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Etschell · 5 August 2015, 12:14 PM

If you can find an LV 16610 do it.

Lpugliese · 5 August 2015, 12:59 PM

agree

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Would go with the newest best condition sub you can find

BaselTom · 5 August 2015, 01:05 PM

Best bang = 16570 Exp II.

Chute · 5 August 2015, 01:59 PM

I'd suggest the DJ2 116300, Explorer 39, new OP 39, or a used GMTc nonBLNR in that order, but I'm not a fan of the 5 digit models. Maybe a real nice 14060m or a Tudor Big Block if you like the older models.

sickened1 · 5 August 2015, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaselTom

Best bang = 16570 Exp II.

Yup.

Best 5k you'll ever spend.

fishingbear · 5 August 2015, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollee1

original explorer ii 16570 is the best $5k you can spend

You can even have left over to buy a rubberb for it

Trust me on this one.

x2

roklee · 5 August 2015, 06:35 PM

Polar

Cru Jones · 5 August 2015, 07:11 PM

do you want a sports watch or more versatility?

personally, i would be sorely tempted by a new 39mm OP.

tylerad1 · 5 August 2015, 09:00 PM

214270 or 114300. Classy choices and simple designs

ragingcao · 5 August 2015, 09:21 PM

Come to Japan and walk out an AD door w a brand new Sub 114060 for $5,600-5,700. Enjoy some sushi (and a diet Coke) while you're here

ericg · 5 August 2015, 09:59 PM

Agree on the SubC being a "can't go wrong" decision for that money.

Bfd70 · 6 August 2015, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaselTom

Best bang = 16570 Exp II.

Agree. most comfortable watch I've ever owned.

The_Walrus · 6 August 2015, 11:52 AM

Everyone has a sub, but a discontinued Milguass is something different. I always had friends admiring mine when I had one.
Very comfortable on my 8" wrist

Zirotti · 6 August 2015, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MBYSF

You shouldn't have any problem finding a great example of a 116610 for around that range.
Some dealers will even sell you the 214270 Explorer 39mm for $5k, bnib.

Good luck and congrats!

You know of SubCs for $5k? Please hook a brother up.

chloebear · 6 August 2015, 12:21 PM

I recently bought a new white Milgauss from DavidSW for not much more than that. I highly recommend it. Whatever you decide, I would reach out to David. He is the the best!

CarFreak · 6 August 2015, 12:24 PM

16710 GMT II - classic design

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chloebear · 6 August 2015, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zen.

Whichever watch you settle with, make sure you aren't just getting it because it's the 'best bang for your buck'. It might take longer than you want, but the watch should come to you and not leave your mind for a couple of weeks. When the image of that perfect dial becomes engrained in your mind, then buy it. Because you will be happier with that watch than with any 'bang for your buck' that you decide to get.

I totally agree with this. I kept wanting to play it safe with the 39 mm Explorer, but every time I looked at the white Milgauss it made me smile. Go with the one you love!

archangelfire · 6 August 2015, 12:38 PM

Why not get a used ceramic no date Sub at that price point?

AF_Rob · 6 August 2015, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragingcao

Come to Japan and walk out an AD door w a brand new Sub 114060 for $5,600-5,700. Enjoy some sushi (and a diet Coke) while you're here

Just make sure that Diet Coke is poured into a glass first.

subtona · 6 August 2015, 02:18 PM

a pelagos is a strong consideration and leaves money to spare… i never really appreciated that watch until i recently had a chance to see it in person and to put it on my wrist.

boost2perfection · 6 August 2015, 02:58 PM

Used SS Submariner

Bakasana · 7 August 2015, 01:05 AM

This... under $5000:

Brandon(phila) · 7 August 2015, 01:34 AM

I have been through 12 Rolexes/3 Omega's/2 Panerais
...flipping back and fourth

Save your time and $$ and just get a Sub Date 16610 (or 16600 SD)

AT WORK

AT PLAY

HarlyFan · 7 August 2015, 06:13 AM

I too would wait and save a few more $'s for a Sub! You will be happier in the long run

UF2018 · 7 August 2015, 06:20 AM

I agree with the Explorer 1! Best watch for $5000

Justinmg · 7 August 2015, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saddlesc

i would save up another $1400 or so and buy a bnib subc (no date) from davidsw:)

x2

DKRanger22 · 7 August 2015, 09:32 AM

Or a BNIB Pelagos and pocket the balance.

