Next watch advice

[JetJok737]

Need help from the group!
I have started almost by accident a watch collection. I currently own a Omega seamaster and a Brietling B1. This year I purchased my first Rolex (explorer II) and I love it. My question is where should I look next(outside of Rolex) to expand my collection, while staying within say 15000.

[Nycturbovr6]

Submariner and a Tudor for 15k

[fdm79]

Well...

IMO, it's very subjective and it depends on what style you are into.

I personally have always liked IWC for example and even owned one some years ago. One month ago, I got my first Breitling (which I thought I would never end up with, a Navitimer 01 LE for 10K and I'm in love with it.)

Considering your current collection I'd go for:

- Other Rolex models (Rolex is NEVER enough) GMT II, Sub, Daytona.

- IWC Portuguese Chrono (Around 7K) or Portuguese 7 days (11K).

- Omega Speedmaster

Hard to say... There are many nice options out there !

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by JetJok737

My question is where should I look next(outside of Rolex) to expand my collection, while staying within say 15000.

What kind of watch are you looking for?

[bendy77]

I recently bought a watch "Don" brand. Serve me well so far.

[CoveWatch]

$15k gives sooo many options.. would be difficult to suggest without some more parameters

[Gravity]

Originally Posted by JetJok737

Need help from the group!
I have started almost by accident a watch collection. I currently own a Omega seamaster and a Brietling B1. This year I purchased my first Rolex (explorer II) and I love it. My question is where should I look next(outside of Rolex) to expand my collection, while staying within say 15000.

If timing isn't an issue, I'd save up a bit and grab a used top condition AP later on. Definitely a personal preference but they are unique, epic time pieces, hold value well and are usually easy to get out of should you want to part with it in the future.

[DLRIDES]

Originally Posted by JetJok737

Need help from the group!
I have started almost by accident a watch collection. I currently own a Omega seamaster and a Brietling B1. This year I purchased my first Rolex (explorer II) and I love it. My question is where should I look next(outside of Rolex) to expand my collection, while staying within say 15000.

JLC Reverso (pre-owned) as your dress watch for $6k-$7k, save the rest to move towards a Patek Aquanaut since you seem to like sports models.

[JetJok737]

Thanks a lot
This gives me s great place to start
Question, how does AP compare with Rolex?

[JetJok737]

Originally Posted by beshannon

What kind of watch are you looking for?

Something yo balance out what I currently have which are stainless steel sports watches. Something more elegant and dressy.

[fdm79]

Originally Posted by JetJok737

Thanks a lot
This gives me s great place to start
Question, how does AP compare with Rolex?

Besides being WAY more expensive, exclusive and prestigious ?

But jokes aside,

even with all the AP "advantages" and obviously, disregarding the watch prices, I'd never trade any of my grail Rolex for ANY AP ! But this is me...

And when it comes to keep the resale value, I'm not even sure which "superior" luxurious brands could beat Rolex certain models like Sub/GMT/Daytona ! Maybe some specific PP models... I don't know

[Justindo]

I'd add a Speedmaster Professional and look at JLC for a dress watch.

[lapince]

You should look into AP, there are a few models that can be had from grey dealers either new or second hand for around those prices, they are very cool watches a clear level above Rolex

[Ichiran]

How about a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms? It's beautiful and also has the heritage.