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Old 13 December 2014, 11:17 AM   #1
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gold Rolex if given one choice.
If given one choice for a gold Rolex which one would it be. Please comment and wrist shots are always encouraged.
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Old 13 December 2014, 11:22 AM   #2
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WG daytona with black/slate racing dial. Extremely legible and pretty.
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Old 13 December 2014, 11:22 AM   #3
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In order of preference:

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Old 13 December 2014, 11:23 AM   #4
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Meteorite Daytona.
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Old 13 December 2014, 11:31 AM   #5
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Rose gold daytona matte black dial hands down.
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Old 13 December 2014, 11:32 AM   #6
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Rose gold daytona matte black dial hands down.
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Old 13 December 2014, 11:34 AM   #7
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GMT white gold
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Old 13 December 2014, 11:34 AM   #8
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Old 13 December 2014, 11:38 AM   #9
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Old 13 December 2014, 11:39 AM   #10
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This for sure!
Not my pic...this one is for sale on a Rolex Passion. I have had my finger on the trigger for several weeks.
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Old 13 December 2014, 11:41 AM   #11
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Old 13 December 2014, 11:58 AM   #12
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I currently like this one!


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Old 13 December 2014, 12:02 PM   #13
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What a fantastic picture, Neil!

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Old 13 December 2014, 12:06 PM   #14
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YG Daytona black face gold subdials do me
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Old 13 December 2014, 12:07 PM   #15
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Old 13 December 2014, 12:24 PM   #16
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Old 13 December 2014, 12:26 PM   #17
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I have this one too.....the dial sucks for legibility although it's pretty....if only one I would go full bracelet and not strap
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Old 13 December 2014, 12:29 PM   #18
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I've had a few gold refs and I have to say the 718 for me is THE gold watch to have if only one. Best

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Old 13 December 2014, 12:33 PM   #19
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I have this one too.....the dial sucks for legibility although it's pretty....if only one I would go full bracelet and not strap

The chocolate dial is nice, but the legibility issues you mention seem to come up often. Maybe the new black dial in the picture I posted makes it easier? I haven't seen it in person, so I can't say for sure.

The leather works as a nice middle ground for me, as I still think a full yellow or rose bracelet would feel a little over the top in my lifestyle. Maybe it's a matter of getting used to it.
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Old 13 December 2014, 12:34 PM   #20
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Thomas, I gotta say, your dog is awesome! 😄
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Old 13 December 2014, 12:35 PM   #21
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Old 13 December 2014, 12:42 PM   #22
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I like this one. I want to complement it with a WG daydate 2 with a black dial and roman numerals I can pass down to my other son. Cheers!Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1418438519.849446.jpg Views: 669 Size: 50.7 KB
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Old 13 December 2014, 12:53 PM   #23
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Old 13 December 2014, 12:59 PM   #24
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I'm with the RG daytona on strap, but a Skydweller wouldn't be too far behind. I should probably try them on first
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Old 13 December 2014, 12:59 PM   #25
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The chocolate dial is nice, but the legibility issues you mention seem to come up often. Maybe the new black dial in the picture I posted makes it easier? I haven't seen it in person, so I can't say for sure.

The leather works as a nice middle ground for me, as I still think a full yellow or rose bracelet would feel a little over the top in my lifestyle. Maybe it's a matter of getting used to it.
If I had to do it over I would do the ivory dial on strap if that was an option? I think it may be.

I can understand not wanting the full bracelet either, for me I find the strap so comfortable however you have to take off when swimming, even washing hands try not to soak it etc. I like to put it on and forget about it unless I am looking at the time or timing things with the chronograph.
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Old 13 December 2014, 01:01 PM   #26
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Another point for the Daytona

Has a full day more power reserve than any other rolex as far as I know, also the extra movement complications compared to the subs and GMTs mae it a knockout in my opinion. So if you plan on having other watches in your rotation that extra power reserve is handy. There's a reason it is more expensive than the subs and gMts
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Old 13 December 2014, 01:09 PM   #27
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If given one choice for a gold Rolex which one would it be. Please comment and wrist shots are always encouraged.
Meters First 1680/8 from 1969 -- The first gold Submariner...

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It doesn't get more historic or iconic for gold Rolex Submariner watches IMO, and the Submariner is the most iconic Rolex today in my opinion.
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Old 13 December 2014, 01:16 PM   #28
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Gold sub. Blue dial!!! Wow wow and double wow. I want one!
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Old 13 December 2014, 01:18 PM   #29
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Old 13 December 2014, 01:35 PM   #30
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Probably this one.
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