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8 September 2014, 06:21 AM
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Real Name: Bryan
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Plotting The Next Watch Attack
So I had a chat with myself about watches. Everybody does that, right?
I have two Rolexes, and wear only one. I came to a realization: I won't wear my Explorer II anywhere that I would not wear my Daytona. So despite all of the excuses I have made for how perfect the Explorer II is (it really is a fantastic watch), I have decided to part with it. And since the only Rolex I envision wearing every day is a Daytona, I have decided not to add another Rolex. But the draw of the hunt is too great. This can only mean one thing: upgrade! During my chat with myself, I also realized asking for your valued opinions will only go so far. I must decide for myself which model to get. However, I think a white gold Daytona is in the top of the running. Panda? Black? Slate? I'm not fond of yellow gold at the moment, and as beautiful as Everose is, it washes out with my skin tone. The other contender is a Patek Philippe Aquanaut, but I haven't tried one on yet. A Nautilis may be another choice. I owned one and was terrified of scratches. I'm not mesmerized by the "magical" blue dial like most. I have tried on the white dial Nautilus, and found it to be only slightly less hideous in person (the fact there are plenty available in white may suggest others agree). With a budget around $20-$25k, there aren't many others I'd consider (no other Rolex, no AP/VC/JLC/IWC/ALS). I might distract myself with another Patek (Calatrava? Gondolo?). Comments are welcome, even "save up for a (Platona/rose gold Aquanaut-slash-Nautilus)" or the ever-witty "first world problem..." :) |
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8 September 2014, 06:30 AM
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Bryan, going WG Daytona is always a great idea! And agree with your decision
Only problem is so many beautiful dials to choose from!! Happy hunting!! Here was the one I had before the Platona...  Then came this..... 
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8 September 2014, 07:32 AM
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all the WG daytona dials are fantastic. simply put, you can not go wrong.
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8 September 2014, 07:47 AM
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Agree with Tom's meteorite recommendation. I love it on my WG Day-Date.
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8 September 2014, 07:51 AM
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 I'd agree with the meteorite if a Daytona.
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8 September 2014, 08:44 AM
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WG is amazing as is the meteorite displayed in Tom's pic!
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8 September 2014, 08:51 AM
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May I suggest you this one....
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8 September 2014, 09:11 AM
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WG with the red highlighted racing dial dial. Or, an AP15202 is stunning and a good alternative to the PP5711.
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8 September 2014, 09:15 AM
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WG Daytona sounds ideal for you. I would get the panda dial and source the slate as well so you have two watches in one.
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8 September 2014, 09:52 AM
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Oh my, look at those pics ....
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8 September 2014, 09:57 AM
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My 2 cents: visit a Rolex boutique and try them all. You will know which one is 'next'
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8 September 2014, 10:25 AM
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The white dialed 5711 is hideous?
 good luck with your search, it's half the fun!
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8 September 2014, 11:05 AM
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 He knows what he's talking about. 
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8 September 2014, 11:15 AM
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I would suggest an AP RO - any reason why you've ruled that out?
Otherwise, the Patek RG aquanaut seems to be "enabled" all the time - that's the one I think?
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8 September 2014, 11:47 AM
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Not fond of F. Piguet's delicate, finicky antique chrono movement (had a bad experience in an Omega). I think the 4130 Rolex is a much better chrono mechanism. |
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8 September 2014, 11:50 AM
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I agree AP definitely needs to upgrade their RoC movement, but the 15202 or 153/400 is one to consider as well. I'm considering a similar direction for the next watch - either a precious metal Rolex or Aquanaut but starting to consider a RG 15300 and/or 15202 as well so wanting to get views on that front.
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8 September 2014, 11:51 AM
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I'd go with the WG daytona slate dial..
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8 September 2014, 11:51 AM
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Looks way better on you than me. I have tried it. Not a good look with my skin tone, but on your wrist (or even in the showcase for that matter), it looks fantastic. |
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8 September 2014, 11:56 AM
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8 September 2014, 12:00 PM
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8 September 2014, 12:02 PM
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Well, hideous is harsh, sorry. I loved the Nautilus I had, which everyone else seems to hate: the 3710 Jumbo "Comet." Matte black dial, white gold/lumed Roman markers, and the baddest (if completely useless) power reserve indicator. To me, the white dial is not attractive, in pictures or in person. |
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8 September 2014, 12:08 PM
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I have always liked the Aquanaut, if a sports watch is the style you seek. There is also the JLC Reverso, my aspirational piece.
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8 September 2014, 03:21 PM
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Ap ro?
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8 September 2014, 03:34 PM
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Yes, a First Wor..........do you prefer the Daytona with a bracelet or strap?
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8 September 2014, 03:40 PM
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Definitely bracelet. |
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8 September 2014, 03:41 PM
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Haven't changed my mind yet ;) |
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8 September 2014, 03:42 PM
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The answer is one of these three
  
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8 September 2014, 06:07 PM
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Come on. Where are the AP RO enablers:)?
I'll start. But the Patek or a precious metal Daytona is amazing as well 
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9 September 2014, 12:59 AM
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Go with an aquanaut if you're not a big nautilus fan
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9 September 2014, 01:10 AM
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I think I scratched it by just looking at it! ;) Scratch-magnet tendencies aside (and PP Aquanaut/Nautilus are equally guilty), it is a handsome watch and a perfect size. I'm sure my F. Piguet 1185-based Omega was the exception, but it failed twice under warranty and once on my dime. I won't give it any more chances than the three I already gave it. |
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