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Quailhunter · 28 April 2018, 04:14 AM

I have a big birthday coming up in July. My wife is urging me to buy a watch. I’m not sure what if anything to buy.

I own DayDate, DateJust, BLNR, and a Calatrava. I never wear the Patek. The DayDate is my daily wear watch most of the time.

I’m mostly retired so I don’t need a dress watch. I thought about a Submariner but it looks too much like my GMT. I don’t like green.im not flashy.

I’d like to keep the cost under $15K.

Ideas?

Roger Lococco · 28 April 2018, 04:16 AM

How about a white dial watch? Sky Dweller or a ceramic Daytona perhaps.

EdwardC · 28 April 2018, 04:22 AM

Are you only looking at rolex? Or open to other brands? AP royal oak perhaps? It's a little bit about $15k but you can try to hunt for a deal

Gerry62 · 28 April 2018, 04:27 AM

Deepsea ??!! not a simple Sub, but ..... more .....

dkg1616 · 28 April 2018, 04:42 AM

Love the white skydweller idea!

Rolex85 · 28 April 2018, 04:47 AM

I am another vote for the white skydweller idea given your current collection.

Chrono_lando · 28 April 2018, 04:48 AM

SD43

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dafuture · 28 April 2018, 05:18 AM

A coworker of mine has a white Skydweller, beautiful watch. I'm also personally a fan of the YMII for casual wear, but that's hit or miss with a lot of people. Certainly unique though!

liuk3 · 28 April 2018, 05:27 AM

How about a Daytona or Exp2 42mm Polar?

Cru Jones · 28 April 2018, 05:32 AM

What a dilemma! ;-)

Would a vintage Sub or Sea-Dweller make you happy?

How about a Daytona?

Quailhunter · 28 April 2018, 05:35 AM

The white SkyDweller idea is interesting. I am open to other brands.

sctp39 · 28 April 2018, 05:43 AM

How about vintage? 1680, 1665, 5512, 5513, 1665

JacksonStone · 28 April 2018, 05:43 AM

I know this goes against the grain here, but honestly, if I had your collection, and I weren't feeling an itch for a particular watch, I would find something else to enjoy with my money.

AEC · 28 April 2018, 05:56 AM

Any interest in a Speedmaster Pro? It fits in nicely with the other classics you wear now.

Rashid.bk · 28 April 2018, 05:58 AM

Daytona has your name all over it.

Quailhunter · 28 April 2018, 06:01 AM

"I know this goes against the grain here, but honestly, if I had your collection, and I weren't feeling an itch for a particular watch, I would find something else to enjoy with my money."

I'm almost there. My last watch purchase was not a "maybe" issue. I fell in lust with the watch. Same way with the DayDate. Somewhat with the DateJust.

TimelessClassics · 28 April 2018, 06:03 AM

What about an Apple Watch? It comes in under budget!

I like the idea of a ceramic Daytona, although you may be getting it on the next big birthday...

lguevara91 · 28 April 2018, 06:08 AM

I second the Sky D... it would by a nice add to your collection since the sub, ym, ymII have the same feel as far as your GMT...

HogwldFLTR · 28 April 2018, 06:30 AM

I was going to say sky d in white as well. Or any color you can get. Mine in blue was for my 65th. The whites have gone for right about $15K. Best wishes on the upcoming birthday!!!

Mousehunter · 28 April 2018, 06:51 AM

SD43 is good for a 50th birthday yet, and is still different. But then again so is a Hulk.

chad362wiley · 28 April 2018, 06:59 AM

white ap RO 15400

The Libertine · 28 April 2018, 07:00 AM

If you’re not sure, that means you’re content with those watches you already own.

I would rather save the money.

Quailhunter · 28 April 2018, 10:27 AM

This was a lot easier when I could walk into my AD, scan a display of 20 or so Rolex watches and see if any appealed to me. I could try the watches on to see how they felt. I’d think it over and then buy one out of the safe.

Rags · 28 April 2018, 10:31 AM

Explorer I

Etschell · 28 April 2018, 10:42 AM

sell the patek and get a gold sub.

GradyPhilpott · 28 April 2018, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AEC

Any interest in a Speedmaster Pro? It fits in nicely with the other classics you wear now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

I know this goes against the grain here, but honestly, if I had your collection, and I weren't feeling an itch for a particular watch, I would find something else to enjoy with my money.

Both of these are very good answers.

GFONG · 28 April 2018, 11:22 AM

I will consider the Cartier Santos.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/cartier-santos-review

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/cartier...t-with-buyers/

atm08 · 28 April 2018, 11:30 AM

Daytona!!

Duey · 28 April 2018, 11:42 AM

Doug,

Retired = 114060 ND Sub

You will love it above all the rest !

petehk · 28 April 2018, 01:50 PM

I say go get the new GMT Master II on jubilee when it comes out in summer. A splash of colour will be great.

