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Vivalas · 23 August 2018, 04:56 PM

Just realised I’m on 999 posts, so think my 1000th should be a milestone post.

Firstly thank you to everyone for the great forum - the spirit here is great and very welcoming.

Secondly I’m 18 months away from my 50th birthday - that’s still quite a long time to go. I want something special. I’ve never had a gold/precious metal watch of any kind as I’ve always been a SS professional type of person. I currently have a white dial Daytona, new Pepsi, coke, deep sea blue, white sky dweller, sd43 and a sub, oh and a seamaster.

For my 50th I’d like something different to steel. My favourite watch is probably the platinum Daytona but without selling some of my other watches it’s out of my price range. Up to maybe 30k, possibly a bit more for the right watch. I prefer lighter dials in the main but not totally set on that. I’d prefer Rolex but happy to consider alternatives. Leaning towards bracelet but would consider leather if not Rolex.

I realise it’s quite vague, but I’ve got 18 months to make the right decision. Greatful for suggestions and pictures.

Thanks all

RJRJRJ · 23 August 2018, 05:09 PM

Full RG CHNR.

Sarosh · 23 August 2018, 05:44 PM

WG SUB. Mic drop...

drmizzou · 23 August 2018, 11:08 PM

This!

scooba · 24 August 2018, 05:34 AM

Hi Stephen,

I had a bit of a tidy up with my Collection and bought myself a Platinum for my 50th a few years back , You won’t regret it , it’s very special there is nothing like it and there is some fantastic deals about ,

So my vote is PT Daytona

mjclark32 · 24 August 2018, 05:35 AM

DD40 would be a great pick up, IMO... Good luck waiting

AK797 · 24 August 2018, 05:37 AM

For a Rolex a gold Daytona sounds good for you, OF would be my choice, or a DD40, for a Patek I'd look at the 5712R, very nice piece, altho prices are rising.

T01 · 24 August 2018, 05:51 AM

Any PM sport piece!

CoveWatch · 24 August 2018, 06:04 AM

A DD or PM sports model would be a nice addition.. but if you want to venture outside of Rolex, how about a 5167R?

Vivalas · 24 August 2018, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooba

Hi Stephen,

I had a bit of a tidy up with my Collection and bought myself a Platinum for my 50th a few years back , You won’t regret it , it’s very special there is nothing like it and there is some fantastic deals about ,

So my vote is PT Daytona

Paul, deep down that’s the one I’ve wanted since the day it came out and who knows 18 months is a quite a way still.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

For a Rolex a gold Daytona sounds good for you, OF would be my choice, or a DD40, for a Patek I'd look at the 5712R, very nice piece, altho prices are rising.

Gold Daytona always appealed. Had a 5711, great watches, must try a 5712r sometime.

Some great ideas so far, thanks

uniqueMR · 24 August 2018, 08:16 AM

Congrats on 1000 :)

schoolboy · 24 August 2018, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

Full RG CHNR.

This is a beautiful watch

watchwatcher · 24 August 2018, 09:49 AM

I think with your collection a DD40 would fit in very nicely, and be the icing on the cake, so to speak.

That said, it sounds like the Platona is your grail. Go with what makes YOU happy.

Nikrnic · 24 August 2018, 11:12 AM

With your collection I agree on the DD40 coming your way. I like the WG myself. Of course the platinum is the killer.

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Vivalas · 25 August 2018, 12:46 AM

Never really payed much attention to the dd40. I’ll check it out :-)

Mephist · 25 August 2018, 01:26 AM

Congratulations on your 1000th post!

I am only half way to 1000, however I have already started planing the celebration.

bd307 · 25 August 2018, 02:01 AM

If you are not 100% set on Rolex (I would mix it up), check out some of the AP offering. AP is just on a different level though it really depends on your style when it is on your wrist.

I saw a black pearl, platinum, white gold Daytona (I believe) at an AD few weeks ago with MSRP of $86-88k. It is a beauty and someone would totally buy it if they have some other exotics in their collection already.

904VT · 25 August 2018, 02:06 AM

Great collection!

I'd add the 116618LB

Not too far from your comfort zone, but a lot different than what you already own

arizonapaul · 25 August 2018, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vivalas

Just realised I’m on 999 posts, so think my 1000th should be a milestone post.

Firstly thank you to everyone for the great forum - the spirit here is great and very welcoming.

Secondly I’m 18 months away from my 50th birthday - that’s still quite a long time to go. I want something special. I’ve never had a gold/precious metal watch of any kind as I’ve always been a SS professional type of person. I currently have a white dial Daytona, new Pepsi, coke, deep sea blue, white sky dweller, sd43 and a sub, oh and a seamaster.

