Recommend a watch: $3k max

[slackerinabox]

So I'm not a fancy guy but a relative wants to buy me an heirloom watch, something I'd pass on to my kids. His max budget is $3k, suggestions? I like the look of tag heuer and omegas but, again, i know nada about watches.

This makes me seem really spoiled, but I assure you I'm not a bling kinda guy.

**update**
sorry for the long delay, just got back from torneaue, purchased a vintage omega seamaster in fantastic condition with a 2 year warranty - woot! I noticed an engraving that they need to buff out (or replace the backing), can't wait! My dad also brought along a zenith from his personal collection that they will be refurbishing and handing over to me, which is exciting since I've loved the watch since I was a kid. i honestly would have been happy with just that, but I'm learning not to turn down nice things, because I'm just renting them until I hand them over to my kids. The most ironic thing is that I'm scared to wear either on the NYC subway so will be locking them up and just ordered a $15 used HMT watch to wear as my daily driver, made in india like him.

 

[Imp]

Rolex?

 

[AznAnarchy99]

I like Movados but some people here will say they're old looking.

 

[Newbian]

Go retro:

 

[slackerinabox]

Rolex?

Twice his budget, and if anything I want to way under spend vs. edge him up.

 

[JSt0rm]

Purchased used omega or rolex. Do some research to make sure you arent getting a knock off. You can get a $5000 watch for $2500 if you buy slightly used. Remember to budget for maintenance. About $500 every 7 years.

 

[maddogchen]

apple watch.

When you pass it on to your kids they can laugh at it. And then eventually in 100 years if it still works, it will be a collector's item like that apple computer that an old lady tried to recycle that was worth $200k

 

[JSt0rm]

Twice his budget, and if anything I want to way under spend vs. edge him up.

If you want to go under that then something like a hamilton could be up your ally.

http://www.hamiltonwatch.com/

 

[Jeff7]

Something that retains good resale value. :sneaky:

 

[Michael]

$3K is not a sufficient budget for a "heirloom" watch.

Michael

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Rolex?

Yup, preowned Datejust.

 

[Grooveriding]

Breitling is my preference, Navitimer in particular. You can find them used for well within your budget.

 

[Atomic Playboy]

$3K is not a sufficient budget for a "heirloom" watch.

Michael

Depends on the point of the heirloom. Is it to appreciate in value? Then you'll want to spend a lot. Is it for sentimental reasons? Then the overall expense doesn't really matter. I have a $200 watch that means more to me than a fancy Rolex because it was a wedding gift with an inscription from my Godmother. It's not going to be worth a thing in 100 years, but that doesn't really matter to me; it's the memory that matters, not the price tag.

 

[andylawcc]

for 3000 don't think you can get a rolex.
Try Omega Seamaster.
Also second the Hamilton's recommendation

in the meantime, not sure if you will like this, but i do love German watches/design:
http://www.nomos-store.com/en/Watches/Model-series/

 

[WaTaGuMp]

 

[jlee]

https://www.google.com/nexus/6/



I'll never understand thousand-dollar watches, so I shall exit.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Yup, preowned Datejust.

They go for significantly more than $3k even pre-owned. I was looking at some pre-owned Rolex watches for my wife not too long ago and the cheapest they had were twice that. They were really in mint condition though, very nice watches sold at an authorized Rolex dealer.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

for 3000 don't think you can get a rolex.
Try Omega Seamaster.
Also second the Hamilton's recommendation

in the meantime, not sure if you will like this, but i do love German watches/design:
http://www.nomos-store.com/en/Watches/Model-series/

I sold my Rolex for $3k, so yes you can.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

They go for significantly more than $3k even pre-owned. I was looking at some pre-owned Rolex watches for my wife not too long ago and the cheapest they had were twice that. They were really in mint condition though, very nice watches sold at an authorized Rolex dealer.

Depends on the year.

 

[JSt0rm]

$3K is not a sufficient budget for a "heirloom" watch.

Michael

If he buys used he can make it happen. But yeah.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Depends on the point of the heirloom. Is it to appreciate in value? Then you'll want to spend a lot. Is it for sentimental reasons? Then the overall expense doesn't really matter. I have a $200 watch that means more to me than a fancy Rolex because it was a wedding gift with an inscription from my Godmother. It's not going to be worth a thing in 100 years, but that doesn't really matter to me; it's the memory that matters, not the price tag.

You don't have to wait 100 years. It's worth nothing now.

 

[andylawcc]

if you can stretch it justtttt a little more

http://www.jomashop.com/jaeger-lecoultre-watch-q2518412.html

 

[andylawcc]

not sure if Ebay should be a place to look for Rolex, but here goes:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...riner&_udhi=4800&_trksid=p2045573.m1684.l5985

 

[slackerinabox]

$3K is not a sufficient budget for a "heirloom" watch.

Michael

Ha, I'm first generation - my people don't have white people legacy money

All kidding aside, I think he wants it expensive enough to leave an impression and not be thrown away, though i wouldn't throw away a $50 watch if the thought was there. Honestly, I like fossil watches a lot!

 

[JSt0rm]

tell him to save a few more years and get a patek

http://www.patek.com/en/collection/mens-watches