Remember that Rolex Day Date Question!?

[heresiarh]

Well well, the watch is indeed fake. I had it checked from 2 auth resellers.

I confronted my father in law and he was pretty darn upset. He lives in Karachi and had requested someone to get him a white gold day date from Dubai as my wedding present since only gold rolexes are available in Karachi. He is not an auth expert so he just trusted the guy and paid the money. (Btw, Dubai is notorious for fakes). Any whos .. now he told me he will take me personally to a Rolex showroom and get me a brand new Rolex. I can pick anything I want under 20K. However, humble that I am, I don't care much for the higher end rolexes. I'm thinking Submariner, Deep Sea, Explorer, or perhaps the Daytona ... suggestions???

[Mosco]

D-a-y-t-o-n-a!

[heresiarh]

Originally Posted by Mosco

D-a-y-t-o-n-a!

Hold your horses, remember I have 20K at my disposal, but the watch doesn't have to be 20k ... A basic daytona can be bought at 10k?

[TheVTCGuy]

I'll go with you and help you decide.... we can split the 20K and each get one!!!!

[JIM-]

I'd say an yellow gold sub or ym.

[heresiarh]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I'll go with you and help you decide.... we can split the 20K and each get one!!!!

Haha, but you'll have to pay for a ticket to Dubai .. and I'll be going in June. I don't know why but my mind is set on the Submariner Date and Deep Sea Dweller ... the only daytona that is attracting me is the stainless steel in white face.

[heresiarh]

Originally Posted by JIM

I'd say an yellow gold sub or ym.

You are thinking of this one ...

http://www.rolex.com/en/collection/o...d/M16628-0007/

[Armand]

YG GMT II.

Can´t be beaten!

Hermann

[JIM-]

Originally Posted by heresiarh

You are thinking of this one ...

http://www.rolex.com/en/collection/o...d/M16628-0007/

Yes I am, with your choice of dial color of course.

[esm]

Originally Posted by heresiarh

Haha, but you'll have to pay for a ticket to Dubai .. and I'll be going in June. I don't know why but my mind is set on the Submariner Date and Deep Sea Dweller ... the only daytona that is attracting me is the stainless steel in white face.

why Dubai? there are no rolex showrooms in NY?

[rajurama]

Somehow buying a rolex from your own hard earn money as another feeling of high and self esteem... well thats just my opinion...

get whatever you fancy! 20k is very very generous! btw about Dubai , Yes there are many fakes available here but nobody cheats! You get what you pay for. IMHO you can get some very good deals on Original Rolexes.

[JIM-]

Here you go bro.

[boa2]

I'd replace the fake one with an authentic version of the same.

[Toxicant]

Wow, 20k, why don't you look at an AP or PP. I think it is silly to spend the crazy money on a gold Rolex. To me it is kinda like buying a PP or AP with a quartz movement.

We all know what a SS Sub costs, make it out of gold and it cost way more then just the gold.

[ippon20]

New WG Sub....looks kinda like SS (satisfy your solid gold urge), Hasceramic bezel and glidelock clasp (like the deepsea), and isn't seen that much (much like a Daytona). Yeah, it's some cash...but it hits all your wants with one watch.

[Triple Black 88]

Originally Posted by heresiarh

Well well, the watch is indeed fake. I had it checked from 2 auth resellers.

Yes, I remember, and I was right. That thing was one of the worst replicas I've ever seen, sorry

Getting back to your question, I would suggest a Sub, as I am not a big fan of the others.

Good Luck

[haakon59]

Sorry to hear you got a fake. Sounds like your father in law was duped, which is too bad. But given that he is your father in law, and that $20,000 is quite a bit of money, I would lighten his load by telling him that you appreciated the thought, but don't need him to buy you a replacement. Sure, normally I would not be a guy who would turn down a free Rolex, but if I was the father in law and got duped like that and my son in law figured out the watch was a fake, I would be embarrassed. For the sake of your future relationship, I would let this go and give myself a real Rolex later, when I had the money. Sorry for saying this, I would love a free Rolex myself. But in my experience, situations like this can bring a lot of resentment into a relationship.

[Bisquitlips]

I vote for the Daytona Meteorite! Just the grail of all Rolexes in my opinion!

White Gold and meteorite! What could be more perfect?!?!???

[chenx15]

Daytona!!! if you can find a newman for 20k go for the kill! but Daytona is THE DAYTONA!

[4_real2008]

you should get a SS sub day, it's the true classic rolex. I've got a daytona and still wanting SUB data :( i might flip it when i get a chance

[rowlex]

Originally Posted by haakon59

Sorry to hear you got a fake. Sounds like your father in law was duped, which is too bad. But given that he is your father in law, and that $20,000 is quite a bit of money, I would lighten his load by telling him that you appreciated the thought, but don't need him to buy you a replacement. Sure, normally I would not be a guy who would turn down a free Rolex, but if I was the father in law and got duped like that and my son in law figured out the watch was a fake, I would be embarrassed. For the sake of your future relationship, I would let this go and give myself a real Rolex later, when I had the money. Sorry for saying this, I would love a free Rolex myself. But in my experience, situations like this can bring a lot of resentment into a relationship.

