Horological Meandering

Posting for a friend:

Which watches would you offer to check, that meets the following Criteria:

- Rare, not as popular as Rolex.

-Can be bought at around $10K (consider even watches with higer MSRP that can be obtained for 10K).

-Stainless (or Ti), not too flashy, that will look good even after many scratches (but not a Rolex ! ) 

-Unique with "high value" to be proud of owning (JLC at 10K is high vlaue, Panerai for that matter is more of a fashion watch). not a 7750 or ETA etc.

- Relaible for daily use, for sailing and swimming. 

- Intention to keep the watch for years so some boutique watches that may close doors may not fit

- Bracelet is a big plus

 

IMO the SeaDweller is perfect but it is too common

I offered him the new JLC diver but it does not have a bracelet.

I thought of the AP 15300 seems too "scratch magnet" and is above 10K.

anything anyone?

Now, same question for a budget of $25K.

tnx

Tzachi

IWC Big Pilot - 2006

The older model is well deserved as well.

The obvious for this recommend , the lighter larger marker font
pn the new version, cleaner display, redesigned tailend on the second
hand, croco strap instead of calf and without the stitching

IMHO the Big Pilot is a special watch.  I think the newer model
is a more gentle and refined version with the exception of the
9 removal.

The Big Pilot is rarely seen in shops and adheres to a long
queue list of customers waiting many months.

Your friend will be impressed and appreciated dearly.

Kind Regards,

Guru

...Zenith Grande Open (again, under 10k) with in house movement (Pic below)







...UN several to select from













...Parmigiani KalpaGraph (maybe a bit over 10k) Not on braclet but very nice

...Chopard L.U.C - a few new ones in steel

also leaves enough money to buy something dressy on top.

why not ETA/Valjoux?  as vast majority of watches out there that are affordable have some derivative of eta base calibre it doesnt leave much of a choice.

1. Breguet Marine Big Date after discount

2. AP Royal Oak 15300 after discount

3. GP Evo Moon

4. Ulysee Nardin Marine

5. Parmigiani Kalpagraph is very nice but definitely > $10k