FunnyStarSystem 7,538 Posted May 31, 2020 If you had $2k US + or - a bit, what gen would you buy? It can be new or used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted May 31, 2020 What styling are you looking out for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GulfGT40 3,162 Posted May 31, 2020 I've been after a Citizen Aqualand for quite some time Not quite 2k but bidding has been fierce and more than I am prepared to pay for a secondhand watch that really needs a minimum of a new bezel insert, crystal, servicing and re-sealing. By that time I'd be getting near 2k. I my have had a change of stratergy and stroke of luck recently though, the postie should be here any day now.... review to follow... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted May 31, 2020 A couple come to mind Both very different, both come in under budget, why not buy them both? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunnyStarSystem 7,538 Posted May 31, 2020 33 minutes ago, Realism said: What styling are you looking out for? Nothing in particular, it's just an interesting price point and I wonder what people might choose. I've always wanted one of these, used of course since they've long since stopped making them: 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OJHorology 352 Posted May 31, 2020 I would probably go for a Breitling or Omega but... The reps are just too good for the models I like i.e. NWBIG 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunnyStarSystem 7,538 Posted May 31, 2020 37 minutes ago, GulfGT40 said: I've been after a Citizen Aqualand for quite some time Not quite 2k but bidding has been fierce and more than I am prepared to pay for a secondhand watch that really needs a minimum of a new bezel insert, crystal, servicing and re-sealing. By that time I'd be getting near 2k. I my have had a change of stratergy and stroke of luck recently though, the postie should be here any day now.... review to follow... I remember my buddy in college received one of these from his parents for his 21st birthday, came in the yellow scuba tank - I've always wanted one since. Back then new I believe it was $350. Another I'd go for is a Fortis B 42 Official Cosmonaut: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted May 31, 2020 This might require some forum stalking and Ebay... But... You could get the 79220R (the B/N has a higher premium) for under 2k slightly without bracelet... And slightly above with bracelet... If you are willing to "settle" for the thicker case, and in house movement, the 79230R/B/N can be had much lower than the 79220 in most cases...This is assuming you like the dive style, sub-like alternative.Finally, there is plenty of pre-Kernes (VC) era Breitling out there that fills the current budget. The colt, SOH, etc...I'd recommend to go the pre owned route, as you get better value than going the new route.Good luck in the search. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike R 1,336 Posted May 31, 2020 I think I Would get the Breitling colt or maybe a ball. That’s two that are on my wish list https://www.exquisitetimepieces.com/pre-owned-watches/pre-owned-watches-2500-below.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted May 31, 2020 Used base 44mm PAM. If 2k then it lost most of its value anyway. You can flip it easily. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted May 31, 2020 Used base 44mm PAM. If 2k then it lost most of its value anyway. You can flip it easily. Which base pam models are sold at $2k. I browsed on watchpatrol, watchrecon and Ebay and found asking/sold prices to range between 3.2k to 3.6k, with base PAM 111 to still be fetching 3.8k - 4k ++ (all values in USD, and dependent on conditions etc) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BackInHisBox 249 Posted May 31, 2020 Doxa anything Doxa! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chixisigma 461 Posted May 31, 2020 Seiko curveball! You'd need to up the budget to around 2.5 for a pre-owned but then it is the perfect diver so... Cxs 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,615 Posted May 31, 2020 and with the left-over change, I'd fit one of these into the $2K budget: 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khronos 1,339 Posted May 31, 2020 Sinn 103 St, the regular plexi crystal version. My personal favorite would be Breitling Aerospace Evo, because I love high accuracy quartz and ana-digi watches. Those old Omega Seamasters are not bad either, but you never know what you get. It might need expensive attention.. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted May 31, 2020 Been lusting after these for awhile...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,889 Posted May 31, 2020 23 minutes ago, Khronos said: Sinn 103 St, the regular plexi crystal version. My personal favorite would be Breitling Aerospace Evo, because I love high accuracy quartz and ana-digi watches. Those old Omega Seamasters are not bad either, but you never know what you get. It might need expensive attention.. I’m with him on this, I was going to say, speedy or Sinn 104, I’ve been toying with the idea myself I think they might be a good investment. Aerospace is also a good investment. lume kicks Panerai ass and great AR. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waspy 306 Posted May 31, 2020 You said + or - a bit. So I would have these three for 2375€ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyh7 248 Posted May 31, 2020 I quite fancy the Certina dsph200m that they released Basleworld recently. would leave plenty of change too. https://www.watchgecko.com/the-certina-ds-ph200m-review/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BravoDelta 22,641 Posted May 31, 2020 Ball Engineer M 43mm. This thing is friggin beautiful!!! Assuming they'll accept my offer of $249 off. Or else my wife will have to kick in the diff https://www.chrono24.com/watch/6K08O4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyz 207 Posted May 31, 2020 Speedy Date, easier to service than a Reduced?Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tribefan 6,768 Posted May 31, 2020 I've been eyeing up this opaline Tudor for months: https://www.jomashop.com/tudor-watch-91650-0005.html This is kinda cool: https://www.chrono24.com/tudor/grantour-date--b--p--2016--id14344790.htm There is also 440 listings for used Breitling's on chrono, and there are a ton of nice ones to choose from. There are also a few nice Tudor BB's, both black and red, to choose from. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hasel5 4,811 Posted May 31, 2020 This was £1600 at a pawn shop Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
