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Finding good watches at great prices can be a daunting task, especially in the current market where you’ve a plethora of enticing options to choose from. Fret not, we’ve got you covered. Our three buyer’s guides this week turn the spotlight on a versatile range of watches that we’ve always admired – right from Audemars Piguet's historic Star Wheel to Patek Philippe's Annual Calendar Moonphase – we’re sure there’s something for everyone out there, whether you're a seasoned collector or just someone starting out as an aficionado.
Have a li’l scroll to learn more about our offerings, all priced under USD 65,000 and available at Wristcheck.
Bulgari Octo Tourbillon Ultranero
Ref. 102560
Released at Baselworld in 2016, Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Ultranero is an extra-thin manually wound tourbillon with the iconic octagonal casing that the Octo is so well-known for in black DLC-coated titanium. This all-black piece exudes understated elegance throughout, with an 18k rose gold crown and hands that pop against the dark display. The 40mm watch features a power reserve of 52 hours and houses the world's thinnest Tourbillon caliber BVL 268 (1.95MM thick) with côtes de Genève finishing. Inspired by the 310 AD Roman Basilica of Maxentius, the octagonal-shaped watch is also water resistant up to 30 meters. The Bulgari Ultranero comfortably stands out as one of the Italian Maison's ultimate dress pieces, thanks to its equally thin monotone stitched black alligator leather strap.
Asking price: USD 40,397
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A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Time Zone Buenos Aires Limited Edition
Ref. 116.026
The Lange 1 Time Zone was the first model from the German brand to feature a dual time complication with a city ring, debuting in 2005. The watch maintains the distinctive asymmetrical dial layout and large date display of the Lange 1 and is an attractive wrist-bound travel companion, beautifully indicating whether each timezone is in the AM or PM via small blue semi-circles (which indicate night-time; or 6 pm to 6 am). The Ref. 116.026's additional time zone adapts to the city indicated by the arrow positioned at 5 o'clock on the small subdial and is triggered via a pusher at 8 o'clock.
The white gold model shown here is a limited edition of 100 pieces, especially created for Simonetta Orsini, Lange's first South American store, and it has Buenos Aires instead of Rio de Janeiro on the city wheel.
Asking price: USD 47,436
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Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph
Ref. 5500V/110A-B148
If you're a collector looking for a sophisticated chronograph, this Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph is one to consider. The neat composition of the sub-dials give the first impression of the watch being absolutely immaculate and legible. The case design offers a robust feel while maintaining smooth flowing lines.
The Overseas Chronograph's fixed polished lugs are inspired by VC's maltese cross emblem, giving it a unique appearance. For the sub-dials: the counter at 3 o’clock records the chronograph minutes, the one at 6 o’clock records the chronograph hours, and finally at 9 o’clock is a running seconds display. The dial's contrast markings and indexes add to its user-friendliness. The self-winding in-house caliber 5200 movement offers 52 hours of power reserve, which is an added pleasure to the overall experience. The bracelet is easy to wear since it tapers softly around the wrist. This Overseas Chrono is special for another reason – the 5200 movement in the watch comes stamped with the prestigious Geneva Seal which is also known as the Geneva Quality Hallmark for watches that meet very strict guidelines in craftsmanship and excellence.
Asking price: USD 51,282
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Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Moonphase
Ref. 5146R-001
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Ref. 5146 was introduced in 2005 as a modernized version of its predecessor, the Ref. 5035, with a 39mm round case, domed bezel, undulating lugs, and polished surfaces. The Ref. 5146 is just 11.5mm thick and has gently inclined lugs, which makes the watch easy on the wrist.
Constructed from 18k rose gold, the Ref. 5146R features a cream lacquered dial with applied Arabic numerals at 3, 9 and 12 and a date aperture at 6 o'clock. The watch is wonderfully designed – combining legibility and functionality with a clean aesthetic to match its symmetrical dial. It serves as the perfect reminder of why Patek Philippe is so highly regarded as a luxury watchmaker dedicated to creating some of the most well-made watches available today.
Asking price: USD 39,744
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Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time
Ref. 7900V/110A-B546
The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Ref. 7900V was introduced in 2016, combining the best of the Overseas' aesthetic integrity and Vacheron's impeccable craftsmanship with practical utility to create a sports watch that can do it all. This watch offers an eponymous dual-time feature, as well as an AM/PM indication, calendar function, and water resistance up to 150m. This watch can withstand just about any situation thanks to its tool-free bracelet changing mechanism, which allows the wearer to switch between Vacheron's OEM leather and rubber straps as per requirement. Thanks to its impeccable finishing, strong design codes and excellent watchmaking capabilities, the Overseas has evolved as one of the most important offerings from Vacheron Constantin in recent years.
