PM Rolex vs. Patek/AP/VC/etc. for milestone birthday gift

[rebel_1]

Originally Posted by MrWeha

Here is what I would do:

1) Create a shortlist of 3-5 watches that you would think he would like
2) Show him the shortlist under some vague pretense and gauge his reactions.Maybe tell him that YOU are looking for a new watch and would like his opinion on that matter.While discussion the watches sneak in a question like: "If it were up to you, which one would you take ?" or even go as far as to straight up asking what his grail watch is.

This and

“Smurf ticks all your boxes”

IMHO, a DD is an incredible watch. It is a little hard to read with my naked eye though. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love my RG DDII! I just can’t read it without reading glasses.

I would go with the Smurf. He likes subs, PM and it’s readable.