30k 2 watch collection

Hello, I'm new to watch collecting I would like to know what would you guys do with £30k for a 2 watch collection.

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Cartier tank, Rolex Explorer and change. Or just the change?

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Buy an Omega Seamaster and a Rolex Datejust.

Then I'd bank the other half of the 30k for something important.

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  1. GS SLGA015 - $11,600
Hands-on Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Diver Spring Drive 5 Days SLGA015

2. Omega Seamaster 007 - $9,200

Omega unveils the No Time To Die Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition | British  GQ

That leaves $9,200 in change.  Let's assume that a bag of Cheetos costs $1.  9,200 bags of Cheetos to go with my watches.

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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Big Date. 

JLC MUT Moon. 

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Mr.Dee.Bater
  1. GS SLGA015 - $11,600
Hands-on Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Diver Spring Drive 5 Days SLGA015

2. Omega Seamaster 007 - $9,200

Omega unveils the No Time To Die Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition | British  GQ

That leaves $9,200 in change.  Let's assume that a bag of Cheetos costs $1.  9,200 bags of Cheetos to go with my watches.

Two black dials with black bezels (measured in increments of 10)....really?

You don't deserve Cheetos, Bugles for you. 

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I should have enough left over for a bag of Funyuns.

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Aurelian

Two black dials with black bezels (measured in increments of 10)....really?

You don't deserve Cheetos, Bugles for you. 

Okay, okay, okay.  Goddam it!  How about this?

  1.  GS SLGA015
  2.  Sarapaneva Moomin
Moomintroll finds its way into the Sarpaneva x Moomin limited editions

Better?  Am I redeemed in your eyes?

Also, I remember when Bugels came out.  That was middle school for me, I think.  That was the snack for poor immigrant kids.  How do I know?  Because my family could afford that s&^%, but not the Cheetos!

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Mr.Dee.Bater

Okay, okay, okay.  Goddam it!  How about this?

  1.  GS SLGA015
  2.  Sarapaneva Moomin
Moomintroll finds its way into the Sarpaneva x Moomin limited editions

Better?  Am I redeemed in your eyes?

Also, I remember when Bugels came out.  That was middle school for me, I think.  That was the snack for poor immigrant kids.  How do I know?  Because my family could afford that s&^%, but not the Cheetos!

You remember them when they were introduced....in 1966? Did you also wear Robert Hall suits and eat here:

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I just thought that it was odd that both of your choices looked so similar.  Heck, it's your 30k. Get any two that you want.

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For $30K, I’d get a used Porsche and a Casio. But if I had it to spend on watches:

  1. Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921
  2. Any of the Seiko Prospex 62MAS

So the dollars would be slightly weighted toward #1…

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Other than having doubled the number of watches specified, and the Datejust 36 being the superior choice, this is a perfect list.

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Since this is a fantasy for me, I’ll also assume I can purchase at retail…

  • Patek Phillipe Aquanaut 5167A
  • Cartier Tank Americaine in steel 
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If the "K" is in pounds, you could get yourself a nice Vacheron Constantin Complete Calendar on chrono24, and then have enough money left for a nice Seiko field watch as your number 2.

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The greatest two watch combo - and you will have a lot of change. k1002 cal is amazing, and the Snoopy glows in the dark.

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Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control Calendar - 12.800€

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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe 38mm - 9.410€

And change 💰

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JLC Reverso Duoface and a Planet Ocean 600M in blue

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Assumptions being made on 30k being in £/€/$. Let's consider for a moment that it's actually just as likely to be Indian Rupee. That gives about $400/£300/€360) and is a much more interesting debate as we have to actually think, rather than grabbing two high end pieces from fantasy land (IMHO). I'd suggest a Seagull 1963 and something from either the Seiko 5 range or maybe a G-Shock.

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I'd get whatever A Lange & Sohne I could find at $29,980 and spend the remaining $20 on a Casio.

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I would want one for everyday and one for something a litte bit more special.

So everyday ==> GMT Master 2 Batman

Special ==> Santos de Cartier in Rosegold on a leather strap

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Patek world timer for 30k usd plus a tudor bb58 to knock around :)

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I'll Probably get a Laine GG3(10,900CHF) and IWC Big Pilot 46!

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I would get a brand new JLC dress watch….one of their offerings for $8,000 to $10,000.  Then, I would buy a used two tone Rolex Sub.