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ok guys i wanted to get your opinion on what watches you guys like between the prices of 4500-8000 dollars USD. Please share what you like about the watches and why you think its a good buy.

For me right now (and i can believe i am saying this) 2 pieces come to mind.

1) New Rolex Explorer II GMT, i think someone mentioned it will retail around 7500. The reason I like this watch is the new sizing seems like something that can be worn with a suit or with a tshirt and jeans

2) Pam 312. Seems like a lot of watch considering the crazy strap combos

The two things I like aobut these brands is that they walk to the beat of their own drum and have managed to make a cult like following.

Please share the models that you guys like so we can all compare notes.

thanks in advance

The seconday market also offers some excellent deals now. In that range you can also pick up a nice iwc BI, or something from Jaeger like the Navt Seals Alarm. Though the two you mentioned are also excellent, especially the 312.

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Certified watch nut.

1) IWC pilot chrono or used Portuguese
2) JLC Navy Seals automatic (no alarm or chrono)

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Chrono Jetstream
Montbrilliant 1903
Aerospace E79362

In that range I like the JLC MC diving chrono and the 312. SubC/GMTIIc are other options.

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-RJ

Had my 312 for just a little while and I still look forward to straping it on when I get home. (not a watchfor a manual laborer!). AND with a million different straps out there, the "new feel" doesn't seem like it will fade very soon at all. Tonight, as I strapped on my new TedSu strap, it was like getting a brand new watch! I highly recommend the 312.

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Breitling Steelfish(black)
Breitling Steelfish(silver)
Panerai PAM 312
Bell & Ross BR03-92 Phantom
Steinhart BreitlingSource LE #5/15

i do like the look of the 312. and i would say that its top of the list interms of a next possible purchase. One thing that i noticed though is that the 1950 case wears and looks much bigger than the stated 44mm diameter size. a while back another member photographed it sitting on top of a SA and from that picture they almost looked identical in size.

This might be a good question to pose for RJ and Bronco but how do you guys find the fit of the 320 and 312? what size wrist do you two have? The reason I ask is that I find myself wanting to go down in size from my usual choices. So maybe the 104 might be more suitable

I am presently smitten with the Rolex professional range - Sub C, GMT Master IIc, and Explorer II. They are just right. For the most part I am going away from chronographs and towards less cluttered and more simple elegance in a dial.

I'm pretty sure the SS GMT Master IIc retails at $7,250 and a smallish discount can be had. The Sub C is about $100 more. The soon to be revamped Explorer II can be had at close to 20% off. At least I got one for that.

If you don't have the Sub C or GMT Master IIc, you really should. I mean to say, you really, reallly, REALLY should.

Better yet - get 'em both!!!

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SHARKMAN

The fit is almost identical to my Skyland. All of the dimensions are neck and neck. The PAM appears a bit larger visually, but fits the same. Ive got a 6.75" wrist, and its right at its limit with the 320. Definitely much smaller than an SA.

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-RJ

In the price range I'd say:

Rolex - Sub C, GMT IIc, New Explorer 2
Panerai - 312, 359
IWC - Portuguese 7day can be had with a discount in your price range...until IWC Raises prices next month.
JLC- Master Compressor Chrono or Geographique, Navy Seals Alarm.
Breitling - Blackbird, Navi B01
Omega - Planet Ocean Chrono

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"I don't own any watches, I just lease them"

If you are willing to buy used, there are even more options.

@ dhalem definitely willing to consider every option new or used.

@ RJ thanks for the insight

@ shark you already pulled the trigger on the new Explorer II GMT? Ok for the record I want to be first in line if you sell it off

Yikes, I guess I broke my cone of silence rule. Just the current Explorer II.

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SHARKMAN

yeah thats a real looker of a piece. when do you take posession?

I already have it - the current one, not the new 42mm release. White dial. I've always admired that dial.

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SHARKMAN

will you be getting the new one as well when it comes out?