re: OT watch experts - best watch for $4000 - $5000?

I love the speedy and I thought about buying a used one myself one day.

But I don't think I would like having to wind it every 2 days. I'll stick my with my Auto Marinemaster

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Nice piece but way too common, as is the PO. If that is of no concern then by all means.

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How common really?

I love the Sub but I see it daily. I rarely see Speedy's in the wild.

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clean, classic style

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Breitling is your best bet

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Does not compute.

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Go to a reputable watch and jewelry store....try on several different brands and colors, pick the one you like.

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Gross. Of all the watches in the world you're going to let some buyer at a jewelry store narrow down your selection.

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How common really?

I love the Sub but I see it daily. I rarely see Speedy's in the wild.

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Sub is much more common.

Dallas has a huge automotive scene, Speedys are a fan favorite.

I am certainly a 'function over form' kind of guy. I could not see spending that much for a watch. I have a work watch, a play watch, a casual watch and a dress watch. Added together, probably less than $1000.00. If I impress someone or don't, and both happen on occasion, it will not be because I am wearing a certain piece of jewelry.

Having said that, I would look for an antique classic style. In general, I just like old stuff.

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I'd go speedmaster. I dunno if I would do manual but I love that watch. I only wish (slightly) it had an exhibition back.

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I want to hang out in your circles. I only know of one other guy in Shreveport who wears a PO and never see any Speedmasters. Helps that the nearest Omega dealer is in Dallas.

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True.

I live in Houston. And seeing one is rare.

OP Omega is a solid watch. And not a look at me watch like a Rolex. But it's your watch. If a Rolex will make you smile every time you look at it? frick what other people say.

This is what it boils down to. You are spending way too much for a watch. It needs to make you smile, or you're dick move a little. Or both.

Watchuseek and timezone were mentioned. They are great sites.

Also try watchrecon.com and chrono24.com. They a basically a kayak or Trivago of watch sites. They have everything. Some new, some second hand. Have Broke snoop on them before laying down money. If Broke still is a mod on some of the sites (I'm pretty sure he was on watchuseek for a while). Basically it's eBay rules though. Only buy from guys with many many posts and if someone has a Rolex Submariner for under $5000 be suspicious. Under $4000 laugh and walk away.

Breitling was mentioned. Panerai (second hand) is doable in that range. Bell&Ross. IWC (maybe all out of range though. Tag Heuer all are pretty much under $4000 so if one jumps out at you? Baume & Mercier.

Jomashop is a great place to get pricing ideas too. All are new watches. Jomashop is legit. And they have watches from $500,000 to $100. So you get a good idea of where you stand and what brands are unrealistic for your budget.

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I only wish (slightly) it had an exhibition back.

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They make one! Ref. 3573.50

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Do you have a Speedy?

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No, I have a Planet Ocean 2201.50 and a 1975 Seamaster Chrono 176.007. If I got another watch it would be a Speedy or the Explorer I.

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I like birth year Sub,

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Can't go wrong there. My birth year, '84, they made a matte dial 16800 Submariner that combines the good looks of the vintage ones with the Sapphire crystal of the newer ones. One day...

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Just wondering your opinion on having to wind it, seems like it would get old and an auto would be more reasonable.

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I'm on the fence. I think it'd be cool to have that as part of my daily routine, but I'd probably probably forget once a week or so. I have an app on my phone that tracks watch accuracy, Twixt, and my PO stays within a second/day. Something to be said for setting & forgetting.