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zama · 18 January 2015, 10:07 AM

Budget??

Lifestyle preference??

50 is special so a YG President is always nice.

997.2 · 18 January 2015, 10:08 AM

Platinum Daytona. Thanks for giving us a budget

Rags · 18 January 2015, 10:14 AM

SS Submariner. The perfect 50th birthday watch.

ajg1960 · 18 January 2015, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Why not a nice birth year watch?

Agree--that's what I was going to suggest--look for something from 1965 (if I did my math correctly).

Davey11 · 18 January 2015, 11:15 AM

Check out a few in the flesh, then rock the one that sings most to you.

Marcela · 18 January 2015, 11:28 AM

Happy upcoming birthday!
May be SD 4000, black Explorer II or Green Sub?

navydoc · 18 January 2015, 11:32 AM

Definitely gold!

tkerrmd · 18 January 2015, 11:36 AM

Well sure gold is good really at any age....

But no realistic suggestions can be made unless, budget, collection and some hint of a lifestyle ?

SeminarianMike · 18 January 2015, 11:39 AM

Gold green face gmt my next watch

regnant · 18 January 2015, 08:44 PM

GMT MASTER II BLNR,if your budget is spacious then YM II, for $50 K and above PLATINUM DAYTONA

dysondiver · 18 January 2015, 08:51 PM

either something brand new and stainless to wear for the rest of your days ,,,
gold , as its a golden birthday , if funds permit.
or a 50 year old something to match , if you like the idea.

or a harley. ,,,,lol

Bond's First Watch · 18 January 2015, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

either something brand new and stainless to wear for the rest of your days ,,,
gold , as its a golden birthday , if funds permit.
or a 50 year old something to match , if you like the idea.

or a harley. ,,,,lol

Ha! I've done the Harley thing three times, but they've long since been sold.

I'd like to keep the price under $10k for the watch.

Here's a little bit about me: I'm a short, single guy (w/6.5-inch wrist); I'm a conservative who drives a nice, leather-appointed pickup truck; I travel exclusively in the states going to concerts and baseball games, but would like to tour Southeast Asia; and I own my grandfather's vintage solid gold Movado watch.

That should be enough.

mailman · 18 January 2015, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bond's First Watch

Ha! I've done the Harley thing three times, but they've long since been sold.

I'd like to keep the price under $10k for the watch.

Here's a little bit about me: I'm a short, single guy (w/6.5-inch wrist); I'm a conservative who drives a nice, leather-appointed pickup truck; I travel exclusively in the states going to concerts and baseball games, but would like to tour Southeast Asia; and I own my grandfather's vintage solid gold Movado watch.

That should be enough.

Either a 116710 or a 116610 based on this. Both will leave you with cash left over. Both models can be bought pre owned in TT for your budget also...that is if you like the stainless/gold combo

Submarinerman1971 · 18 January 2015, 09:34 PM

Original green bezel, black dial sub.

danyvw · 18 January 2015, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Submarinerman1971

Original green bezel, black dial sub.

According to your description and way of life. Agree with this. Modern Submariners will look too big on your 6 1/2 wrist.

Racerdj · 18 January 2015, 10:04 PM

WG GMT would work.

dysondiver · 18 January 2015, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bond's First Watch

Ha! I've done the Harley thing three times, but they've long since been sold.

I'd like to keep the price under $10k for the watch.

Here's a little bit about me: I'm a short, single guy (w/6.5-inch wrist); I'm a conservative who drives a nice, leather-appointed pickup truck; I travel exclusively in the states going to concerts and baseball games, but would like to tour Southeast Asia; and I own my grandfather's vintage solid gold Movado watch.

That should be enough.

ah ,,, simple then you need an explorer , 36mm ,,, if you could find new old stock , perfect ... if not a minter ,,, just my thoughts ,,,

brandrea · 18 January 2015, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Why not a nice birth year watch?

I second this. As well, Vinyage will wear nicely on your 6.5" wrist

travisb · 18 January 2015, 10:24 PM

Sub, GMT or EXP. Start looking around now at your local shops and see what sings.

rc51matt · 18 January 2015, 10:43 PM

If I were you I would go to a local AD with a lot of stock, try all the different ones on and then buy the one that puts the biggest grin on your face!!! Maybe even the top 2 that make you smile if you go the preowned route from a trusted seller on here if your looking for SS models?

With your brief lifestyle disscricption I would say a GMT for travels or timing when to flip your eggs & the 36mm or 39mm explorer. Both great everyday knock around watches and you could buy both for under 10k and have two great watches!!

nick c · 18 January 2015, 10:46 PM

50th anniversary Rolex

greggsiam · 18 January 2015, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bond's First Watch

Ha! I've done the Harley thing three times, but they've long since been sold.

I'd like to keep the price under $10k for the watch.

Here's a little bit about me: I'm a short, single guy (w/6.5-inch wrist); I'm a conservative who drives a nice, leather-appointed pickup truck; I travel exclusively in the states going to concerts and baseball games, but would like to tour Southeast Asia; and I own my grandfather's vintage solid gold Movado watch.

That should be enough.

With a username of Bond's First Watch, how can it be anything but a sub no date?

If you want to tour SE Asia, give me a shout when you hit Thailand and I will show you around Bangkok. :D

Charlie3755 · 19 January 2015, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Well sure gold is good really at any age....

But no realistic suggestions can be made unless, budget, collection and some hint of a lifestyle ?

Exactly!

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rollerball · 19 January 2015, 12:29 AM

Anything Yellow gold.

Dyim · 19 January 2015, 12:30 AM

Since you are Bond, sub no date.

