Reaching the End with Rolex - Advice on Next Acquisition - DJ41, JLC, Ingeniuer

[dmash]

Originally Posted by phillyEagles

Great choice indeed.




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These hit so much above their league for the price you can pick them up. I am doing an overhaul of my collection and was just in the situation of being able to pick up:

Option 1:
$15k- New Omega 3861 + New GP Laureato

Vs

Option 2:
$75k- New Daytona + New RO

FIVE TIMES as much for option 2, yet I think the Omega looks better, GP has better WR and more comfortable bracelet, and multiple other factors. I obviously chose option 1 (granted I did get a bit of a good deal). Rolex/AP/PP hype is opening the door on some amazing bargains for other brands.

[jmgorman]

Originally Posted by Poodlopogus

For me, the Ingenieur isn't as overpriced relative to Rolex as it is relative to other, more similar watches.

When I think about three-handed, integrated bracelet watches that are $10-15,000, I think of:

GP Laureato (the clear winner)
Zenith Defy
Chopard Alpine Eagle

Each bests the Ingenieur in my mind.

I also love the Laureato - the smaller model was a surprise, but OP seems to prefer a bigger watch. The Zenith is so chonky - the thickness really makes it wear awkwardly. I really, really want to like the Alpine Eagle, but I feel like the design flourishes are distracting in a sportwatch.

[Poodlopogus]

Originally Posted by jmgorman

I also love the Laureato - the smaller model was a surprise, but OP seems to prefer a bigger watch. The Zenith is so chonky - the thickness really makes it wear awkwardly. I really, really want to like the Alpine Eagle, but I feel like the design flourishes are distracting in a sportwatch.

Agree on the Zenith Defy 41mm. The Pilot is a much, much better execution of a three-hand El Primero watch, IMO (and it's nuts that it can be had new for less than $1,000 over the IWC Mk XX).

If one wants the integrated style w/o the thickness, there are still Defy Classics floating around out there in dealer cases, but I think they came primarily in titanium (there may have been PM versions) They have the Elite, though.