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tpool · 12 April 2021, 05:12 AM

I have a young graduate professional friend who is looking for his first entry level good watch. I’m only familiar with Rolex & he’s asked for some brand suggestions for $5k or below. A brand that is well respected & won’t be terribly devalued once he buys it. Appreciate your suggestions!

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TswaneNguni · 12 April 2021, 05:13 AM

Rolex .Start off right !

GolfJunkie · 12 April 2021, 05:14 AM

Tudor, omega, grand seiko

Rogerab · 12 April 2021, 05:15 AM

Omega or Tudor. Every bit as good as Rolex except for brand recognition and status.

Gekota · 12 April 2021, 05:18 AM

A 5-digit Rolex DJ36 would be right in that ballpark!

jimcameron · 12 April 2021, 05:20 AM

Omega

rmagoo57 · 12 April 2021, 05:22 AM

Omega or Omega. Either one is a perfect "first entry level good watch"

jc_schmidt · 12 April 2021, 05:23 AM

I just got my self a Seiko SKX013. Kinda hard to find, so almost like Rolex. Super cool watch with great readability and tough like Rolex. Can be found in a larger 007 edition also. Easier to get and great for a bigger wrist.

robinmgb · 12 April 2021, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Rogerab

Omega or Tudor. Every bit as good as Rolex except for brand recognition and status.

Omega yes, Tudor are good value but certainly not every bit as good as Rolex, a level below in reality

CoolChris909 · 12 April 2021, 05:28 AM

I would recommend to dive right in and get a DJ. Traditional, recognizable and good value. Something they can hold on to or trade in the future as well if they are so inclined. I made the mistake of going with other brands (Tissot/Bulova) early on... Wish I had taken my own advice then.

WestCoastS · 12 April 2021, 05:30 AM

I always felt entry anything is a waste of time and cash. Whatever brand he really desires in the upper teir like Rolex, VC etc just save for that and wait

Notepad12 · 12 April 2021, 05:31 AM

Omega

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bremersm · 12 April 2021, 05:32 AM

If he is just getting into watches I would suggest that he cut his budget a bit. I would start with Seiko or Hamilton depending on what he is into. The Hamilton Khaki Field Watch or the Seiko SPB143.

rolexdd40yg · 12 April 2021, 05:32 AM

rolex op 41

rambo99 · 12 April 2021, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Rolex .Start off right !

the budget is only good for a lady datejust!

rambo99 · 12 April 2021, 05:39 AM

i would recommend panerai for a lady, and an IWC for a gentleman.

Krash · 12 April 2021, 05:41 AM

Omega but you have to negotiate to get below $5k (which everyone does anyway).

Tudor or Tag Heuer are obvious choices.

IWC Mark XVIII Pilot is less than $5k. The blue dial version is really hot.

Also, Nomos makes great watches for under $5k too. Definitely check out Nomos.

Longines, Oris, Hamilton are other brands...

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SearChart · 12 April 2021, 05:42 AM

Pre owned Rolex Datejust, Air-King or Oyster Perpetual. You can get a pretty nice one for 4-5k.

Theurbancommando · 12 April 2021, 05:47 AM

He would be wise to take a look at German makes. Sinn is my preferred brand but there are many more good German watch brands also. I can't understand what people see in some of the tacky Swiss designs nowadays.

CLTRolex · 12 April 2021, 05:48 AM

Tudor

or a lady DJ in stock at a 50% discount

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DM101 · 12 April 2021, 05:48 AM

My recommendation - Tissot Powermatic 80

https://monochrome-watches.com/tisso...-review-price/

JBowen2 · 12 April 2021, 05:51 AM

If he doesn’t want to go preowned Rolex for under $5k (or beg an AD for an OP) I’d say Tudor. It is incredible what you get for ~$4k. Great design, great chronometer movement, it will last forever, history, prestige etc etc

I’d go either BB58 or GMT, BB36/41 if he wants something simpler

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CLTRolex · 12 April 2021, 05:52 AM

What’s wrong with an Apple Watch?

