Help Choosing A One Watch Daily Wearer

[Tomas Eriksson]

Originally Posted by WatchingAustin

I think it will be perfect. With the 15202 I am cautious to let anything touch my wrist from any angle, flying in planes is a nightmare. The rubber strap mitigates my anxiety in this area. Also only like minded people will recognize the Aquanaut, while most people know the name Rolex and associate it with luxury and $$$$

All in all I think the 5167 is especially fitting for a younger person.

Not to be rude, but you need to face the fact that a daily wearer will get scratches regardless it's size or bracelet even if you are careful. Im not saying you should abuse your watches but if you fear just getting on a plane with a watch on your wrist it sounds like you maybe should step down to cheaper watches.

[derekstlmo]

Of the 3 I would go diver but prefer the 39mm royal oaks

[Chute]

15400 hands down of those choices.
But a 116500 and 5167 would be my suggestions to consider too.

[ezinhk]

To begin with, you have too many options which is not a bad thing if you can afford to buy 2-3 pieces. I would narrow it down to 2 options first then really decide & ask the question.

[lapince]

Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

1) AP Royal Oak 15400/15450 (probably white dial)

15400 - 41mm
15202 - 39mm
15450 - 37mm

Im a little confused why you jump from 41mm to 37mm. Kind of a big difference and not something between like a 15202.

Yes 37 to 41 is a huge difference

Originally Posted by dmash

10000% agree. It still baffles me why the 15300 was bumped in favor of a 41mm 15400 :(

Because people now like bigger watches, and there was and is clearly a market

Originally Posted by Suttree

WatchingAustin- The 5167a is an interesting proposition as well. It seems like it could check all my boxes. I'll have to make it a point to see that one in person too.

Would be my choice clearly, in pics they don't look great, in real it is awesome, I have the RG, but saw the SS and liked it much better than pics, and incredibly comfortable, and rubber bands on high end watches is something usual now, not one person who knows watches will tell you "what a Patek on rubber" it's perfect for any occasion, suit or shorts, under the radar. At 26 I would clearly not want a Rolex, got comfortable with owning one at 40, not before...

[Suttree]

Called a local AD about the Patek 5167a. He said they only had one in stock and somebody scooped it up about two days ago. They do have one in the rose gold version however. It's out of my price range at this time, but I told him I'd be by this weekend to get an idea of the size/feel. Will post pics afterward. If nothing else, I need some excitement to hold me over until I can see the AP's in NY or Vegas...

[socalwatchcollector]

RO is a no brainer IMHO

[wisemenofgotham]

AP and buy a cheap atomic G Shock.