Well said,its the gesture who cares about the watch

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Toxicant

Wow, 20k, why don't you look at an AP or PP. I think it is silly to spend the crazy money on a gold Rolex. To me it is kinda like buying a PP or AP with a quartz movement.

We all know what a SS Sub costs, make it out of gold and it cost way more then just the gold.

Jeez Ron,

just sometimes (not very often) words fail me.

Now is there a Forum I could transfer you to?

[heresiarh]

Originally Posted by rajurama

Somehow buying a rolex from your own hard earn money as another feeling of high and self esteem... well thats just my opinion...

get whatever you fancy! 20k is very very generous! btw about Dubai , Yes there are many fakes available here but nobody cheats! You get what you pay for. IMHO you can get some very good deals on Original Rolexes.

No doubt. I just don't the details of what really happened, and I didn't really ask. The reason I'm going to Dubai is to see family and my father in law will also be visiting.

[heresiarh]

Originally Posted by JIM

Here you go bro.

I like it a lot. But how can i make this my everday watch in NYC!

[heresiarh]

Originally Posted by boa2

I'd replace the fake one with an authentic version of the same.

The thought did cross my mind, however I rather try something different now ... as in a different style.

[heresiarh]

Originally Posted by haakon59

Sorry to hear you got a fake. Sounds like your father in law was duped, which is too bad. But given that he is your father in law, and that $20,000 is quite a bit of money, I would lighten his load by telling him that you appreciated the thought, but don't need him to buy you a replacement. Sure, normally I would not be a guy who would turn down a free Rolex, but if I was the father in law and got duped like that and my son in law figured out the watch was a fake, I would be embarrassed. For the sake of your future relationship, I would let this go and give myself a real Rolex later, when I had the money. Sorry for saying this, I would love a free Rolex myself. But in my experience, situations like this can bring a lot of resentment into a relationship.

I understand what you're saying, but its a cultural thing. The girl getx all kinds of jewelry and the guy gets one piece of jewel, and thats a watch. More so, I just want to know who duped him ...because I have a feeling my F-I-L paid 18K for this piece of fake junk.

I really won't be spending 20K, I'm very seriously considering putting down 5-6K on a Sub and thats it. I really need an everyday watch. I can't walk around the streets of Manhattan with a gold rolex on my wrist anyways...

[rcher]

Originally Posted by haakon59

Sorry to hear you got a fake. Sounds like your father in law was duped, which is too bad. But given that he is your father in law, and that $20,000 is quite a bit of money, I would lighten his load by telling him that you appreciated the thought, but don't need him to buy you a replacement. Sure, normally I would not be a guy who would turn down a free Rolex, but if I was the father in law and got duped like that and my son in law figured out the watch was a fake, I would be embarrassed. For the sake of your future relationship, I would let this go and give myself a real Rolex later, when I had the money. Sorry for saying this, I would love a free Rolex myself. But in my experience, situations like this can bring a lot of resentment into a relationship.

Spoken like a true gentleman and I concur 100%

This would be the honorable thing to do, IMHO.

[gregdolley]

Sorry to hear your FIL got duped. If I were you, I'd try to get a YG DD for under 20k.

[postiff]

Originally Posted by haakon59

Sorry to hear you got a fake. Sounds like your father in law was duped, which is too bad. But given that he is your father in law, and that $20,000 is quite a bit of money, I would lighten his load by telling him that you appreciated the thought, but don't need him to buy you a replacement. Sure, normally I would not be a guy who would turn down a free Rolex, but if I was the father in law and got duped like that and my son in law figured out the watch was a fake, I would be embarrassed. For the sake of your future relationship, I would let this go and give myself a real Rolex later, when I had the money. Sorry for saying this, I would love a free Rolex myself. But in my experience, situations like this can bring a lot of resentment into a relationship.

I Agree. Especially if he actually paid top dollar for the fake.


But if you must spend his money I would say get a Day Date again, man that is a sweet watch.

But if you are looking for a SS Sport watch hands down the GMT MASTER II 116710.

Or a sporty yet classic watch a TT TOG 116263. is half the 20K price.

Subs I see them everywhere I look. I have been looking for the one guy out in public with a GMT on to say hey nice watch.

You could probably find a pretty sweet deal around here.



Danny



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[moby33]

Originally Posted by heresiarh

I don't know why but my mind is set on the Submariner Date and Deep Sea Dweller ... the only daytona that is attracting me is the stainless steel in white face.

I can tell you why...it's 'cause the Sub-Date & DSSD are two great watches! With that in mind, I can tell you I've owned a SubLV & standard Sub-Date...they are both gone now and the only Rolex left in my stable is the DSSD. I love the DS...without a doubt my favorite watch! Good luck with your decision.