While I'm patiently waiting for the AD to allocate me some watches

[Jari37]

So I'm currently waiting, with the patience of a saint, for a fluted/jubilee blue DJ41 & a no-date Sub from a large chain AD. My humble collection at present consists of a BB58, an Explorer & a white Seamaster, along with a 556a & Casioak. The idea is to flip the Seamaster when I get the call for a new Rolex.

In the meantime, I've noticed I'm barely wearing the Seamaster, despite it being an objectively lovely watch, because I just really like the Explorer & the BB58.

Now it's probably going to be a while before the AD comes through, so I'm wondering about trading the Seamaster for something else to tide me over while I wait. Again, the plan would be probably to sell whatever I buy (or maybe one of the others if I grow to love it) on to part-fund a new Rolex when the time comes.

Main criteria:

- pre-owned
- up to £4k
- not too small, ideally 40-42mm
- has a reasonable chance of competing with the Explorer/BB58 for wrist time
- relatively saleable as & when

Pics for interest, any suggestions much appreciated. 0_IMG_20230228_201340.jpg0_Screenshot_20221007_183841_com.android.gallery3d.jpg

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[Jari37]

And the Seamaster of course:1_IMG_20210628_204049.jpg

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[Montello]

I have 3 “main” watches.

BB58, Explorer 36mm and … an IWC Mark XX, I think the latter would work to your criteria. There was a nice green one on SC for a little over your budget.

[beechcustom]

IWC Mark XX or the earlier XVIII is a good shout. Be warned though it may recalibrate your perception of size such that the Explorer and BB58 may seem too small. This is exactly what happened to me.

[Murdoc]

It seems you like the Rolex / Tudor way of doing things, so how about a Tudor GMT? I think it’s different enough from your BB58 and should be easy enough to sell on when the time comes.

[Idontgram]

Get a chrograph. A speedie would be the obvious choice given your criteria but lots of other options too.

You might also consider a GMT. I’d personally get an SBGM221

[Stuno1]

Another shout out for the IWC MK XVIII or XX on a bracelet. Lovely watches and the best bracelet and clasp of any watch I have owned.

[Jari37]

Not sure if those pictures actually posted, apologies if not.

IWC is a great shout, and yes to a chrono or GMT would be nice, having never had either. Never loved the speedmaster despite really trying to over the years. Always preferred a navitimer, but the ones I like are a little out of my price range for this exercise. I also wondered about a GS snowflake, although I'm not a massive fan of the lack of heft. Maybe the silver birch spring drive one day.

[Scottie]

What about a Tudor black bay chrono ?


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