I think I need to give Rolex a break off my want-to-buy list, cause while I think they are extremely nice watch, I just don't think they are sticking in my collection.
Now comes the one that I can't seems to be get away with, which is the Marathon SAR. I already lost count of how many Marathon SAR I have bought and sold. And yet, there's another incoming one. Ultimately, I still think Marathon SAR is one of the best implimentation of a proper dive watch in that price segment, especially at the pre-owned market since the Marathon SAR with the original non-tritium dial is already discontinued.
I think the Seiko SUMO 200m diver with 6R15 movement comes very close to the value of a Marathon SAR. But the SUMO lacks sapphire crystal and metal movement retainer. After the after market sapphire crystal upgrade, the price of the both SUMO and Marathon SAR comes very close, while the SUMO still spot a plastic movement retainer. Its not something that's apparent to average owner/user since its inside the case and hidden from view from the owner (unless you open up the case), but that's when the "value" part comes in.
Don't get me wrong, I still think the Seiko SUMO is great value and I would get one (a blue one and mod it with sapphire crystal, SBDX001 Marinemaster clasp and hands) if the right opportunity present itself.
Maybe I should mod Marathon SAR into a no-date version with sword hands since I've always wanted a Rolex Sub ND 14060M. I don't know yet. One thing I do know is that since I sold my Rolex Milgauss, I now have some toy funds freed up and I am on watch hunt again. :-)
So what am I looking for in the short term? I guess mostly lower to mid level ones now:
- Sinn 656 / 856 / 857 / U1 with bracelet
- Breitling SuperOcean black dial (model from 2007 only)
- Seiko with 8L35 automatic movement
- Tag Heuer Carrera chonograph (black dial)
- Omega Speedmaster (double sapphire)
- Fortis Marinemaster with bracelet
- Doxa SUB 1200T Professional
That's not a short list .. ;-)
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