Please recommend me a watch...

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abrod520

·May 6, 2017

I think Camaros, especially column-wheel models, are extremely undervalued. $5000 for a Valjoux 72 / 92 '60s Heuer is a great value...

Also not mentioned is case condition - 100% paramount with Camaros IMO. You want the original sunburst grain on the face, and sharp bevels between the face and the sides - otherwise they just aren't as attractive. You can expect to pay a premium for a Camaro like that - and it's well worth it.

I still think pricing cam-lever Camaros upwards of $4000 will make them somewhat difficult to sell though, so if you see one with a higher price you may as well make an offer you're comfortable with.

 

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Ninja2789

·May 6, 2017

Breitling 810 top times are undervalued in my opinion. I've seen plenty of interesting panda/reverse panda ones go for under $4k.

 

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Majork

·May 6, 2017

Ninja2789

Breitling 810 top times are undervalued in my opinion. I've seen plenty of interesting panda/reverse panda ones go for under $4k.

Yeah, I like it.
Is it really bigger as 36mm though?

 

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Edward53

·May 6, 2017

Majork

Yeah, I like it.
Is it really bigger as 36mm though?

Yes, 38 mm. Not easy to find the Mk1s though. There is an excellent article on the Top Time 810 range here: https://www.fratellowatches.com/tbt-breitling-top-time-810/

Edited: May 6, 2017

 

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Ninja2789

·May 6, 2017

As mentioned above, the 810 top times are 38mm. The 2002 top times are smaller at 36mm

I actually feel the mkIIs are just as nice. Take your time and look through all iterations.

 

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nalexi

·May 7, 2017

You said SS
I'll go for a vintage Seamaster

 

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nalexi

·May 7, 2017

Or a vintage dress watch Girard-Perregaux

 

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nalexi

·May 7, 2017

Me...i'll go for vintage gold😁

 

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Sgt_Bilko

·May 7, 2017

I'm wondering if a 1960s Cal 860 De Ville chronograph might be right. They come in various dial configurations. https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-de-ville-chronograph-861-calibre-145-018-vintage-1968.12441/

I have a later Cal 861 one shown below that doesn't quite fit your list of objectives. It's 36m from 1997 with no lume on the dial.

 

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Edward53

·May 7, 2017

Ninja2789

I actually feel the mkIIs are just as nice. Take your time and look through all iterations.

Agreed, but they don't come with an all-silver dial which the OP wants.

 

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Majork

·May 7, 2017

Sgt_Bilko

I have a later Cal 861 one shown below that doesn't quite fit your list of objectives. It's 36m from 1997 with no lume on the dial.

Super nice, but just not for me.

 

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NT931

·May 7, 2017

+1 for the 38mm Breitling top time 810

Alternatives:
Zenith (38mm)


GP Olimpico (37.5mm)


The 2 above are mine, and are vintage.

I'd also suggest checking out another member's lovely post on his Zenith EP - that's another nice one, from the 90's. I believe one such watch is on sale- search Watchrecon.

All 3 are under $3500, happy hunting @Majork !

 

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Majork

·May 7, 2017

Great help mate!
Thanks

 

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Sgt_Bilko

·May 7, 2017

Majork

Super nice, but just not for me.

Sorry, I didn't intend to suggest mine was for sale. It was merely included as an example of type. The older De Ville options from the 60s or indeed some of the Seamasters in this thread would seem to fulfill most of your wish list.

 

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Maybe

·May 7, 2017

There are two Zenith El Primeros on the Private Watch Sales on the forum, both looks great imo. If you would consider some colour on the dial (red, blue or yellow), Omega Schumacher reduced could be an option.

 

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td69

·May 7, 2017

It appears you like vintage chronographs a lot. To me Breitling Navitimer 806's are still very undervalued and some of them are being offered in nice conditions with lumes and everything.

 

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Majork

·May 7, 2017

td69

It appears you like vintage chronographs a lot. To me Breitling Navitimer 806's are still very undervalued and some of them are being offered in nice conditions with lumes and everything.

Thanks, I'll look into that one.
I'm not limited to chronos (I only own one and two non-chronos) but yeah... I like em. I'd definitely consider non chronos as well, but many of the nicer dress watches are <36mm.

I like the UG Polerouter a lot.

 

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td69

·May 7, 2017

Majork

I like the UG Polerouter a lot.

That too!

 

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Majork

·May 9, 2017

I'm still thankful for other suggestions 😀