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sdbui · 5 January 2012, 07:53 AM

If you had $20,000 to spend on 2 watches, what would they be. Has to cover jeans/t-shirt to suit/tux.
I have narrowed it down to 4: sub c, gmt iic, ss daytona and datejust ii.
Leaning toward sub c and daytona...

TSW · 5 January 2012, 07:54 AM

Daytona +Subc

JustABreathAway · 5 January 2012, 07:55 AM

Just one YG DayDate - it truly works with everything (I wear my DDII with everything, but if 20K is your ceiling, then the DD it is).

Rolexis · 5 January 2012, 07:56 AM

20K I would buy a 1655 and a used 18038

capote · 5 January 2012, 07:57 AM

A 16200 and a 14060m would do for most occations I guess.

The Joker · 5 January 2012, 07:57 AM

These 2 from your selection.

gmt iic, ss daytona

petesjag · 5 January 2012, 08:02 AM

116520 and 116713 and you will still have some cash left to celibrate

Watch ME! · 5 January 2012, 08:03 AM

My Vote: Sub C and SS Daytona!!

nyfida · 5 January 2012, 08:03 AM

Subc lv and Daytona ...That would be my choice.

redsea10021 · 5 January 2012, 08:04 AM

No need to for me to reply! Other that to complement your good taste. You picked them correctly, in my opinion: Daytona and Sub C my two favourites well and the GMT II Pepsi I just got...

mike · 5 January 2012, 08:13 AM

Given your choices the IIc and DJ for me.

RedBaronF2001 · 5 January 2012, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

Just one YG DayDate - it truly works with everything (I wear my DDII with everything, but if 20K is your ceiling, then the DD it is).

It's just my opinion, but stainless is a bit more versatile with more casual wear than gold. The gold DD/DDII doesn't look "right" with jeans and a t-shirt for those outside of the entertainment business. I'd love to be shown photos and proven wrong, though.

RedBaronF2001 · 5 January 2012, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdbui

If you had $20,000 to spend on 2 watches, what would they be. Has to cover jeans/t-shirt to suit/tux.
I have narrowed it down to 4: sub c, gmt iic, ss daytona and datejust ii.
Leaning toward sub c and daytona...

For a while I owned the SS Daytona (116520) and the Sea-Dweller (16600) solely and the combo covered all bases for me.

cedargrove · 5 January 2012, 08:21 AM

The two I have - Milgauss and GMT.

Adam K. · 5 January 2012, 08:26 AM

If modern, I'd go with a 14060M for the beater role, and a gently pre-loved gold Daytona (yellow or white, according to one's preference) on a strap for those more sartorially stylish days.

LightOnAHill · 5 January 2012, 08:29 AM

I'd do two watches the following way:

SS DJ siver dial jub bracelet for say $5500,

then take the rest and make a downpayment on a YG daytona for dressier occasions and the jeans and informal. YG is great for chillin. the SS can be worn when around where YG would be brash, and pay pmts for three months.

If I had the 20, that's what Id do.

I think it's worth considering a precious metal model with that much cashola.

LightOnAHill · 5 January 2012, 08:30 AM

OR, I'd replace the DJ with a green subC

TempoKing · 5 January 2012, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdbui

If you had $20,000 to spend on 2 watches, what would they be. Has to cover jeans/t-shirt to suit/tux.
I have narrowed it down to 4: sub c, gmt iic, ss daytona and datejust ii.
Leaning toward sub c and daytona...

2 Rolexes for All Occasions ?
You can have more than 2 if you buy like new..pre-owned.

1. Steel Daytona 9500
2. Two tone Sub 5200
3. GMT-II-C ...around 5500 TOTAL 20,200

dddrees · 5 January 2012, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the joker

these 2 from your selection.

Gmt iic, ss daytona

x2

Paladin · 5 January 2012, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedBaronF2001

The gold DD/DDII doesn't look "right" with jeans and a t-shirt for those outside of the entertainment business.

+1

btrue · 5 January 2012, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Given your choices the IIc and DJ for me.

My thoughts exactly!

azguy · 5 January 2012, 10:01 AM

A sub and a YM

Michael M. · 5 January 2012, 10:03 AM

Rolex 1680 Red & Rolex 116520 Daytona

mjclark32 · 5 January 2012, 10:08 AM

Sub and tt white dial dj

kilyung · 5 January 2012, 10:14 AM

116520 SS Daytona
116710 SS GMTIIc

JustABreathAway · 5 January 2012, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedBaronF2001

It's just my opinion, but stainless is a bit more versatile with more casual wear than gold. The gold DD/DDII doesn't look "right" with jeans and a t-shirt for those outside of the entertainment business. I'd love to be shown photos and proven wrong, though.

I suppose it goes without saying that I do think the DD/DDII go with whatever attire one should choose. Of course, we could run in very different circles. I am almost entirely around very successful professionals from healthcare and business. Those of us who are still young, in our early 30's, often sport our gold or platinum while in casual attire. I know no one in the entertainment or sporting industries.

Below are some pictures of me, plus a picture I found when researching my watch that really helped me decide on YG Champagne with Romans (this last one isn't me, and it is the DD and not my DDII).

nauticajoe · 5 January 2012, 10:40 AM

Daytona & SubC.

