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tkc324 · 1 March 2011, 08:10 AM

Any brand... could be quartz or mechanical... what would be best watch under 3k? Or a watch that you can buy under 3k but has higher sticker price?

I am thinking about getting a watch for my brother, but the budget is under 3k.

bellvederecar · 1 March 2011, 08:11 AM

new or used? what style?

tkc324 · 1 March 2011, 08:21 AM

can be new or used... any brand... sports watch only... just want to see what people think are the best watch for that price range. Thanks!

kmangino47 · 1 March 2011, 08:52 AM

U can get a new seiko Marine Master, for around 2600. Outstanding in house movement and it's a tank of a sports watch. Would be my choice in that price range for new.

RICARDOVASCO · 1 March 2011, 09:11 AM

Try to find an used Explorer II... if you have lucky you can get a F...D serial.. complete set .

Maxtor · 1 March 2011, 09:14 AM

Take a look at the Omega SMP 2254.50. Great looking watch and can be found used in the $1500-$2000 snack bracket depending on condition and accessories. Speedmaster is another great Omega that can be had used for $1500-$2500 depending on condition and the particular version.

Rolex are fantastic watches but hard to get anything used that looks good for under $3000. Good luck with the hunt.

spuds · 1 March 2011, 09:21 AM

Any Sports Omega IMO.....

RICARDOVASCO · 1 March 2011, 09:29 AM

as I told you. A nice Exp 2,complete set (boxes,pappers,cords,etc). ; D

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ex+explorer+II

Maxtor · 1 March 2011, 09:51 AM

Exp II is a great choice as is the Exp I. Slightly above your budget but worth the stretch.

Psmith · 1 March 2011, 11:19 AM

Take a look at Fortis...

www.fortis-watch.com

...and Oris

www.oris.ch

diablo982 · 1 March 2011, 01:49 PM

I like the Omegas and also several watches from the Ball line in that price range.

Psmith · 1 March 2011, 01:57 PM

...or something from Azimuth's Xtreme-1 sports range

www.azimuthwatch.com

tkc324 · 1 March 2011, 01:59 PM

Wow, some really nice choices guys... Keep them coming...that exp ii looks very very tempting for myself!!!!

psv · 1 March 2011, 02:03 PM

Easy: used Explorer II or a minty Omega Speedmaster Pro.

GMTJOHNNY · 1 March 2011, 02:14 PM

The ROLEX AIR KING I am putting up for sale very very soon. 1991 Silver dial Jubilee bracelet. Serviced at NYC RSC. Looks like brand new. A great "starter" Rolex.

ddnyc77 · 1 March 2011, 02:29 PM

breitling super ocean heritage is nice. Also I bought a Y serial 14060 for $2,700

Roley · 1 March 2011, 02:33 PM

Omega Speedmaster Professional 3570.50.00

skyedog · 1 March 2011, 02:45 PM

Very handsome watch.

Frogman4me · 1 March 2011, 03:05 PM

Speedy is an excellent choice as its very versatile on different straps. Here is my 3572.50

asadtiger · 1 March 2011, 03:48 PM

omega speedy or PO...NOTHING IMHO beats them at this price point

Another one I would seriously consider is the Longines Legend Diver...and its not that popular here on TRF but Rado r5.5 has really caught my fancy lately

attached is a pic of the Rado...its very smart and different...I like it

lorsban · 1 March 2011, 04:08 PM

+-3k is more or less the bread and butter category of Omega, Breitling, Tag Heuer, Oris, Longines, Ball, Fortis, Baume and Mercier.

Tons of watches to choose from.

Try checking out www.prestigetime.com www.jomashop.com and some other online stores for more ideas.

kilyung · 1 March 2011, 04:55 PM

Used IWC Mark XVI on bracelet.

billyfeck · 1 March 2011, 05:25 PM

I just got myself a Ball watch, albeit not this one, but I have my eye on this one next, and it retails right around 3k but can be had for much less.

http://www.ballwatchusa.com/collecti...sterSCAJBK.asp

tkc324 · 2 March 2011, 05:40 AM

Very nice suggestions everyone... so far, i like the Expii, Omega seamaster, speedmaster, Ball...etc... oh who am i kidding... i love them all... lol.

drtooth73 · 2 March 2011, 05:46 AM

If you look hard enough, you can get a Rolex Sub or Panerai 24 or 112

dieseldragon · 2 March 2011, 06:07 AM

2 words.

PLANET OCEAN

enough said.

towernick · 2 March 2011, 03:39 PM

IWC Mark XV or XVI on a bracelet.

Sarajevo · 3 March 2011, 12:09 AM

Check out Nomos for something different; it is a manufactory at very good prices.

vukotab · 5 March 2011, 01:00 AM

First, I would check out used Rolex Datejust and Explorer I and II. Also, Tudor Chronograph can be bought for that amount, and that`s best option IMHO.
There is really great variety of watches in that price range, and you can`t go wrong with Tudor, Omega, Breitling...

And, as kmangino47 said, Seiko Marinemaster is really something special!

Frogman4me · 5 March 2011, 12:46 PM

Seiko marinemaster and PO are both great choices

1 March 2011, 08:10 AM	#1
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,718	Best watch under 3k? Any brand... could be quartz or mechanical... what would be best watch under 3k? Or a watch that you can buy under 3k but has higher sticker price? I am thinking about getting a watch for my brother, but the budget is under 3k.

