Got a big promotion - recs on a watch??
Howdy. I just got a big promotion at work. I have a couple great pieces but wanted to buy a new one to mark the occasion. Budget is up to $10k. Have any of you done the same? If so, what watch?!
Congrats!! There's already plenty of nice choices in that range to reward yourself beautifully...
The first few options that come to mind: the usual steel suspects from Rolex (if available); several JLC or Panerai models, if you like the brands; Bulgari (the Octo Finissimo is a real gem); some Ulysse Nardins are very much worth it; or a nice independe...
As someone who leans towards time-only dress watches with highly finished movements...
one of my favorites in this range is the Parmigiani Tonda 1950. You could get one in gold new on the grey market for just slightly over 10K. Very nice movement finishing, platinum microrotor, Hermes alligator strap. However, I wouldn't recommend Parmigian...
If you don't mind
Please tell us your current collection, perhaps then we can share better options
perhaps you want to go with JLC Reverso or Lange Saxonia/ Saxonia Moonphase [nt]
Parmigiani Kalpa is also nice dress watch
i see great recommendations in the comments
Bvlgari, Rolex. Do something different, why not an Ulysse Nardin?
So you have the TAG Monaco which you shared and you are waiting on a GMT.
And you want something now I assume? So with the wait on the GMT and the wanting something new maybe Rolex is out of the question. The Octo Finnismo is a pretty cool watch if you like the style, look. I’d say if you like and wear that TAG Monaco then the ...
10k, as most have commented, can get you a nice watch...
That would commensurate on your big promotion. Aside from your current collection and budget, what’s your wrist size and when do you intend to wear the new watch. Hopefully we can give you recommendations as you share us those details. Congrats!
You could go for one of the mainstream choices mentioned...
... or you could take a shortcut in the collectors evolution and jump straight to entry level independents and something more unique that offer some customization options... - Torsti Laine - Pascal Coyon - Dirk Dornblüth - Habring ...or go for something l...
Not sure what kind of a promotion it is..
Managerial.. executive.. also we don't know how old you are.. Those factors may affect choices. Exec, I'd probably go Rolex or JLC. I might even add a couple of $$$ more to fund the premium with say, a sub.. I'd look at the Polaris or Master Control or Re...
and the winner is
White Gold Lange Saxonia! Thanks everyone for the recs. Will share a pic when it’s received!!