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B2 Stealth · 12 April 2021, 05:53 AM

Tudor or Omega

RaZCaL · 12 April 2021, 05:55 AM

Omega or Tudor. Not sure about his style but two watches come to mind is the Speedmaster and Bb58 blue.

Theothergreg · 12 April 2021, 06:04 AM

Tudor, Omega, Grand Seiko or Cartier would be good entry-level brands to consider. The most important thing is that he loves whatever he gets. The value will be in the reward of getting his first meaningful watch.

winst · 12 April 2021, 06:06 AM

Tudor BB58.

TimeAZ · 12 April 2021, 06:09 AM

(new) Tudor Black bay 58, black/gilt ref 79030N
(new) Nomos Orion
(new) Cartier Santos Dumont (quartz, on strap, new can be had <5k)
(new) Omega Aqua Terra 41mm or 38mm (either can be <5k with discount)
(used) Cartier Santos, used ones (esp. older models) can be had less than 5k
(used) Omega Speedmaster (used)
(used) Vintage Rolex Datejust (proceed with caution on older models)

My personal rec. is to get the Black Bay 58, new. That is a most excellent initial entry. Either that, or pony up an extra 1,000 - 2,000 and get a used DJ36 from the 116200 series.

Benzsiam · 12 April 2021, 06:09 AM

I would suggest Rolex OP 36 silver or black dial (easier to acquire) but the price will be a bit more.

TswaneNguni · 12 April 2021, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by rambo99

the budget is only good for a lady datejust!

Borrow and start of right .
I borrowed money from my wife for my first Rolex in 2001.

12 April 2021, 05:12 AM	#1
tpool "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: USA Posts: 427	Recommend entry level watch brand I have a young graduate professional friend who is looking for his first entry level good watch. I’m only familiar with Rolex & he’s asked for some brand suggestions for $5k or below. A brand that is well respected & won’t be terribly devalued once he buys it. Appreciate your suggestions! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 April 2021, 05:14 AM	#3
GolfJunkie 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: USA Watch: 252 Posts: 5,078	Tudor, omega, grand seiko __________________ 2FA Enabled

12 April 2021, 05:18 AM	#5
Gekota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Milky way Watch: u wearin'? Posts: 219	A 5-digit Rolex DJ36 would be right in that ballpark! __________________ Wait to buy, buy to wait.

12 April 2021, 05:30 AM	#11
WestCoastS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex Posts: 541	I always felt entry anything is a waste of time and cash. Whatever brand he really desires in the upper teir like Rolex, VC etc just save for that and wait __________________ Submariner 116613LB Blusey Sky Dweller TT Black Dial DD 40 Silver Dial on [[[Yellow Gold]]]

12 April 2021, 05:41 AM	#17
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,212	Recommend entry level watch brand Omega but you have to negotiate to get below $5k (which everyone does anyway). Tudor or Tag Heuer are obvious choices. IWC Mark XVIII Pilot is less than $5k. The blue dial version is really hot. Also, Nomos makes great watches for under $5k too. Definitely check out Nomos. Longines, Oris, Hamilton are other brands... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 April 2021, 05:13 AM	#2
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Rolex .Start off right !

12 April 2021, 05:15 AM	#4
Rogerab Banned Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: USA Watch: Sub,GMT II,Hulk Posts: 67	Omega or Tudor. Every bit as good as Rolex except for brand recognition and status.

12 April 2021, 05:20 AM	#6
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	Omega

12 April 2021, 05:22 AM	#7
rmagoo57 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Ron Location: Detroitish Watch: GMT II/Sub/Exp II Posts: 2,550	Omega or Omega. Either one is a perfect "first entry level good watch"

12 April 2021, 05:23 AM	#8
jc_schmidt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: J.C. Schmidt Location: Denmark Posts: 198	I just got my self a Seiko SKX013. Kinda hard to find, so almost like Rolex. Super cool watch with great readability and tough like Rolex. Can be found in a larger 007 edition also. Easier to get and great for a bigger wrist.

