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hotrod · 28 August 2010, 07:06 AM

Hi guys, whats a good rolex model to give my dad? He will turn 62 years old in November, was thinking of giving him his first rolex. I wanted it to be a daily wear :). Any suggestions? Budget is less than $7,000. Thanks! :)

mjm800 · 28 August 2010, 07:09 AM

What kind of guy is he?

Is he a man's man, outdoors, ex-military type or a businessman, banker, captain of industry type?

Does he like gold or stainless, or both?

Personality matters when buying and wearing a Rolex.

Daddybear · 28 August 2010, 07:09 AM

Datejust. White Dial.

Your welcome.

-db

paverman · 28 August 2010, 07:11 AM

I'll second the datejust, assumming he's not a diver.

jmed · 28 August 2010, 07:14 AM

I gave this one to my Dad last year for his 70th he likes very much, he is pretty understated and would not want people to know he is wearing a Rolex. You are dealing with a pretty good budget, so you should have many choices. I thought this just looked like my Dad. Best lof luck, whatever you get I'm sure he will love it.

John

Daddybear · 28 August 2010, 07:18 AM

That's a beautiful air king brother. Silver dial with No bevel edge on the bezel, stainless bracelet and 3,6,9 and the sticks...

Fugheddaboutit!

Classy.

-db

Tools · 28 August 2010, 09:02 AM

Why in the world would we think that because he's somebodies "dad" that he would want a Datejust or Air king.....

I mean, it's possible.........

However, if he is a traveler, then the GMT is the one to get.... If he likes an occasional Ocean Cruise and hanging out at beach resorts, the Sub Date is just the ticket... If he's active and an outdoors man, then probably the Explorer II...

rfknauss · 28 August 2010, 09:26 AM

Rodney, how about a Submariner?

GoldenBear · 28 August 2010, 09:32 AM

Can't go wrong with a Sub. It is a classic Rolex that is right for every occasion.

mjm800 · 28 August 2010, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Why in the world would we think that because he's somebodies "dad" that he would want a Datejust or Air king.....

I mean, it's possible.........

However, if he is a traveler, then the GMT is the one to get.... If he likes an occasional Ocean Cruise and hanging out at beach resorts, the Sub Date is just the ticket... If he's active and an outdoors man, then probably the Explorer II...

Yeah, not that I would not appreciate the gesture but I would not be happy about getting a DJ. Just not my kind of watch. That's why I asked what kind of guy is he. Knowing that will make it easier to suggest a watch.

Larry were are you in Mojave? I was station at Twenty-Nine Palms I loved the desert.

hotrod · 28 August 2010, 10:39 AM

Thanks guys for the reply, some description about my Dad, he is asian, a successful businessman, he seldoms travel now only to visit business partners 2 times a year. He mostly stays at his building managing his company. He is not a diver.

My thoughts were on a Classic sub or a turnograph, but the Air King posted looks good :)

TimeToGo · 28 August 2010, 10:43 AM

The Sub is a classic, I am sure what you get him will be cherished!!!!

dligg72 · 28 August 2010, 11:08 AM

I have a date just and a submariner. For your dads age I would go for the date just. It is slimmer and more comforatable to wear. Not that my submariner is uncomforatable. I was at the AD yesterday and a stainless steel datejust runs about $6800. I have had my date just for 20 years as a daily wear and swear by it even for an outdoorsy person.

BXNupe · 28 August 2010, 11:09 AM

You can't go wrong with a Sub, especially the iconic 16610. So long as the watch somewhat fits his personality, he will cherish it forever because you gave it to him. Last year, I gave my Dad a TT black Sub and he loves it. Now if I got him a leopard Daytona with after-market diamonds he'd probably call me a fool...like the time I went to Cancun for spring break and...well, never mind. Good luck.

dddrees · 28 August 2010, 11:12 AM

I'll bet you if you got him a YG DD even if he was a sport lover and a mans man , I'll bet he wouldn't stop smiling.

ObscureLight · 28 August 2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

I'll bet you if you got him a YG DD even if he was a sport lover and as mans man , I'll bet he wouldn't stop smiling.

