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scimps · 16 September 2014, 03:37 AM

I think another term might be finding your exit watch...

I've been fortunate enough to have tried about 7 different rolex references... Sometimes having 2 at a time... But ultimately its been a case of swapping through them to try them for 6 months or a year each.

Now I'm thinking - the ones I haven't tried don't really call to me much anyway, so am I going to stay with the one I've got - OR - change it back for one of the others I liked??

Anyone else been here? And tried to pick something as originally intended ( to keep ) and stop the incessant flipping ?

So far I've been through:
Sub c date
Sub c
Dssd
42mm exp2
Milg gv (twice )
41mm dj2

Where's good to go from here?

I'm 38. I Never go to anything even close to black tie events so only need a casual look - but also good to go to the gym, sauna and sunbathe etc.... And considering most of my experience has been with black faced (+/- ceramic bezels) I'm really tempted with the dj2. Blue stick. Smooth bezel - as it represents yet another change in the immediate sense - but also something that goes with everything and has a nice rufty tufty movement without screaming DIVE WATCH (cos I don't dive)

Any opinions are appreciated... Thanks for taking the time

lmcgbaj · 16 September 2014, 03:42 AM

You have not tried a GMT2C yet. :)

scimps · 16 September 2014, 03:53 AM

I guess the only one I haven't tried yet that I have mused over is the new exp1. But to me gmt's are so similar to sub's aesthetics I couldn't really say it would make me look at them - just never really appealed to me over the "submariner history and fame".

locutus49 · 16 September 2014, 03:59 AM

It i just a facet of your personality. Some people want constant change; others want something more permanent.

tkerrmd · 16 September 2014, 04:14 AM

GMT or SD 4000 for the keeper

EEParker · 16 September 2014, 04:18 AM

Looks like all of your watches have been modern. Ever dabbled in the vintage world? For me there is something so unique and special about a carefully aged vintage watch that makes me (temporarily) content and disinclined to constantly flip.

REDiesel · 16 September 2014, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by scimps

Where's good to go from here?

I hear Daytona is nice this time of year

You haven't been, and in addition to the great architecture it's filled with some of the "history and fame" you seek.

AK797 · 16 September 2014, 04:39 AM

You clearly have an allergy to steel. Only one cure.

watchwatcher · 16 September 2014, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

You clearly have an allergy to steel. Only one cure.

Surely you don't mean...

Mike should be joining in any minute.

1995akcoop · 16 September 2014, 07:59 AM

daytona or pepsi should fit the bill

kilyung · 16 September 2014, 08:22 AM

Gold!!

Annan · 16 September 2014, 08:41 AM

Try a GMTII-C. Similar in looks to the Subs you have already had but different enough in other ways to give it a try??

submariner66 · 16 September 2014, 08:52 AM

I like that..... "Rufty tufty"

waiting · 16 September 2014, 08:55 AM

I tried the Sea Dweller 4000 on this weekend. What a watch!!! Wow

AK797 · 16 September 2014, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Gold!!

watchwatcher · 16 September 2014, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Gold!!

BAM! There it is.

BLACKHORSE 6 · 16 September 2014, 10:51 AM

Daytona

16 September 2014, 03:37 AM	#1
scimps Banned Join Date: May 2013 Location: uk Posts: 487	who else has been "round the houses" I think another term might be finding your exit watch... I've been fortunate enough to have tried about 7 different rolex references... Sometimes having 2 at a time... But ultimately its been a case of swapping through them to try them for 6 months or a year each. Now I'm thinking - the ones I haven't tried don't really call to me much anyway, so am I going to stay with the one I've got - OR - change it back for one of the others I liked?? Anyone else been here? And tried to pick something as originally intended ( to keep ) and stop the incessant flipping ? So far I've been through: Sub c date Sub c Dssd 42mm exp2 Milg gv (twice ) 41mm dj2 Where's good to go from here? I'm 38. I Never go to anything even close to black tie events so only need a casual look - but also good to go to the gym, sauna and sunbathe etc.... And considering most of my experience has been with black faced (+/- ceramic bezels) I'm really tempted with the dj2. Blue stick. Smooth bezel - as it represents yet another change in the immediate sense - but also something that goes with everything and has a nice rufty tufty movement without screaming DIVE WATCH (cos I don't dive) Any opinions are appreciated... Thanks for taking the time

16 September 2014, 03:42 AM	#2
lmcgbaj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: G Location: Canada Watch: es are FUN!!! Posts: 1,979	You have not tried a GMT2C yet. :) __________________ "Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.* "*

16 September 2014, 08:41 AM	#12
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	Try a GMTII-C. Similar in looks to the Subs you have already had but different enough in other ways to give it a try?? Attached Images __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

16 September 2014, 03:53 AM	#3
scimps Banned Join Date: May 2013 Location: uk Posts: 487	I guess the only one I haven't tried yet that I have mused over is the new exp1. But to me gmt's are so similar to sub's aesthetics I couldn't really say it would make me look at them - just never really appealed to me over the "submariner history and fame".

16 September 2014, 03:59 AM	#4
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	It i just a facet of your personality. Some people want constant change; others want something more permanent.

16 September 2014, 04:14 AM	#5
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	GMT or SD 4000 for the keeper

16 September 2014, 04:18 AM	#6
EEParker "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Parker Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 337	Looks like all of your watches have been modern. Ever dabbled in the vintage world? For me there is something so unique and special about a carefully aged vintage watch that makes me (temporarily) content and disinclined to constantly flip.

16 September 2014, 04:39 AM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	You clearly have an allergy to steel. Only one cure.

16 September 2014, 07:59 AM	#10
1995akcoop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,162	daytona or pepsi should fit the bill

16 September 2014, 08:22 AM	#11
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Gold!!

16 September 2014, 08:52 AM	#13
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New Jersey Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,139	I like that..... "Rufty tufty"

16 September 2014, 08:55 AM	#14
waiting 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 330	I tried the Sea Dweller 4000 on this weekend. What a watch!!! Wow

16 September 2014, 10:51 AM	#17
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,679	Daytona

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