If you had $100K left over which 6 (4) watches would you buy?

[patrike]

Ok, let´s say you have $100K to spend on 6 or 4 watches, which watches would you buy?

you can decide between new or used watches, and have to set a realistic price on them yourself. Retail list price or something that might be found in the "sell"-section of the forums etc.

(Yes, I am a bit bored today, that´s why I have been on the forum all day)

Even though (as stated in my other thread today) I would have to compromise with every watch.

I would choose:


JLC Reverso 976 18k Used 12500
Rolex DJ 116233 Used 7500
Rolex Daytona 116505 Used 25000
Rolex GMT II-c Used 6500
Rolex Sub-c Used 6700
Patek 5146 Used 35000


Total 93200

[jay1988]

I'm gonna have to use pounds because I don't know any values in $.

SubC £4k
AP RO £8k
Nautilus £25k
Patek calatrava £20k
Richard Mille £25k
JLC dress watch in rose gold with the left over.

[nick c]

I will go like this and the rust go on a trips

[Watcheroo]

1. AP ROO Panda
2. JLC Duometre (WG)
3. Patek Nautilus Chrono
4. VC Overseas Chrono (RG)

1 and 3 on steel bracelets. 2 and 4 on leather straps. I think that takes care of the 100K. ;)

[roh123]

A minty PN and 5 or 3 other watches to fit in under 100k.

[ArcticMoose]

Assuming TRF prices for used pieces.

1. Meteorite Daytona ($25k)
2. WG Sub ($25k)
3. JLC Ultra Thin Moon 39 ($6k)
4. PAM 317 ($29k)
5. Explorer II 216570 ($6k)
6. Decent condition birth year 5513 Sub ($9k?)

Ask my again tomorrow, and the list will be entirely different, but the JLC will still be on it. Most likely the Panerai and Explorer will be replaced by a white RO.

[kilyung]

Lange Zeitwerk Striking time. Done.

[Dr. Robert]

I would buy new....grey mkt./trusted TRF sellers......
1. 116610=$7464.
2. YG daytona 116518PNBK=$18,852.
3. YG daytona 116518PNBR=$18,852.
4. Oyster perpetual no-date/36mm=$4336.
(prices averaged from 2-3 grey mkt./TRF sellers etc.)
not quite 50 grand.......the rest I'd spend on wine, women, weed & song.

[capote]

Too many watches and variations to choose from. However right now a pre-owned JLC Minute repeater would be nice for 100k.

[HL65]

One and done: Lange Sohne Platinum Double Split

Ps. I would also take a WG Zeitwerk and save the rest of the cash for the next purchase!

[withthesword]

NOS mint '84 submariner and the rest to the mortgage.

[taskitan]

I'd just get a Milsub. Hahahaha. Save the rest that's left over, if there is anything left over.

[FremStar]

The 5131 to compliment my 5130 then I will be done with watches for a bit... Note, I have yet to find anyone selling the 5131 for less than $100k!!!!!

[Le Chef]

Lange Datograph in pt
Patek 5164a
Omega Speedmaster Pro
Omega Geneve Dynamic (1970 version)

[drockadam]

Realistically, I would buy 2 watches. I don't need a $100,000 watch.

I would get a 16610 of course.



And a 16710 Pepsi, with the Oysterlock bracelet, and buy a jubilee for it too!



But then knowing me, I'd end up having a collection of Submariners.

I wouldn't mind any of these...

16800 Matte Dial:



1680 RED:



5513 on Nato:



1675 GMT Pepsi:



** Would like the 5513 & 1675 to have some nice patina!

[soxxel]

Originally Posted by ArcticMoose

Assuming TRF prices for used pieces.

1. Meteorite Daytona ($25k)
2. WG Sub ($25k)
3. JLC Ultra Thin Moon 39 ($6k)
4. PAM 317 ($29k)
5. Explorer II 216570 ($6k)
6. Decent condition birth year 5513 Sub ($9k?)

Ask my again tomorrow, and the list will be entirely different, but the JLC will still be on it. Most likely the Panerai and Explorer will be replaced by a white RO.

How can you get a JLC Ultra Thin Moon for 6K I thought retail was $9450?

[ArcticMoose]

Originally Posted by soxxel

How can you get a JLC Ultra Thin Moon for 6K I thought retail was $9450?

Please note the disclaimer "TRF prices for used pieces". They're available at gray dealers for $7.5k, and there was actually a price drop in the retail price recently. By the time they start hitting the market used I expect the price to be 6k.

[soxxel]

Got ya thanks for the reply

[apan]

If I had to purchase 4..

DRSD
5508
1016
1019

That should fit the bill.

But if I were handed 100K to spend on watches, I would track down a 6541

[gwalker]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

One and done: Lange Sohne Platinum Double Split

Ps. I would also take a WG Zeitwerk and save the rest of the cash for the next purchase!

