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Old 17 June 2015, 09:14 PM   #1
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Don't think there are any 'wrong choices', but given your work involves travel then I think a GMT would not just be very stylish but also very useful!
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Old 17 June 2015, 09:16 PM   #2
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I would say 116710LN/BLNR
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Old 17 June 2015, 09:45 PM   #3
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From what you've described I think the DJ is for you...
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Old 17 June 2015, 09:51 PM   #4
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Hulk and Daytona.
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Old 17 June 2015, 09:59 PM   #5
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I have a similar career and lifestyle
My 2 cents is to get a low key Rolex
Nothing worse than having some caddy nurses or techs whispering about your watch behind your back. It's what steered me to the Milgauss. Nobody knows what it is. 😎
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Old 17 June 2015, 10:24 PM   #6
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I have a similar career and lifestyle
My 2 cents is to get a low key Rolex
Nothing worse than having some caddy nurses or techs whispering about your watch behind your back. It's what steered me to the Milgauss. Nobody knows what it is. 😎
I RARELY wear my Sub for work. Stick to my Baume and Mercier Riviera that I've had for years. However, last week a male nurse, walked up and said I love your watch, is it a Fossil? I didn't want to exhibit poor emotional intelligence and correct him, so I simply showed it to him and said it was a gift.
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Old 17 June 2015, 10:26 PM   #7
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daytona or milgauss.
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Old 17 June 2015, 10:36 PM   #8
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I would hold tight until July when the new OPs come out
Those look great and fly under the radar a bit
Nobody gets a thrill out of signing a big po for someone that obviously makes over triple their salary
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Old 17 June 2015, 10:42 PM   #9
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I would hold tight until July when the new OPs come out
Those look great and fly under the radar a bit
Nobody gets a thrill out of signing a big po for someone that obviously makes over triple their salary
Yes. I like the looks of the grey dial 39mm OP.
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Old 17 June 2015, 10:44 PM   #10
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Since you're not a fan of the BLNR, I'd say Daytona. Very versatile, sporty and dressy.
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Old 17 June 2015, 10:56 PM   #11
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Agree that the new OP look nice, but still find them a bit "sporty" to complement a Sub. I'd go for a DJ or DJII (depending on your size). They are a little "dressier" in my opinion and will give you a nice balanced collection. As far as not wearing them at work, you are missing out on 40+ hours a week you could be enjoying a fine time piece. 90% of people you deal with will never notice your watch. 5% will notice it and enjoy it perhaps saying "nice watch, look at mine, let's talk about watches for a minute." The last 5% should not be allowed to detrmine what you wear.

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Old 17 June 2015, 11:23 PM   #12
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Two-tone gmt
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Old 18 June 2015, 12:37 AM   #13
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Old 18 June 2015, 12:43 AM   #14
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Polar Explorer II - looks sharp and adds variety.
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Old 18 June 2015, 01:53 AM   #15
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The black-dial DJ2 with fluted bezel is a handsome and strikingly beautiful watch that goes well with a variety of sporty, casual, or business scenarios. I am 100% happy with mine.







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Old 18 June 2015, 02:07 AM   #16
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The black-dial DJ2 with fluted bezel is a handsome and strikingly beautiful watch that goes well with a variety of sporty, casual, or business scenarios. I am 100% happy with mine.







Regards, -rick.
Tried this very watch on earlier this week. Right now it's #1 on my list. I had on a suit as it was during my lunch, and it looked great. Love the stick dial, fluted bezel and PCL combo.
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Old 18 June 2015, 02:25 AM   #17
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DJ2, with a little bit of gold.
Looks nice if you go out formal with the wife.
Adds a bit of colour..
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Old 18 June 2015, 05:16 AM   #18
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Old 18 June 2015, 05:23 AM   #19
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That blue dial DJ2 is SHARP!
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Old 18 June 2015, 05:18 AM   #20
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Id love to give you some advice.... But first.... Let me
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Old 18 June 2015, 05:21 AM   #21
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Funny, my situation is almost identical to yours including one LV, 36, married 2 kids etc etc.

Few months ago I added my second - a 39mm explorer l. But I caution...the LV has seen almost no wrist time since.

Now eyeing a third but will likely expand to another brand (JLC or Panerai perhaps).

Enjoy whatever you decide on!
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Old 18 June 2015, 05:30 AM   #22
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flipping the TT DJ2 with slate and green is a huge regret for me.

out of your list, that is my favorite, so i would have to pick that one.

and it will go with everything you list out.
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Old 18 June 2015, 05:46 AM   #23
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flipping the TT DJ2 with slate and green is a huge regret for me.

out of your list, that is my favorite, so i would have to pick that one.

and it will go with everything you list out.
Just a got a quote on the TT Slate Dial DJ2 with Romans. I'm falling hard for it.
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Old 18 June 2015, 06:13 AM   #24
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DJ or DD due to #4. You can wear the Hulk on the weekends casually, and dress it up a bit during the week with a DJ/DD in your suit.
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Old 18 June 2015, 06:49 AM   #25
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Based on point 4, Datejust II or Day-Date.
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Old 18 June 2015, 10:47 AM   #26
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Here are a few things about me:

1. 35 years old

2. Career - Sales Professional (Medical Field), Moderate Travel for work.

3. Currently own a Submariner.

4. Wear a suit w/ tie to work 5 days per week.

5. My weekend casual dress is typically shorts or jeans with a polo or oxford shirt.

6. Hobbies - Golf, Fishing, Crossfit, Travel, Hanging at the pool with family.

7. Married - with 2 children.

8. Wife wears a DJ 31mm silver dial with white gold romans on jubilee.

9. Very particular about my clothes. I enjoy fashion. I have a traditional/classic style.
You seem like a man who is perfectly capable of making up his own mind about watches.

If you can't decide, then maybe you're not ready for a new watch.
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Old 18 June 2015, 10:50 AM   #27
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Dj2 blue dial fluted bezel. Very different than Hulk.
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Old 18 June 2015, 10:54 AM   #28
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I flipped the two tone DJ2 with slate dial and green numerals for the DJ2 blue index. I found the slate dial hard to see and read.
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Old 18 June 2015, 11:25 AM   #29
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I have a SubC and waiting on my Exp II polar which should be here on Friday...can't wait. As long as it's a ROLEX you should be fine!
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Old 18 June 2015, 11:37 AM   #30
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I suggest a Datejust 1 with fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet to mix things up. It is perfect for when you want to look dressier than the Sub.
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