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hhcave · 6 January 2014, 09:13 PM

Hi guys, so I bought my first 'quality' watch last month (Explorer 39mm 214270) to commemorate the start of my working career and (unfortunately) i've caught the bug and and already looking at how to build up the collection! I absolutely love my exp, it signifies so much in terms of new beginnings etc - and it is a fantastic start to a collection in my opinion!

My question to fellow TRF members is this - what should be my next addition? I plan to purchase 1 piece this year with a budget of around US$10,000 :)

Previously I was looking at JLC reversos (grande taille, tribute, grande date), the Daytona white face, AP RO, JLC master controls/geographic, GO pamomatic lunar to name a few

What would be a great addition? In terms of purpose of the new watch I
would like this piece to be more dressy or 'wow factor' I think, more of an 'occasion' watch

Thanks!
HC

PS: For budget, I can get around 20% discount on Rolexes and more on other brands

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hhcave · 6 January 2014, 09:15 PM

Picture of my current explorer for reference!

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AK797 · 6 January 2014, 09:18 PM

AP RO white dial would be the perfect dressier partner to your lovely black Expy. An Haute Horlogerie piece will also give you a bit of the ole wow factor too.

BTW I have a white RO and want your Exp 1!

hhcave · 6 January 2014, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

AP RO white dial would be the perfect dressier partner to your lovely black Expy. An Haute Horlogerie piece will also give you a bit of the ole wow factor too.

BTW I have a white RO and want your Exp 1!

Haha unfortunately I dont think I could trade away my first higher end watch purchase but i appreciate the advice!

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Fiery · 7 January 2014, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

AP RO white dial would be the perfect dressier partner to your lovely black Expy. An Haute Horlogerie piece will also give you a bit of the ole wow factor too.

+1

Thenewwayfarer · 7 January 2014, 04:05 AM

I would target a steel daytona if you can get one in your budget

jbsmith · 9 January 2014, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Thenewwayfarer

I would target a steel daytona if you can get one in your budget

X2 in white.

Cc1966 · 7 January 2014, 04:13 AM

The Daytona would compliment your EXP nicely!

dysondiver · 7 January 2014, 04:26 AM

lots of fun looking ,,,, so enjoy the hunt.

Survivor · 7 January 2014, 05:44 AM

Would have to be the Platinum or WG Panda Daytona

psv · 7 January 2014, 05:46 AM

Daytona if it was my money. Or a TT GMTIIC :-)

anothernewphone · 7 January 2014, 05:49 AM

Are you getting 20% off the US MSRP? Are you purchasing from an authorized dealer?

kilyung · 7 January 2014, 06:29 AM

Ap ro

SixPak · 7 January 2014, 06:35 AM

With a budget of $10k, I'll recommend you a second Rolex, the BLNR GMTIIc and still have some money left in your pocket. Modern, versatile, and appealing ... it's got it all.

tkerrmd · 8 January 2014, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SixPak

With a budget of $10k, I'll recommend you a second Rolex, the BLNR GMTIIc and still have some money left in your pocket. Modern, versatile, and appealing ... it's got it all.

+1

beshannon · 7 January 2014, 10:11 PM

I think you need to try on some watches and narrow your list

davvman · 7 January 2014, 10:20 PM

I think I can never systematically build up a well-balanced watch collection, because my desires for particular ones are too strong.
So probably one day I'll find me looking at my totally arbitrary watch collection. Probably 10 watches and 0 dress watches, even though after every purchase I keep saying that the next one will be a dresser.

jjnd08 · 7 January 2014, 11:44 PM

I think you need to go to an AD and try some on. It will be a lot easier once you narrow your list.

Racerdj · 7 January 2014, 11:45 PM

You can't go wrong with a SubC or Daytona. I would try on several before deciding.

VADanno · 8 January 2014, 12:13 AM

Sharp watch! For around ten grand you can get a pre-loved President in gold. That would be dressier, and the classic Rolex elements (fluted bezel, Cyclops) are available. That watch is on my grail list.

Presa canary · 8 January 2014, 01:04 AM

Either a ro, or that jlc tribute is awesome

Soly20 · 8 January 2014, 02:05 AM

AP RO, no doubt about it.

Roll the Lex · 8 January 2014, 02:19 AM

I have an exp 1 as well.

I'm thinking ap ro, maybe a ss Daytona, or saving up for something else.

Right now the ap ro is in the lead

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patekguy · 8 January 2014, 03:03 AM

My vote AP,RO

mysticblu999 · 8 January 2014, 09:35 AM

With a budget or 10k I would no doubt be looking for a president.

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nauticajoe · 8 January 2014, 10:02 AM

Hanging out here will only make the sickness worse!

Happy Hunting!

porschejeff · 8 January 2014, 11:27 AM

AP RO with Panda dial or SS Daytona are among my fav's. $10K may not do it on the AP however.

KINGROLESAR · 8 January 2014, 12:14 PM

sorry - No new or minty AP RO for 10k. Only well worn and small.

