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Old 28 June 2025, 08:58 AM   #1
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3 watch collection $20k and under

Already have a sub no date looking for two more non-Rolex to add for a 3 watch collection. Why is this in the Rolex forums you ask? Because yall have the best taste!


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Old 28 June 2025, 09:09 AM   #2
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I’ve always thought the sub and speedy make a great pair.




To round out the three, I’d consider;

A) IWC MK XX blue dial if you want to stay sporty
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B) JLC Reverso / Cartier Tank - if you’d prefer to go dress
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Old 28 June 2025, 09:14 AM   #3
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^^ what he said. Just buy a Speedy and be done with it.

I own six watches and would give them all up except my Speedy and Explorer.
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Old 28 June 2025, 10:02 AM   #4
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Speedy & Cartier Santos

The Santos can go metal or more dressy strap in seconds, bonus sport watch / dress watch dealio
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Old 28 June 2025, 10:48 AM   #5
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Speedy and JLC MUT Moon
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Old 28 June 2025, 10:55 AM   #6
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I'll second any motion for a Jaeger-Lecoultre, I've had a soft spot for the brand for years and have never been disappointed. Furthermore, I'd be one to look into diversifying the collection so my reflex wouldn't be to grab a Speedmaster but I must admit, it makes for a mean pair with a Submariner.
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Old 28 June 2025, 10:56 AM   #7
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Glashutte original of some variety great option in this price point.
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Old 28 June 2025, 11:46 AM   #8
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Speedy and JLC MUT Moon
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Old 28 June 2025, 12:15 PM   #9
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Polar explorer II is a perfect addition
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Old 28 June 2025, 03:25 PM   #10
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Add Santos and I think you’d be good
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Old 28 June 2025, 05:20 PM   #11
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a Panerai Luminor 2 or 3 hands is also always a good option
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Old 28 June 2025, 09:11 PM   #12
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+1 Speedy and, as a wild card no one sees coming, a square case Bell&Ross (ceramic, or perhaps bronze case, or....) so you have a quality square case timepiece.

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Old 28 June 2025, 09:58 PM   #13
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Old 29 June 2025, 01:31 AM   #14
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Your sub, a white dial speedy and a Tudor with some other color dial or bezel.
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Old 29 June 2025, 02:08 AM   #15
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Add Santos and I think you’d be good
Good call.

Santos dumont for the strap/dress option along w exp II & sub would be a killer trio. You could spend a lot more but I would challenge anyone to improve on this trio. Diversity & timelessness
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Old 30 June 2025, 04:41 PM   #16
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Used VC Overseas 7900V or 4500V - with 3 incl bracelets, it's 3 watches in one!
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