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Thelittleprince

Hey guys

So i have decided to get a gen and i put a limit to myself at 2 Gee's! Looking at my watch box, it just doesn't feel right not to have even one gen! I am in no way close to being as smart as most guys here when it comes to a gen luxury purchase so i am asking you guys to help me out so i don't f#*$ up. I plan to keep this watch in my collection for a bit and eventually hand it over to my father. I know its suppose to be the other way around :lol: That being said the design should be kinda timeless!

 

 

Thanks in advance guys!

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Genius

Speedy pro!

 

Its a timeless design (it basically hasn't changed for 60 years and still looks good) and you should have no trouble finding a decent used one in your 2k budget

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Thelittleprince
Speedy pro!

 

I was looking at that but i feel its way to common! I liked the one with the sword hands but unfortunately its over my budget!

 

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/282323728840

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RepGuy

All gold Rolex Datejust.

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Thelittleprince
All gold Rolex Datejust.

 

Mentioned you on my portuguese sales thread :P

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MetalMickey

Speedy pro!

 

Its a timeless design (it basically hasn't changed for 60 years and still looks good) and you should have no trouble finding a decent used one in your 2k budget

 

Where can you find a decent used Speedy Pro for less than $2k?

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avc0002

did you want to go brand new or used??

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tomtom1988

Nomos 701 , you could almost buy 2

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Daffy

Go with a Steinhart. Top level movements, Sapphire, etc.

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Genius

Speedy pro!

 

Its a timeless design (it basically hasn't changed for 60 years and still looks good) and you should have no trouble finding a decent used one in your 2k budget

 

Where can you find a decent used Speedy Pro for less than $2k?

I found mine on WUS m2m section....

 

I was thinking in £ not $ though but mine was sub $2k although that was a year ago and a quick look on ebay and c24 and they defiantly seem to have gone up since I was looking, looks like I bought at the right time!

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MetalMickey

Speedy pro!

 

Its a timeless design (it basically hasn't changed for 60 years and still looks good) and you should have no trouble finding a decent used one in your 2k budget

 

Where can you find a decent used Speedy Pro for less than $2k?

I found mine on WUS m2m section....

I'm on it....

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Thelittleprince
did you want to go brand new or used??

 

Pre-owned

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Piccolo

Speedy

 

Longines (Master or Master Complication)

 

Bremont Solo

 

Any of the new Tudors

 

Rolex Oyster Precision/Perpetual

 

Tag Carrera

 

 

At 2k I don't think you will keep it as long as you want to, the speed which you flip reps makes me think this won't scratch an itch for very long :D So buy something your Dad will be happy to wear and hold onto...

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Thelittleprince
Speedy

 

Longines (Master or Master Complication)

 

Bremont Solo

 

Any of the new Tudors

 

Rolex Oyster Precision/Perpetual

 

Tag Carrera

 

 

At 2k I don't think you will keep it as long as you want to, the speed which you flip reps makes me think this won't scratch an itch for very long :D So buy something your Dad will be happy to wear and hold onto...

 

Aww man.... you caught me :lmao:

 

The fun thing about reps is you get to enjoy everything! I don't feel like reps were meant to ever be keepers imho! Thats why i flip watches like crazy :lol:

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stock10ctsv

I have to say get a Tudor Black Bay. I was skeptical when I first ordered mine but once I received it I knew I made the right decision.

 

Now I just need to get me a GMT Master II to make my collection complete.

 

Although if I come across a Speedy Pro with a hesalite crystal in between I am sure I will pick that up.

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doodoowah57
Go with a Steinhart. Top level movements, Sapphire, etc.

Totally agree ... great value and quality ... for $2k, you can get 3-5 excellent watches, and being in the USA, all have no VAT or other tax & duty issues

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Nickfive

Longines does it for me

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MAJ75

Longines does it for me

 

I like the idea of the Lindbergh in your sweet spot price wise (pre-owned)............

 

lindbergh_watches.jpg

 

Also this B&M Moonphase as an alternative to the Longnes MC (which is also beautiful)........

 

baume_et_mercier_clifton_complete_calendar_moonp.jpg

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Thelittleprince

Longines does it for me

 

I like the idea of the Lindbergh in your sweet spot price wise (pre-owned)............

 

lindbergh_watches.jpg

 

Also this B&M Moonphase as an alternative to the Longnes MC (which is also beautiful)........

 

baume_et_mercier_clifton_complete_calendar_moonp.jpg

 

Those are very nice!

 

Do you have links to any sales youve seen?

 

Longines does it for me

 

Im holding off longines because i plan to pick up the 60th annivarsary once its out!

 

I have to say get a Tudor Black Bay. I was skeptical when I first ordered mine but once I received it I knew I made the right decision.

 

Now I just need to get me a GMT Master II to make my collection complete.

 

Although if I come across a Speedy Pro with a hesalite crystal in between I am sure I will pick that up.

 

Had a black bay and sold it! Rep is just too darn good to justify the gen!

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MAJ75

I saw the Longines 60th Anniversary thread, I was reading about it last week also...............it looks a stunning timpiece...........

 

The current Flagship shouldn't be overlooked it can be bought for under £900...............

 

l4_795_4_78_2_1.png

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Thelittleprince
I saw the Longines 60th Anniversary thread, I was reading about it last week also...............it looks a stunning timpiece...........

 

The current Flagship shouldn't be overlooked it can be bought for under £900...............

 

l4_795_4_78_2_1.png

 

I went to check that out and the watch in real life isn't that great! Pictures make it look way better than what it is imho

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deju
Speedy pro!

 

I was looking at that but i feel its way to common! I liked the one with the sword hands but unfortunately its over my budget!

 

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/282323728840

 

Way too common?! I've only ever seen one other in the wild!

 

Plus they are going up like mad in price! I got my Pro last year for what the auto goes for now.

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Thelittleprince
Speedy pro!

 

I was looking at that but i feel its way to common! I liked the one with the sword hands but unfortunately its over my budget!

 

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/282323728840

 

Way too common?! I've only ever seen one other in the wild!

 

Plus they are going up like mad in price! I got my Pro last year for what the auto goes for now.

 

Speedmasters and Subs i see a lot! But either way its off my price range. The link i posted is one i really want to get in the future! If you see any thats around 2 grand. Maybe even 2500 let me know id take it in a heart beat

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