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Old 15 November 2017, 08:14 AM   #1
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What’s a nice watch under 3,500$?

I’m looking for a nice 2nd watch to pair with my Rolex sd4000. Im trying to stick to my budget of 3,500$. Any suggestions? Any brand. Thanks
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Old 15 November 2017, 08:14 AM   #2
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Old 15 November 2017, 08:15 AM   #3
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omega SMPc blue dial
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Old 15 November 2017, 08:15 AM   #4
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I don't know what style you are looking for but if its a sports watch Tudor may be the best option here, Pelagos,BB, BB36,BB41, North Flag, etc..
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Old 15 November 2017, 08:16 AM   #5
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Omega Speedy seems pretty nice,
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Old 15 November 2017, 08:19 AM   #6
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Among new watches, the Speedy Pro (not MSRP but the real price), Pelagos, Black Bay, Seamaster etc are all in that range (and the Sub used to be).

The real winner though is a used Datejust or Tudor Date, I think. They're eminently wearable, dress both up and down, and offer a staggering variety of dial, bezel, and bracelet combinations. They basically top out at around $3500.
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Old 15 November 2017, 08:30 AM   #7
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Another vote for Tudor Black Bay

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Old 15 November 2017, 08:36 AM   #8
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Old 15 November 2017, 08:36 AM   #9
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Old 15 November 2017, 08:38 AM   #10
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Omega Speedmaster Professional.
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Old 15 November 2017, 08:59 AM   #11
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Omega Speedy seems pretty nice,
Normally I’d say Tudor B.B. but being kind of similar to the SD I’d say a speedy would be a nice compliment to your rolex.
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Old 15 November 2017, 09:10 AM   #12
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Tudor for sure, but if you can kick up a few more bucks the 39mm OP is a nice choice, IMO
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Old 15 November 2017, 09:11 AM   #13
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What’s a nice watch under 3,500$?

Apple Watch. G-shock. You can get both & be under budget.


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Old 15 November 2017, 10:17 AM   #14
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Old 15 November 2017, 10:24 AM   #15
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Agree. I would take this over a BBB or Pelagos myself
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Old 15 November 2017, 11:43 AM   #16
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Another speedmaster vote
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Old 15 November 2017, 11:48 AM   #17
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You could source a Speedy in that budget. Tudor as others have mentioned but also Nomos which might give you something a little different from the Rolex/Tudor look.

You could also build an entire collection of vintage Grand Seiko and Seiko Divers for that budget.
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Old 15 November 2017, 12:08 PM   #19
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I would look at Tudor or Omega and find the model you like best within your budget. Good Luck! Shopping for your next watch is the best part of the process! Try on as many as you can!
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Old 15 November 2017, 12:09 PM   #20
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Old 15 November 2017, 12:10 PM   #21
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Omega Speedy seems pretty nice,
2 great choices
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Speedmaster Professional or a nice Nomos dress watch. I recently posted a thread talking about getting my collection down to the perfect three. It may help with your decision.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=566057
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Old 15 November 2017, 02:55 PM   #23
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Old 15 November 2017, 03:24 PM   #24
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BB and Pelagos are both excellent, but doesn't lend much of a range to the existing SD4K.
As the Speedy has been already mentioned, I'm going to go left field and would suggest a nice IWC 3717 or 3777 pilot on a bracelet, ( just because straps are plentiful and cheap, adding the bracelet is not),


something like a Lemania powered Sinn 156 or Tutima Bund chrono,




maybe a grand Seiko SBGE001 GMT, (which can be haggled for around $3500),


or back to Omega, the MKII Speedmaster with racing dial...
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Old 15 November 2017, 04:11 PM   #25
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Pre loved Speedmaster or Grand Seiko would be great choice.

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Old 15 November 2017, 05:10 PM   #26
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Various Nomos models come in under $3500.
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Old 15 November 2017, 05:23 PM   #27
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Either a Tudor or a Grand Seiko quartz like the SBGV205.
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Old 15 November 2017, 05:28 PM   #28
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Old 15 November 2017, 05:54 PM   #29
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a style would be helpful to narrow it down.

That price range, I would probably buy a Tudor (Pelagos or Black Bay) or Seiko SLA017.

but you already have a great diver, so a Omega Speedmaster would make a lot of sense, or if you're going less sporty, an Aqua Terra.
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Old 15 November 2017, 07:25 PM   #30
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Various Nomos models come in under $3500.
always forget about Nomos. A bit dressy for me but i like their style, great value for money.
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