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brkanand · 30 August 2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by perpetualman88

GMTII-c two toned

horseco · 30 August 2011, 01:29 PM

with a little luck you can find one of these used for 10,000$ its larger than the Daytona & very unique

Etur · 30 August 2011, 01:45 PM

This IWC:

http://www.iwc.com/en-us/news/big-individualist/

Gharddog03 · 30 August 2011, 03:54 PM

IWC 7 day?

Gerardus · 30 August 2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jinder

116713 is my vote. Period. :)

Megalobyte · 30 August 2011, 04:07 PM

Blancpain 50 Fathoms. I prefer the "Dark Knight" black version with display back. AD's discount BP heavily, 30-35% if you're persistent.

Shelby-villian · 30 August 2011, 05:30 PM

$10k range. Ss daytona rules this number. End Of discussion. $20k is a much more interesting number. :)

blackmsport · 30 August 2011, 05:43 PM

1 x this for $100 and save $9,900 for rainy days

RolexSA · 30 August 2011, 06:06 PM

Rolex 116520 or 116660

texex91 · 30 August 2011, 10:27 PM

Get a GMTII-C and a PAM 000. Why not have two

SWIMPRUF · 30 August 2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Get a GMTII-C and a PAM 000. Why not have two

Agreed!

rolexlover · 30 August 2011, 10:30 PM

My Choice would be the AP ROO Rubber clad, which I have. But finding one at $10,000 will be nearly impossible!

mboverst · 30 August 2011, 11:15 PM

As stated before, put the price aside and go with what moves you. If you have to spend 10K for whatever reason then I would go with the 320...have you looked at the 352?

I'd also look around for a nice used APROO and be willing to pay up a couple of k as those pieces aren't even in the same league as most of the ones mentioned in this thread.

KingJames · 30 August 2011, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by perpetualman88

GMTII-c two toned

Same here..TT GMTIIC by a long mile!

dooder202 · 31 August 2011, 12:20 AM

I would get a sub-c Stainless Steel and throw the rest back in the bank and save and get a Datejust. Or I would get a TT sub-c black, absolutely gorgeous watch, wore one for months.

dooder202 · 31 August 2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by blackmsport

1 x this for $100 and save $9,900 for rainy days

LOL

drockadam · 31 August 2011, 12:30 AM

116713 TT GMT-II-C.

Joey_V · 31 August 2011, 12:53 AM

Dssd

eric23 · 31 August 2011, 12:55 AM

If I had 10K to buy a watch I would get a Sub-C (Green).

Rollie2011 · 31 August 2011, 01:03 AM

New Explorer II?

padi56 · 31 August 2011, 01:10 AM

Well with all high end watches today dont think there is much to choose between them.Today most branded watches at any price will tell the time, but today we pay 70% for the name on the dial and 30% for the product.So is one $10K watch better than any other, well thats the $10k dollar question, better is in the eyes of the beholder.

rosspanics · 31 August 2011, 01:42 AM

If you like AP, how about a 15300 RO? They can be found on the forums for under $10k.

DJN · 31 August 2011, 01:45 AM

Another vote for SubC

Mutlu · 31 August 2011, 04:05 AM

Dssd

Pep04 · 31 August 2011, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexlover

My Choice would be the AP ROO Rubber clad, which I have. But finding one at $10,000 will be nearly impossible!

That's my problem and why I said $10k would be medium. I don't want to go up too much and would jump at a piece for less. I don't HAVE to spend $10k or $1 for that matter. I just have a budget and wanted to get ideas. Which you guys have done a hell of a job at doing!

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Originally Posted by mboverst

As stated before, put the price aside and go with what moves you. If you have to spend 10K for whatever reason then I would go with the 320...have you looked at the 352?

I'd also look around for a nice used APROO and be willing to pay up a couple of k as those pieces aren't even in the same league as most of the ones mentioned in this thread.

I have a 320. It is the best and only Panerai for me.....at least for now.

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Originally Posted by Joey_V

Dssd

That is a watch that I keep coming back to. I really love a heavy watch. Just a chunk of metal on the wrist. I've seen in person and really like it. But.... so many options....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rollie2011

New Explorer II?

I will NOT buy anything until I see this one in person. The pictures are making me crazy, but I want to have one on my wrist to see if it the one for me.

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well with all high end watches today dont think there is much to choose between them.Today most branded watches at any price will tell the time, but today we pay 70% for the name on the dial and 30% for the product.So is one $10K watch better than any other, well thats the $10k dollar question, better is in the eyes of the beholder.

That is precisely why I asked the question. I am in no way an expert on watches. I wanted to know from those that have much more knowledge than me to give me options on what a solid watch for $10k or less is. I don't want to buy a "hip" watch because the brand or marketing says it is. Nikkos has me really thinking about that Sinn U1000. Different. Not in the "cool" category for those that are not in the know. I am not looking to impress anyone but myself. I am farther impressed with a watch that gets zero to no attention. But, at the same time (I may be contradicting myself here), I want a watch that I say "WOW" every time I need to see the time.

So far, my GMT and 320 do that. A YG YMII does that, but I don't have $28k+ to drop on a watch right now!

The AP ROO rubber (must be rubber) does that. But I am on the fence about it. I know for a few thousand more I can get one, but it spooks me a bit to pay that much. I've read a lot of the brand, but still don't know enough about the watch world to say "yes! It merits that much money". A Rolex gives me a warm feeling. I KNOW that it is a solid brand that will always hold its value and will work everyday no matter what beating I give it.

