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slamcitys · 29 May 2017, 12:05 AM

Hello folks, been itching to upgrade. I'm a one watch guy, been meaning to upgrade to a PM model. I was at rolex yesterday and none of the PM Rolexes sang to me. If you had one watch, what would it be? 30-50k range. Thanks

Plastique999 · 29 May 2017, 12:06 AM

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slamcitys · 29 May 2017, 12:08 AM

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Love the open worked AP. Would get a steel on bracelet. Not sure if the dial is worth the extra $$$

Islatate · 29 May 2017, 01:17 AM

For me personally, this 39mm rg roc is the one and only PM AP

Hairdude1 · 1 June 2017, 11:23 AM

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That's one hell of a watch!!

PJ S · 1 June 2017, 11:19 PM

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That's one hell of a watch!!

A matter of subjective opinion.
It’s nice enough, but wouldn’t make it into my top 5 skeletonised watches.
Top of the tree for me is the Roger Dubuis Excalibur (non-Tourbillon) range…

(From ABlogToWatch.com)

I’d also put the Girard Perregaux ahead of it, in either of the 1960 or Laureato models…

(From TimeAndWatches.com)

…and the Arnold & Son Nebula…

And that’s before you even start to consider the A&S Pyramid, Angelus U20 Tourbillon, and Corum Bridge style as well.

BNA/LION · 1 June 2017, 02:00 PM

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mmancari · 29 May 2017, 01:27 AM

Beautiful selections. It's a bit subjective. I own AP and Rolex. But my grail at that price point would be a fp journe Centigraphe

Goin2drt · 29 May 2017, 01:36 AM

Easy, Platona.

jackal981 · 29 May 2017, 02:00 AM

FP Journe Resonance

GB-man · 29 May 2017, 02:49 AM

Patek 5170G even if a touch over budget. Since this is AP forum any of the 44s work well for daily wear. With that budget choose your metal.

c41006 · 29 May 2017, 03:12 AM

Why are there 3 of these threads?

code. · 29 May 2017, 03:48 AM

Chose RG44 as my one and only for now

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AK797 · 29 May 2017, 03:51 AM

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Chose RG44 as my one and only for now

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Yes, if Rolex is out then this for AP!

code. · 29 May 2017, 03:55 AM

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Yes, if Rolex is out then this for AP!

Or this one :)))) can't go wrong with either

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wach16 · 29 May 2017, 08:41 AM

For me in that price range it would either be a Lange 1815 chrono or a rose gold AP ROC

japenney · 29 May 2017, 09:05 AM

Rolex platinum daytona, AP 26320 yellow gold white dial, or Patek 5980 steel and white dial.

nnicot · 29 May 2017, 12:42 PM

Of course, the 15407st openworked

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_fH7Rin9hE

mobster600 · 29 May 2017, 12:44 PM

5726 white dial

PJ S · 29 May 2017, 02:51 PM

If the upper end of the budget is genuinely being contemplated and maybe open to a slight bit of stretching, I wouldn’t mess around with a mass produced item, irrespective of the brand name attached – that sort of expenditure buys something a damn sight more exclusive!
To that end, if new only, then I’d have to give very serious consideration to the Grönefeld 1941 Remontoire.

Should pre-owned be an option, then I’d be looking at the likes of Laurent Ferrrier, De Bethune DBS, Chopard LUC Perpetual One, and even Bvlgari Octo Finissimo in Platinum.
I might give some thought to a Richard Mille RM016 in WG.

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/chopard/l...-id6049454.htm
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/chopard/p...-id6040628.htm
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/chopard/l...-id1893805.htm
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/debethune...-id5700340.htm
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/laurentfe...-id4783209.htm
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/richardmi...-id6313720.htm
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/bulgari/o...-id4994446.htm

If you can get past the desire to only look at precious metals, then you should see if the two-tone Titanium/RG Girard Perregaux Laureato raises an eyebrow or two….http://www.swissarma.ch/girard-perre...-gold-options/

Ignore the idiot so-called professional journalist who doesn’t know his stainless steel from titanium – as if the colour wasn’t enough of a clue to begin with, never mind the ‘Ti' on the case back!

sprezzatura · 29 May 2017, 04:30 PM

If it is going to be an AP, go with a 15202OR (the jumbo in pink gold; a custom rotor with your initials).

jem7v · 29 May 2017, 09:59 PM

15407 RO or all gold patek nautilus 5711.

HL65 · 30 May 2017, 03:45 AM

15202OR tough to beat.

mjclark32 · 30 May 2017, 03:48 AM

If pm Rolex doesn't work this thread?
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=540790

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15202OR tough to beat.

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masterserg · 30 May 2017, 04:53 AM

I went with the 44 RG.

Fiddich · 30 May 2017, 11:22 PM

PJ S knows his watches. And I agree with him. If youre only going to have one watch make it some thing special and exclusive.

sechsgang · 30 May 2017, 11:30 PM

I'd say what I said in the other threads...Patek 5990 or 5980...

jem7v · 31 May 2017, 04:01 AM

I totally forgot RM could be had at under 50k. But the RM 016 looks really dull. I mean maybe if it was the black ceramic one. Idk how much that one cost though used.

