Reaching the End with Rolex - Advice on Next Acquisition - DJ41, JLC, Ingeniuer

[Barbara_C]

From a female pov....you have a collection ti die for, but I would go VC Im not a AP fan or Patek either ....but to me I really love VC looks ....I've only seen one in the wild about two years ago at the Woodlands TPC......I guy had one on, he noticed I was looking at his watch and thought he is getting set up but I told him no.....ive never seen one only in Vegas at AD.....while waiting for our cars,I was in My friends Shelby he drove off in a AM vantage.
I was told he was some VP of EXXon.

[Yobber76]

I think that Tudor Royal is a cool watch for the money.
What did you think of it?
Any negative feelings?

[dannyboy123]

Originally Posted by Yobber76

I think that Tudor Royal is a cool watch for the money.
What did you think of it?
Any negative feelings?

I highly rated it, a good watch to scratch the integrated itch. I sold mine to a mate because I bought the 38mm (not the 41mm blue above) and it just felt too small. I'll probably get a 41mm at some stage. it's a really nice watch. Amazed we don't se more of them to be frank.

[Poodlopogus]

Originally Posted by dannyboy123

I highly rated it, a good watch to scratch the integrated itch. I sold mine to a mate because I bought the 38mm (not the 41mm blue above) and it just felt too small. I'll probably get a 41mm at some stage. it's a really nice watch. Amazed we don't se more of them to be frank.

As a small watch lover, I've always kinda liked the 34mm version, with the silver dial. However I think it probably doesn't get as much love as the design should because it's still yet to be updated with the Tudor MT movements. While the Selita-based versions are no doubt very reliable, the specs on the Kenissi-produced calibres are quite impressive.

[Calatrava r]

Yes, I would work towards the 41mm RO as your next one.

[sycopupy]

I'd hold out for the Patek or AP.

[Mr Ben]

I like the aqua coloured ingenieur. I’m not a fan of the price or calling it an Ingy!

I was hoping it would be a good used buy - I’ve seen some keenly priced nearly new black dials but not the aqua as yet.

[watchboynyc]

I think you might be done with AP once you get the royal oak, unless you are ok with getting different variations of the RO.

As others have suggested you may want to venture into VC but know that you wont get an overseas as your first watch. Just like you wont get a nautilus as your first Patek.

I believe i've satisfied my Rolex itch and I'm looking into VC, JLC and of course Patek.

[2loaded]

Time for a SkyD, Air-King, EXP I, II ...and of course a YG DeepSea.

[TopNotchChach]

baaalllllin!
I love that day-date

[mpkRolex]

Your root beer is gorgeous. Tell you what, just sell all of them and get a meteorite dial Pepsi

[enjoythemusic]

Guess it depends if you choose to be a follower or a leader.

Obviously AP / PP for followers.

H. Moser if you're a leader.

MB&F if your an adventurer.

Jmho

[exp90]

Another vote for VC.

[dannyboy123]

By way of an update I pulled the trigger on the black dialled IWC Ingenieur yesterday. Got a small discount. Buying duty free so dont get it until I travel overseas in November.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by dannyboy123

By way of an update I pulled the trigger on the black dialled IWC Ingenieur yesterday. Got a small discount. Buying duty free so dont get it until I travel overseas in November.

Very nice, congrats!! Looking forward to the pics.

[Obi Wan]

What about a A. Lange & Söhne or Glashütte with perpetual calendar?

[dmash]

Update- I tried on the Laureato after buying, man the 42 felt a smidge too big for the plain design and bezel. I ended up selling it because of this. Highly suggest anybody reading this thread to try one on in store, as I felt it was more dinner plate than a sub for example.

[Poodlopogus]

Originally Posted by dmash

Update- I tried on the Laureato after buying, man the 42 felt a smidge too big for the plain design and bezel. I ended up selling it because of this. Highly suggest anybody reading this thread to try one on in store, as I felt it was more dinner plate than a sub for example.

Too bad, as it's a watch I always "root for" but in reality I'm not sure why they had to go so big for what is essentially the only option (save the copper and green ceramic variants). I could see doing 42 for the chronograph, or other more complicated versions, but not the three-hander.

