Help me decide...

[sjcapp]

Originally Posted by Chute

Here’s another oddball suggestions since you like Patek, want something stainless and smaller: the Patek Annual Calendar 4947. These retail around. $50k but I saw one recently for $35k. That’s a lot of watch, being a stainless complication Patek on a bracelet.

Love that piece, the textured blue dial is awesome. My only gripe is the full polished bracelet. I'm not rough on my watches, but I feel like I'd be more worried about it getting scratched to bits as compared to other partially polished options (i.e., Rolex PCL pieces, ROs).

If only they put it on a brushed bracelet. Though I suppose one could be a rebel and throw the head on a NATO (which I actually think would look pretty cool).

[sjcapp]

Originally Posted by learningtofly

Not that surprising given that the DJ41 is sub-40mm anyway.

Originally Posted by Dr.Stu

No problem with the platinum bezel at all. Looks as good as the day I got it. TBH, I do wear all my watches with a bit of wrist awareness, but no dents, dings, or mars so far.

Regarding your DJ36 vs 41 question- I just tried on a couple of both, and, even on my wrist (6.5"), after wearing 40mm Subs/YMs/Speedys & even Daytonas, the 36mm just visually appeared too small & the 41 I felt looked better on me. I think it depends upon whether you are going for a dressier look (fluted 36 with a "dressy" subdued dial) or sportier look (41 with (e.g.) the celebration dial.

Appreciate the feedback! I tend to gravitate towards the sportier side of things (even my Calatrava is somewhat sporty with the crown guards). So, if I went the DJ or DD route the larger size if definitely on the table.

[Sigmak]

Originally Posted by lacerto

ap ro 37 or 39mm would be the best i believe

+1

[Dr.Stu]

Originally Posted by learningtofly

Not that surprising given that the DJ41 is sub-40mm anyway.

Funny, I think I presumed the "41" was really 41mm & was surprised it didn't look/wear bigger on the wrist. Makes sense now.

[Benzsiam]

WG Day-Date/ WG Daytona/ SS AP RO

[Gaussian]

[1st amg]

For all SS….definitely this. There are not many times you see it in the wild. It’s known as the rich man Sub. So so comfortable


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[jb335]

Any Daytona

I think a full WG will suit your needs best


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[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by sjcapp

Milgauss... any interesting thought. Though at some stage, I need to cull all these good recommendations into a short list haha!

Yeh, I think a 3-hander with no date is an excellent beater watch. Milgauss prices are coming down & you can get new Exp36 with relative ease. It would be a flip of the coin between those two for me if I was in the market for an SS piece.