1 March 2011, 09:21 AM	#7
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Any Sports Omega IMO..... __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

1 March 2011, 11:19 AM	#10
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Take a look at Fortis... www.fortis-watch.com ...and Oris www.oris.ch __________________

1 March 2011, 01:57 PM	#12
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	...or something from Azimuth's Xtreme-1 sports range www.azimuthwatch.com Attached Images __________________

1 March 2011, 02:14 PM	#15
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	The ROLEX AIR KING I am putting up for sale very very soon. 1991 Silver dial Jubilee bracelet. Serviced at NYC RSC. Looks like brand new. A great "starter" Rolex. __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

1 March 2011, 08:11 AM	#2
bellvederecar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: d Location: boston Watch: all Posts: 324	new or used? what style?

1 March 2011, 08:21 AM	#3
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,718	can be new or used... any brand... sports watch only... just want to see what people think are the best watch for that price range. Thanks!

1 March 2011, 08:52 AM	#4
kmangino47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Boonton USA Watch: 16600 SD Z Posts: 60	U can get a new seiko Marine Master, for around 2600. Outstanding in house movement and it's a tank of a sports watch. Would be my choice in that price range for new.

1 March 2011, 09:11 AM	#5
RICARDOVASCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Brasil Posts: 248	Try to find an used Explorer II... if you have lucky you can get a F...D serial.. complete set .

1 March 2011, 09:14 AM	#6
Maxtor 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,479	Take a look at the Omega SMP 2254.50. Great looking watch and can be found used in the $1500-$2000 snack bracket depending on condition and accessories. Speedmaster is another great Omega that can be had used for $1500-$2500 depending on condition and the particular version. Rolex are fantastic watches but hard to get anything used that looks good for under $3000. Good luck with the hunt.

1 March 2011, 09:29 AM	#8
RICARDOVASCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Brasil Posts: 248	as I told you. A nice Exp 2,complete set (boxes,pappers,cords,etc). ; D http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ex+explorer+II

1 March 2011, 09:51 AM	#9
Maxtor 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,479	Exp II is a great choice as is the Exp I. Slightly above your budget but worth the stretch.

1 March 2011, 01:49 PM	#11
diablo982 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Music City, TN Watch: Sub 16610 Posts: 57	I like the Omegas and also several watches from the Ball line in that price range.

1 March 2011, 01:59 PM	#13
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,718	Wow, some really nice choices guys... Keep them coming...that exp ii looks very very tempting for myself!!!!

1 March 2011, 02:03 PM	#14
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,077	Easy: used Explorer II or a minty Omega Speedmaster Pro.

1 March 2011, 02:29 PM	#16
ddnyc77 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: nyc Posts: 425	breitling super ocean heritage is nice. Also I bought a Y serial 14060 for $2,700

1 March 2011, 02:33 PM	#17
Roley "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Roland Location: GMT -4:00 Today Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 874	Omega Speedmaster Professional 3570.50.00

1 March 2011, 02:45 PM	#18
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	Omega Speedmaster Panda Very handsome watch. Attached Images

1 March 2011, 03:05 PM	#19
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Speedy is an excellent choice as its very versatile on different straps. Here is my 3572.50

1 March 2011, 03:48 PM	#20
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	omega speedy or PO...NOTHING IMHO beats them at this price point Another one I would seriously consider is the Longines Legend Diver...and its not that popular here on TRF but Rado r5.5 has really caught my fancy lately attached is a pic of the Rado...its very smart and different...I like it Attached Images

1 March 2011, 04:08 PM	#21
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	+-3k is more or less the bread and butter category of Omega, Breitling, Tag Heuer, Oris, Longines, Ball, Fortis, Baume and Mercier. Tons of watches to choose from. Try checking out www.prestigetime.com www.jomashop.com and some other online stores for more ideas. __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

1 March 2011, 04:55 PM	#22
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	Used IWC Mark XVI on bracelet.

1 March 2011, 05:25 PM	#23
billyfeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Posts: 11	I just got myself a Ball watch, albeit not this one, but I have my eye on this one next, and it retails right around 3k but can be had for much less. http://www.ballwatchusa.com/collecti...sterSCAJBK.asp

2 March 2011, 05:40 AM	#24
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,718	Very nice suggestions everyone... so far, i like the Expii, Omega seamaster, speedmaster, Ball...etc... oh who am i kidding... i love them all... lol.

2 March 2011, 05:46 AM	#25
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	If you look hard enough, you can get a Rolex Sub or Panerai 24 or 112

2 March 2011, 06:07 AM	#26
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	2 words. PLANET OCEAN enough said. __________________ Rolex GMT, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Zenith Pilot type 20 40mm, IWC mkXVI, Tudor BB58, Glashütte Original SeaQ 39. 5

2 March 2011, 03:39 PM	#27
towernick Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 880	IWC Mark XV or XVI on a bracelet.

3 March 2011, 12:09 AM	#28
Sarajevo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: The Netherlands Watch: 16600371701 Posts: 1,271	Check out Nomos for something different; it is a manufactory at very good prices.

5 March 2011, 01:00 AM	#29
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	First, I would check out used Rolex Datejust and Explorer I and II. Also, Tudor Chronograph can be bought for that amount, and that`s best option IMHO. There is really great variety of watches in that price range, and you can`t go wrong with Tudor, Omega, Breitling... And, as kmangino47 said, Seiko Marinemaster is really something special! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

5 March 2011, 12:46 PM	#30
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Seiko marinemaster and PO are both great choices

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