I think there's a reason most (AP, VC, PP, Breguet, Chopard, PF, Zenith, IWC) top out at 41 for "standard" size these days for simple three-handers. Honestly, I think even that is too big and wouldn't be looking at anything over 38 (preferably 36/37).

[dmash]

Originally Posted by Poodlopogus

Too bad, as it's a watch I always "root for" but in reality I'm not sure why they had to go so big for what is essentially the only option (save the copper and green ceramic variants). I could see doing 42 for the chronograph, or other more complicated versions, but not the three-hander.

I think there's a reason most (AP, VC, PP, Breguet, Chopard, PF, Zenith, IWC) top out at 41 for "standard" size these days for simple three-handers. Honestly, I think even that is too big and wouldn't be looking at anything over 38 (preferably 36/37).

GP would be perfect at 40 for me after wearing. I also prefer the older 15300 39 from AP for example. For the price I really, really wanted the GP to work. But yeah, something felt off.

[Poodlopogus]

Originally Posted by dmash

GP would be perfect at 40 for me after wearing. I also prefer the older 15300 39 from AP for example. For the price I really, really wanted the GP to work. But yeah, something felt off.

Yea, my favorites, in terms of size, were always:

PP 5066 (35.5mm)
AP 15550 (37mm)
PP 3800 (37mm)
VC 42042 (37mm) - esp the black Arabic numeral version
Rolex 1530 (36mm)

Digging pretty far back into the archives for some of these but they are among my favorite integrated bracelet watches.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by dmash

Update- I tried on the Laureato after buying, man the 42 felt a smidge too big for the plain design and bezel. I ended up selling it because of this. Highly suggest anybody reading this thread to try one on in store, as I felt it was more dinner plate than a sub for example.

The copper 38 is really nice. I don’t know why GP doesn’t re-expand the 38 range with more fial choices… that being said, they used to have a wider 38 range and discontinued them. Maybe they don’t sell to the average watch buyer?

[dannyboy123]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

The copper 38 is really nice. I don’t know why GP doesn’t re-expand the 38 range with more fial choices… that being said, they used to have a wider 38 range and discontinued them. Maybe they don’t sell to the average watch buyer?

I totally agree with you. I think they'd do really well if they kept and expanded the 38mm range and also introduced 40mm options - be a great seller I'd have thought.

[Poodlopogus]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

The copper 38 is really nice. I don’t know why GP doesn’t re-expand the 38 range with more fial choices… that being said, they used to have a wider 38 range and discontinued them. Maybe they don’t sell to the average watch buyer?

My feeling on the copper is: If I had a collection of 25 watches and no meaningful budget constraints, sure, why not; it's a little different, nice color, etc. I feel similarly about the OP36 in green lacquer. The reality is, I have a handful, anything new I add is "last one for a while," so they all need to be pretty classic and versatile.

Agree on the 38, and hope they resume production of a wider variety of them. They used to have soooo many, and good ones, too! My favorites was the silver, but blue and black were also beautiful. There was also a 38mm chronograph and some rose gold pieces, with many versions of these available on leather, too.

I once asked in a GP AD why, and they said because the production capacity was needed elsewhere. Perhaps all the special editions they did, as well as the more complex ones (that obviously require more resources to produce)?

In any event, hopefully they will make a return as they were beautifully proportioned pieces.

[dannyboy123]

Originally Posted by dmash

Update- I tried on the Laureato after buying, man the 42 felt a smidge too big for the plain design and bezel. I ended up selling it because of this. Highly suggest anybody reading this thread to try one on in store, as I felt it was more dinner plate than a sub for example.

I nearly bought one online recently without trying it on, clearly I didn't, and I'm glad, because I did eventually try one in Singapore and my feelings about it mirrored yours. It's a really nice watch but it was too big on my 6.75" and dial was a tad empty. Still a fantastic watch, be great at 40mm. Conversely the 38mm too small.

[1William]

Congratulations.

[928ktgold]

Don’t get a datejust. You have a DD. You’ll never wear it

[928ktgold]

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