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afc333 · 30 October 2011, 05:52 AM

Hi,
I'm new to this site and after some advice... I'm in the VERY lucky position of having a wonderful wife willing to buy me a dream watch for my 40th birthday next April. Ever since I was a kid I've always wanted an iconic top of the range watch and due in part to some inheritance and the pre mentioned wonderful wife I can now have my pick! My choice is down to 3...

1. A speedmaster professional... This was the first watch that ever caught my imagination. I guess in some ways this is my dream watch however I realise there are some downsides to owning a speedmaster.
2. A Rolex Submariner... iconic, say no more!
3. A Seiko Marinemaster... maybe the dark horse?!

Now a little about my needs...
I don't want a watch that sits in a box and is only taken out for special occasions. I do however lead an ordinary, everyday life, working a slightly physical job. The watch will get surface marks, light scratches etc (my seiko kinetic divers has)! It NEEDS to be my everyday, never take off hard wearing, dependable watch (and accurate, again my seiko is).
This makes me defiantly think twice about the speedmaster and also re think the rolex.
I also regularly go swimming with my son and never take my watch off... again a black mark against the speedmaster or not? and in my middle-class kinda life, is the Rolex too much? Will people just think I own a fake Rolex!? Is the Seiko the answer in this case?
I'm never going to be in the position (unless I win the lotto) to own a second quality watch so this is more than likely going to be my first and last expensive watch purchase... I need to get it right!
Obviously I realise that trying each watch on will help a lot with my choice but any other advice or info anyone can give me would be very much appreciated!
thanks a lot
;)

masterserg · 30 October 2011, 05:54 AM

Submariner of course. Can't go wrong with it.

Art 1 · 30 October 2011, 06:25 AM

1 or 2.

HL65 · 30 October 2011, 07:42 AM

Go with the Sub!! Greeat B day choice!! Welcome to TRF!!

TSW · 30 October 2011, 07:47 AM

Welcome to TRF!
The Submariner would be my choice.

rolexguynfl · 30 October 2011, 07:51 AM

Welcome - vote for the sub

F&Iguy · 30 October 2011, 08:48 AM

#2 of the 3 but you have to buy what you love. Welcome i'm new also and just bought myself a rolex in september and like you waited 20yrs to be able to do so

robertneville · 30 October 2011, 10:12 AM

Speedy or subby. Can't go wrong with either!

Rags · 30 October 2011, 10:14 AM

Welcome to TRF. Go with the Submariner, you won't regret it. And if people think it's a fake who cares, you'll know it's a real rolex.

sea-dweller · 30 October 2011, 01:52 PM

Welcome!

chicagofan · 30 October 2011, 02:31 PM

Welcome to TRF. Sub is a great choice.

dddrees · 30 October 2011, 09:36 PM

Welcome to TRF.

My first choice would be the Sub.

Good luck with your hunt.

gqllc · 30 October 2011, 09:45 PM

I would think the 16610 Sub, not the new ceramic sub would fit your bill perfectly

1William · 30 October 2011, 10:11 PM

I would go with the Sub for the thousands of reasons memmbers here could tell you. Nothing wrong with the omega but why not buy a classic Rolex and never look back. Just my thoughts. Don't worry what others will think. You should get the Sub.

MY-WATCH · 31 October 2011, 02:59 AM

Welcome to TRF

siewmaiwatch · 31 October 2011, 04:33 AM

Wecome to TRF! I'd pick no.2

eric23 · 31 October 2011, 04:38 AM

Welcome to TRF!

afc333 · 1 November 2011, 06:38 AM

Thanks for the welcome and the advice guys! I'm 90% set on a sub now... who knows, maybe one day I'll be in the position to also own a speedmaster as well but at lest I'd have a sub on my wrist day in day out up until that time!
I've some other questions that I'll post in the Rolex thread, it'd be great if anyone could help with more advice.
thanks

RRGHOST1 · 1 November 2011, 07:41 AM

Dont worry about people thinking its a fake Rolex, the first person i showed my new TT Blue SubC to said "its a fake that". My vote would be for the SubC, great all round watch.

SWIMPRUF · 2 November 2011, 04:36 PM

Welcome. 2 or 3.

rfknauss · 3 November 2011, 07:19 AM

Welcome to TRF!

