I’m looking for a new watch either new or old and I have seen in the past decent looking older Rolex’s for roughly $1,000. I’m wondering if there are any available right now that’s 36mm or larger? Thanks for the help! :EDIT: I am also considering 34mm as well

 

If you find a 36mm (or bigger) for around 1k, let me know!

 

Alrighty, if I do I’ll try to remember to do so. I am also considering 34mm as well if it is clean

 

If you find a 34mm for around 1k, let me know!

 

Ship sailed on $1k Rolex’s of any variety- men’s or woman’s, a couple years ago. $1k buys a Tudor Prince now. The 34mm manual wind Oyster’s are around the lowest in the $1.3-1.6 range, but usually not in stellar shape- but decent

 

My friends wife is getting 50 and he asked me if I could find a 2,5k euro 34mm rolex with steel bracelet for her. So last week I've searched for two days (in europe). Did'nt find any decent example.

 

You can still find 60’s silver dialed Airkings between $1.5-$2k in decent shape- but without bracelet and with some dial patina

 

Shame you didn’t still have that black dialed Prince you gave away a few months ago- I was thiiiiis close

 

Haha. Yes, I said the same! But she wants a rolex. Status thing.

 

You can maybe find a Rolex steel bracelet on that budget.

 

What about Tudor’s of the same era. Back when they were made by Rolex with Rolex parts? The vintage ones that look better than most of their lineup today lol. If it’s a good enough deal I will definitely look around $1,500 for either brand.

 

Tudor Prince’s can be had for around $1k, but you have to know what you are looking for- lots of redials, over-polished cases and franken watches mixed with aftermarket parts.

 

Here is an example of a good one that sold not long ago for way too little

https://omegaforums.net/threads/tudor-oyster-prince-glossy-black-dial-eur-950.122899/

Not trying to rub it in @Shabbaz - I kick myself for not grabbing this.

 

Yeah I like omega’s the Most. I am just trying to pick the forum’s minds on what’s best for what price since I am new. I love the older Seamaster especially the ones similar to this: https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-seamaster-day-date-cal-752.26931/

 

As Ash said, you get more bang for the buck with vintage Omega. A 166.010 Seamaster is about the same form factor as a 34mm Oyster Perpetual date (OPD), but the Seamaster is less clunky-chunky, far sexier and about 1/3 the price. A 166.010 in excellent shape with bracelet can be had for less than your $1k target price.

 

Thank all y’all very much for the advice like I was saying above I would love to get my hands on an older Seamaster like this: https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-seamaster-day-date-cal-752.26931/ for around $1,000

 

Absolutely do-able, and they pop up on the private watch sales here in the regular. You don’t need 200 posts to PM a seller and start a conversation.

 

Yes thank you very much for the help