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If you won $50,000 to spend on watches (taking into account your usual discounts) what would you spend it on? Would you go for one amazing watch or would you use it to buy a few great pieces?

With average discounts (except for the XXII) here is what I would go for.

Glashutte Senator Chronometer


Breguet XXII


Rolex Exlorer II 42mm

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

DISCLAIMER--I may have to try this more than once:
1. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms--12or so?
2. Patek Nautilus chrono like Altair just got--22?
3. JLC Reverso duo--You can get a nice one pre-loved for about 6 and change.
4. Basic stainless large Royal Oak-- 9 or 10?

The Fifty Fathoms is non-negotiable. I would consider subbing a Lange for the Patek, that would be my toughest call. I could also sub a Glashutte PO for the AP. I also want an original IWC Cousteau. When I go to New York at the end of the month (Tourist's request coming as the date nears) I want to see the VC. But the first list, combined with what I have, would leave me deliriously happy.

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Scott

AP Royal Oak 15400, silver
Zenith Chronomaster El Primero Classic Cars
Vintage gold Corum
Rolex DJ 36 TT, oyster dial, oyster/smooth
Baume & Mercier Riviera 200m, silver dial/aquamarine bezel
Breitling Superocean 57, rose/stainless

If I had a $50,000 windfall I would probably buy a single piece - something that I wouldn't even consider otherwise. Maybe an RM010 or a JLC, RGM or Zenith Tourbillon.

With 50K I would probably stick with a 5 watch rotation. I am thinking of a whole upgrade to my line-up instead of just additions.

I would want the basics....if you can say that about a collection of that sorts. Diver, Sports Chrono, Casual Chrono, Gold Dress, and a wild card. Not sure if I stayed within budget, but I bet this is close.

Breitling Navi 01-Casual



Rolex DSSD-Diver



AP ROO Safari-Sports Chrono



IWC Portuguese hand Wound-Gold Dress



Glashutte Original PML XL-Wild Card

I would buy a $5 Timex and waste the rest on lap dances!:lol:


Mike

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Breitling Navitimer: Black Dial
OMEGA Speedmaster Professional
Steinhart Nav.B-Chrono II
Elgin-Hamilton 37500 (Aircraft Clock)

I'm like Roff. Just one, maybe two. One of the IWC Perpetuals and maybe a AP RG Rubberclad.

zenith defy classic open el primero all chrome
ulysse nardin black ocean or a maxi marine
bell & ross airborne
Corum Admirals Cup GMT 44 Mens Watch Model 383.330.20-0F81.AA12 ltd. edition

for now

Rose gold Lange 1 Moonphase and a black dial VC Overseas Chrono. I don't even have to debate it.

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SHARKMAN

wow that navy seals is deadly. i see why you like it so much.

hmm 50g and what to buy?

for sure a ROO and probably a PP nautalas of some sort.

You pretty much nailed what I'd pick. Just replace the Vacheron Constatin with a ROO Safari and I'm good. Maybe throw in a Speedy Pro just cause I really want one.

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"Leave the gun, take the cannoli."

I would buy 2,223 of these. Just to do it.
http://www.amazon.com/Timex-T18581-Camper-Watch-Black/dp/B000B52548

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"Don't Touch The Watch." - Patrick Bateman

Yeah definitely an RM 010 or a 016...

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"I don't got the bright watch I got the right watch" -Jay Z

The IWC puts you way over. So sad, you'll have to settle for the GO, ROO, DSSD, and TWO Navis.

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SHARKMAN

i think for me it would either be the 5 watches on my list or 1 mega one!!

think i could get the following in one purchase after discount for $50k

AP ROO Safari
IWC 5001
PAM 233
JLC MC Alarm
Hublot Aerobang

or if going 2 watches id go for an IWC perpertual and the PAM

I'd go straight in at the top and order one of these:

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