Frederique Constant
How I would spend my $10K on eBay
Frederique Constant
How I would spend my $10K on eBay
Dreaming in Time
We all like to imagine what we’d do with a sudden windfall of fun money. For me, it has been a frustrating couple of years with permanent sold-out signs and long wait lists, and if those two were not enough, there were the dreaded discontinued models. As I result, I often scroll through the luxury watches available on eBay, dreaming of getting my hands on the growing number of grail watches on my list. Collectors have come across incredible finds via the online marketplace, allowing favorite watches to be passed on to new owners who share the same passion for quality watchmaking. Here are five sub-$10,000 collectable watches that I’ve found on eBay that are worthy of consideration in the event of an unexpected windfall…
The Exit Watch: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39
Ref 114300 (Discontinued in 2020)
The white dial of this reference had lume-filled baton markers and straight hands for a modern, clean look that was less sporty and more versatile. The clean look of the central hands with no other complication was another selling point of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39.
Shop similar: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 (Ref 114300)
The Sleeper: TAG Heuer Monaco Edition
Ref CAW218B.FC6496 (Sold Out)
Shop Similar: TAG Heuer Monaco (Ref CAW218B.FC6496)
The Practical Moonwatch: Omega Speedmaster FOiS
Ref 311.32.40.30.01.001 (Discontinued in 2021)
Shop Similar: Omega Speedmaster FOIS (Ref. 311.32.40.30.01.001)
The Classic: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute
Ref 214.8.62 Q3978480 (Long wait list)
Shop Similar: Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Tribute (Ref 214.8.62 Q3978480)
Bang for Your Buck: Frederique Constant Slimline Monolithic
Ref FC-810MC3S6 (Long wait list)
Shop Similar: Frederique Constant Slimline Monolithic (Ref FC-810MC3S6)
Sharing History
Collectors of any type know that the best finds aren’t always new and hot off the line, but steeped in history and with a story to tell. eBay offers a forum for sellers and buyers to meet and share their appreciation of hard-to-find timepieces, and eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee service ensures that watches sold for over $2,000 are genuine. There is something for everyone looking for their next interesting collectable watch on eBay, but keep a close eye on the watches you want most as the most desirable watches sell quickly.