Reply With QuotePardon?Originally Posted by dougair
IWC big pilot.
Pardon?
IWC Portuguese 500106 - 7 day power reserve, white gold case, ardoise dial - one day...
Omega Speedmaster in precious metal.
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/omega/--s...id13999575.htm
That's a little over budget, but on a leather strap is easily within.
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/omega/spe...id15135471.htm
You could search for a bracelet with £3k.
Last edited by JustinC; 9th July 2020 at 21:27.
Ulysse Nardin Freak, El Toro or Sonata.
Probably a freak.... or an El Toro.
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Saxonia thin or a VC fiftysix day date.
Add me to the BP FF list.
I would also look at the IWC Portuguese in a precious metal. I also have two Rolex itches to scratch but that’s another story.
Actually, probably this:
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/audemarsp...id14410541.htm
Agreed, the best 105.012 I could get my mitts on.
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I’m with you there. They are perfect 👌
This Patek 5015J-001
https://blowers-jewellers.co.uk/product/moonphase-5015j-001
Yours for just over budget - but you could ask Kerry for a deal.
Patek Philippe Moonphase 5015J-001. 18ct Yellow Gold Hobnail decorated case which is 35.4mm in diameter. Automatic caliber 240 movement, 29 jewels, 22kt microrotor, 46 hour power reserve, 242 individual parts. This watch is water resistant to 25 meters. White dial with black Arabic numerals and minute chapter, Stuart hands in black oxidized gold. Indicators: Hours, minutes, subsiduary second sweep, moon phase and age of the moon and power reserve. Brown crocodile strap with screw lugs, 18ct yellow gold buckle. Box and papers dated May 2000
Last edited by MartynJC (UK); 9th July 2020 at 22:11.
Sorry Martyn, that is pretty hideous in my book!
OP - the AP Diver is a good suggestion. I'd also say look at a Moser with a concept dial.
One of: Ulysse Freak, Roger Dubuis Excalibur in blue or silver, Piaget Polo S, Ming 19.02, All three Minase models, Zenith Chronomaster Revival shadow (and get £100 for a lovely bottle of champers to celebrate getting it). Always different, me.
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I'd buy that lovely Blancpain Air Command on SC.
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Tin tin. (might have some change)
And the beauty is nobody except wis will know what it is!!
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
I would like to get a blue dialed Panerai but I also like this a brand not talked about much here.
Jaquet-Droz_Grande-Seconde-Off-Centered-Chronograph_
'twas 100 spondulix
Anyway... VC overseas blue dial 4500V for me. Or or a broken AP RO 15400
Last edited by Jon Kenney; 10th July 2020 at 07:01.
If it had to all go on one watch I'd enjoy looking at options from Blancpain, VC, ALS and AP. I've never seriously considered any of these brands as they are out of my price comfort zone (over £10k).
Last edited by beechcustom; 10th July 2020 at 10:09.
Each to their own, but I agree.
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
So would I, even thought about quickly listing my 43mm Seadweller so I could afford it
It would be a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms for me, I think.
A standard stainless steel, black dialed, 3 hander one would do me nicely (while the chronos and blue are very nice, I'd take the classic look).
I can't see me ever spending that much on a watch though, to be honest, I'll never be rich enough!
M
Breitling Cosmonaute 809 - What's not to like?
If retail, then gmt pepsi on jubilee. If Grey mkt, then 16710 Coke bezel.
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would need to be a house/brand I don't already have; so a BP FF, VC Overseas, Breguet XX or something AP. Have looked at them all many times and then something else has come up or timing been wrong.
could do with a sort of the collection as really should have these in their already; might be time for a clear out, or at least stop buying Rolex!
At the minute, this would be my choice
https://www.fpjourne.com/en/collecti...48-mm-titanium
I’d finally commit to the JLC Polaris Memovox
A few folks struggling with the 'it cannot be a Rolex' part of the brief
Guilty! Will edit my post.A few folks struggling with the 'it cannot be a Rolex' part of the brief
Keep looking at Zenith offerings at moment.The ceramic defy skeleton with carbon strap..
