AND a Seamaster 2254 or 2264 - which together cover pretty much all your bases...
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...
There is a cracking Omega Ploprof in the Sales Corner now for £3000
Or a LNIB Planet Ocean just gone on SC too......
Either buy a sub or save up another few hundred quid and get a sea dweller, ultimate sports watch IMO.
As per your original post a PO would be a good shout.
I'd be seriously considering a used WC Aquatimer too.
Omega Aqua Terra
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.
An Omega Aqua Terra 8500 should be available at that price level - it's more adaptable than a straight dive watch IMO.
Planet ocean 8500, Tudor Black Bay, Tudor Pelagos, Bremont Martin Baker, Bremont Supermarine. Those would be my choices
Comes in well under budget and comes with a rubber strap as well.
A Super Avenger soon to be seen in SC is what I call a nice deal (-:
Can't go wrong with a 14060 ND sub. The prices seem to be creeping up though recently unless I'm imagining it!
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.
I remember seeing some stunning zeniths in the SC for a little above £3k...
Another vote for a pre-owned Sub from me, with or without a date. Have fun choosing!
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.
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!
Sub would be my choice
Get a sub just can not beat a sub
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.
I'd go for a brand new speedy 3570, or a sub- you'll get them both eventually :)
Look forward to seeing photographic evidence of purchase!