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cosc · 13 December 2010, 04:34 AM

Hi to all,

I know that there are several threads about "Should I get this or that" and that most of the answers are "Go for the one that speaks to you" or alike, but I found myself in a situation which has had me thinking for weeks. I had the opportunity to get a new watch among these:

GMT II C for EUR 4.500
SS Daytona for EUR 6.000 (maybe a little more)
SubC "Hulk" for EUR 5.000 (maybe a little less)
Milgauss GV for EUR 4.300

All are brand new and from an official AD.

For you to have an idea of the context, my current collection includes:

Sub TT Blue
DJ TT White Dial
Franck Muller Casablanca PVD Chronograph
Chopard Mille Miglia GMT
Tag Carrera
Breitling Airwolf Raven White Dial

Without wanting to bias your answer, from the alternatives I started liking the GMT but as I stared at the shops I saw the others and my doubt began. Actually, for you to see the level of disorientation I have, today doing some Christmas shopping I tried the JLC NS which I can get for some EUR 5.000 after discount.

Botomline: Heeelp!!!!!

NMS75 · 13 December 2010, 05:03 AM

Given your list/options above I'd go for the GMTIIc.

M

Dr. Robert · 13 December 2010, 05:05 AM

Can you get a deal on the sub C in black?

cosc · 13 December 2010, 05:40 AM

I didn't asked, but think that after discount I can get it for around EUR 4.800 although I discarded this in favor of the GMT II C. My last attempt to decide was to compare one-to-one and starting to clean the options' menu.

Joey_V · 13 December 2010, 05:10 AM

GMTIIC is the most value-oriented and bang for the buck.

Although I can't say no to a SS Daytona....

cosc · 13 December 2010, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

GMTIIC is the most value-oriented and bang for the buck.

Although I can't say no to a SS Daytona....

Knowing myself (try-to-be rational guy) I arrived at the same conclusion, but in terms of "watches that speak to you" (Is there any pill for that???) the other three caught my attention in some way.

esm · 13 December 2010, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosc

SS Daytona for EUR 6.000 (maybe a little more)

cant really go wrong with that. thats abit over £5k for a BNIB from an AD

nauticajoe · 13 December 2010, 05:15 AM

Daytona's got my vote!

HL65 · 13 December 2010, 06:14 AM

I would say Daytona or a watch not on your list--SD.

Tools · 13 December 2010, 07:30 AM

It seems to me that it doesn't really matter..

The way you are going, you will likely pick the others up over time too, so you may as well start anyplace.............

mpkRolex · 13 December 2010, 07:32 AM

Walk in the AD, close your eyes, buy the gmtii and walk out..You will feel much better and will like your purchase. Dont look back

cosc · 13 December 2010, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpkRolex

Walk in the AD, close your eyes, buy the gmtii and walk out..You will feel much better and will like your purchase. Dont look back

I may end up doing this... until next Christmas

but by that time the list will be shorter

Puffy · 13 December 2010, 08:06 AM

i'd start with a GV

sea-dweller · 13 December 2010, 08:38 AM

GMT IIC or Daytona would be a great addition!

dddrees · 13 December 2010, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sea-dweller

gmt iic or daytona would be a great addition!

x2

dalip · 13 December 2010, 08:50 AM

Daytona or GV. GV would probably just sneak in.

wheatie · 13 December 2010, 08:55 AM

I would definitly have to say the SubC.

ParisDakarBmw · 13 December 2010, 09:28 AM

Either ceramic would be sweet!

blackmsport · 13 December 2010, 09:36 AM

I'll take a Milgauss as everyone has a Sub or GMT plus lots of fake Sub and GMT around

have you seen a fake Milgauss..... so noone will ask is this a fake if you wear a Milgauss

pb2au · 13 December 2010, 11:08 AM

If money os no object, I would try to negotiate a price for the GV and GMT. If you can get anywhere close to the Daytona I would grab both. If not, I woudl grab the Daytona as it is a classic.

The only other point is that the list has watches with functions which are similar to your existing collection. The only exception is the GV. You may want to go for it as it is a little less common.

cosc · 14 December 2010, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pb2au

If money os no object, I would try to negotiate a price for the GV and GMT. If you can get anywhere close to the Daytona I would grab both. If not, I woudl grab the Daytona as it is a classic.

The only other point is that the list has watches with functions which are similar to your existing collection. The only exception is the GV. You may want to go for it as it is a little less common.