Lots of great watches mentioned, from brief scan looks like BP FF is definitely a forum favourite at this range. I started this thread to gather opinions on Rolex sports alternatives which sits in 7-15k range. At prices below this range there are plenty of watches I like and at higher prices choices there are also abundant choices, but sometimes it’s hard to look pass Rolex sports at 7-15k. I have a few Rolex in this range, and whilst I really like them and it’s hard to go wrong with these, I think I will look to add diversification at some point through trades.
I also like BP FF and the Villeret range, panerai is a brand I would like to try at some point, big fan of the pam795. I also like some random vintage watches like the GP Olimpico below, dealer ask eye watering 7.2k.
My second attempt
https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/eu/...r/410848J.html
even at retail within budget. Could probably be had at discount.
Last edited by MartynJC (UK); 10th July 2020 at 10:16.
My first shot was at the top end of the scale. At the lower end deffo look at a good Blancpain fifty fathoms, well do-able at 7k.
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I’d probably be looking at the best AP royal offshore diver on a steel bracelet I could get with my 15k either vintage or modern
That is really nice. JLC is a good suggestion. I'd also say look for an AMVOX 2 - nifty chronograph and I think can be had in platinum for under £15k. A good overview of AMVOX here - https://quillandpad.com/2018/02/23/c...-line-archive/My second attempt
https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/eu/...r/410848J.html
even at retail within budget. Could probably be had at discount.
That is lovely.
Zenith defy 21 ultraviolet and swap the strap to leather. Seriously considering purchasing one but the hulk would have to make way.
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Good choice.
Would find it hard to look past this
Beautiful, simple, understated gold dress watch.
I also really like this
Always the same answer
Kash’s AirCommand
Though it is a bit bigger than the previous LEs : Barakuda and Tribute to Milspec so it would depend how it wears at 42mm.
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Delightful watches them Hentschel
Sticking with the Indie theme, what about this Kudoke? https://quillandpad.com/2020/07/06/k...ational-value/
I'd go for a VC overseas 4500v, can probably get it grey for 15k. Comes with 2 additional choices which makes it suitable for pretty much any situation
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Tricky amount of money, if Rolex are off the table. I like simple sports watches, and not those watches from Patek, VC,and AP that claim to be such...
So the IWC Big Pilot then
On the dressy side, GO Panoreserve, Lange Saxonia, or VC Traditionelle if within budget
Dave
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Oh, boy. Lots of great sport watch choices out there which aren't called Rolex.
I'd get either of these beauts which, fortunately, tend to sell below retail:
Bulgari Octo Finissimo GMT Chrono - £15600
Grand Seiko SBGA405 Gojira 650-pc LE - £11250
the simple answer is Rolex, anytime for me
To be fair, reading skills are very much optional around here.
I'd go custom and get something like the Dornblueth 99.10 Weltzeit Auf & Ab for around 11k Euro
https://www.dornblueth.com/ref.99.10auf-ab-en
This looks pretty at first but that date window and location on the dial kills it for me!My second attempt
https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/eu/...r/410848J.html
even at retail within budget. Could probably be had at discount.
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A. Lange & Söhne Men's 211.026 Saxonia Thin in white gold
Or Breguet Classique Automatic 40mm 7147
Last edited by J J Carter; 11th July 2020 at 17:33.
that has peeked my interest! Some versions available on chrono24 that look appealing. Cheers’
not that I’m looking!
Last edited by MartynJC (UK); 11th July 2020 at 23:10.
Stick to AMVOX 2 - they’re the best with the nifty use of the crystal for chronograph activation. Also I think in DLC and titanium. Amazing watches, so unique and I think no one has really attempted that again.
The AMVOX is definitely on my hit list...
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https://www.zenith-watches.com/en_us...-9004-78-m9000
For me this is an absolute beauty
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