50k on a watch - how do you spend it?

[dmitrii_]

Originally Posted by floraneg

It's threads like this that light my buying fire. I think I'm going to take a cold shower!!!

Incoming tmrw or monday for you?

[Derkuhlmann]

I’d have to go DD40 platinum ice blue diagonal face

[superstarmar]

Platona....

[BobDyl]

Originally Posted by jrs146

When you’re spending that kind of cash you need to buy what YOU want! I’d probably take the 5711r over the DD but that’s just me.

But to answer your question. For 50k here is what I’d buy. Ok I’m about $2,200 over but that’s close enough!




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Fantastic combo! A little over $50K at MSRP. But, alas, in reality, this combo is more like $75K ($50-55K for the 5712 and $20K for the Daytona).

[watchtabs]

Gah, I am also gonna take an ice shower!

I need a 5726 or 5711 (but retail price)

[mrk pixben]

Find what you love, though by going through the exercise you just may end up with more than one watch (both dollar wise and addiction wise) . if it were me, while Patek is fine, I'd also be looking at models from Lange, Hentschel, Rolex, FP Journe, AP, ochs und junior as starters

[Justindo]

In that price range for a platinum watch, I would personally be looking at a new Vacheron Cornes de Vache 1955 but if you don't mind pre-owned and have a larger wrist, a pre-owned Lange Datograph Up/Down would, perhaps, be a better choice. These both, however, are quite different from a platinum Rolex, which has awesome all-around heft due to the bracelet. As for a Day-Date or a Platona, is your lifestyle more dressy or sporty?

[dmitrii_]

While I do love the Platona, it isn't an option. Already have the Daytona covered. If anything will be platinum in my collection it must be the flagship Day Date 40.

[Kigan]

A.Lange 1815 Chronograph WG:

[marcopolo05]

ALS all the way. Amazed to see this has only been brought up twice !

They don't hold value well but the day i end up spending 50k i will probably not looking to sell it afterwards

Envoyé de mon LG-H815 en utilisant Tapatalk

[Theothergreg]

+1 for ALS. At the $50k level, I'd get a Zeitwerk.

[eonflux]

Originally Posted by dmitrii_

been entertaining the thought of adding the platinum dd40 to my collection.

Friend tells me i'm crazy and to spend that on a rg patek 5711.

So my question..

If you were looking in the 50k range what would you be looking at?

Would probably not get a Rolex, but an AP, PP, ALS, RM

[dob1]

Originally Posted by marcopolo05

ALS all the way. Amazed to see this has only been brought up twice !

They don't hold value well but the day i end up spending 50k i will probably not looking to sell it afterwards

Envoyé de mon LG-H815 en utilisant Tapatalk

I would never buy a brand that doesn’t hold its value at full retail. While i like ALS a lot they do not (yet) have the same cachet as Rolex or Patek. The advantage of this is that you can get access to watches, like the Datograph, that are otherwise out of reach. MSRP of the Datograph is $87k, but you can get it second hand for around $55k.

Speaking about value for money, if you throw 35k at a 2nd hand JLC, you also get insane watches for the price. Something like this:

https://monochrome-watches.com/jaege...te-gold-price/

And money to spare for a Daytona or PM Sub/GMT.

[Marcus09]

A Mini Cooper S JCW
No seriously, I'd go for a Daytona Platinum or a WG version if too expensive.
Cheers.


Sent from my iPhone X using Tapatalk

[Point2Point]

Vintage Speedmaster Racing Dial ref. 145.022 would be my choice for $50k.

[2geeze]

I would stretch the budget a little bit and find a pre-loved Platona.

[brandrea]

Can’t help you as I don’t think I’d want to tie up $50 k in one watch

[sensui]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Can’t help you as I don’t think I’d want to tie up $50 k in one watch

Yeah I personally don't suggest it....once you do it starts becoming habit.....and a whole new world of watches open up lol.

[dberman3]

Or




Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

[DanMdR]

Platona, Plat DD40, Everose Daytona, or Everose SkyD.

[Providence Collector]

Since I already have the Daytona 116520, with an additional 50k I would get a Patek Calatrava 5000 white gold and the Oystersteel / white gold Rolex Sky-Dweller with blue face. For me, this would cover all possible bases.

I know that would leave me with about $20K left over, but can't really think of any other watches I would want to wear.

[SkyKing31]

Originally Posted by HL65

Better yet Platinum DD40 and add a SS 5711 later. The Plat DD40 has serious wrist presence and the dials are amazing especially this one. The look and feel of the bracelet and weight of platinum makes it tough to beat. I would much rather have it than a 5711R personally. There is really nothing like a platinum watch especially on a bracelet.

The dial on your DD is absolutely beautiful. It's one of my favorites. And it looks even better up close and in person.

[lecorsaire]

Originally Posted by BobDyl

Fantastic combo! A little over $50K at MSRP. But, alas, in reality, this combo is more like $75K ($50-55K for the 5712 and $20K for the Daytona).

More like $84k overall right now. The 5712 is hovering at $60k and a white 500 can sell for as much as $24k completely unworn. Great pair.

[dmitrii_]

Originally Posted by sensui

Yeah I personally don't suggest it....once you do it starts becoming habit.....and a whole new world of watches open up lol.

Open pandoras box

[uncle_paul_hargis]

50k on a watch doesn’t even register on my radar, so I couldn’t tell you! Lol I dunno... AP? PP? I don’t know. It’d be nice.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[MP5]

The Lange Dato or Chrono is about as good as it gets

[Ruud Van Driver]

The thought of dropping that amount of money on a single watch scares me. It would never enter my head, even if I could afford it.

From the OPs choices though, after seeing Ken's pics it would have to be a platty DD. What a stunning piece!

[daytonastl]

Originally Posted by dmitrii_

Been entertaining the thought of adding the Platinum DD40 to my collection.

Friend tells me I'm crazy and to spend that on a RG Patek 5711.

So my question..

If you were looking in the 50k range what would you be looking at?

Patek 5170R with Breguet numerals. DavidSW just had one (gone now) that was a month old for $54K. Stunning classic. However, a Platinum DD is not a terrible choice either, for sure.

[NLYogi]

Platona is regarded by some as the endboss in Rolex (probably because of the price tag) but it is not not by far the summum in Horlogerie. With a 50k budget I would be shopping for a Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet or maybe a Breguet. Good luck shopping!

[Daycruiser]

Honestly, at this point of my collection, I have only desire for 3 more watches.

The AP 26579CE Royal Oak Perpetual in all black ceramic
The Patek 5970 perpetual calendar chronograph
The Lange Zeitwerk

$50K should get me the Zeitwerk, or partially fund the one of the other two watches.