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21 June 2024, 11:33 PM | #61 |
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Agreed that it's a Sub for me! And then add a GMT on jubilee for more versatility because to me the jubilee seems dressier.
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22 June 2024, 12:07 AM | #62 |
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For any day and for any occasion, a two-tone DJ is always a superb choice.
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22 June 2024, 12:26 AM | #63 |
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Agreed, just rude!!
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22 June 2024, 12:43 AM | #64 | |
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I'll go back to this AD and have a look at the DJ but with a smooth bezel this time. Last time I was focus on the fluted one but it's way too dressy. And try a Sub. My opinion on it may change when it's on my wrist. I'll keep you updated when my decision is made! |
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22 June 2024, 12:48 AM | #65 |
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The Explorer is a great everyday watch. Of the several watches I own, surprisingly, it's the Explorer that I enjoy wearing the most and can't see myself ever parting with.
If it doesn't interest you then my second pick would be a GMT, it's nice to have a date window and I like to set the 24hr hand to Edinburgh time while I live in the states. Though I never use the rotating bezel for it's intended purpose, I still like having it to time the odd event. 100M water resistance is fine for anything I do. The only downside that I ever experience with the GMT is that it's definitely more widely known and in that regard makes me somewhat fearful to wear it in cities like New York or Paris. |
22 June 2024, 01:51 AM | #66 |
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If I only have one watch, then it would be a pre ceramic Daytona.
Otherwise, it would Seadweller 43 |
22 June 2024, 02:07 AM | #67 |
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I feel like any of the steel models work well in multiple environments.
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22 June 2024, 07:37 AM | #68 |
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Try as many variants as you can. Opinions are a valuable source of information but ultimately you should be going with something you relate to the best. As has been offered in other posts, I would personally stick to stainless steel (maybe WG) as a daily and one watch only. But everyone will have different views. Enjoy the hunt.
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22 June 2024, 08:40 AM | #69 |
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You can't go wrong with Explorer II as daily, I enjoy wearing it everyday.
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22 June 2024, 09:39 AM | #70 |
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22 June 2024, 01:17 PM | #71 |
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Agreed. That was one watch for 15 years. Some Rolexes might be too flashy for a daily or too polished to take the daily wear and tear, but the Explorer II is definitely the low-key Rolex with a useful GMT function.
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22 June 2024, 02:15 PM | #72 |
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22 June 2024, 11:09 PM | #73 |
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If only 1… has to be the 124060 Sub :)
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23 June 2024, 09:19 AM | #74 |
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Whatever you choose….when you do select one as your daily beater, please do not start a new thread complaining of scratches on your bracelet
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23 June 2024, 09:32 AM | #75 |
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OP, DJ, Explorer I-36 would be my top 3 with a Sub as honorable mention.
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23 June 2024, 09:36 AM | #76 |
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I'm a high school PE teacher; I'm in charge of the Physical Education department and we just came back from a 3 day camping trip with our Gr 12's. One of our IB Physics teacher was on the trip and he's chopping wood in a plaid shirt and a caught a glimpse of something on his wrist with a bunch of beads. it was an Air King. Coolest fucker on that trip.
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24 June 2024, 02:34 AM | #77 | |
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I absolutely do recognize that many people love this watch though, which again highlights how personal and subjective our hobby is. It's not a matter of "getting it" as you say condescendingly, the fact is that nobody can be 100% correct on which one is the best for a specific purpose as we all enjoy different things. Cheers |
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24 June 2024, 03:00 AM | #78 |
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Best everyday Rolex ?
Depending on your lifestyle, any of these could fill that role.
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24 June 2024, 03:09 AM | #79 |
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This!
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24 June 2024, 03:15 AM | #80 |
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Explorer, flys under the radar and can accompany you on any adventure!
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24 June 2024, 03:57 AM | #81 |
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GMT Meteorite!
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24 June 2024, 06:32 AM | #82 | |
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An all-occasion Rolex would be the Oyster Perpetual in a silver dial (or color of your choice). I certainly agree with others that it could be an Explorer - but the OP is better look with a suit. Also, don't avoid the idea of a vintage model. LASTLY...I can't tell you how many times es we've heard this refrain, "I insist that I only want (and can...) buy only one" Ummm yeah Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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24 June 2024, 06:40 AM | #83 |
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24 June 2024, 12:55 PM | #84 |
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Either Datejust or Submariner would be my vote...
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24 June 2024, 01:01 PM | #85 |
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Submariner No Date
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24 June 2024, 01:14 PM | #86 |
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I would have said the Explorer 1 but based on your later responses I’d say go with the DJ.
With that said, any Rolex (or any brand for that matter) can be a one and done….buy what you like best and fits your wrist/lifestyle the best. |
24 June 2024, 05:48 PM | #87 |
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The 124270 or the 124060.
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25 June 2024, 02:43 AM | #88 |
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25 June 2024, 03:52 AM | #89 |
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It’s a no date sub for me! The ceramic bezel and brushed centre links stand up to daily wear really well.
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25 June 2024, 04:04 AM | #90 |
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Mine at the moment...... Or the Polar Exp ii
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