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24 January 2011, 02:53 AM | #1 |
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Need Help Deciding Rolex Daytona, GMT IIC, or Pam 297
Hey Gang,
New to the forum and looking for some input from the seasoned veterans here. I've been trying to decide on a new watch (Currently own 1997 Omega Seamaster 300M Chronometer). So, I've narrowed it down to 3 different watches. Daytona SS Black Dial (Used $9-11K) GMT Master II Ceramic 116710LN (Used $5-7K) Panerai Luminor GMT #297 (Used $5-7K) I know they are very different watches and each has its own charm, but I'm having a hard time deciding. Daytona Pros: I really like the Daytona and wanted one since the early 1990's but couldn't afford one then (about $4000 back then). Probably the best upside in terms of resale value out of the 3. Cons: No Date Most expensive one of the 3 GMT Masters IIC Pros: Great looking all around watch It's a Rolex GMT Master IIC! Cons: Looks too much like my current Omega, that's it... Pam GMT Pros: Another great looking watch Cons: A little on the larger size Not a rolex which is both good and bad (see note below). Resale not as good. My dilemma about buying Rolex. I work at a public golf course as a golf instructor with both middle class and affluent cliental. As I plan on wearing my new watch on a regular basis. My fear is that I will be "judged" by my middle class potential clients for wearing a "Rolex" and may come off pretentious to them (I don't want to offend anyone for wearing such an expensive watch. I don't want to lose potential business). My current students know me and know that I'm a very humble individual. What do you guys think? Am I thinking too much about the Rolex Brand? This is what I was looking into Panerai's. One could wear a $30K Panerai and 99% of people wouldn't even know it. But, if you wear a 20 year old Rolex worth $1K, they look at you different simply since you're wearing a Rolex. I know it may sound a little silly to think about all this, but I think some of you may know what I'm talking about. I know this is a personal preference question, but with all this being said, which watch would you buy? Thank you in advance for your input. Lastly, for those of you who said Daytona, should I buy a Zenith or the Rolex movement (4130). |
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