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6 May 2015, 03:58 AM | #1 |
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Corny watch loving dad
Like 99.7% of the people here, I have loved watches since I can remember. My dad owned different Rolexes through the years and I enjoyed wearing them around the house as a kid.
I have 2 sons and when they grow up I want to give them a Rolex that was manufactured the year they were born. Already got a black GMT II for the one that was born in 2007, from a respectable seller here. I need to get one for the one that was born in 2004. Of course I plan to wear the watches until I think they are ready for the responsability. I already have a white dial Daytona, so what do you guys think would be a good add to the mini collection and that would be cool to wear 10-15 years from now? |
6 May 2015, 04:09 AM | #2 |
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One of these would fit the bill quite well...
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6 May 2015, 04:10 AM | #3 |
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6 May 2015, 04:19 AM | #4 |
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Sub or GMT
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6 May 2015, 04:46 AM | #5 |
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definitely a 2004 sub date for it's versatility and its likeness to the 2007 GMT , you don't want the watches to be different enough that one may like the others watch more but you want them different enough that you will desire wearing them both . so in this situation i would get a pepsi or coke insert for your current 2007 GMT to change it up while it is still yours, but keep the black insert for the future,and start hunting for a Sub date from 2004 . both are cool now and still will be in 15 to 20 years as well !
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6 May 2015, 04:49 AM | #6 |
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I would also say a Sub.
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6 May 2015, 05:02 AM | #7 |
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I'm also on the Sub bandwagon.
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6 May 2015, 06:38 AM | #8 |
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Awesome responses, really helpful. Thanks guys!
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6 May 2015, 08:19 AM | #9 |
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i would choose them later on so you can select watch that fits the personality of your son(s)
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6 May 2015, 08:34 AM | #10 |
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another vote for the sub c nd
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7 May 2015, 04:42 AM | #12 |
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I think a 2004 Exp 2 would be nice. Since the GMT and Exp 2 are both dual time watches. Plus 2004 EXP 2 are the best value pieces in the pre own market right now. If you are thinking to add a sub, I would look at the SD instead. I feel SD are a little less common and cleaner without the cyclops. Good luck
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7 May 2015, 04:48 AM | #13 |
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Getting a birth year watch is always nice but I think it is even better to let your sons make their own choice when getting their first Rolex.
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7 May 2015, 07:02 AM | #14 |
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Get a sub!
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