what would you get?
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as far as the chrono Vs. more classic watches as mentioned before:
daytonas and diver style watches are just fine for dress up. I would not wear an ironman with a rubber strap or even a Breitling with one for that matter, but an 18K daytona fits the bill just fine IMHO.
the more complications the more baller the watch IMHO
date-just and day-date are just boring!!
daytonas and diver style watches are just fine for dress up. I would not wear an ironman with a rubber strap or even a Breitling with one for that matter, but an 18K daytona fits the bill just fine IMHO.
the more complications the more baller the watch IMHO
date-just and day-date are just boring!!
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[QUOTE=OCMusicJunkie,Mar 5 2007, 11:00 AM] It's just my $.02, but I'd never pay that much for something made out of white gold. I know it's becoming more and more acceptable, but the issue of wear and having it plated with rhodium periodically bothers me.
That said, I like the first watch. There is nothing worse than an expensive watch that looks like something I
That said, I like the first watch. There is nothing worse than an expensive watch that looks like something I
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Definetely the Daytona, no question. However, get a S.Steel version. White gold doesnt look as good (its shiny), it scratches easier, not to mention the steel is rarer.
The two watches are in different leagues.
The two watches are in different leagues.
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rolex = mass produced and boring, for status-conscious yuppie tools a la 6speedonline
I wanted a fancy watch and settled on the Patek Philippe ref. 6000g
Of course, it's your (wife's?) money after all, but you did ask the forum...
I wanted a fancy watch and settled on the Patek Philippe ref. 6000g
Of course, it's your (wife's?) money after all, but you did ask the forum...
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There is nothing spectacular about either one of those watches. Rolex watches are a dime a dozen, and are mass produced. In my opinion, they are made for people who want to spend money on a watch, but don't actually know anything about watches. Why not go for an Audemar's Piguet, Vacheron Constantin or Roger Dubuis?
If it were a life and death situation, and one had to choose between either of those two pieces, I suppose I'd choose the Daytona, only because it's 40mm, which is just barely an acceptable size for a modern men's watch.
If it were a life and death situation, and one had to choose between either of those two pieces, I suppose I'd choose the Daytona, only because it's 40mm, which is just barely an acceptable size for a modern men's watch.
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FRRRIICK! 
27k for a watch!?!?!
I'm in love with my $500 Citizen Eco-Drive, and it doesn't need to be tuned!
I'm sorry, I wouldn't understand your logic to buy such things because I am not the same type of spender you are and it isn't my place to judge.
They are nice watches though.
27k for a watch!?!?!
I'm in love with my $500 Citizen Eco-Drive, and it doesn't need to be tuned!
I'm sorry, I wouldn't understand your logic to buy such things because I am not the same type of spender you are and it isn't my place to judge.
They are nice watches though.