RedBaronF2001 · 5 January 2012, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

I suppose it goes without saying that I do think the DD/DDII go with whatever attire one should choose. Of course, we could run in very different circles. I am almost entirely around very successful professionals from healthcare and business. Those of us who are still young, in our early 30's, often sport our gold or platinum while in casual attire. I know no one in the entertainment or sporting industries.

Below are some pictures of me, plus a picture I found when researching my watch that really helped me decide on YG Champagne with Romans (this last one isn't me, and it is the DD and not my DDII).

We are certainly entitled to our own opinions and opinions on style. A more "sporty" gold watch like the Daytona, Sub, GMT or the likes of an AP ROO looks better with jeans if you ask me. I love the DD and DDII, for the record. Just not with more casual wear.

I am surrounded by professionals as well and I mostly see stainless on their wrists when they're actually wearing watches (it's amazing how many folks don't wear watches these days). We're surrounded by musicians, actors, and the like here in Nashville and I rarely see anything other than stainless on their wrists as well.

SALTY · 5 January 2012, 11:04 AM

Your have tastes very similar to mine - you have good taste, IMO.

While the SS Daytona is my grail/fav; in your situation and budget, the GMT2Cand the DJ2 would cover your bases nicely - especially if the JJ were TT. I know I'll catch heat for that one but it would truly cover all of your bases nicely.

With that said, a Daytona and a GMT2C would be more than fine.

jim251 · 5 January 2012, 11:56 AM

Can't go wrong --> Daytona + SubC...

5 January 2012, 07:53 AM	#1
sdbui "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southern CA Posts: 22	2 Rolexes for All Occasions If you had $20,000 to spend on 2 watches, what would they be. Has to cover jeans/t-shirt to suit/tux. I have narrowed it down to 4: sub c, gmt iic, ss daytona and datejust ii. Leaning toward sub c and daytona...

5 January 2012, 07:54 AM	#2
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Daytona +Subc __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

5 January 2012, 10:08 AM	#24
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Sub and tt white dial dj __________________

5 January 2012, 11:04 AM	#29
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	Your have tastes very similar to mine - you have good taste, IMO. While the SS Daytona is my grail/fav; in your situation and budget, the GMT2Cand the DJ2 would cover your bases nicely - especially if the JJ were TT. I know I'll catch heat for that one but it would truly cover all of your bases nicely. With that said, a Daytona and a GMT2C would be more than fine. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

5 January 2012, 07:55 AM	#3
JustABreathAway Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Watch: The Reference Posts: 1,743	Just one YG DayDate - it truly works with everything (I wear my DDII with everything, but if 20K is your ceiling, then the DD it is).

5 January 2012, 07:56 AM	#4
Rolexis Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Hank Location: Wachula Watch: Had many love all Posts: 476	20K I would buy a 1655 and a used 18038

5 January 2012, 07:57 AM	#5
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	A 16200 and a 14060m would do for most occations I guess.

5 January 2012, 07:57 AM	#6
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	These 2 from your selection. gmt iic, ss daytona

5 January 2012, 08:02 AM	#7
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	116520 and 116713 and you will still have some cash left to celibrate

5 January 2012, 08:03 AM	#8
Watch ME! "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: 116610LN Posts: 191	My Vote: Sub C and SS Daytona!!

5 January 2012, 08:03 AM	#9
nyfida "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: new york Posts: 539	Subc lv and Daytona ...That would be my choice.

5 January 2012, 08:04 AM	#10
redsea10021 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 227	No need to for me to reply! Other that to complement your good taste. You picked them correctly, in my opinion: Daytona and Sub C my two favourites well and the GMT II Pepsi I just got...

5 January 2012, 08:13 AM	#11
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Given your choices the IIc and DJ for me.

5 January 2012, 08:21 AM	#14
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	The two I have - Milgauss and GMT.

5 January 2012, 08:26 AM	#15
Adam K. Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: WA Watch: All the Oysters Posts: 811	If modern, I'd go with a 14060M for the beater role, and a gently pre-loved gold Daytona (yellow or white, according to one's preference) on a strap for those more sartorially stylish days.

5 January 2012, 08:29 AM	#16
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	I'd do two watches the following way: SS DJ siver dial jub bracelet for say $5500, then take the rest and make a downpayment on a YG daytona for dressier occasions and the jeans and informal. YG is great for chillin. the SS can be worn when around where YG would be brash, and pay pmts for three months. If I had the 20, that's what Id do. I think it's worth considering a precious metal model with that much cashola.

5 January 2012, 08:30 AM	#17
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	OR, I'd replace the DJ with a green subC

5 January 2012, 10:01 AM	#22
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	A sub and a YM

5 January 2012, 10:03 AM	#23
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Rolex 1680 Red & Rolex 116520 Daytona

5 January 2012, 10:14 AM	#25
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	116520 SS Daytona 116710 SS GMTIIc

5 January 2012, 10:40 AM	#27
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Daytona & SubC.

5 January 2012, 11:56 AM	#30
jim251 Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: VA Posts: 591	Can't go wrong --> Daytona + SubC...

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