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Old 23 November 2019, 04:41 AM   #1
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calatrava and g shock

im thinking of going with calatrava 5227r and g shock. i wear a suit daily. is this a good 2 watch collection. sell everything else. may go 5227 tiffanys. thoughts?
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Old 23 November 2019, 04:44 AM   #2
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I am a fan of a two watch collection because you have a backup when one needs servicing. My collection is down to two. As to your watches, a Patek and Casio would be a quirky duo. I like it.
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Old 23 November 2019, 04:49 AM   #3
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For me I think the Gshock isn't versatile enough for dressy casual and sometimes the calatrava might be a bit out of place. A steel sports watch on bracelet might bridge the gap.
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Old 23 November 2019, 04:51 AM   #4
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i could keep my exp1.. but thats 3 watches then.
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Old 23 November 2019, 04:56 AM   #5
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OP I wear the T-stamp to Walmart too ��
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Old 23 November 2019, 05:45 AM   #6
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Cannot comment unless I know what "sell everything else" entails. There might be some better two watch combos in there.
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Old 23 November 2019, 05:50 AM   #7
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I have three watch collection. Tudor Submariner (black bezel/face), Casio Illuminator for exercise and yard work. I have a Pulsar tank watch for Sunday Church as I a Methodist minister and need to wear a suit so I have it as my dress watch.
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Old 23 November 2019, 06:15 AM   #8
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I like the simplify approach, but not sure I would have a G-shock as one of those two. I would say that's just a watch you have outside your collection for when your collection isn't sufficient or don't want to worry about it.

I would look to have at least one dress/business casual watch (leather strap) and one sports model for business casual/casual dress and then a G-Shock for the less than casual (gardening, cleaning, etc..)
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Old 23 November 2019, 06:57 AM   #9
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I own the 5227R and love it (mine is non-T as I'm not a T fan, but the watch is excellent either way). I'm also getting the G-Shock GA2000S-1A, which is a new model that is fairly reasonable in size as far as G-Shocks go which matters on a 6.5 inch wrist like mine, it comes in a variety of colors as well.

So on both counts, I vote hell yeah. Cheers :-).
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Old 23 November 2019, 01:00 PM   #10
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I have a GW-5000-1JF. Wonderful watch, which I wore to the office with suit and tie many many times until my 5164 arrived. That g-shock and a dress watch are probably the best combo.
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Old 23 November 2019, 01:20 PM   #11
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5227R NO STAMP and a Rolex sub.
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Old 23 November 2019, 10:59 PM   #12
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5227R and a Omega Speedy
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Old 24 November 2019, 12:30 AM   #13
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The 5227 and G-shock is a cool duo. But it also depends on what activities you like to do outside work. If it is active sports, then the G-Shock would be great. If not, a SS Rolex would also fit nicely as part of the duo.
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Old 24 November 2019, 05:44 AM   #14
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5227R NO STAMP and a Rolex sub.
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This is my goal and will be my forever pair. Just need the 5227.
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Old 24 November 2019, 08:25 AM   #15
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i have an exp1, so maybe calatrava and exp1. is calatrava ok for daily wear for work for suits? is it going to last?
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Old 25 November 2019, 01:43 PM   #16
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i have an exp1, so maybe calatrava and exp1. is calatrava ok for daily wear for work for suits? is it going to last?
Calatravas look great when worn with a suit. Most of the time the watch will be covered by your sleeve and only you will know you are wearing a classic timeless dress watch.

The Explorer is a great all around watch as well!
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