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Old 25 July 2018, 06:28 AM   #1
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What watch to present my father?

Hi Everyone. So I see there's a lot of different users on this forum with a lot of different watches and I've also been inspired by some very touching stories (esp Peter`s). I have very limited experience with many brands and want to buy a nice watch for my father, my budget is in the $15000/£10000 .

His story; I want to give it to him for his birthday, 75 years. He is self made , from 13 he owned a book shop in a tent. Put himself through school and college. He has achieved much and today he has provided enough for generations to come.

What he likes; I want a light simple watch, most information my father would seek from a watch would be the date other than the time. He would prefer leather strap. He would prefer a light and slim watch. Not too fussed about Gold/Steel/Ceramic or composite.Subtle , classy and simple look.

So some watch to celebrate his life. One watch that caught my eye is Jules Audemars Ultra Thin. Any other suggestions??
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Old 25 July 2018, 09:23 AM   #2
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Bring him to an AD and let him select?
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Old 25 July 2018, 10:25 AM   #3
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I would suggest looking at Jaeger Le Coutre calenders (perpetual is very very nice)
Or something else in white gold with leather such as a Datejust 36 or a day-date 36
Last but not least: a royal oak on leather (in whichever form)!

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JLC would be great.
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Old 25 July 2018, 10:54 AM   #5
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This.

I'm sure he'll be moved and appreciate the gesture, whatever path you choose, but by the time a man reaches 75, his taste in things is pretty well formed. If your hope is that he truly enjoys wearing it, then it should be something he genuinely fancies.
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Hi Everyone. So I see there's a lot of different users on this forum with a lot of different watches and I've also been inspired by some very touching stories (esp Peter`s). I have very limited experience with many brands and want to buy a nice watch for my father, my budget is in the $15000/£10000 .



His story; I want to give it to him for his birthday, 75 years. He is self made , from 13 he owned a book shop in a tent. Put himself through school and college. He has achieved much and today he has provided enough for generations to come.



What he likes; I want a light simple watch, most information my father would seek from a watch would be the date other than the time. He would prefer leather strap. He would prefer a light and slim watch. Not too fussed about Gold/Steel/Ceramic or composite.Subtle , classy and simple look.



So some watch to celebrate his life. One watch that caught my eye is Jules Audemars Ultra Thin. Any other suggestions??


A beautiful two-tone DateJust, with a very nice leather strap and Rolex deployant buckle combo would be an excellent combo.




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Old 26 July 2018, 12:53 PM   #7
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Thank you everybody for your suggestions
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