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Old 10 May 2019, 01:55 AM   #1
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$40,000 windfall - what to buy?

So, a matter in escrow involving already taxed funds resolved in my favor.

$40,000 is falling out of the sky.

I have a BLNR Oyster, a current model Sub date and a 216570 Black.

Should I get a Smurf or a WG Daytona?

Choices!
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Old 10 May 2019, 01:56 AM   #2
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No. Buy a Patek Aquanaut!
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Old 10 May 2019, 01:57 AM   #3
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No. Buy a Patek Aquanaut!
I agree, get a gold aquanaut
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Old 10 May 2019, 01:57 AM   #4
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Daytona. Smurf is a nice alternative, but you need the Daytona, in blue.
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Old 10 May 2019, 01:57 AM   #5
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WG Daytona!!!!!!
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Old 10 May 2019, 01:57 AM   #6
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I think the Daytona would be the best choice. I would prefer the WG OF Daytona to an aquanaut.
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Old 10 May 2019, 01:59 AM   #7
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I agree with others here. You already have a fantastic Rolex lineup. I'd consider a Patek.
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Old 10 May 2019, 01:59 AM   #8
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I’m not a fan of the Art Deco look of the squarish Pateks.

I really don’t like the look of AP’s.

Would like to stay in “the family.”
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Old 10 May 2019, 01:59 AM   #9
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I think you need some YG or RG in your collection.
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Old 10 May 2019, 02:00 AM   #10
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I think the Daytona would be the best choice. I would prefer the WG OF Daytona to an aquanaut.
I think you’re right.

Thanks, all!
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Old 10 May 2019, 02:02 AM   #11
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Definitely a white gold Daytona on oysterflex. Love the steel dial.
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Old 10 May 2019, 02:04 AM   #12
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I wish the irs would resolve my 25k Refunds over the past years already


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Old 10 May 2019, 02:04 AM   #13
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If you would like to stay in the crown, then I say a PM Daytona and whatever one speaks to you.

However, for $40k you can get a really nice ALS....
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Old 10 May 2019, 02:06 AM   #14
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I'll take that 40K and make it 100K....and it's not through buying a watch. Anyhow, buy what floats your boat.
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Old 10 May 2019, 02:06 AM   #15
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White gold Daytona on oyster flex great watch
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Old 10 May 2019, 02:07 AM   #16
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If you would like to stay in the crown, then I say a PM Daytona and whatever one speaks to you.

However, for $40k you can get a really nice ALS....
ALS has so many brilliant looking dress watches.

But I’m just not drawn to formal looking pieces.

I think the Daytona Oysterflex it will be.
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Old 10 May 2019, 02:09 AM   #17
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ALS has so many brilliant looking dress watches.

But I’m just not drawn to formal looking pieces.

I think the Daytona Oysterflex it will be.
I think it is a great choice!
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Old 10 May 2019, 02:12 AM   #18
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5164R or RG Yachmaster on Oysterflex!
Something RG on rubber :P
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Old 10 May 2019, 02:12 AM   #19
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I think you’re right.

Thanks, all!
Awesome, the OF Daytona is a superb watch.
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Old 10 May 2019, 02:12 AM   #20
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Old 10 May 2019, 02:20 AM   #21
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I am confused.

WHY do so MANY posters at the site have to ask for others to make choices for them?

It all seems so weird.


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Old 10 May 2019, 02:22 AM   #22
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Green dial Daytona.
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Old 10 May 2019, 02:25 AM   #23
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I'll take that 40K and make it 100K....and it's not through buying a watch. Anyhow, buy what floats your boat.


You should make an infomercial and teach the rest of us your ways :)


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Old 10 May 2019, 02:35 AM   #24
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I am confused.

WHY do so MANY posters at the site have to ask for others to make choices for them?

It all seems so weird.



they arent really asking
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Old 10 May 2019, 02:38 AM   #25
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Buy 116519LN on oysterflex
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Old 10 May 2019, 02:39 AM   #26
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I would buy a gold Daytona on OF and stick the rest into as stocks. Good time to buy stocks right now.
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Old 10 May 2019, 02:40 AM   #27
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You should make an infomercial and teach the rest of us your ways :)


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I can help you with that! All it involves is you signing up three of your friends and those friends signing up three of their friends!
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Old 10 May 2019, 02:42 AM   #28
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I can help you with that! All it involves is you signing up three of your friends and those friends signing up three of their friends!


Ha! Thanks for the genuine laugh.


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Old 10 May 2019, 02:44 AM   #29
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Congrats on the windfall - I’m sure you’ll make the right choice...


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Old 10 May 2019, 02:44 AM   #30
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