I have been thinking of purchasing a swiss watch in January, I had a Rolex date just back in the 90's and sold it after several years of really not wearing it much. I have looked at Rolex Submariner and enjoy that watch for its weight and presence, however also hefty is the price tag, around 4 grand for the SS model. Anyone think highly of Tag Huer or Brietling? any other suggestions???
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I am a Rolex fan.
Love mine and although I own many watches, I only use my Rolex.

If you ask my son on the other hand, Breitling is what he drools for.
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Rolex or nothing if you ask me.

It's a rite of passage my granpa told me
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Consider an Omega. They've got some nice pieces.:-)
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I have a Tag. Its great for everyday wear. I will have my very own Rolex....one day.
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To pound in mailbox posts and it still works like a champ.
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The free ones that come insdie a box of frosted flakes are pretty cool. Four different styles even...
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Partial to my Submariner although when I want to wear something less chunky, I have a Tag.
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I have an old SS Rolex Tudor that is a manual wind and I love it.
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Rolex first. 2nd choice Omega, the james bond edition with the blue face.
One other choice would be panerai.

All are classics. Subtle, stylish and elegent. good luck in your decision
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Nope.
That little incident taught me they don't hold up well for that and the cost of repairing it exceeded $500 that I recall. From now on, I leave it inside if doing something like that again.
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You are in 3 totally different classes of watches so really nothing to compare.
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Omega, Cartier or Baume & Mercier would be my choices other than the Rolex.... But a Rolex is a Rolex and probably hold their value more than any other watch:-)
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Chopard, Vacheron, IWC, or Blancpain are all the "hot" brands for sporty highend mainstream. They are all above the Rolex, Tag, Omega, Breitling level, yet for the SS models you can find something nice. IWC Aquatimer is hot, as Chopards new dive watches. I would for sure I would buy LNIB over NIB and with your budget.
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true, 2 are watches, one is a Rolex.

I'm opinionated when it comes to things I wear every day and there is something about a Rolex that is special.
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If you like the Rolex but not the price, check out the watches made by Tudor. Manufactured by Rolex without the Rolex price tag (still pricey though):-)
http://http://www.tudorwatch.com/
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These are amazing watches, mix between rolex and breitling

Great history behind the watches too.

http://www.ballwatch.com
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To me it seem Tag is for the younger crowd.... Ill wear the Rolex once I turn 50..... For now Ill stick to my Tag.
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You pay an awful lot for "ROLEX" on the wrist... nothing exciting there. Maybe I'm not old enough yet. :-)

Since I already have a Tag I'd be looking at a Breitling or another brand like Ball, Oris or Omega.
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:-):-):-)
A $5,000+ watch that has been timeless, remaining pretty much the same, is never for an old person only.
I was 35 when I got mine and it still looks as good today as it did then.
I have the two tone Oyster Perpetual and that watch goes with anything I wear and if I walk into a jewelry store and they see it on my wrist, amazing the way the suddenly talk to you.
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