Since you travel a lot, GMT will come in handy.

Or 39mm explorer for your height and wrist size.

Those will be my 3 top pics.

All have black dials which can fly under the radar. I assume that is what you want since you are a single guy that drives a pick up with leather seats but not a sports car. My assumption is you like finer, practical things in life. But not too showy. You have done your Harley phase and is 'settling down'.

Now, go out and try them on and post your incoming!

RICHARD_LEWIS · 19 January 2015, 12:42 AM

For a 50th, I'd go Gold - depending on budget of course, but if you can then why not!

mrhy · 19 January 2015, 12:43 AM

50 th anniversary sub

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Jake B · 19 January 2015, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Franks07

This. Works great for the 50 year old and up WIS. Heck...works great for EVERY Rolex collection. The top ref on my want list this year.
If budget doesn't allow then a Stainless Submariner w/o date is a great entry piece that is relatively inexpensive, classic and timeless. Here is a nice picture (not mine) of an 18k Submariner from my "drool file" to help you visualize. Good luck with your hunt and purchase. Welcome to the club...be forewarned...one is never enough

Yeah, man! That's the bizness!

elkaholic · 19 January 2015, 12:47 AM

SS sub or GMT gets my vote, based on your info. Try both the newer styles with ceramic and maxi dials, as well as the 5 digit references, their immediate predecessors.

AK797 · 19 January 2015, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Either a 116710 or a 116610 based on this. Both will leave you with cash left over. Both models can be bought pre owned in TT for your budget also...that is if you like the stainless/gold combo

Yes or BLNR.

18 January 2015, 10:07 AM	#31
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18 January 2015, 10:14 AM	#33
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	SS Submariner. The perfect 50th birthday watch. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

18 January 2015, 11:28 AM	#36
Marcela "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,473	Happy upcoming birthday! May be SD 4000, black Explorer II or Green Sub? __________________ "If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster and treat those two impostors just the same"

18 January 2015, 11:32 AM	#37
navydoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: Bethesda Watch: 116610LV Posts: 195	Definitely gold! __________________ Breitling Colt GMT Breitling Chronomat Tudor Date-Day 116610LV Tudor Heritage Chrono Blue 16753

18 January 2015, 11:39 AM	#39
SeminarianMike "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Mike Howard Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: Skydweller, GMT Posts: 309	Gold green face gmt my next watch __________________ God bless you Mike Howard

18 January 2015, 10:08 AM	#32
997.2 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Chaz Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 2,721	Platinum Daytona. Thanks for giving us a budget

18 January 2015, 11:15 AM	#35
Davey11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Davey Location: Australia Watch: 1st or 2nd Posts: 89	Check out a few in the flesh, then rock the one that sings most to you.

18 January 2015, 11:36 AM	#38
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Well sure gold is good really at any age.... But no realistic suggestions can be made unless, budget, collection and some hint of a lifestyle ?

18 January 2015, 08:44 PM	#40
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	GMT MASTER II BLNR,if your budget is spacious then YM II, for $50 K and above PLATINUM DAYTONA __________________

18 January 2015, 08:51 PM	#41
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	either something brand new and stainless to wear for the rest of your days ,,, gold , as its a golden birthday , if funds permit. or a 50 year old something to match , if you like the idea. or a harley. ,,,,lol

18 January 2015, 09:34 PM	#44
Submarinerman1971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Joe Location: Ontario Watch: 1971 gmt, any sub Posts: 229	Original green bezel, black dial sub.

18 January 2015, 10:04 PM	#46
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	WG GMT would work. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

18 January 2015, 10:24 PM	#49
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,423	Sub, GMT or EXP. Start looking around now at your local shops and see what sings.

18 January 2015, 10:43 PM	#50
rc51matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: MD Watch: 6605 Posts: 470	If I were you I would go to a local AD with a lot of stock, try all the different ones on and then buy the one that puts the biggest grin on your face!!! Maybe even the top 2 that make you smile if you go the preowned route from a trusted seller on here if your looking for SS models? With your brief lifestyle disscricption I would say a GMT for travels or timing when to flip your eggs & the 36mm or 39mm explorer. Both great everyday knock around watches and you could buy both for under 10k and have two great watches!! __________________ 6605 TT 16800 matte 16700 coke 16628 blue Breitling Avenger Ti

18 January 2015, 10:46 PM	#51
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	50th anniversary Rolex

19 January 2015, 12:29 AM	#54
rollerball Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: United States Posts: 245	Anything Yellow gold.

19 January 2015, 12:30 AM	#55
Dyim "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 2,236	Since you are Bond, sub no date. Since you travel a lot, GMT will come in handy. Or 39mm explorer for your height and wrist size. Those will be my 3 top pics. All have black dials which can fly under the radar. I assume that is what you want since you are a single guy that drives a pick up with leather seats but not a sports car. My assumption is you like finer, practical things in life. But not too showy. You have done your Harley phase and is 'settling down'. Now, go out and try them on and post your incoming!

19 January 2015, 12:42 AM	#56
RICHARD_LEWIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Watch: 116610LV Posts: 482	For a 50th, I'd go Gold - depending on budget of course, but if you can then why not!

19 January 2015, 12:43 AM	#57
mrhy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: new york Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,383	50 th anniversary sub Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

19 January 2015, 12:47 AM	#59
elkaholic "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ATL Watch: Rolex Posts: 683	SS sub or GMT gets my vote, based on your info. Try both the newer styles with ceramic and maxi dials, as well as the 5 digit references, their immediate predecessors. __________________ 16570 Exp II White 16220 DJ silver stick 16233 DJ champagne stick

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