Those are already discounted prices (which I get from my friendship with a VIP customer). The fact that the GV is different from any piece in my collection is THE reason why I thought about it (despite liking it a lot). I can use it as a dress watch with a cooler look than my DJ TT. I'm 30 years old and the style of the GV appeals more to me.

rosspanics · 14 December 2010, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackmsport

I'll take a Milgauss as everyone has a Sub or GMT plus lots of fake Sub and GMT around

have you seen a fake Milgauss..... so noone will ask is this a fake if you wear a Milgauss

I know someone with a fake Milgauss GV... according to him they're widely available for ~US$200 in HK.

Chipmunk · 14 December 2010, 06:56 AM

Get the Daytona first.....

lch6257 · 14 December 2010, 08:45 AM

I vote for the GV.

13 December 2010, 04:34 AM	#1
cosc Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: andorra Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 15	Help with self-gift for Christmas Hi to all, I know that there are several threads about "Should I get this or that" and that most of the answers are "Go for the one that speaks to you" or alike, but I found myself in a situation which has had me thinking for weeks. I had the opportunity to get a new watch among these: GMT II C for EUR 4.500 SS Daytona for EUR 6.000 (maybe a little more) SubC "Hulk" for EUR 5.000 (maybe a little less) Milgauss GV for EUR 4.300 All are brand new and from an official AD. For you to have an idea of the context, my current collection includes: Sub TT Blue DJ TT White Dial Franck Muller Casablanca PVD Chronograph Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Tag Carrera Breitling Airwolf Raven White Dial Without wanting to bias your answer, from the alternatives I started liking the GMT but as I stared at the shops I saw the others and my doubt began. Actually, for you to see the level of disorientation I have, today doing some Christmas shopping I tried the JLC NS which I can get for some EUR 5.000 after discount. Botomline: Heeelp!!!!!

13 December 2010, 05:05 AM	#3
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,281	Can you get a deal on the sub C in black? __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 December 2010, 05:10 AM	#5
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	GMTIIC is the most value-oriented and bang for the buck. Although I can't say no to a SS Daytona.... __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

13 December 2010, 06:14 AM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	I would say Daytona or a watch not on your list--SD. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

13 December 2010, 07:30 AM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	It seems to me that it doesn't really matter.. The way you are going, you will likely pick the others up over time too, so you may as well start anyplace............. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 December 2010, 05:03 AM	#2
NMS75 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16610 & 116710LN Posts: 559	Given your list/options above I'd go for the GMTIIc. M

13 December 2010, 05:40 AM	#4
cosc Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: andorra Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 15	I didn't asked, but think that after discount I can get it for around EUR 4.800 although I discarded this in favor of the GMT II C. My last attempt to decide was to compare one-to-one and starting to clean the options' menu.

13 December 2010, 05:15 AM	#8
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Daytona's got my vote!

13 December 2010, 07:32 AM	#11
mpkRolex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Watch: Pepsi Posts: 2,170	Walk in the AD, close your eyes, buy the gmtii and walk out..You will feel much better and will like your purchase. Dont look back

13 December 2010, 08:06 AM	#13
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	i'd start with a GV __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

13 December 2010, 08:38 AM	#14
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	GMT IIC or Daytona would be a great addition! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

13 December 2010, 08:50 AM	#16
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Daytona or GV. GV would probably just sneak in. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

13 December 2010, 08:55 AM	#17
wheatie Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Maine Watch: Indiglo Posts: 17	I would definitly have to say the SubC.

13 December 2010, 09:28 AM	#18
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Either ceramic would be sweet!

13 December 2010, 09:36 AM	#19
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	I'll take a Milgauss as everyone has a Sub or GMT plus lots of fake Sub and GMT around have you seen a fake Milgauss..... so noone will ask is this a fake if you wear a Milgauss

13 December 2010, 11:08 AM	#20
pb2au "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Sanj Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: Depends on day Posts: 347	If money os no object, I would try to negotiate a price for the GV and GMT. If you can get anywhere close to the Daytona I would grab both. If not, I woudl grab the Daytona as it is a classic. The only other point is that the list has watches with functions which are similar to your existing collection. The only exception is the GV. You may want to go for it as it is a little less common.

14 December 2010, 06:56 AM	#23
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Get the Daytona first..... __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

14 December 2010, 08:45 AM	#24
lch6257 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Lee Location: Louisville,KY Watch: Explorer II Posts: 24	I vote for the GV.

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