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    Watch for 50th

    I don’t post often as to be honest my interest in watches comes and goes. Over the years I’ve had a few fairly nice watches from manufacturers like Stowa (went through a phase with them), Sinn, Seiko, Tag, a Tudor Blackbay. For the last few years I’ve just had two watches that I really enjoy - a lovely 1970 Datejust 1600 with a silver sunburst dial on an Oyster bracelet and a Maurice Lacroix Pontos S diver which is a beautifully made hunk of retro yet modern dive watch.
    With my 50th looming my wife has asked me if I would like another watch. Tricky one as I wouldn’t mind but not sure what. I admit I’m not that excited by the idea unless it’s something quite special, which probably means a budget of £15k. My taste is more towards a sport watch sized 37-42mm rather than a dress watch, but not a chrono. Massive choice I know and I’m probably a bit out of the loop. I know I don’t want a Rolex as it feels way too predictable and they don’t really do much for me apart from the 36mm vintage Datejusts, which are like little jewels, and I own about the nicest one of these you’ll ever see. Models I’ve seen which I like the look of as a used buy in this price range are some of the VC Overseas range and IWC Ingenieur. I also like the look of the AP Royal Oak but probably out of my price range. A colleague has a Patek which I think is an Aquanaut which I really like too but they are beyond the budget. With this tricky brief it would be great to get any other ideas and your thoughts! Thanks

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    Not a sports watch but what about a Dornbluth?

    I feel they are one of the more special watches out there and are made to order.

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    Bulgari Octo Finissimo

    Although the rrp is 10.5-12.5K the grey price is 8-9K

    Review here:

    https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...steel-in-depth

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    I would be looking at a pre owned VC Overseas. I had the pleasure of trying one on recently and it felt very special.

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    Quote Originally Posted by boring_sandwich View Post
    I would be looking at a pre owned VC Overseas. I had the pleasure of trying one on recently and it felt very special.
    That is a good call. I also like the fiftysix

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    Quote Originally Posted by boring_sandwich View Post
    I would be looking at a pre owned VC Overseas. I had the pleasure of trying one on recently and it felt very special.
    +1. Also OP there is a beauty on SC I think still available. It’s an LTD Ed too so rather special. I would have got it but already have a 4500v so I feel it would be greedy :-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by MartynJC (UK) View Post
    +1. Also OP there is a beauty on SC I think still available. It’s an LTD Ed too so rather special. I would have got it but already have a 4500v so I feel it would be greedy :-)
    I’ve probably looked at that listing 20 times! Just think I would prefer one with the date at 3 o’clock and on a bracelet. But overall a used VC overseas with a blue face on a bracelet is top of my list.

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    Rose gold Blancpain fifty fathoms would be gettable within budget. Yes it is 45mm, but wears much smaller, and is imho a beautiful timepiece.


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    Another one for a VC overseas. I got the 4500 for my 50th you could say. It was 17k and now around 19k so maybe if you could find a pre owned one possibly? For me the 3 strap options give it such versatility that you could easily just have one watch forever (obviously on a watch forum I’m making that up and should be locked up for blasphemy). One thing I’ll stress is that personally no pictures do it justice - seeing it is the only way you’ll know how
    Special it is. I’d go and try one on if you can.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PipPip View Post
    I’ve probably looked at that listing 20 times! Just think I would prefer one with the date at 3 o’clock and on a bracelet. But overall a used VC overseas with a blue face on a bracelet is top of my list.
    I got mine 4500v just in your budget 2nd hand - but you may not be able to get a blue faced one at that price even 2nd hand now.. search carefully.

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    I've recently acquired a Tag Monaco and it's really grown on me it's different without being outrageous, easy to read and a pleasure to look at.
    Happy birthday whatever you decide.

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    How about an Omega Seamaster 300m? I had overlooked them but they are superb and seem to perfectly match your criteria. Well within budget.

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    Quote Originally Posted by beechcustom View Post
    How about an Omega Seamaster 300m? I had overlooked them but they are superb and seem to perfectly match your criteria. Well within budget.
    Thanks but the only Omega I really like is a Speedmaster. Borrowed one once for a month off a friend and it wasn’t that comfortable so I decided against buying one.

    At the moment I think my clear favourite is VC Overseas. I have actually seen one Rolex that I do really like - the rose gold Yachmaster. Can’t see any in budget though!

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    You don't seem too blown away by the idea of a new watch, very luke-warm about it all. Have you considered something else as a gift?

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    Quote Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli View Post
    You don't seem too blown away by the idea of a new watch, very luke-warm about it all. Have you considered something else as a gift?
    Actually you are right and I must admit that having re-read my posts I sound very ungrateful. To be honest I think I’m at the time of life where I have everything I want materially. Another nice watch would be...nice, and maybe something else to leave to my son eventually but I can’t get seem to get massively excited about it. Maybe I need to reflect on this a bit more. My wife says I’m an awkward bugger to buy for as if I’ve wanted something enough I’ve already bought it for myself. I feel sorry for her sometimes!

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    Quote Originally Posted by PipPip View Post
    Thanks but the only Omega I really like is a Speedmaster. Borrowed one once for a month off a friend and it wasn’t that comfortable so I decided against buying one.

    At the moment I think my clear favourite is VC Overseas. I have actually seen one Rolex that I do really like - the rose gold Yachmaster. Can’t see any in budget though!
    It is rather lovely


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    Quote Originally Posted by MartynJC (UK) View Post
    It is rather lovely
    Pick of the litter imo, even with the belters in your collection.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MartynJC (UK) View Post
    It is rather lovely

    Yes that really is a stunner!

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    I like YM very much. I should have one.

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    One of those new spring drive diver Grand seiko are nice. Also think the Piaget Polo S is a lovely, well made sports watch that doesn't get enough attention

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    I love Panerai. You can see this Luminor Marina 2392

    https://www.panerai.com/gb/en/collec...na---42mm.html


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    Can you not call any of the ADs and explain the circumstances and with hard cash get a nice new GMT?


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    Quote Originally Posted by wainy001 View Post
    Can you not call any of the ADs and explain the circumstances and with hard cash get a nice new GMT?


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    What GMT? I'm so confused by your post, did I miss something?

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    Quote Originally Posted by M1011 View Post
    What GMT? I'm so confused by your post, did I miss something?
    It confused me too. I don’t want a GMT!

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    Fifty Fathoms Barakuda is probably the right answer. Ticks all the boxes. Either that or a VC Overseas like you said.

    Although I have to say that it doesn't sound like you exactly want a watch and so I'd have a little think about what else £15k might buy you instead.

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    [QUOTE=Caminos;5569251]I love Panerai. You can see this Luminor Marina 2392

    https://www.panerai.com/gb/en/collec...na---42mm.html


    +1

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    Thanks for all your comments. After looking around I have to say I think my favourite is this rose gold Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra. Hits the spot for me in terms of something a little bit special and I’ve actually never owned an Omega. It’s can be bought for a real bargain price too at the moment (down from £15k to just over £9k!):

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