ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

MDon35 · 25 July 2018, 06:28 AM

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??

THC · 25 July 2018, 09:23 AM

Bring him to an AD and let him select?

Arjan93 · 25 July 2018, 10:25 AM

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)!

Good luck!

FTX I · 25 July 2018, 10:32 AM

JLC would be great.

AzPaul · 25 July 2018, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THC

Bring him to an AD and let him select

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.

DLRIDES · 25 July 2018, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDon35

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.

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

MDon35 · 26 July 2018, 12:53 PM

Thank you everybody for your suggestions

joli160 · 26 July 2018, 07:22 PM

A Day Date on leather

fskywalker · 26 July 2018, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joli160

A Day Date on leather

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

25 July 2018, 06:28 AM	#1
MDon35 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: UK Posts: 73	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??

25 July 2018, 10:25 AM	#3
Arjan93 Editorial Correspondent Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Arjan Location: Amsterdam Posts: 382	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)! Good luck! __________________ My Humble and ever-changing collection: 116710 BLNR April '16 - 116610LV December '16 Gone but not forgotten: Speedmaster Reduced - 14060M Sub - 116520 White - AP 15400 (@Ben1995 Congrats!)

26 July 2018, 07:22 PM	#8
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,764	A Day Date on leather __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

25 July 2018, 09:23 AM	#2
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Bring him to an AD and let him select?

25 July 2018, 10:32 AM	#4
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	JLC would be great.

26 July 2018, 12:53 PM	#7
MDon35 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: UK Posts: 73	Thank you everybody for your suggestions

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)