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Amiamit · 30 May 2011, 04:45 PM

Hi Trf-ers,

Its been a long time since my last post. I bought myself the non date sub a year ago, posted about that experience, went the nylon route (am back to the Rolex bracelet) and I'd estimate that my other watches have adorned my wrist maybe 20 days in the past year ... the Rolex is just too comfortable, looks great ... anyways.

I'm considered a bit of a watch geek (maybe one day I'd qualify as WIS) among friends and was requested to assist one of them (SR) in (I quote SR here) "buying a piece of art" for his wrist.

SR is a big guy, 6 foot something so I was thinking I'd suggest a large watch (but not necessarily so).

His budget (I dont know how flexible the budget is) is US$ 5,500/- approx.

My shortlist for him this far is:

The Rolex Sub - date or non date (used in the former and new in the latter)
The Deep Sea Sea Dweller - this is my 'grail' watch but is a lot more than his current budget allows - either new or used :-(
The Omega Planet Ocean 45mm (approx)
The Cartier Santos XL in steel (or perhaps smaller sized from the same family, depending on how he feels about the size)
Something by Panerai (I dont know these watches, the models, features, etc - but figure if so many of you love them, they must be good watches)

If you could suggest other watches he could look at, I know he'd much appreciate it.

Thank you in advance.

glimmer · 30 May 2011, 05:52 PM

Your list is fine, anyone of them is a piece of art. For the budget, you could also consider a Yachtmaster in Stainless Steel and Platinum...the dial and bezel are what I consider to be a work of art.

evanvito · 30 May 2011, 06:06 PM

Cant go wrong with a sub

cht · 30 May 2011, 06:13 PM

so, your friend just wants to blow $5 grand on some wrist art that he knows nothing about?

Get him a Rolex then...

Way to change the stereo types...
:(

calibre1 · 30 May 2011, 06:43 PM

Perhaps try exposing/ educating him to the various watch brands as well as their history/ movements/series and let him decide.

After all it is going to be on his wrist and he needs to be happy with it. It may mean more to him if he made an educated choice....otherwise just tell him to get a watch that puts a smile on his face.

slcbbrown · 30 May 2011, 09:46 PM

I'd go with a Sub. If this will be his only watch-- Rolex is the way to go. As for other choices, if he doesn't mind "lightly used", you might look at Girard Perregaux. The Seahawk or Laureato are great watches. The Seahawk is the diver and usually on a strap. Both are about 42mm.

The GMT Master · 30 May 2011, 09:52 PM

Get a nice shiny new Planet Ocean, awesome watch, and, in my opinion, better than the previous generation of Subs

nauticajoe · 30 May 2011, 10:41 PM

The Sub's got my vote.

egzbuen · 31 May 2011, 12:19 AM

Sub or SD indeed.

For PAM, check our the 24 and 25, would look nice for a big fellow I beleive

Sherwooddavid · 31 May 2011, 12:39 AM

Get the Sub before the price goes up.

Amiamit · 31 May 2011, 02:45 PM

Thank you all for the input and ideas.

SR is educating himself - but as there are a zillion watches out there I'm giving him brands / models to focus his reading on. I've also suggested Breitling to him (not a personal fave of mine any more - silly story there)

brettpaul · 31 May 2011, 04:50 PM

Anything on your list is great...but I favor the Subby!

16610 is the way to go IMO!!

brettpaul · 31 May 2011, 04:52 PM

PAM is also a good choice and will also be in his range BNIB here on the Forum if he doesn't want a used watch....I would say the PAM0004 (Luminor Marina with steel caseback or PAM005 (which is, I think, the Luminor with skeleton case back).....had the 005 for a while but flipped it to buy a Daytona...of course!!

Shade · 31 May 2011, 05:21 PM

Either a sub date or non date doesnt matter, or a panerai..

Arby · 1 June 2011, 01:24 AM

Since your friend is a "Big Guy", have you considered a Breitling Navitimer? They range in the 42 - 43mm size. They have a great history and look nice.

glimmer · 1 June 2011, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arby

Since your friend is a "Big Guy", have you considered a Breitling Navitimer? They range in the 42 - 43mm size. They have a great history and look nice.

The Navitimer is a very nice looking watch!

Megalobyte · 1 June 2011, 08:12 AM

Sounds like your friend is more interested in looks than function or history, so to me that says Panerai, not Rolex. Rolex IMO is the better watch, but the Sub is way less about art than function, and Panerai while being a still very good watch, is pretty artsy. A 44mm Pam Sub will grab someone's attention way faster than the comparatively pedestrian, low key Sub.

roley4life · 1 June 2011, 01:00 PM

Tell him to get a G-shock, since he is not ready to decide; and let him decide for himself with out any persuasion. Your taste may differ from his, "to each his own".

JUSTROLEXES · 1 June 2011, 01:07 PM

The Submariner gets my vote all day long

Dr. Robert · 1 June 2011, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Get a nice shiny new Planet Ocean, awesome watch, and, in my opinion, better than the previous generation of Subs

Evil.....pure evil.....1st the Emperor (aka the GMTmaster) tries to take over every wrist, now he's selling Omega!!!!! Is nothing sacred????