For my 50th I’d like something different to steel. My favourite watch is probably the platinum Daytona but without selling some of my other watches it’s out of my price range. Up to maybe 30k, possibly a bit more for the right watch. I prefer lighter dials in the main but not totally set on that. I’d prefer Rolex but happy to consider alternatives. Leaning towards bracelet but would consider leather if not Rolex.

I realise it’s quite vague, but I’ve got 18 months to make the right decision. Greatful for suggestions and pictures.

Thanks all

I have had the same thoughts, both in my 1000 post approaching, and a huge milestone birthday in about a week. Still can't believe it, but at least I'm on the right side of the dirt still.

Nothing in the gold family is screaming at me, especially for that kind of money..... maybe that's a good thing.

JnmEaton · 25 August 2018, 04:41 AM

my 1000 coming up to but my wife's gonna have to be the next purchase.... LOL

R!$ · 29 August 2018, 07:21 AM

Sotc

23 August 2018, 04:56 PM	#1
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,646	1000th post advice. Just realised I’m on 999 posts, so think my 1000th should be a milestone post. Firstly thank you to everyone for the great forum - the spirit here is great and very welcoming. Secondly I’m 18 months away from my 50th birthday - that’s still quite a long time to go. I want something special. I’ve never had a gold/precious metal watch of any kind as I’ve always been a SS professional type of person. I currently have a white dial Daytona, new Pepsi, coke, deep sea blue, white sky dweller, sd43 and a sub, oh and a seamaster. For my 50th I’d like something different to steel. My favourite watch is probably the platinum Daytona but without selling some of my other watches it’s out of my price range. Up to maybe 30k, possibly a bit more for the right watch. I prefer lighter dials in the main but not totally set on that. I’d prefer Rolex but happy to consider alternatives. Leaning towards bracelet but would consider leather if not Rolex. I realise it’s quite vague, but I’ve got 18 months to make the right decision. Greatful for suggestions and pictures. Thanks all

23 August 2018, 05:44 PM	#3
Sarosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Watch: BLNR Posts: 2,222	WG SUB. Mic drop... __________________ ----- “It’s a watch, it tells time. Not much else”

23 August 2018, 11:08 PM	#4
drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,761	This! Attached Images __________________ HULK BLNR YG Daytona 116515 Pepsi GMT 126710BLRO White DaytonaC 116500 Omega Seamaster 50th Anniv Bond OHMSS Omega Seamaster Bond titanium

24 August 2018, 05:35 AM	#6
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	DD40 would be a great pick up, IMO... Good luck waiting __________________

24 August 2018, 08:16 AM	#11
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,706	Congrats on 1000 :) __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

23 August 2018, 05:09 PM	#2
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	Full RG CHNR.

24 August 2018, 05:34 AM	#5
scooba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Anything Posts: 2,586	Hi Stephen, I had a bit of a tidy up with my Collection and bought myself a Platinum for my 50th a few years back , You won’t regret it , it’s very special there is nothing like it and there is some fantastic deals about , So my vote is PT Daytona

24 August 2018, 05:37 AM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	For a Rolex a gold Daytona sounds good for you, OF would be my choice, or a DD40, for a Patek I'd look at the 5712R, very nice piece, altho prices are rising.

24 August 2018, 05:51 AM	#8
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Any PM sport piece!

24 August 2018, 06:04 AM	#9
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	A DD or PM sports model would be a nice addition.. but if you want to venture outside of Rolex, how about a 5167R?

24 August 2018, 09:49 AM	#13
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I think with your collection a DD40 would fit in very nicely, and be the icing on the cake, so to speak. That said, it sounds like the Platona is your grail. Go with what makes YOU happy.

24 August 2018, 11:12 AM	#14
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	With your collection I agree on the DD40 coming your way. I like the WG myself. Of course the platinum is the killer. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

25 August 2018, 12:46 AM	#15
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,646	Never really payed much attention to the dd40. I’ll check it out :-)

25 August 2018, 01:26 AM	#16
Mephist "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 781	Congratulations on your 1000th post! I am only half way to 1000, however I have already started planing the celebration. __________________ ...And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years...

25 August 2018, 02:01 AM	#17
bd307 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Cali Posts: 22	If you are not 100% set on Rolex (I would mix it up), check out some of the AP offering. AP is just on a different level though it really depends on your style when it is on your wrist. I saw a black pearl, platinum, white gold Daytona (I believe) at an AD few weeks ago with MSRP of $86-88k. It is a beauty and someone would totally buy it if they have some other exotics in their collection already.

25 August 2018, 02:06 AM	#18
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	Great collection! I'd add the 116618LB Not too far from your comfort zone, but a lot different than what you already own

25 August 2018, 04:41 AM	#20
JnmEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Gulfport Watch: 18038 Presidential Posts: 1,009	my 1000 coming up to but my wife's gonna have to be the next purchase.... LOL

29 August 2018, 07:21 AM	#21
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	Sotc

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