AK797 · 9 January 2014, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by KINGROLESAR

sorry - No new or minty AP RO for 10k. Only well worn and small.

Not small, the 15300 is 39mm like his Exp and used it can be had for 10K.

KINGROLESAR · 9 January 2014, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Not small, the 15300 is 39mm like his Exp and used it can be had for 10K.

true- thats a fair point.

6 January 2014, 09:13 PM	#1
hhcave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: HC Location: London, UK Watch: Sea-Dweller 4000 Posts: 186	New purchase to aim for, for 2014! Hi guys, so I bought my first 'quality' watch last month (Explorer 39mm 214270) to commemorate the start of my working career and (unfortunately) i've caught the bug and and already looking at how to build up the collection! I absolutely love my exp, it signifies so much in terms of new beginnings etc - and it is a fantastic start to a collection in my opinion! My question to fellow TRF members is this - what should be my next addition? I plan to purchase 1 piece this year with a budget of around US$10,000 :) Previously I was looking at JLC reversos (grande taille, tribute, grande date), the Daytona white face, AP RO, JLC master controls/geographic, GO pamomatic lunar to name a few What would be a great addition? In terms of purpose of the new watch I would like this piece to be more dressy or 'wow factor' I think, more of an 'occasion' watch Thanks! HC PS: For budget, I can get around 20% discount on Rolexes and more on other brands Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 January 2014, 04:13 AM	#8
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	The Daytona would compliment your EXP nicely! __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

7 January 2014, 10:11 PM	#16
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I think you need to try on some watches and narrow your list __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

7 January 2014, 11:45 PM	#19
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	You can't go wrong with a SubC or Daytona. I would try on several before deciding. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

8 January 2014, 09:35 AM	#25
mysticblu999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Ky Watch: 116610 Posts: 91	With a budget or 10k I would no doubt be looking for a president. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 116610 Submariner 18238 Day-Date

6 January 2014, 09:15 PM	#2
hhcave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: HC Location: London, UK Watch: Sea-Dweller 4000 Posts: 186	Picture of my current explorer for reference! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 January 2014, 09:18 PM	#3
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	AP RO white dial would be the perfect dressier partner to your lovely black Expy. An Haute Horlogerie piece will also give you a bit of the ole wow factor too. BTW I have a white RO and want your Exp 1!

7 January 2014, 04:05 AM	#6
Thenewwayfarer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: David Location: Jersey City Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 12	I would target a steel daytona if you can get one in your budget

7 January 2014, 04:26 AM	#9
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	lots of fun looking ,,,, so enjoy the hunt.

7 January 2014, 05:44 AM	#10
Survivor Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Thousand Oaks Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,017	Would have to be the Platinum or WG Panda Daytona

7 January 2014, 05:46 AM	#11
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Daytona if it was my money. Or a TT GMTIIC :-)

7 January 2014, 05:49 AM	#12
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	Are you getting 20% off the US MSRP? Are you purchasing from an authorized dealer?

7 January 2014, 06:29 AM	#13
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Ap ro

7 January 2014, 06:35 AM	#14
SixPak "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Phong Location: Toronto Posts: 2,718	With a budget of $10k, I'll recommend you a second Rolex, the BLNR GMTIIc and still have some money left in your pocket. Modern, versatile, and appealing ... it's got it all.

7 January 2014, 10:20 PM	#17
davvman "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 47	I think I can never systematically build up a well-balanced watch collection, because my desires for particular ones are too strong. So probably one day I'll find me looking at my totally arbitrary watch collection. Probably 10 watches and 0 dress watches, even though after every purchase I keep saying that the next one will be a dresser.

7 January 2014, 11:44 PM	#18
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	I think you need to go to an AD and try some on. It will be a lot easier once you narrow your list.

8 January 2014, 12:13 AM	#20
VADanno "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Dan Location: Austin, TX Watch: Rolex Turn-O-Graph Posts: 408	Sharp watch! For around ten grand you can get a pre-loved President in gold. That would be dressier, and the classic Rolex elements (fluted bezel, Cyclops) are available. That watch is on my grail list.

8 January 2014, 01:04 AM	#21
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	Either a ro, or that jlc tribute is awesome

8 January 2014, 02:05 AM	#22
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	AP RO, no doubt about it.

8 January 2014, 02:19 AM	#23
Roll the Lex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,842	I have an exp 1 as well. I'm thinking ap ro, maybe a ss Daytona, or saving up for something else. Right now the ap ro is in the lead Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 January 2014, 03:03 AM	#24
patekguy Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 119	My vote AP,RO

8 January 2014, 10:02 AM	#26
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Hanging out here will only make the sickness worse! Happy Hunting!

8 January 2014, 11:27 AM	#27
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,460	AP RO with Panda dial or SS Daytona are among my fav's. $10K may not do it on the AP however.

8 January 2014, 12:14 PM	#28
KINGROLESAR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Drew Location: PHILADELPHIA Watch: CROWN MARKED Posts: 2,158	sorry - No new or minty AP RO for 10k. Only well worn and small.

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