What to buy? Rolex, Tudor, vintage?

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Looking for some thoughts and perspectives in this.

Basically, I own two vintage Omegas (69' Speedy & 70s Constellation) and two Junghans Max Bill.

After years of not expanding the collection, I'm thinking about buying a watch again.

Options:
Tudor BB54 or BB58
or 90's Rolex 14060 2-liner T-dial

If one of the Tudors, then I'm also thinking about later adding a Omega 2531.80 or a Heuer Camaro (probably 9220 or V7733 version), which would roughly be the total of the Rolex.

My thought process is that I would like a sub/tool watch.

I always liked vintage watches and while 5513 is not im my price range anymore, the 90s 14060 is a watch I always liked as a kind of neo vintage and bridge between the Tritium and Luminova era.
I have never spent that much money on a watch though.... The '69 Speedy was bought +10 years ago.

I like the style of the BB, both 54 as 58 are nice. Price is also fine. What pulls me away from them is the fact that they are not vintage, even though they style vintage.

I often heard of collectors wanting a Sub, buying a Tudor and then ending up with a Sub down the line anyways.
Completely unsure if I would be happier with it though...
 
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I’d throw a bit more in the pot and get a 14060 and a Camaro.
In fact both watches are currently on my wish list too!
 
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Buying x because you want y...where x is similar, yet more affordable, rarely satiates the desire.

I would advise buying nothing before doing the dance above


Since you are requesting opinions, I say go with the Omega 2531. Not particularly appreciative of Mercedes hands myself
 
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I don't believe that we can tell you what watch will make you happy, but here is what I thought when reading your post.

To me, it sounds like you really want a 5513. And if you keep spending money on these other watches, you will not save up the budget for the watch you really want.
 
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live is a compromise between desire and reality

so i think the 14060 is the choise

and what can be wrong? nothing, because later it would be always
easy to sell that watch and fulfill another wich/find another watch
 
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Thanks for the replies.

I think my issue is that it's not solely about one substituting the other.

I liked the 2531.80 and the Camaro for many years.
But I'm not that kind of collector that would buy all of them.
For the 5513, I only see a matte dial as more desirable as the 14060. Those are definitely out of my range and also not fitting my lifestyle. I would be way to careful and hesitant, always worrying.
I agree the BB would be kind of a replacement.

I tried on the BB in a boutique, probably need the 14060 on my wrist again as well.
 
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These brands are not haute horlogerie and the watches you are looking for are quite common.
 
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I'd suggest going for the watch that you really want. If it's the 5513, then save up for it. 👍

The Omega 2531.80 isn't a bad choice though. It's pretty high on my wishlist.
 
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I'd suggest going for the watch that you really want. If it's the 5513, then save up for it. 👍
The price differential between a 5513 and 14060 is probably about $4k, given similar condition, accessories, etc. While not an insignificant difference, I totally agree that it makes sense to save or stretch for the watch you really want. If the watch is pressure tested, there's no reason the OP could not use the 5513 in exactly the same way as they would use a 14060. It's more valuable, but not outrageously so, and there's no need to treat a 5513 delicately. If they would worry about damaging a 5513, they would probably also worry about damaging a 14060.
 
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The price differential between a 5513 and 14060 is probably about $4k, given similar condition, accessories, etc. While not an insignificant difference, I totally agree that it makes sense to save or stretch for the watch you really want. If the watch is pressure tested, there's no reason the OP could not use the 5513 in exactly the same way as they would use a 14060. It's more valuable, but not outrageously so, and there's no need to treat a 5513 delicately. If they would worry about damaging a 5513, they would probably also worry about damaging a 14060.

Fair point mate.

I'll probably need to invest more time here. I've handled a few Rolexes from that era and given that I'm also not particularly cautious with the '69 Speedy, you might be right.

I remember there was a nice matte dial 5513 close to me recently at an absolute bargain.

 
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Fair point mate.

I'll probably need to invest more time here. I've handled a few Rolexes from that era and given that I'm also not particularly cautious with the '69 Speedy, you might be right.

I remember there was a nice matte dial 5513 close to me recently at an absolute bargain.

Nice watch, although the insert was not original, so I think the price was about right in the current market. The owner would need to invest a couple thousand to get a proper period-correct insert.
 
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yup, been there. had a 14060M K serial and foolishly traded it. ended up buying a bb58 blue and then the bb54, just doesnt scratch the itch. even the new pelagos was considered. finally after much deliberation just pulled the trigger on a 14060M. Curiously whats the budget? Its rare to see them listed, but end of the line 5513?