30 October 2011, 05:52 AM	#1
afc333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: H Location: Kent, UK Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 235	Hello... advice please!? Hi, I'm new to this site and after some advice... I'm in the VERY lucky position of having a wonderful wife willing to buy me a dream watch for my 40th birthday next April. Ever since I was a kid I've always wanted an iconic top of the range watch and due in part to some inheritance and the pre mentioned wonderful wife I can now have my pick! My choice is down to 3... 1. A speedmaster professional... This was the first watch that ever caught my imagination. I guess in some ways this is my dream watch however I realise there are some downsides to owning a speedmaster. 2. A Rolex Submariner... iconic, say no more! 3. A Seiko Marinemaster... maybe the dark horse?! Now a little about my needs... I don't want a watch that sits in a box and is only taken out for special occasions. I do however lead an ordinary, everyday life, working a slightly physical job. The watch will get surface marks, light scratches etc (my seiko kinetic divers has)! It NEEDS to be my everyday, never take off hard wearing, dependable watch (and accurate, again my seiko is). This makes me defiantly think twice about the speedmaster and also re think the rolex. I also regularly go swimming with my son and never take my watch off... again a black mark against the speedmaster or not? and in my middle-class kinda life, is the Rolex too much? Will people just think I own a fake Rolex!? Is the Seiko the answer in this case? I'm never going to be in the position (unless I win the lotto) to own a second quality watch so this is more than likely going to be my first and last expensive watch purchase... I need to get it right! Obviously I realise that trying each watch on will help a lot with my choice but any other advice or info anyone can give me would be very much appreciated! thanks a lot ;)

30 October 2011, 07:42 AM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Go with the Sub!! Greeat B day choice!! Welcome to TRF!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

30 October 2011, 07:47 AM	#5
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Welcome to TRF! The Submariner would be my choice. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

30 October 2011, 07:51 AM	#6
rolexguynfl 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ed Location: FL Keys Watch: my avatar move... Posts: 2,100	Welcome - vote for the sub __________________ 116518-MDL ♛ 126600 SD43 Mark I

30 October 2011, 10:12 AM	#8
robertneville "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Greg Location: PA Watch: me burn Posts: 1,435	Speedy or subby. Can't go wrong with either! __________________ Motocross is life!

30 October 2011, 05:54 AM	#2
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Submariner of course. Can't go wrong with it. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

30 October 2011, 06:25 AM	#3
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	1 or 2.

30 October 2011, 08:48 AM	#7
F&Iguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: WA state Watch: EXP 39mm Posts: 278	#2 of the 3 but you have to buy what you love. Welcome i'm new also and just bought myself a rolex in september and like you waited 20yrs to be able to do so

30 October 2011, 10:14 AM	#9
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Welcome to TRF. Go with the Submariner, you won't regret it. And if people think it's a fake who cares, you'll know it's a real rolex. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

30 October 2011, 01:52 PM	#10
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Welcome!

30 October 2011, 02:31 PM	#11
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Welcome to TRF. Sub is a great choice.

30 October 2011, 09:36 PM	#12
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Welcome to TRF. My first choice would be the Sub. Good luck with your hunt. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 October 2011, 09:45 PM	#13
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	I would think the 16610 Sub, not the new ceramic sub would fit your bill perfectly __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

30 October 2011, 10:11 PM	#14
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	I would go with the Sub for the thousands of reasons memmbers here could tell you. Nothing wrong with the omega but why not buy a classic Rolex and never look back. Just my thoughts. Don't worry what others will think. You should get the Sub.

31 October 2011, 02:59 AM	#15
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,782	Welcome to TRF

31 October 2011, 04:33 AM	#16
siewmaiwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Macau Watch: 16610LV 14060m Posts: 399	Wecome to TRF! I'd pick no.2

31 October 2011, 04:38 AM	#17
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Welcome to TRF!

1 November 2011, 06:38 AM	#18
afc333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: H Location: Kent, UK Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 235	Thanks for the welcome and the advice guys! I'm 90% set on a sub now... who knows, maybe one day I'll be in the position to also own a speedmaster as well but at lest I'd have a sub on my wrist day in day out up until that time! I've some other questions that I'll post in the Rolex thread, it'd be great if anyone could help with more advice. thanks

1 November 2011, 07:41 AM	#19
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	Dont worry about people thinking its a fake Rolex, the first person i showed my new TT Blue SubC to said "its a fake that". My vote would be for the SubC, great all round watch.

2 November 2011, 04:36 PM	#20
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Welcome. 2 or 3. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

3 November 2011, 07:19 AM	#21
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Welcome to TRF! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

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