PJ S · 31 May 2017, 02:04 PM

^
No such watch exists, if I’m not mistaken – the only black RM016 is coated Titanium.

jem7v · 31 May 2017, 10:11 PM

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^
No such watch exists, if I’m not mistaken – the only black RM016 is coated Titanium.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNZ5CfNj...vipvault&hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/p/BUGLJq_j...ed=rm016&hl=en

Ah I see. Well it looked like ceramic. I like these ones though.

29 May 2017, 12:05 AM	#1
slamcitys "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: usa Posts: 64	One watch to rule them all Hello folks, been itching to upgrade. I'm a one watch guy, been meaning to upgrade to a PM model. I was at rolex yesterday and none of the PM Rolexes sang to me. If you had one watch, what would it be? 30-50k range. Thanks

29 May 2017, 01:17 AM	#4
Islatate "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: North of 49th Watch: 5980/1R-001 Posts: 1,083	For me personally, this 39mm rg roc is the one and only PM AP Attached Images __________________ PP 5980/1R-001 PP 5146/1R-001 PP 5396/1G-001 AP 25940ok Rolex 116520

29 May 2017, 01:27 AM	#8
mmancari "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: MichaelMancari Location: Los Angeles Watch: Ap Diver 5513Rolex Posts: 119	Beautiful selections. It's a bit subjective. I own AP and Rolex. But my grail at that price point would be a fp journe Centigraphe Attached Images

29 May 2017, 02:49 AM	#11
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Patek 5170G even if a touch over budget. Since this is AP forum any of the 44s work well for daily wear. With that budget choose your metal. __________________

29 May 2017, 08:41 AM	#16
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: NH Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,121	For me in that price range it would either be a Lange 1815 chrono or a rose gold AP ROC __________________ Rolex 228239 PAM00684

29 May 2017, 12:06 AM	#2
Plastique999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: CA Watch: VC Toledo 1952 Posts: 1,063	Sent from my Zeitwerk

29 May 2017, 01:36 AM	#9
Goin2drt Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,307	Easy, Platona.

29 May 2017, 02:00 AM	#10
jackal981 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NYC Watch: RM FPJ PP AP R Posts: 138	FP Journe Resonance

29 May 2017, 03:12 AM	#12
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	Why are there 3 of these threads?

29 May 2017, 03:48 AM	#13
code. "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Europe Watch: Go Offshore Posts: 129	Chose RG44 as my one and only for now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

29 May 2017, 09:05 AM	#17
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Rolex platinum daytona, AP 26320 yellow gold white dial, or Patek 5980 steel and white dial.

29 May 2017, 12:42 PM	#18
nnicot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 88	Of course, the 15407st openworked https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_fH7Rin9hE

29 May 2017, 12:44 PM	#19
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,509	5726 white dial

29 May 2017, 02:51 PM	#20
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	If the upper end of the budget is genuinely being contemplated and maybe open to a slight bit of stretching, I wouldn’t mess around with a mass produced item, irrespective of the brand name attached – that sort of expenditure buys something a damn sight more exclusive! To that end, if new only, then I’d have to give very serious consideration to the Grönefeld 1941 Remontoire. Should pre-owned be an option, then I’d be looking at the likes of Laurent Ferrrier, De Bethune DBS, Chopard LUC Perpetual One, and even Bvlgari Octo Finissimo in Platinum. I might give some thought to a Richard Mille RM016 in WG. https://www.chrono24.co.uk/chopard/l...-id6049454.htm https://www.chrono24.co.uk/chopard/p...-id6040628.htm https://www.chrono24.co.uk/chopard/l...-id1893805.htm https://www.chrono24.co.uk/debethune...-id5700340.htm https://www.chrono24.co.uk/laurentfe...-id4783209.htm https://www.chrono24.co.uk/richardmi...-id6313720.htm https://www.chrono24.co.uk/bulgari/o...-id4994446.htm If you can get past the desire to only look at precious metals, then you should see if the two-tone Titanium/RG Girard Perregaux Laureato raises an eyebrow or two….http://www.swissarma.ch/girard-perre...-gold-options/ Ignore the idiot so-called professional journalist who doesn’t know his stainless steel from titanium – as if the colour wasn’t enough of a clue to begin with, never mind the ‘Ti' on the case back!

29 May 2017, 04:30 PM	#21
sprezzatura "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Root Beer GMT Posts: 126	If it is going to be an AP, go with a 15202OR (the jumbo in pink gold; a custom rotor with your initials).

29 May 2017, 09:59 PM	#22
jem7v Banned Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 842	15407 RO or all gold patek nautilus 5711.

30 May 2017, 03:45 AM	#23
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	15202OR tough to beat. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

30 May 2017, 04:53 AM	#25
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	I went with the 44 RG. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

30 May 2017, 11:22 PM	#26
Fiddich Banned Join Date: May 2017 Location: JKT Posts: 102	PJ S knows his watches. And I agree with him. If youre only going to have one watch make it some thing special and exclusive.

30 May 2017, 11:30 PM	#27
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,448	I'd say what I said in the other threads...Patek 5990 or 5980...

31 May 2017, 04:01 AM	#28
jem7v Banned Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 842	I totally forgot RM could be had at under 50k. But the RM 016 looks really dull. I mean maybe if it was the black ceramic one. Idk how much that one cost though used.

31 May 2017, 02:04 PM	#29
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	^ No such watch exists, if I’m not mistaken – the only black RM016 is coated Titanium.

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