28 April 2018, 04:14 AM	#1
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	Birthday I have a big birthday coming up in July. My wife is urging me to buy a watch. I’m not sure what if anything to buy. I own DayDate, DateJust, BLNR, and a Calatrava. I never wear the Patek. The DayDate is my daily wear watch most of the time. I’m mostly retired so I don’t need a dress watch. I thought about a Submariner but it looks too much like my GMT. I don’t like green.im not flashy. I’d like to keep the cost under $15K. Ideas?

28 April 2018, 04:16 AM	#2
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,980	How about a white dial watch? Sky Dweller or a ceramic Daytona perhaps. __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

28 April 2018, 05:18 AM	#8
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	A coworker of mine has a white Skydweller, beautiful watch. I'm also personally a fan of the YMII for casual wear, but that's hit or miss with a lot of people. Certainly unique though! __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

28 April 2018, 05:27 AM	#9
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,354	How about a Daytona or Exp2 42mm Polar? __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

28 April 2018, 06:08 AM	#18
lguevara91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 286	I second the Sky D... it would by a nice add to your collection since the sub, ym, ymII have the same feel as far as your GMT... __________________

28 April 2018, 04:22 AM	#3
EdwardC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pacific Posts: 3,603	Are you only looking at rolex? Or open to other brands? AP royal oak perhaps? It's a little bit about $15k but you can try to hunt for a deal

28 April 2018, 04:27 AM	#4
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy EU Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,505	Deepsea ??!! not a simple Sub, but ..... more .....

28 April 2018, 04:42 AM	#5
dkg1616 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 1,619	Love the white skydweller idea!

28 April 2018, 04:47 AM	#6
Rolex85 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 602	I am another vote for the white skydweller idea given your current collection.

28 April 2018, 04:48 AM	#7
Chrono_lando "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta Posts: 138	SD43 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 April 2018, 05:32 AM	#10
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	What a dilemma! ;-) Would a vintage Sub or Sea-Dweller make you happy? How about a Daytona?

28 April 2018, 05:35 AM	#11
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	The white SkyDweller idea is interesting. I am open to other brands.

28 April 2018, 05:43 AM	#12
sctp39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Home Posts: 562	How about vintage? 1680, 1665, 5512, 5513, 1665

28 April 2018, 05:43 AM	#13
JacksonStone Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,150	I know this goes against the grain here, but honestly, if I had your collection, and I weren't feeling an itch for a particular watch, I would find something else to enjoy with my money.

28 April 2018, 05:56 AM	#14
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,376	Any interest in a Speedmaster Pro? It fits in nicely with the other classics you wear now.

28 April 2018, 05:58 AM	#15
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Daytona has your name all over it.

28 April 2018, 06:01 AM	#16
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	"I know this goes against the grain here, but honestly, if I had your collection, and I weren't feeling an itch for a particular watch, I would find something else to enjoy with my money." I'm almost there. My last watch purchase was not a "maybe" issue. I fell in lust with the watch. Same way with the DayDate. Somewhat with the DateJust.

28 April 2018, 06:03 AM	#17
TimelessClassics "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 27	What about an Apple Watch? It comes in under budget! I like the idea of a ceramic Daytona, although you may be getting it on the next big birthday...

28 April 2018, 06:30 AM	#19
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	I was going to say sky d in white as well. Or any color you can get. Mine in blue was for my 65th. The whites have gone for right about $15K. Best wishes on the upcoming birthday!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

28 April 2018, 06:51 AM	#20
Mousehunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Texas Watch: AK, SD43, Hulk Posts: 183	SD43 is good for a 50th birthday yet, and is still different. But then again so is a Hulk.

28 April 2018, 06:59 AM	#21
chad362wiley "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: N/A Posts: 1,218	white ap RO 15400 __________________ 116506

28 April 2018, 07:00 AM	#22
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	If you’re not sure, that means you’re content with those watches you already own. I would rather save the money.

28 April 2018, 10:27 AM	#23
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	This was a lot easier when I could walk into my AD, scan a display of 20 or so Rolex watches and see if any appealed to me. I could try the watches on to see how they felt. I’d think it over and then buy one out of the safe.

28 April 2018, 10:31 AM	#24
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Explorer I __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

28 April 2018, 10:42 AM	#25
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	sell the patek and get a gold sub. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

28 April 2018, 11:22 AM	#27
GFONG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Galen Location: SG / HK Watch: Lange / Rolex Posts: 2,810	I will consider the Cartier Santos. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/cartier-santos-review https://www.ablogtowatch.com/cartier...t-with-buyers/

28 April 2018, 11:30 AM	#28
atm08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: T for Texas Watch: 116500LN Posts: 314	Daytona!!

28 April 2018, 11:42 AM	#29
Duey 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,598	Doug, Retired = 114060 ND Sub You will love it above all the rest !

28 April 2018, 01:50 PM	#30
petehk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Just Rolex Posts: 79	I say go get the new GMT Master II on jubilee when it comes out in summer. A splash of colour will be great.

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