Watch Recomendation for max. $4K !

[ZAMIRZ]

Originally Posted by alkyoneus

You can get a GMT-Master II ceramic for $4K? Where...

[VegasFloyd]

Originally Posted by Damon@tirerack

Omega Seamaster with over a grand to spare.

hey I wear that watch everyday!

[SteveH]

Definitely a Speedmaster. Go vintage, pre 1968, and you get the same base movement as the $60,000+ Patek 5070 chronograph.

[AudiRS]

breitling navitimer

[GrayTT]

I would go with a Rolex (GMT, Submariner, or Explorer II) but you can find Cartier at that price too...

Ballon bleu


Pasha


Santos 100


I feel the advantage with the Cartier is that it dose not look odd when worn in a formal setting (except for the rubber strapped one )

[GetLiquidNow]

love the santos...

[tractorcrusher]

Chopard Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL?

[Clubber]

Originally Posted by BigE

$4k - easy choice. Rolex Submariner or GMT II. Simple, timeless, classic and most importantly, will lose very little if any value over time. Every other watch in that price category drops value like a 3 year old Chevy as soon as you purchase it. If you don't go with a Rolex sub or GMT, then buy a used Panerai, TAG, Brietling, etc that sell for less that half of what they cost new, even if they are in perfect, mint condition.

I already have an Explorer II as a daily and I want a different brand. Only other Rolex I would buy would be Daytona SS Black Dial but that will have to wait for a while !

Originally Posted by PMac

Omega Speedmaster Racing

The carbon Fiber dial looks much better in person than in photos.

Thanks but never been an Omega fan don't know why actually...

Originally Posted by roccoman

Tag Heuer Carrera:
Retails for around $3K, can be easily had for less. not a limited edition, but it's the kind of watch that instantly identifies you as someone who is into cars, and appreciates fine things, without being a really "showy" watch. Tag's make great daily's I wear a link automatic everyday.

If I go with Tag, it would be monaco gulf racing limited edition and but I still can't justify that much money on a tag when there are such incredible choices as you guys pointed out !

Originally Posted by AudiRS

breitling navitimer

I looked at that watch today and I must admit It looks much better than I expected and it is also very elegant as pretty ...

Originally Posted by GrayTT

I would go with a Rolex (GMT, Submariner, or Explorer II) but you can find Cartier at that price too...


Ballon bleu


Pasha


Santos 100


I feel the advantage with the Cartier is that it dose not look odd when worn in a formal setting (except for the rubber strapped one )

Already have a cartier too but the new titanium santos charmed me today...a little over budget but very nice !

Originally Posted by tractorcrusher

Chopard Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL?

Almost there !

[Clubber]

Today I spent my entire day walking through one dealer to another to search for my ideal watch and to be honest It was really exhausting after a while.

After many watches I tried on, including ; Panerai, Bulgari, Hublot, Breitling, Chopard and etc. I narrowed my search to 2 models.

First choice,

Chopard 1000 Miglia Chronograph 2009 ( Limited Edition )

This watch looked incredibly elegant and sporty at the same time thanks to its tire thread strap and the dial color was very unique. Being a limited edition was a bonus too and they have only brought "1" to the country. Although the dealer didn't give me a good deal. the lowest I got them going was $4100 which I thought was fair enough untill I got home and checked the prices online and found the same watch for $3100 on amazon... damn !



second choice,

Breitling Navitimer,

Never owned a breitling before and normally I don't like their bold big watches but this narrow bezel chrono looked classy as well although it doesn't have any motorsport or automobile influence which is a minus for me ..



I think I'll go with the Chopard but I don't wanna pay almost a grand more to have the same watch.. Can anyone direct me in the right direction to have a deal on one of those ?

[tractorcrusher]

You could always try Stryke and see if he can get you a Chopard... Great looking watch, btw!