Watch Recomendation for max. $4K !
#15
08-05-2009, 05:05 AM
I would go with a Rolex (GMT, Submariner, or Explorer II) but you can find Cartier at that price too...
Ballon bleu
Pasha
Santos 100
I feel the advantage with the Cartier is that it dose not look odd when worn in a formal setting (except for the rubber strapped one
)
Ballon bleu
Pasha
Santos 100
I feel the advantage with the Cartier is that it dose not look odd when worn in a formal setting (except for the rubber strapped one
) 
#18
08-05-2009, 05:39 PM
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Istanbul / Turkey
Posts: 898
$4k - easy choice. Rolex Submariner or GMT II. Simple, timeless, classic and most importantly, will lose very little if any value over time. Every other watch in that price category drops value like a 3 year old Chevy as soon as you purchase it. If you don't go with a Rolex sub or GMT, then buy a used Panerai, TAG, Brietling, etc that sell for less that half of what they cost new, even if they are in perfect, mint condition.
Tag Heuer Carrera:
Retails for around $3K, can be easily had for less. not a limited edition, but it's the kind of watch that instantly identifies you as someone who is into cars, and appreciates fine things, without being a really "showy" watch. Tag's make great daily's I wear a link automatic everyday.
Retails for around $3K, can be easily had for less. not a limited edition, but it's the kind of watch that instantly identifies you as someone who is into cars, and appreciates fine things, without being a really "showy" watch. Tag's make great daily's I wear a link automatic everyday.
I looked at that watch today and I must admit It looks much better than I expected and it is also very elegant as pretty ...
Almost there !
#19
08-05-2009, 06:11 PM
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Istanbul / Turkey
Posts: 898
Today I spent my entire day walking through one dealer to another to search for my ideal watch and to be honest It was really exhausting after a while.
After many watches I tried on, including ; Panerai, Bulgari, Hublot, Breitling, Chopard and etc. I narrowed my search to 2 models.
First choice,
Chopard 1000 Miglia Chronograph 2009 ( Limited Edition )
This watch looked incredibly elegant and sporty at the same time thanks to its tire thread strap and the dial color was very unique. Being a limited edition was a bonus too and they have only brought "1" to the country. Although the dealer didn't give me a good deal. the lowest I got them going was $4100 which I thought was fair enough untill I got home and checked the prices online and found the same watch for $3100 on amazon... damn !
second choice,
Breitling Navitimer,
Never owned a breitling before and normally I don't like their bold big watches but this narrow bezel chrono looked classy as well although it doesn't have any motorsport or automobile influence which is a minus for me ..
I think I'll go with the Chopard but I don't wanna pay almost a grand more to have the same watch.. Can anyone direct me in the right direction to have a deal on one of those ?
After many watches I tried on, including ; Panerai, Bulgari, Hublot, Breitling, Chopard and etc. I narrowed my search to 2 models.
First choice,
Chopard 1000 Miglia Chronograph 2009 ( Limited Edition )
This watch looked incredibly elegant and sporty at the same time thanks to its tire thread strap and the dial color was very unique. Being a limited edition was a bonus too and they have only brought "1" to the country. Although the dealer didn't give me a good deal. the lowest I got them going was $4100 which I thought was fair enough untill I got home and checked the prices online and found the same watch for $3100 on amazon... damn !
second choice,
Breitling Navitimer,
Never owned a breitling before and normally I don't like their bold big watches but this narrow bezel chrono looked classy as well although it doesn't have any motorsport or automobile influence which is a minus for me ..
I think I'll go with the Chopard but I don't wanna pay almost a grand more to have the same watch.. Can anyone direct me in the right direction to have a deal on one of those ?