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scottschoe · 28 January 2008, 08:43 PM

Well my dad's birthday is coming up in April and I'd like to get him something special this year. He only wears gold (YG), so I'm on the market for a Day Date. Does anyone have any other-brand/model (non-Rolex) recommendations for YG watches in the same general price range? Just thought I'd ask for opinions from some of the more 'matured' members on here. No diamonds, nothing excess, just plain YG.

SPACE-DWELLER · 28 January 2008, 08:45 PM

You could give him a Patek Philippe watch. But it would have to be on a leather strap to match the price.

A nice Vacheron Constantin could be a good choice, too.

vman · 28 January 2008, 08:54 PM

Get him a nice Zenith Chronomaster.

Jedi · 29 January 2008, 01:12 AM

I second the call for a Patek.

redshirt1957 · 29 January 2008, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

You could give him a Patek Philippe watch. But it would have to be on a leather strap to match the price.

A nice Vacheron Constantin could be a good choice, too.

PP X 2

Paulie · 29 January 2008, 02:21 AM

Or a Glashuette Original. Their Rose Gold looks yellow to me, probably need to see in person if it's yellow enough.

Something like:
http://www.glashuette-original.com/k...nator/meissen/
http://www.glashuette-original.com//...te/rosegold01/
http://www.glashuette-original.com/k...um/rosegold01/

JJ Irani · 29 January 2008, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottschoe

Well my dad's birthday is coming up in April and I'd like to get him something special this year. He only wears gold (YG), so I'm on the market for a Day Date. Does anyone have any other-brand/model (non-Rolex) recommendations for YG watches in the same general price range? Just thought I'd ask for opinions from some of the more 'matured' members on here. No diamonds, nothing excess, just plain YG.

Can I be your dad this birthday?

Fine gesture, pal!!

Try and find out what he really likes and then surprise him.

Good luck - JJ

Gaijin · 29 January 2008, 08:34 AM

YG Daytona!!

BuffaloRolex · 29 January 2008, 08:39 AM

I'll adopt you!

Texsubmariner · 29 January 2008, 08:39 AM

I would just get the DD, can't get anymore classic and unique than that.

karwath · 29 January 2008, 08:52 AM

A yellow gold day date is going to be hard to beat.

Of course a yellow gold GMT II or Daytona would be nice as well.

I am sure your dad will be pleased with whatever you get him.

JBat · 29 January 2008, 08:59 AM

How about a nice Omega Aqua Terra? I believe those come in YG. Very classy, clean design. Or maybe an IWC Portugese. Those, too, are very classy looking pieces. I think the gold President would be the ultimate though.

CL65AMG · 29 January 2008, 09:04 AM

A YG Day-Date is the way to go...classic look.

ttannert · 29 January 2008, 09:18 AM

I also say go look at a Patek.

28 January 2008, 08:43 PM	#1
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Advice Request: Watch for dad's birthday Well my dad's birthday is coming up in April and I'd like to get him something special this year. He only wears gold (YG), so I'm on the market for a Day Date. Does anyone have any other-brand/model (non-Rolex) recommendations for YG watches in the same general price range? Just thought I'd ask for opinions from some of the more 'matured' members on here. No diamonds, nothing excess, just plain YG. __________________ __________________

28 January 2008, 08:45 PM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	You could give him a Patek Philippe watch. But it would have to be on a leather strap to match the price. A nice Vacheron Constantin could be a good choice, too. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

29 January 2008, 01:12 AM	#4
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	I second the call for a Patek. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

29 January 2008, 02:21 AM	#6
Paulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland Watch: GMTII and OP! Posts: 1,272	Or a Glashuette Original. Their Rose Gold looks yellow to me, probably need to see in person if it's yellow enough. Something like: http://www.glashuette-original.com/k...nator/meissen/ http://www.glashuette-original.com//...te/rosegold01/ http://www.glashuette-original.com/k...um/rosegold01/ __________________

29 January 2008, 08:39 AM	#10
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	I would just get the DD, can't get anymore classic and unique than that. __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

28 January 2008, 08:54 PM	#3
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	Get him a nice Zenith Chronomaster.

29 January 2008, 08:34 AM	#8
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	YG Daytona!!

29 January 2008, 08:39 AM	#9
BuffaloRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Tony Location: Buffalo Watch: 16613 (blue dial) Posts: 1,329	I'll adopt you!

29 January 2008, 08:52 AM	#11
karwath "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: 216570 white Posts: 521	A yellow gold day date is going to be hard to beat. Of course a yellow gold GMT II or Daytona would be nice as well. I am sure your dad will be pleased with whatever you get him.

29 January 2008, 08:59 AM	#12
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	How about a nice Omega Aqua Terra? I believe those come in YG. Very classy, clean design. Or maybe an IWC Portugese. Those, too, are very classy looking pieces. I think the gold President would be the ultimate though.

29 January 2008, 09:04 AM	#13
CL65AMG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Andrew Location: Kentucky Watch: Any Rolex Posts: 1,102	A YG Day-Date is the way to go...classic look.

29 January 2008, 09:18 AM	#14
ttannert "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Tim Location: Ohio Watch: SS Black Daytona Posts: 872	I also say go look at a Patek. __________________ The greatest luxury in life is time; treasure every second. __________________ My Collection: SS Rolex M Black Daytona SS Rolex V Black Milgauss GV SS Rolex M Black Milgauss TT Rolex Z White MOP Datejust SS Rolex M Coke GMT II SS Tag Heuer Black Kirium Chronometer

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