12 April 2021, 05:28 AM	#10
CoolChris909 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: CA Posts: 40	I would recommend to dive right in and get a DJ. Traditional, recognizable and good value. Something they can hold on to or trade in the future as well if they are so inclined. I made the mistake of going with other brands (Tissot/Bulova) early on... Wish I had taken my own advice then.

12 April 2021, 05:31 AM	#12
Notepad12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 847	Omega Sent from my EML-L09 using Tapatalk

12 April 2021, 05:32 AM	#13
bremersm Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Charlotte Posts: 647	If he is just getting into watches I would suggest that he cut his budget a bit. I would start with Seiko or Hamilton depending on what he is into. The Hamilton Khaki Field Watch or the Seiko SPB143.

12 April 2021, 05:32 AM	#14
rolexdd40yg "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: California Posts: 272	rolex op 41

12 April 2021, 05:39 AM	#16
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	i would recommend panerai for a lady, and an IWC for a gentleman.

12 April 2021, 05:47 AM	#19
Theurbancommando "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: England Posts: 89	He would be wise to take a look at German makes. Sinn is my preferred brand but there are many more good German watch brands also. I can't understand what people see in some of the tacky Swiss designs nowadays.

12 April 2021, 05:48 AM	#20
CLTRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Charlotte/London Watch: Multiple Posts: 889	Tudor or a lady DJ in stock at a 50% discount Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♕ Daytona - 116506 ♕ GMT-Master II - 116710BLNR ♕ Yacht-Master II - 116680 ♕ Daytona - 116520 ♕ Explorer II - 16570

12 April 2021, 05:48 AM	#21
DM101 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 901	My recommendation - Tissot Powermatic 80 https://monochrome-watches.com/tisso...-review-price/

12 April 2021, 05:51 AM	#22
JBowen2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Oregon Posts: 115	If he doesn’t want to go preowned Rolex for under $5k (or beg an AD for an OP) I’d say Tudor. It is incredible what you get for ~$4k. Great design, great chronometer movement, it will last forever, history, prestige etc etc I’d go either BB58 or GMT, BB36/41 if he wants something simpler Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 April 2021, 05:52 AM	#23
CLTRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Charlotte/London Watch: Multiple Posts: 889	What’s wrong with an Apple Watch? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♕ Daytona - 116506 ♕ GMT-Master II - 116710BLNR ♕ Yacht-Master II - 116680 ♕ Daytona - 116520 ♕ Explorer II - 16570

12 April 2021, 05:53 AM	#24
B2 Stealth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,715	Tudor or Omega

12 April 2021, 05:55 AM	#25
RaZCaL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NYC Watch: 116500,116610,VCO Posts: 847	Omega or Tudor. Not sure about his style but two watches come to mind is the Speedmaster and Bb58 blue.

12 April 2021, 06:04 AM	#26
Theothergreg "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Living the dream Watch: this and that Posts: 650	Tudor, Omega, Grand Seiko or Cartier would be good entry-level brands to consider. The most important thing is that he loves whatever he gets. The value will be in the reward of getting his first meaningful watch.

12 April 2021, 06:06 AM	#27
winst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Posts: 6,632	Tudor BB58.

12 April 2021, 06:09 AM	#28
TimeAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 2,237	(new) Tudor Black bay 58, black/gilt ref 79030N (new) Nomos Orion (new) Cartier Santos Dumont (quartz, on strap, new can be had <5k) (new) Omega Aqua Terra 41mm or 38mm (either can be <5k with discount) (used) Cartier Santos, used ones (esp. older models) can be had less than 5k (used) Omega Speedmaster (used) (used) Vintage Rolex Datejust (proceed with caution on older models) My personal rec. is to get the Black Bay 58, new. That is a most excellent initial entry. Either that, or pony up an extra 1,000 - 2,000 and get a used DJ36 from the 116200 series.

12 April 2021, 06:09 AM	#29
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,000	I would suggest Rolex OP 36 silver or black dial (easier to acquire) but the price will be a bit more. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

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