X999999999

Sorry to stereotype by a lot of Asians like YG. This is experience and living in an asian community for almost 2 decades. (I'm asian as well of course)

Chipmunk · 28 August 2010, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrod

Hi guys, whats a good rolex model to give my dad? He will turn 62 years old in November, was thinking of giving him his first rolex. I wanted it to be a daily wear :). Any suggestions? Budget is less than $7,000. Thanks! :)

Show him different models that's in your price range and ask him which one he wants.

DCgator · 28 August 2010, 11:47 AM

Now that we know a little bit about your dad perhaps a TT or steel DJ or DJII would be lovely. Am Asian myself so I know a lil bit about what my dad would want if it were him- pretty much any Rolex lol.

fc3s2k · 28 August 2010, 12:22 PM

SS Sub 14060 or the new bigger case Rose gold cellini on strap.

escudoturbo · 28 August 2010, 06:52 PM

Bi-Metal Date-Just; on an oyster bracelet; either yellow or rose gold- both look nice, classy watches more in proportion with an more mature asian gentlemans wrist in my opinion.

Texican · 28 August 2010, 07:06 PM

I'll vote for the sub also...classic and goes with anything you wear..he'll love it!

Andad · 28 August 2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by escudoturbo

Bi-Metal Date-Just; on an oyster bracelet; either yellow or rose gold- both look nice, classy watches more in proportion with an more mature asian gentlemans wrist in my opinion.

Nice one.

In TT or SS.

The Rolex that is.

dysondiver · 28 August 2010, 08:25 PM

tog , smaller than a sub and just as usefull if the guys not a diver , white face , very smart and understated , unless your in the know

TSW · 29 August 2010, 07:22 PM

Submariner or GMT would get my vote!

Brushpup · 29 August 2010, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrod

Hi guys, whats a good rolex model to give my dad? He will turn 62 years old in November, was thinking of giving him his first rolex. I wanted it to be a daily wear :). Any suggestions? Budget is less than $7,000. Thanks! :)

Would like to hear more about his tastes before making a suggestion. Just because he's older shouldn't mean a DJ or Airking. I love both watches, but man I'd hate someone assuming that for me.

Welcome to the forum, and keep us updated.

Brushpup · 29 August 2010, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmed

I gave this one to my Dad last year for his 70th he likes very much, he is pretty understated and would not want people to know he is wearing a Rolex. You are dealing with a pretty good budget, so you should have many choices. I thought this just looked like my Dad. Best lof luck, whatever you get I'm sure he will love it.

John

Great choice based on what he stated. How does he like it?

Gerardus · 29 August 2010, 11:39 PM

My vote: the DJ 36 mm, classic and superb.

RRGHOST1 · 30 August 2010, 12:24 AM

I would get him a TT DJ2, he will love it, especially the ivory dial model.

gmh1013 · 30 August 2010, 02:32 AM

He's a few years older than be.....and us old f*rts like DJ's....TT

BarkMaster · 30 August 2010, 02:40 AM

For that money, I'd suggest a pre-owned yellow gold Day/Date that has been recently serviced / polished.

His mouth will drop.

28 August 2010, 07:06 AM	#1
hotrod "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rodney Location: USA Watch: AP ROO Panda Posts: 71	Rolex for Dad Hi guys, whats a good rolex model to give my dad? He will turn 62 years old in November, was thinking of giving him his first rolex. I wanted it to be a daily wear :). Any suggestions? Budget is less than $7,000. Thanks! :)

28 August 2010, 07:09 AM	#2
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	What kind of guy is he? Is he a man's man, outdoors, ex-military type or a businessman, banker, captain of industry type? Does he like gold or stainless, or both? Personality matters when buying and wearing a Rolex. __________________

28 August 2010, 09:02 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Why in the world would we think that because he's somebodies "dad" that he would want a Datejust or Air king..... I mean, it's possible......... However, if he is a traveler, then the GMT is the one to get.... If he likes an occasional Ocean Cruise and hanging out at beach resorts, the Sub Date is just the ticket... If he's active and an outdoors man, then probably the Explorer II... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

28 August 2010, 09:26 AM	#8
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Rodney, how about a Submariner? __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

28 August 2010, 09:32 AM	#9
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Can't go wrong with a Sub. It is a classic Rolex that is right for every occasion. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

28 August 2010, 07:09 AM	#3
Daddybear Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 145	Datejust. White Dial. Your welcome. -db

28 August 2010, 07:11 AM	#4
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,870	I'll second the datejust, assumming he's not a diver.

