Please Recommend a First Rolex for me...

[shay2nak]

Originally Posted by Plastique999

Really love this watch!
But looks like I'm pulling the trigger on a 116505 for my wife first...


I'm wondering if I can steal this watch from her and wear it. Is this model considered unisex?


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Daytona is a men's watch, but that doesn't stop women from wearing them. Also one could argue that very few Daytona models might be more feminine in nature than others.

Personally, I do like the watch you have pictured above, however with the black dial. Too much RG for my taste. Of course all of this is subjective and depends on what catches your eye the most.

I do not see why you wouldn't be able to wear this watch as well if you do indeed buy it for her.

[Gaijin]

Originally Posted by crazycarlitos

Cellini Dual Time - instant classic

Bam. There it is. This should suit you and blends nice with your amazing collection.

[Plastique999]

Originally Posted by shay2nak

Daytona is a men's watch, but that doesn't stop women from wearing them. Also one could argue that very few Daytona models might be more feminine in nature than others.



Personally, I do like the watch you have pictured above, however with the black dial. Too much RG for my taste. Of course all of this is subjective and depends on what catches your eye the most.



I do not see why you wouldn't be able to wear this watch as well if you do indeed buy it for her.

Thanks Ara, yea I figured the Daytona was originally a men's watch. But nowadays I see many women wearing them.
My wife, of course, chose the rose gold dial (more bling I suppose). I'm with you - I'd rather wear the black dial.
The 116515 is still my favorite but it'll have to wait until after my wife's purchase.

She tried it on a couple months ago and her decision was made...



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[iclick]

Originally Posted by waQstar

What's a collection without a gmt ?

I agree. No collection is complete without one.

[iclick]

Originally Posted by Plastique999

Thanks Ara, yea I figured the Daytona was originally a men's watch. But nowadays I see many women wearing them.
My wife, of course, chose the rose gold dial (more bling I suppose). I'm with you - I'd rather wear the black dial. The 116515 is still my favorite but it'll have to wait until after my wife's purchase.

I think you should look at a white gold panda with red hands and another with the meteorite dial before deciding. These aren't mine , but images I lifted.

[Plastique999]

Originally Posted by iclick

I think you should look at a white gold panda with red hands and another with the meteorite dial before deciding.

Wow loving the panda....what's the model #?


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[locutus49]

This is an insightful post. Well stated. I concur.

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

You need a Skydweller or a Daytona. You gotta understand, Rolex is kinda like Porsche, they have a design language and that's what makes them so great. They're iconic and classic in design and though they might be common, when you finally own one you'll understand why it is unique.
You have a great collection and to the masses a Rolex may seem cliche but to true watch lovers and collectors a Rolex has a special place.

You seem not be or want to be part of the "herd" but if you sit down with a Rolex and look at it with a careful eye and appreciate a genuine mechanical marvel I'm sure a Rolex will earn it's place in your collection.

Good luck.

[locutus49]

Don't dismiss the meteorite, which is from Gibeon meteor and is about 4 billion years old, just a bit younger than the earth itself, and slices that are fit for jewelry are very rare.

Originally Posted by Plastique999

Wow loving the panda....what's the model #?


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[Plastique999]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Don't dismiss the meteorite, which is from Gibeon meteor and is about 4 billion years old, just a bit younger than the earth itself, and slices that are fit for jewelry are very rare.

Wow, keeps getting better and better. That dial is amazing!


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[shay2nak]

The meteor dial in itself is nice and has interesting physical attributes, but I didn't like it when I tried one on. Hard to see the subdials. Basically, everything just blends into the dial.

Originally Posted by Plastique999

Thanks Ara, yea I figured the Daytona was originally a men's watch. But nowadays I see many women wearing them.
My wife, of course, chose the rose gold dial (more bling I suppose). I'm with you - I'd rather wear the black dial.
The 116515 is still my favorite but it'll have to wait until after my wife's purchase.

She tried it on a couple months ago and her decision was made...


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Obviously. haha I didn't mean it that way.

Looks great on her wrist!

[shay2nak]

Originally Posted by crazycarlitos

Cellini Dual Time - instant classic

nice!

[Racerdj]

You have an excellent collection! (All keepers) May I recommend a WG Sub Pepsi?

[FiftyTwoEighty]

Originally Posted by Plastique999

Wow loving the panda....what's the model #?


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My vote is for the white dial Panada! Hard to make a poor decision.

(I'm bummed I couldn't make it out to run Spring Mountian this weekend with you guys! Have fun!)

[Plastique999]

Originally Posted by FiftyTwoEighty

My vote is for the white dial Panada! Hard to make a poor decision.



(I'm bummed I couldn't make it out to run Spring Mountian this weekend with you guys! Have fun!)

Aw Woody, bring the beast out!!! Are you going on the drive Yaphet is organizing?
We need to set up a meet again soon - whether cars or watches.

I can't decide between the Panda or the Meteorite dial...guess I have to try them on. Anyone know where to view one? - wouldn't seem like dealers regularly carry these in stock. I'm in SoCal.


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[boost2perfection]

Explorer Steve McQueen

[Plastique999]

Originally Posted by boost2perfection

Explorer Steve McQueen

Interesting history...so it looks like Steve McQueen never actually wore the Explorer 1655 - wonder how this model was named as such. Seems his daily Rolex was a Sub 5512.

I've been looking for a Heuer Monaco 1133b for a few months now.


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[FiftyTwoEighty]

Originally Posted by FiftyTwoEighty

My vote is for the white dial Panada! Hard to make a poor decision.

(I'm bummed I couldn't make it out to run Spring Mountian this weekend with you guys! Have fun!)

Yes and yes...I'm doing Yaphet's run; we'd love to hear any one of your toys echoing off the canyon walls.

Right now, I'm just fighting my way back to Sunny California. I'm up in the air again the next two weeks, so I need a couple days home with the wife.

[ZeKe]

Bubble back is good also a paul newman daytona....OR get a Patek or AP!

[Plastique999]

Originally Posted by ZeKe

Bubble back is good also a paul newman daytona....OR get a Patek or AP!

One of my grails is definitely a Paul Newman!


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[Plastique999]

A quick update....my wife has 3 Rolexes and I still have none! The ones I like are a little out of budget...6263 or Platona.

Well here are some recent pieces picked up. Still would like a Rolex in the mix.











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[RPB]

Omg that Lange is wicked. If only I could afford the Datograph up/down I would be in heaven

[Leeq]

To me it sounds like you don't want a Rolex staple. If you want a rolex just to have a rolex i dont know what to tell you because thats a lot of money invested into something just for the name. The oyster bracelet is a huge branding product of Rolex and if you don't really like it maybe you should steer clear of Rolex and find a brand you TRULY like.