Asking price: USD 35,256
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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona With Racing Dial
Ref. 116509
Undoubtedly the most sought-after chronograph on the market, the Rolex Daytona is one watch that needs no introduction. While its stainless-steel variants tend to get all the attention, it's the precious metal variants, like the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 116509 we have here, that fly under the radar and provide a true source of value on the open market. This timepiece, with its exquisite 18k white gold case construction, offers the best of both worlds in terms of aesthetics – as it makes a statement owing to the gold, but seems polished – as well as athletic, thanks to the so-called charcoal gray "Racing Dial" with red accents.
The automatic cal. 4130 movement is a masterwork in horological engineering, featuring the latest in Rolex’s movement technology. With over 20 years of service under its belt, it's safe to say that the Cal. 4130 has proven its worth, and the watch it powers is no exception, with its decades-old design, heritage and influence on the watchmaking world.
Asking price: USD 51,282
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Urwerk UR-103.09 White Gold
Ref. UR-103.09
Released in 2005, Urwerk’s UR-103.9 is one of the various iterations of the UR-103 that Urwerk unveiled over seven years. The UR-103.9 was Urwerk's flagship model until it was withdrawn in 2010. Featuring a long rectangular case with a curved portion at 6 o'clock, square lugs at 12 o'clock and a large sapphire crystal display, the UR-103 looks like a spaceship of sorts. The revolving satellite hour discs, which cycle along the minute track at the curved part of the case, are visible through the huge crystal. While the dial is fascinating, the UR-103.9's caseback is even more so, with a mounted control board that includes a 43-hour power reserve indicator, a 'Chrono Meter,' which accurately displays the minutes and seconds, and a 'Fine Tuning' screw that enables the wearer to adjust the time as per requirement.
Asking price: USD 64,103
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Patek Philippe Nautilus for Ladies "Tiffany & Co."
Ref. 7010R-011
Famed as the absolute epitome of luxury watchmaking, Patek Philippe are known far and wide for their men's watches, especially the Nautilus Ref. 5711 but today we are going to talk about their equally enticing variants for ladies, particularly the Ref. 7010R, with an extra-special and highly coveted Tiffany & Co. stamp on the dial. Crafted out of 18k rose gold, while the watch’s bezel is set with 46 stunning diamonds, the dial is adorned with applied gold hour markers with luminescent coating.
This watch comes on a glossy alligator leather strap that complements its elegant silver dial to a T. Powered by a quartz movement, this Nautilus is as practical as it is attractive, making it a superb timepiece for any woman.
Asking price: USD 59,359
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Yellow Gold
Ref. 14700BA
The Audemars Piguet Yellow Gold Ref. 14700BA features the watch's signature octagonal-shaped bezel and tapisserie dial. The 18k yellow gold case is fastened at the rear by eight screws and is powered by the cal. 2225 automatic movement. Staying true to its classic look while being versatile for the wearer, the watch has hours, minutes, date aperture at 3 o'clock and a 40-hour power reserve. The watch's sapphire glass casing is 36mm and is water resistant up to 30 meters. For those wondering, this Royal Oak model 14700 was launched in limited numbers by Audemars Piguet in the 1990s as a scaled-down version of the original Royal Oak Ref. 5402. Gold on gold, this watch from the Le Brassus-based watchmaker will certainly turn heads with its sleek and elegant design.
Asking price: USD 53,846
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Audemars Piguet Star Wheel
Ref. 25720BA
If you are looking to buy a whimsical watch from the early 90s, the Audemars Piguet Star Wheel should definitely be on your list. Inspired by the classic wandering hour complications, this watch would draw you in with its unique time display and refined mechanism. Crafted out of 18k yellow gold, the Star Wheel features three sapphire disks that revolve along the top of the dial to display the time.
Powered by the Audemars Piguet caliber 2124– a beautifully finished movement based upon a heavily modified Jaeger LeCoultre caliber 888, the Star Wheel was only made in precious metals and in extremely limited quantities.
The asymmetrical, yet well-balanced aesthetic of the dial has been made even more attractive with the intricate guilloché decoration that adds extra depth to the timepiece. Made in limited numbers, the Star Wheel is an integral part of Audemars Piguet's outstanding record of industry firsts and obsession with innovation.
Available in excellent condition, this particular piece comes with an authentic Audemars Piguet Extract from the Archives.
Asking price: USD 48,077
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See also: 10 Watches We Love Under USD 35K and 10 Watches We Love Under USD 200K