28 August 2010, 07:14 AM	#5
jmed "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: U.S. Posts: 249	I gave this one to my Dad last year for his 70th he likes very much, he is pretty understated and would not want people to know he is wearing a Rolex. You are dealing with a pretty good budget, so you should have many choices. I thought this just looked like my Dad. Best lof luck, whatever you get I'm sure he will love it. John

28 August 2010, 07:18 AM	#6
Daddybear Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 145	That's a beautiful air king brother. Silver dial with No bevel edge on the bezel, stainless bracelet and 3,6,9 and the sticks... Fugheddaboutit! Classy. -db

28 August 2010, 10:39 AM	#11
hotrod "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rodney Location: USA Watch: AP ROO Panda Posts: 71	Thanks guys for the reply, some description about my Dad, he is asian, a successful businessman, he seldoms travel now only to visit business partners 2 times a year. He mostly stays at his building managing his company. He is not a diver. My thoughts were on a Classic sub or a turnograph, but the Air King posted looks good :)

28 August 2010, 10:43 AM	#12
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	The Sub is a classic, I am sure what you get him will be cherished!!!!

28 August 2010, 11:08 AM	#13
dligg72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: california Posts: 138	I have a date just and a submariner. For your dads age I would go for the date just. It is slimmer and more comforatable to wear. Not that my submariner is uncomforatable. I was at the AD yesterday and a stainless steel datejust runs about $6800. I have had my date just for 20 years as a daily wear and swear by it even for an outdoorsy person.

28 August 2010, 11:09 AM	#14
BXNupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston, MA - USA Watch: SS GMTc Posts: 191	You can't go wrong with a Sub, especially the iconic 16610. So long as the watch somewhat fits his personality, he will cherish it forever because you gave it to him. Last year, I gave my Dad a TT black Sub and he loves it. Now if I got him a leopard Daytona with after-market diamonds he'd probably call me a fool...like the time I went to Cancun for spring break and...well, never mind. Good luck.

28 August 2010, 11:12 AM	#15
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I'll bet you if you got him a YG DD even if he was a sport lover and a mans man , I'll bet he wouldn't stop smiling. __________________ 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

28 August 2010, 11:47 AM	#18
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Now that we know a little bit about your dad perhaps a TT or steel DJ or DJII would be lovely. Am Asian myself so I know a lil bit about what my dad would want if it were him- pretty much any Rolex lol.

28 August 2010, 12:22 PM	#19
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	SS Sub 14060 or the new bigger case Rose gold cellini on strap.

28 August 2010, 06:52 PM	#20
escudoturbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Baz Location: U.K Watch: Explorer II Posts: 364	Bi-Metal Date-Just; on an oyster bracelet; either yellow or rose gold- both look nice, classy watches more in proportion with an more mature asian gentlemans wrist in my opinion.

28 August 2010, 07:06 PM	#21
Texican "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Scotty Location: Texas Watch: 1680 Red, 5512 Posts: 230	I'll vote for the sub also...classic and goes with anything you wear..he'll love it! __________________

28 August 2010, 08:25 PM	#23
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	tog , smaller than a sub and just as usefull if the guys not a diver , white face , very smart and understated , unless your in the know

29 August 2010, 07:22 PM	#24
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Submariner or GMT would get my vote! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

29 August 2010, 11:39 PM	#27
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	My vote: the DJ 36 mm, classic and superb. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

30 August 2010, 12:24 AM	#28
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	I would get him a TT DJ2, he will love it, especially the ivory dial model.

30 August 2010, 02:32 AM	#29
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	He's a few years older than be.....and us old f*rts like DJ's....TT

30 August 2010, 02:40 AM	#30
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	For that money, I'd suggest a pre-owned yellow gold Day/Date that has been recently serviced / polished. His mouth will drop. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

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