Bingo. If I have $100k I'm not buying multiples. I'd be one and done. Go big or go home. Why buy a lot of avg watches that really aren't that special or rare when you could buy a very nice rare peice.

[QueueCumber]

I'm assuming 75% of list prices:

1) A. Lange & Sohne Zeitwerk (WG / Black / Leather) --> $46,275
2) Patek Philippe 5205G-001 --> $37,125
3) Glashutte Senator Meissen --> $15,600
4) With $1000 left over... A Swatch $79.99, or if I can find one at less than $1000 a Seiko Astron.

If I couldn't get 75% of list, and would need a few thousand more, I would sacrifice the Glashutte and get something else that is cheaper (a second Swatch if necessary...).

[ArcticMoose]

Originally Posted by gwalker

Bingo. If I have $100k I'm not buying multiples. I'd be one and done. Go big or go home. Why buy a lot of avg watches that really aren't that special or rare when you could buy a very nice rare peice.

I take it every time you add a bit of cash to your watch budget you flip the watch you currently have and buy a more special and rare one?

If not, I don't see the difference between getting watches you like one by one over time and buying several at once.

(This is not a hypothetical question at all, I have spent enough to get a WG Sub for four watches in one deal once, and never regretted it. I still prefer to have those four over the Sub.)

[snowpea]

Originally Posted by ArcticMoose

Please note the disclaimer "TRF prices for used pieces". They're available at gray dealers for $7.5k, and there was actually a price drop in the retail price recently. By the time they start hitting the market used I expect the price to be 6k.

Hey ArcticMoose, where can you find the recent price drops? The JLC website still has it at $9450 and on luxury bazaar they have a price increase of $10,120 I'm also looking to acquire the moon 39

[HL65]

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

I'm assuming 75% of list prices:

1) A. Lange & Sohne Zeitwerk (WG / Black / Leather) --> $46,275
2) Patek Philippe 5205G-001 --> $37,125
3) Glashutte Senator Meissen --> $15,600
4) With $1000 left over... A Swatch $79.99, or if I can find one at less than $1000 a Seiko Astron.

If I couldn't get 75% of list, and would need a few thousand more, I would sacrifice the Glashutte and get something else that is cheaper (a second Swatch if necessary...).

Good luck finding a WG Zeitwerk for full retail let alone for discount! Not happening as they are next to impossible to find--trust me on that. They are selling above retail in grey market as well again if one can find one.

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Good luck finding a WG Zeitwerk for full retail let alone for discount! Not happening as they are next to impossible to find--trust me on that. They are selling above retail in grey market as well again if one can find one.

listen to Ken, he's right about the ZW.

[LightOnAHill]

24,000 -- YG daytona diamond champaign
27,000 -- WG daytona white ss face
8,000 -- SubC lv
5,500 -- DJ 36mm (blue romans oyster for the wife)

spend rest on investment properties.


Congrats on your 100,000 dollars you've got left over! Hope your decision-making goes well. can't wait to see pics!

[ArcticMoose]

Originally Posted by snowpea

Hey ArcticMoose, where can you find the recent price drops? The JLC website still has it at $9450 and on luxury bazaar they have a price increase of $10,120 I'm also looking to acquire the moon 39

The price has been over 70k SEK at NK in Gothenburg since it was introduced. if I recall correctly it was about 72k, i.e. about $10k+ including tax.
http://www.nk.se/en/nk-gothenburg/av...ar/NK-Details/

I checked today and it was priced at about 68k, i.e. about $9500 including tax, and the sales guy was quick to point out both that the price had dropped and that the price was negotiable.

Now that I think about it, the price drop could have been the result of currency fluctuation, I didn't think to ask about any other watch.

[goog53]

Originally Posted by FremStar

The 5131 to compliment my 5130 then I will be done with watches for a bit... Note, I have yet to find anyone selling the 5131 for less than $100k!!!!!

When I googled for a 5131j I found an ad in Canada for one sealed asking 79K. Unfortunately the ad was from April 2011 so you and I are a year late. I hope you beat me to this one. My bank account will gladly thank you :)

[snowpea]

Originally Posted by ArcticMoose

The price has been over 70k SEK at NK in Gothenburg since it was introduced. if I recall correctly it was about 72k, i.e. about $10k+ including tax.
http://www.nk.se/en/nk-gothenburg/av...ar/NK-Details/

I checked today and it was priced at about 68k, i.e. about $9500 including tax, and the sales guy was quick to point out both that the price had dropped and that the price was negotiable.

Now that I think about it, the price drop could have been the result of currency fluctuation, I didn't think to ask about any other watch.

Thanks Arcticmoose

[Michael M.]

$23,000 AP BumbleBee
$10,000 Panerai 372
$18,000 Rolex 116718 Green
$24,000 Rolex 1665 DRSD
$17,000 Rolex 1655 MK1
$18,000 Rolex 16520 MK1