9*9*3 · 7 August 2015, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

I would save up another $1400 or so and buy a BNIB SubC (No Date) from DavidSW:)

Got a pre owned 114060 from DSW for little under 6 with all the goodies and it was perfect. Would suggest the newer model with ceramic is worth the extra few $.

VinnieVegas · 7 August 2015, 10:34 AM

At that budget, you can't go wrong with a 40mm Explorer II, or a sharp 14060 two liner

Rowlf · 7 August 2015, 12:30 PM

If you can, try it on before you buy it. I just had an expensive transaction where I found out that the Sea Dweller is too big for me.

Try it before you buy it.

Cheers,

Ben

6 August 2015, 02:18 PM	#80
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,598	a pelagos is a strong consideration and leaves money to spare… i never really appreciated that watch until i recently had a chance to see it in person and to put it on my wrist. __________________

7 August 2015, 10:34 AM	#89
VinnieVegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Vincent B Location: New York, NY Watch: '06 GMT Master II Posts: 1,261	At that budget, you can't go wrong with a 40mm Explorer II, or a sharp 14060 two liner __________________ Wearing Today: * Seiko SRP777 (2017)

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5 August 2015, 12:14 PM	#61
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	If you can find an LV 16610 do it.

5 August 2015, 01:05 PM	#63
BaselTom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 40	Best bang = 16570 Exp II.

5 August 2015, 01:59 PM	#64
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,561	I'd suggest the DJ2 116300, Explorer 39, new OP 39, or a used GMTc nonBLNR in that order, but I'm not a fan of the 5 digit models. Maybe a real nice 14060m or a Tudor Big Block if you like the older models.

5 August 2015, 06:35 PM	#67
roklee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: canada Watch: rolex explorer ii Posts: 493	Polar

5 August 2015, 07:11 PM	#68
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	do you want a sports watch or more versatility? personally, i would be sorely tempted by a new 39mm OP.

5 August 2015, 09:00 PM	#69
tylerad1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 812	214270 or 114300. Classy choices and simple designs

5 August 2015, 09:21 PM	#70
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	Come to Japan and walk out an AD door w a brand new Sub 114060 for $5,600-5,700. Enjoy some sushi (and a diet Coke) while you're here

5 August 2015, 09:59 PM	#71
ericg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Thailand Watch: BLNR/SubC/SMP 300 Posts: 306	Agree on the SubC being a "can't go wrong" decision for that money.

6 August 2015, 11:52 AM	#73
The_Walrus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: George Location: Sydney Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,104	Everyone has a sub, but a discontinued Milguass is something different. I always had friends admiring mine when I had one. Very comfortable on my 8" wrist

6 August 2015, 12:21 PM	#75
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	I recently bought a new white Milgauss from DavidSW for not much more than that. I highly recommend it. Whatever you decide, I would reach out to David. He is the the best!

6 August 2015, 12:24 PM	#76
CarFreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Ben Location: New York Watch: AP/ROLEX/PANERAI Posts: 455	16710 GMT II - classic design Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 August 2015, 12:38 PM	#78
archangelfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Red Dot Watch: Daytona 116500 Posts: 45	Why not get a used ceramic no date Sub at that price point?

6 August 2015, 02:58 PM	#81
boost2perfection "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Shelly Location: Planet Earth Watch: 116520 Posts: 1,149	Used SS Submariner

7 August 2015, 01:05 AM	#82
Bakasana Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Greenwich Village Posts: 588	This... under $5000:

7 August 2015, 01:34 AM	#83
Brandon(phila) "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Brandon Location: Phila burbs Watch: DSSD Posts: 755	I have been through 12 Rolexes/3 Omega's/2 Panerais ...flipping back and fourth Save your time and $$ and just get a Sub Date 16610 (or 16600 SD) AT WORK AT PLAY

7 August 2015, 06:13 AM	#84
HarlyFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Scott Location: South Carolina Watch: Daytona & Sub Posts: 43	I too would wait and save a few more $'s for a Sub! You will be happier in the long run

7 August 2015, 06:20 AM	#85
UF2018 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Andrew Location: Gainesville, FL Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 35	I agree with the Explorer 1! Best watch for $5000

7 August 2015, 09:32 AM	#87
DKRanger22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: Cleveland Posts: 557	Or a BNIB Pelagos and pocket the balance.

7 August 2015, 12:30 PM	#90
Rowlf Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 336	If you can, try it on before you buy it. I just had an expensive transaction where I found out that the Sea Dweller is too big for me. Try it before you buy it. Cheers, Ben

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