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With the British pound retreating to record lows against the US dollar, a steel Rolex GMT-Master II that sells for $11,289 in the US can be purchased for $9,293 in the UK with US dollars, a discount of 18%, according to WatchPro. A 41mm diameter Datejust model can be bought in the UK for $7,088 in US dollars, a discount of 19% compared to US retail.
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Thanks for the comments! All of my watches are mechanical except for my G-Shock. I’m thinking Quartz right now because, in my mind that makes sense for a dress watch.
For context, I have an Explorer II 16570 that I take on adventures (ice caving in Iceland, flower gardens in the Netherlands, that sort of thing). I want to get a dress watch that I can wear for special occasions (dates, Theatre, nice dinners, etc.). Some day, I hope to give the 16570 to a son and the dress watch to a daughter.
I feel like steel sports Rolex for the son and Quartz precious metal dress watch for the daughter is a good fit. That’s why I’m thinking Quartz.
All that said, totally open to other ideas and I appreciate the suggestions!
If you’re budget is up to 10k I’d go with a mechanical/automatic watch. Some really great pieces out there but rose gokd will certainly bring up the price.
I’d look vintage. Omega Jumbo (37-38mm) dress watches from the 40s and 50s in 14K yellow or rose gold can be found for under $5K and are really beautiful and interesting. Example below of a rose gold.
Or vintage Rolex if you want to get closer to that $10K price tag. Check out this beauty on Chrono24 https://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/vintage-rolex-datejust-36mm-1601-18k-yellow-gold-rare-blue-brick-dial-wbox--id11451170.htm?SETLANG=en_US&SETCURR=USD
https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/us/en/watches/reverso/reverso-classic-medium-thin-monoface-manuel/2542540.html
If you negotiate you maybe able to get it under 10k + tax if applicable