What watch to get for my 40th bday...

[alwayslovedwatches]

Getting started late... What do I get myself..: thinking a new watch every 5 years... Problally more often in fact

What do I start with?

Wait on the new Daytona, black dial?
Sub
Gmt
Sea dweller

The first is my obvious choice... My favorite...

Or do I skip Rolex and go straight to ap?

Feel like I need 1 Rolex tho...

[kromdom]

listen to your HEART (and wallet)......buy THAT WATCH. Really :)

[idcrisis09]

If money is no issue and you are willing to wait, why not go for the holy grail, the new Daytona C, for this milestone? It is your favorite anyways.

Unless you have some connections, looks like you will have to wait a bit. Pick up a classy and understated SD4000 in the meantime?

[GMT13]

40th anny nautilus

[zjd168]

It might be a loooooooong wait on the Daytona C.

why not go for BLNR or Hulk first.

[SemperFi]

If you're willing to wait then go for the Daytona. I can't see buying a watch that you're not really in love with just to hold you over until it's available.

[Hpozzuoli]

Great topic. Going thru this now. Turning 40 in 1.5yrs so I kinda jumped the gun. My watch might be for my 39th, but comemorating your 40th with a Rolex is perfect in every way.

[RHIII]

Definitely the Daytona


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[mtgjr]

Originally Posted by zjd168

It might be a loooooooong wait on the Daytona C.

why not go for BLNR or Hulk first.

I kind of doubt it. These things seems to be rolling out at a pretty fast clip.

As to the OP's question, get whatever you really like. I would suggest going with a classic reference....one that you'll be inclined to hang on to forever.

[Slippy Chips]

I turned 40 in January and got this (pic below). At that time they hadn't announced the Daytona 500. If they had I might have been tempted to wait. Honestly I don't feel like I'm missing out all that much. I've got the GMT on my wrist now, and if I get the call for a Daytona I might just have them both.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by RHIII

Definitely the Daytona


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Originally Posted by Slippy Chips

I turned 40 in January and got this (pic below). At that time they hadn't announced the Daytona 500. If they had I might have been tempted to wait. Honestly I don't feel like I'm missing out all that much. I've got the GMT on my wrist now, and if I get the call for a Daytona I might just have them both.

These two are great choices, and for me look pretty similar, with lots of black gloss and busy platinum bezels.

[sensui]

All pretty different... I'd try them on carefully and see what sings to you.

[Robert993]

Turn 40... Day date would be my choice.

[Cryten]

Originally Posted by alwayslovedwatches

.........thinking a new watch every 5 years... Problally more often in fact

Good luck with that

I thought I'd try one a year, even that didn't workout.

[goog53]

Do tons of research and try on plenty and you will find out what sings to You. I would not settle for a second or third choice. you don't want to have buyer's remorse. Best of luck with the hunt and Happy 40th. Let us know which direction you head

[mjclark32]

Go AP, which model are you thinking?

[Hollister]

Originally Posted by alwayslovedwatches

Getting started late... What do I get myself..: thinking a new watch every 5 years... Problally more often in fact

What do I start with?

Wait on the new Daytona, black dial?
Sub
Gmt
Sea dweller

The first is my obvious choice... My favorite...

Or do I skip Rolex and go straight to ap?

Feel like I need 1 Rolex tho...

If you can afford AP, go straight to PP.

[speedolex]

Originally Posted by alwayslovedwatches

Getting started late... What do I get myself..: thinking a new watch every 5 years... Problally more often in fact

What do I start with?

Wait on the new Daytona, black dial?
Sub
Gmt
Sea dweller

The first is my obvious choice... My favorite...

Or do I skip Rolex and go straight to ap?

Feel like I need 1 Rolex tho...

40th screams birth-year watch, I'd suggest a 1976 Submariner 5512.

[Hollister]

Originally Posted by speedolex

40th screams birth-year watch, I'd suggest a 1976 Submariner 5512.

A 5513 in fact. Good suggestion, I have a lovely old '78 Maxi. I wish I was 38.

[ash20]

Definitely get the one you love and would never consider flipping in the future. All your options are great choices. For me I'd wait for the Daytona-C

[mtgjr]

Originally Posted by speedolex

40th screams birth-year watch, I'd suggest a 1976 Submariner 5512.

Are you suggesting that 5513 is a 5512?

[Racerdj]

Wait for the DaytonaC.

[pumped]

for your 40th, the DD40

[Quailhunter]

The big 40 was an occasion to buy my DayDate. Now, 32 years later, it keeps perfect time.

[Snow-Dweller]

Originally Posted by Slippy Chips

I turned 40 in January and got this (pic below). At that time they hadn't announced the Daytona 500. If they had I might have been tempted to wait. Honestly I don't feel like I'm missing out all that much. I've got the GMT on my wrist now, and if I get the call for a Daytona I might just have them both.

I do feel it's the best all-rounder...

[Lew Archer]

Wait for your favorite. The Daytona. Give it a reasonable amount of time. If it's taking too long and you grow impatient, I would say that your alternatives are great choices. Between Sub, GMT (any variation), and Sea-Dweller, I would personally choose the Sea-Dweller.

To me, the Sea-Dweller has the virtue of all the contemporary features and the classic lines of past Sea-Dwellers, a perfect blend of old and new. You don't encounter them as often as the Sub and GMT.

40 is a special year, a turning point kind of year, and the Sea-Dweller would make a perfect way to commemorate that point.



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[roaddog359]

blue submariner or daytona are my picks.

[Mick P]

Chaps

Why on earth is a 40 year old man asking a bunch of strangers what watch to buy. They will all come up with different suggestions and oftens as not, they will not even come up with reasons for their choice.

When he announces what he has bought, he will be told his choice is awesome.

Mr OP, go into the shop with your wife and buy what you want. That works for 99.999999999% of the worlds population and it worked for me and will work for you.

Regards

Mick

[Hollister]

Originally Posted by Mick P

Chaps

Why on earth is a 40 year old man asking a bunch of strangers what watch to buy. They will all come up with different suggestions and oftens as not, they will not even come up with reasons for their choice.

When he announces what he has bought, he will be told his choice is awesome.

Mr OP, go into the shop with your wife and buy what you want. That works for 99.999999999% of the worlds population and it worked for me and will work for you.

Regards

Mick

Mick.

Not everyone is as decisive as you. And some people need their choices to be validated.

[Mick P]

Originally Posted by Hollister

Mick.

Not everyone is as decisive as you. And some people need their choices to be validated.

OK I am super decisive, well not according to my wife.

Now be honest, if i told you that my 39mm is the best watch for you and I did not give a reason, would you consider that useful advice.

Regards

Mick