The GMT Master · 1 June 2011, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Evil.....pure evil.....1st the Emperor (aka the GMTmaster) tries to take over every wrist, now he's selling Omega!!!!! Is nothing sacred????

30 May 2011, 04:45 PM	#1
Amiamit "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: India Watch: Rolex no-date Sub Posts: 53	Advice on which watch ... Hi Trf-ers, Its been a long time since my last post. I bought myself the non date sub a year ago, posted about that experience, went the nylon route (am back to the Rolex bracelet) and I'd estimate that my other watches have adorned my wrist maybe 20 days in the past year ... the Rolex is just too comfortable, looks great ... anyways. I'm considered a bit of a watch geek (maybe one day I'd qualify as WIS) among friends and was requested to assist one of them (SR) in (I quote SR here) "buying a piece of art" for his wrist. SR is a big guy, 6 foot something so I was thinking I'd suggest a large watch (but not necessarily so). His budget (I dont know how flexible the budget is) is US$ 5,500/- approx. My shortlist for him this far is: The Rolex Sub - date or non date (used in the former and new in the latter) The Deep Sea Sea Dweller - this is my 'grail' watch but is a lot more than his current budget allows - either new or used :-( The Omega Planet Ocean 45mm (approx) The Cartier Santos XL in steel (or perhaps smaller sized from the same family, depending on how he feels about the size) Something by Panerai (I dont know these watches, the models, features, etc - but figure if so many of you love them, they must be good watches) If you could suggest other watches he could look at, I know he'd much appreciate it. Thank you in advance.

31 May 2011, 12:19 AM	#9
egzbuen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manila Posts: 1,177	Sub or SD indeed. For PAM, check our the 24 and 25, would look nice for a big fellow I beleive __________________ 18083 & 16750 16234 & 16233 16610 & 16800 3717-01 & 104 & 312 Nav B-Uhr

31 May 2011, 05:21 PM	#14
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Either a sub date or non date doesnt matter, or a panerai.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

1 June 2011, 01:07 PM	#19
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,120	The Submariner gets my vote all day long __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

30 May 2011, 05:52 PM	#2
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	Your list is fine, anyone of them is a piece of art. For the budget, you could also consider a Yachtmaster in Stainless Steel and Platinum...the dial and bezel are what I consider to be a work of art.

30 May 2011, 06:06 PM	#3
evanvito "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Lennard Location: Fremont, CA Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 408	Cant go wrong with a sub

30 May 2011, 06:13 PM	#4
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,143	so, your friend just wants to blow $5 grand on some wrist art that he knows nothing about? Get him a Rolex then... Way to change the stereo types... :(

30 May 2011, 06:43 PM	#5
calibre1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: ROLEX, OMEGA Posts: 279	Perhaps try exposing/ educating him to the various watch brands as well as their history/ movements/series and let him decide. After all it is going to be on his wrist and he needs to be happy with it. It may mean more to him if he made an educated choice....otherwise just tell him to get a watch that puts a smile on his face.

30 May 2011, 09:46 PM	#6
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	I'd go with a Sub. If this will be his only watch-- Rolex is the way to go. As for other choices, if he doesn't mind "lightly used", you might look at Girard Perregaux. The Seahawk or Laureato are great watches. The Seahawk is the diver and usually on a strap. Both are about 42mm.

30 May 2011, 09:52 PM	#7
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Get a nice shiny new Planet Ocean, awesome watch, and, in my opinion, better than the previous generation of Subs

30 May 2011, 10:41 PM	#8
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	The Sub's got my vote.

31 May 2011, 12:39 AM	#10
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,080	Get the Sub before the price goes up.

31 May 2011, 02:45 PM	#11
Amiamit "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: India Watch: Rolex no-date Sub Posts: 53	Thank you all for the input and ideas. SR is educating himself - but as there are a zillion watches out there I'm giving him brands / models to focus his reading on. I've also suggested Breitling to him (not a personal fave of mine any more - silly story there)

31 May 2011, 04:50 PM	#12
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Anything on your list is great...but I favor the Subby! 16610 is the way to go IMO!!

31 May 2011, 04:52 PM	#13
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	PAM is also a good choice and will also be in his range BNIB here on the Forum if he doesn't want a used watch....I would say the PAM0004 (Luminor Marina with steel caseback or PAM005 (which is, I think, the Luminor with skeleton case back).....had the 005 for a while but flipped it to buy a Daytona...of course!!

1 June 2011, 01:24 AM	#15
Arby "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ron Location: NJ Posts: 726	Since your friend is a "Big Guy", have you considered a Breitling Navitimer? They range in the 42 - 43mm size. They have a great history and look nice.

1 June 2011, 08:12 AM	#17
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Sounds like your friend is more interested in looks than function or history, so to me that says Panerai, not Rolex. Rolex IMO is the better watch, but the Sub is way less about art than function, and Panerai while being a still very good watch, is pretty artsy. A 44mm Pam Sub will grab someone's attention way faster than the comparatively pedestrian, low key Sub.

1 June 2011, 01:00 PM	#18
roley4life "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ny Posts: 15	Tell him to get a G-shock, since he is not ready to decide; and let him decide for himself with out any persuasion. Your taste may differ from his, "to each his own".

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