your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?

[ivanpei]

If you are not particular about resale as much and prefer a new watch any Omega Seamaster will be a good deal in the 10-15k range, plus will be NEW. An 8500 PO might be out of range but the 300m or Aquaterra are all under 15k.

Used Sub/GMT can only get the non-ceramic models which IMO not worth it. I have a Bond Seamaster and the clasp/bracelet is fantastic along with an all around solid feel. I was handling my dad's non-ceramic sub and it felt tinny to me with a really crappy clasp. I felt like the Seamaster was a better watch for less money.

I also have a GMT2c and it is a great improvement over the old GMT. The clasp is fantastic, and so is the bracelet and the overall feel of the watch.

At 10-15k I'd go Omega Seamaster. I would go 2nd hand Rolex GMT/Sub Ceramic at above 20k. I don't like the idea of paying 15-18k for an older model Rolex when I can get a new Seamaster.

[adit_up]

Seiko 5 , which is affordable price and also has g good movement for beginner.

[STT1987]

If you want to go Japanese, Seiko 5 is a very wide range - some of the lower end watches have a cheap look and feel to them. The drawback IMHO, are that Seikos are very "common", if you can afford 10k-15k; go Swiss. Just my opinion.

However, I love my monsters and frankentuna gems.
Step up a bit and get a Black (SKX779) or Orange (SKX781) Monster.
My personal favorite is the SKZ255K1 all black Frankentuna.

Google the model numbers for images. You won't be disappointed.

[IWCking]

Really not sure if i should congratulate you or otherwise, this poison spread fast and it wont take long before you will start looking for another baby. 

Anyway, wear it in good health.