So..... there is my dilemma in a nutshell.

I want to thank all that gave their opinions. All really great ideas. I'm still open to suggestions or if anyone knows of a trusted seller selling an AP rubber clad with a white dial for $10k or less!!!!

:r ofl:

tulsaokusa · 31 August 2011, 06:14 AM

For you, DSSD. Could always dress it down with a rubber strap, or dress it back up again. A solid watch that will hold its value if you decide later to trade up or down or across.

Pep04 · 31 August 2011, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jason.mobi

For you, DSSD. Could always dress it down with a rubber strap, or dress it back up again. A solid watch that will hold its value if you decide later to trade up or down or across.

Thank you. That is what I am looking for. I know that it is very likely to lose when you trade up, but I don't want to buy a $6k watch, for example, and find that 5 years later it is only worth $1,500. I've seen many many like this on the For Sale section here.

Before anyone says that you need to buy what you like without thinking of resale, that is simply not how my brain works. I could not sleep knowing something like that. I am only like that with watches, by the way. I can't explain why. I just am. (maybe because I have seen how other watches hold their values. Not increase, but they don't plummet either

)

cruvon · 31 August 2011, 11:57 AM

Or you could enter the vintage Rolex world, checkout the vintage Rolex forum here, quite a few to choose from.

landroverking · 31 August 2011, 12:02 PM

You ruled out a Daytona?

Michael M. · 31 August 2011, 12:03 PM

Modern: Sub-C (116610LN)
Vintage: 1680 Red FF (1680)

30 August 2011, 01:45 PM	#33
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30 August 2011, 10:30 PM	#42
rolexlover "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Saint Louis Watch: Explorer I, AP ROO Posts: 29	My Choice would be the AP ROO Rubber clad, which I have. But finding one at $10,000 will be nearly impossible! __________________ Explorer I Vintage Air-King Date w/ rare blue dial 18038 YG Day-Date "President" Panerai Luminor Marina-PAM 00048 Audemars Piguet ROO Rubber Clad

31 August 2011, 12:30 AM	#47
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	116713 TT GMT-II-C. __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

31 August 2011, 12:53 AM	#48
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Dssd __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

31 August 2011, 01:10 AM	#51
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Well with all high end watches today dont think there is much to choose between them.Today most branded watches at any price will tell the time, but today we pay 70% for the name on the dial and 30% for the product.So is one $10K watch better than any other, well thats the $10k dollar question, better is in the eyes of the beholder. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

30 August 2011, 01:29 PM	#32
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	with a little luck you can find one of these used for 10,000$ its larger than the Daytona & very unique

30 August 2011, 03:54 PM	#34
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	IWC 7 day?

30 August 2011, 04:07 PM	#36
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Blancpain 50 Fathoms. I prefer the "Dark Knight" black version with display back. AD's discount BP heavily, 30-35% if you're persistent.

30 August 2011, 05:30 PM	#37
Shelby-villian "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: S *, C Watch: 18** Posts: 255	$10k range. Ss daytona rules this number. End Of discussion. $20k is a much more interesting number. :)

30 August 2011, 05:43 PM	#38
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	1 x this for $100 and save $9,900 for rainy days

30 August 2011, 06:06 PM	#39
RolexSA Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Belgium Posts: 318	Rolex 116520 or 116660

30 August 2011, 10:27 PM	#40
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Get a GMTII-C and a PAM 000. Why not have two

30 August 2011, 11:15 PM	#43
mboverst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Dallas Posts: 1,683	As stated before, put the price aside and go with what moves you. If you have to spend 10K for whatever reason then I would go with the 320...have you looked at the 352? I'd also look around for a nice used APROO and be willing to pay up a couple of k as those pieces aren't even in the same league as most of the ones mentioned in this thread.

31 August 2011, 12:20 AM	#45
dooder202 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: US Watch: DateJust Posts: 1,468	I would get a sub-c Stainless Steel and throw the rest back in the bank and save and get a Datejust. Or I would get a TT sub-c black, absolutely gorgeous watch, wore one for months.

31 August 2011, 12:55 AM	#49
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	If I had 10K to buy a watch I would get a Sub-C (Green).

31 August 2011, 01:03 AM	#50
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	New Explorer II?

31 August 2011, 01:42 AM	#52
rosspanics "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains Watch: Exp2, Exp1 Posts: 727	If you like AP, how about a 15300 RO? They can be found on the forums for under $10k.

31 August 2011, 01:45 AM	#53
DJN Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hallandale Beach Posts: 46	Another vote for SubC

31 August 2011, 04:05 AM	#54
Mutlu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles Watch: DSSD Posts: 107	Dssd

31 August 2011, 06:14 AM	#56
tulsaokusa Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: N/A Location: N/A Watch: 2010 SS/Black SubC Posts: 773	For you, DSSD. Could always dress it down with a rubber strap, or dress it back up again. A solid watch that will hold its value if you decide later to trade up or down or across.

31 August 2011, 11:57 AM	#58
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Or you could enter the vintage Rolex world, checkout the vintage Rolex forum here, quite a few to choose from. __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

31 August 2011, 12:02 PM	#59
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	You ruled out a Daytona?

31 August 2011, 12:03 PM	#60
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Modern: Sub-C (116610LN) Vintage: 1680 Red FF (1680)

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