What year model would that be?
In 15 years? It could be worth scrap metal for all we know. So, Rolex look, fit and finish, Rolex value retention in the near or even far future, but not Rolex money to spend... too many unknowns in your equation.
If you really want some value retention, buy a gold bar. Otherwise, forget it and buy a watch you can actually afford, and gives you some pleasure. We could advise you on that, not on resale value in 15 years.
Sorry to be a bit harsh but this "resale value" is beginning to get on my nerves; everybody talks about it nowadays. A watch is an expensive trinket, a self indulging expenditure not really an investment.
Personally i'd go for a second hand Oris Aquis Hulk, it ticks all the boxes you have and could resell well when the time comes to transtion into Rolex if you still feel the need.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Oris-Aquis...230148?hash=item23c2926804:g:aNwAAOSwaSddQ-w4
if you're looking for a cheaper scratch then a nice Hulk homage would be something like the Tisell hulk, relatively cheap with Miyoya movement, https://www.tisellwatch.com/diving-...iver-watch-sub-9015-green-without-date-40-mm/
or a Lorier Hydra but I guess they might look a little vintage for your taste? https://www.lorierwatches.com/collections/watches/products/hydra
I didn’t like the Bezel on the Tissot.
Sinn- I would like to get something Swiss, not much familiar with German watches.
I own a Sinn 103 (not a diver but badass bezeled watch)- probably one of the best values in quality watches IMO. They can be picked up on the used market at about half their MSRP and hold their resale value there-if that’s a concern.
That is a superb 103 mate.
They are a total steal. This one on bracelet was around $2.1k new (a great price for what it is) I picked it up a while ago for $1.3k- with both bracelet and factory strap, box & papers-I felt like I stole it.
I would go this for modern
@styggpyggeno1 has the vintage....IIRC when he bought the one he got the guy also said he had to buy the quartz version. Two nice watches
I have an opportunity to buy an April Seamaster with Rubber strap for $5000 aud, that a good offer?
What do you think?
That is a looker, what is the case size on that? I don’t even mind buying midsize which can also save a few Bob notes
Iam not sure therefore I ask.
Do you have $5000 to spend on a watch?
I don’t but I also don’t want to miss out if it’s a ripper deal.
