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Old 9 June 2011, 11:36 AM   #1
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$20,000 3 Watches 3 Different Brands

I have a budget of $20,000 and would like to purchase 3 watches. But I would like them to be 3 different brands. What would you choose? Please consider looks/style, movement, history and investment/resale. They can be pre-owned or new. Thank you.
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Old 9 June 2011, 11:44 AM   #2
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Why 3 different brands?
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Old 9 June 2011, 11:44 AM   #3
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I have a budget of $20,000 and would like to purchase 3 watches. But I would like them to be 3 different brands. What would you choose? Please consider looks/style, movement, history and investment/resale. They can be pre-owned or new. Thank you.
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Old 9 June 2011, 11:47 AM   #4
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Rolex = best sports models
Patek = Best dress watches
Audemar Piguet = Most unique and recognizable watch period.
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Old 9 June 2011, 11:48 AM   #5
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I have three different watches and three different brands. All in my signature and should be able to get all three for close to 20k.
PS: you should be able to get the monster also.
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Old 9 June 2011, 11:54 AM   #6
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I would say get a zenith el primero captain Rolex sub-c and jlc reverso
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Old 9 June 2011, 11:59 AM   #7
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Found you the ultimate 3.

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Calendar
Rolex Submariner Ceramic
Omega Aqua Terra 8500

Total $18450

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http://www.alanmarcusco.com/noframes/ro116610black.htm

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Old 9 June 2011, 12:06 PM   #8
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Very good selection.
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Old 9 June 2011, 12:08 PM   #9
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Very good selection.

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Old 9 June 2011, 12:18 PM   #10
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Rolex sub-c $8k
Pam 312 7k
Breitling Navitmer B01 6k

Prices are aprox (new/used)
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Old 9 June 2011, 12:23 PM   #11
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I would grab the following:

Panerai-any model you like
Rolex-Sports model... GMT/Sub...
Rolex DJ for dress

Should have no problem staying in the 20k ballpark
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Old 9 June 2011, 12:45 PM   #12
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Old 9 June 2011, 12:50 PM   #13
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I have
Rolex Sub : sport
Omega DeVille or Aqua Terra Chono : dress
IWC Spitfire : casual Sunday watch

whatever leftover, Seiko 5... everyday work around the house
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Old 9 June 2011, 12:52 PM   #14
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Rolex = best sports models
Patek = Best dress watches
Audemar Piguet = Most unique and recognizable watch period.
Sorry mate... but I cannot possibly agree with your last comment.
I would bet anything that maybe MAYBE 2 in 100 have ever heard of AP or know/care about it.
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Old 9 June 2011, 01:12 PM   #15
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Mine would be:
Rolex SD16600
JLC Master Calendar
Vacheron Overseas Chrono

BNIB you would go over budget but you could easily get those 3 slightly used for under 20k I think.
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Old 9 June 2011, 01:14 PM   #16
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rolex, panerai, you pick the last.
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Old 9 June 2011, 01:25 PM   #17
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I would go vintage... Rolex, Omega and Patek. If you buy new, I guarantee it if you try to resell you won't get back what you paid for them.
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Old 9 June 2011, 01:36 PM   #18
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Rolex = best sports models
Patek = Best dress watches
Audemar Piguet = Most unique and recognizable watch period.
I agree AP is unique but that doesn't make it the obviosuus choice although a good one
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Old 9 June 2011, 01:44 PM   #19
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Rolex, Omega, and IWC.
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Old 9 June 2011, 01:45 PM   #20
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Rolex, Omega, and IWC.
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Old 9 June 2011, 01:52 PM   #21
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Rolex, Omega, and IWC.

Omega GMT Co-Axial for office or daily driver/beater
Rolex DJII for dressy occasions; tt preferred
IWC Aquatimer for water sports, diving, everyday wear as well

Also consider:
Panerai
Zenith
Rolex Deepsea

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Old 9 June 2011, 01:53 PM   #22
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Rolex White SS Daytona or white Exp II. (7-10k)
Jaeger LeCoultre dress watch (master Geo, calendar, reverso, ultrathin, etc) (7-10k)
Seiko Marine Master (2.5k)
Casio G shock ($100)
I threw in the G for a real beater. The above cover all the bases in style. If you get the old white explorer you can add a few thousand to the JLC and get gold. I've got a soft spot for the very under rated Marine Master. Real dive history, bold style, rugged, quality movement. It's a real WIS's dive watch.
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Old 9 June 2011, 01:57 PM   #23
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Old 9 June 2011, 02:19 PM   #24
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Rolex, AP, Pam or Jaeger
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Old 9 June 2011, 02:25 PM   #25
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Breguet "Marine"

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Zenith "Grand Port-Royal El Primero Chronograph

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Rolex "Cellini".


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Old 9 June 2011, 08:33 PM   #26
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Rolex Milgauss GV
$7,650.00



Jaeger LecoultreGrande Reverso 976
$6,850.00


Omega Speedmaster date
$4,050.00
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Old 9 June 2011, 09:11 PM   #27
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as the jlc tribute to polaris is a bit expensive at 14kUSD i'd pick these:

-sub 116610lv
-tudor heritage chrono or omega speedmaster professional
-almost any jlc dress watch or an ap ro
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Old 9 June 2011, 09:32 PM   #28
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For me, it would be:

Rolex GMT IIc 116710/new Explorer II 216570
Panerai PAM 210
Omega Speedmaster Professional
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Old 9 June 2011, 09:40 PM   #29
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For me, it would be:

Rolex GMT IIc 116710/new Explorer II 216570
Panerai PAM 210
Omega Speedmaster Professional
Great 3!
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Old 9 June 2011, 10:12 PM   #30
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Rolex/Panerai/Omega
That is exactly what I was going to suggest. You could easily get all three for 20,000.
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