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SIDMAN · 20 February 2015, 04:46 AM

Want to gift a Rolex to my brother in law who turns 40 early next month and it also happens to be his 10th wedding anniversary too a day after his birthday. He is a lawyer by profession. Would prefer giving a SS model as he is not the dress watch types. Any suggestions?

locutus49 · 20 February 2015, 04:48 AM

Is it for wearing with suits or sports clothes? That would make a difference IMO. My first choice would be a Sub if it is a sports watch.

SIDMAN · 20 February 2015, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

Is it for wearing with suits or sports clothes? That would make a difference IMO. My first choice would be a Sub if it is a sports watch.

Should basically be an all-rounder i.e for all occasions :)

tkerrmd · 20 February 2015, 04:52 AM

Ceramic GMT basic SS with a little flash and extra time zone feature

bezel all black or black/blue

vsproto · 20 February 2015, 04:53 AM

I'm a lawyer. How big a guy?

A date just if he is smallish and sub if a big guy.

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otisc · 20 February 2015, 04:55 AM

It's so personal. Why not let him pick?

SIDMAN · 20 February 2015, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by vsproto

I'm a lawyer. How big a guy?

A date just if he is smallish and sub if a big guy.

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182 cms (6 ft) and around 82 kgs to be somewhat precise :)

SIDMAN · 20 February 2015, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by otisc

It's so personal. Why not let him pick?

Surprise gift!

Cinquecento · 20 February 2015, 05:00 AM

GMT is a great all around piece. I prefer the black vs the blue black.

danyvw · 20 February 2015, 05:02 AM

How about a DJ II ?

Seaward · 20 February 2015, 05:03 AM

You really can't go wrong with a Sub, GMT, Explorer II or DJ II they will fit all occasions.

AK797 · 20 February 2015, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SIDMAN

Surprise gift!

Keep the receipt

tylerad1 · 20 February 2015, 05:05 AM

Djii

Seaward · 20 February 2015, 05:06 AM

[QUOTE=AK797;5626469]Keep the receipt

Seaward · 20 February 2015, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Keep the receipt

Sorry for the double post. Mods please delete.

SIDMAN · 20 February 2015, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Keep the receipt

Yep! He will only get the watch but the warranty card stays with me...

sunnyd · 20 February 2015, 05:07 AM

Sub would be an amazing all-around watch.

JJL · 20 February 2015, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SIDMAN

Should basically be an all-rounder i.e for all occasions :)

A DJ or Sub are really timeless, safe choices. Although I believe it really depends on what type of person he is outside of the office. Is he active, sporty, casual or is he more of a dressier, professional individual?

Another great option in between the DJ and Sub would be a smooth bezel DJ2, stick dial on oyster bracelet. Very clean and versatile IMO.

Good luck

PS - I have a hard time wrapping my head around buying a Rolex for a sibling... let alone an inlaw (lol) but good for you! And him!! Geez

Orangejoe · 20 February 2015, 05:15 AM

If he works on a midsize or larger firm new Sub dates are probably a dime a dozen.

Birth year Sub, DJ II in interesting dial/metal combo or Blue-Black GMT would allow for a more cherished selection.

MattyL147 · 20 February 2015, 05:15 AM

I'm an attorney (not yet 40) and I wear a DJII fluted bezel. Love it! Works great with a suit but I wear it with anything, including shorts and a t-shirt.

SIDMAN · 20 February 2015, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JJL

A DJ or Sub are really timeless, safe choices. Although I believe it really depends on what type of person he is outside of the office. Is he active, sporty, casual or is he more of a dressier, professional individual?

Another great option in between the DJ and Sub would be a smooth bezel DJ2, stick dial on oyster bracelet. Very clean and versatile IMO.

Good luck

PS - I have a hard time wrapping my head around buying a Rolex for a sibling... let alone an inlaw (lol) but good for you! And him!! Geez

He is more of the studious types who does a of reading and is more of an introvert. Not the overtly dressy types. Being a lawyer he will surely do his research on the gift that will be eventually given to him. :)

SCsailor · 20 February 2015, 05:27 AM

I'm a lawyer and close to 40. I alternate between a DJ and. Sub date. Either would be a great choice and awesome gift.

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CDNWatchNut · 20 February 2015, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SIDMAN

Should basically be an all-rounder i.e for all occasions :)

I think an Explorer (214270) is an excellent all-rounder that can be dressed up or down very comfortably... Nice size, not too small or big, and a low profile easy wearing watch.

sgmgolf · 20 February 2015, 05:33 AM

Hard to go wrong with Sub or GMT.

JJL · 20 February 2015, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SIDMAN

He is more of the studious types who does a of reading and is more of an introvert. Not the overtly dressy types. Being a lawyer he will surely do his research on the gift that will be eventually given to him. :)

With that being said, I'd probably day DJ or DJ2. Sounds like it would fit his personality more IMO and a great choice.

bdex75 · 20 February 2015, 05:40 AM

DJ. No question in my mind. A traditional dial like white Romans or black stick. Oyster/smooth gives you a sportier dress look and jubilee/WG for dressier. I wear this with a suit all of the time and have a 7.5" wrist. Not a "traditional" dial choice though.

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landroverking · 20 February 2015, 06:07 AM

Do you want new, pre loved or vintage?

azguy · 20 February 2015, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by danyvw

How about a DJ II ?

x2, classic, understated and killer with a suit. Don't listen to these guys, wearing a sub with cuffs is NOT the best way to go...

yahoo_mks · 20 February 2015, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by danyvw

How about a DJ II ?

+1

Watchvirgin · 20 February 2015, 07:16 AM

This

Or this

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20 February 2015, 04:46 AM	#1
SIDMAN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: India Posts: 222	Which Rolex for a 40 year old brother in law who is a lawyer? Want to gift a Rolex to my brother in law who turns 40 early next month and it also happens to be his 10th wedding anniversary too a day after his birthday. He is a lawyer by profession. Would prefer giving a SS model as he is not the dress watch types. Any suggestions?

20 February 2015, 05:00 AM	#9
Cinquecento "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: At home Posts: 523	GMT is a great all around piece. I prefer the black vs the blue black. __________________ - 116718 GMT II Black Dial - 116680 Yacht-Master II SS - 16610 Submariner Y Serial - 116520 Daytona Black Dial

20 February 2015, 05:03 AM	#11
Seaward "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Charles Location: New York Posts: 607	You really can't go wrong with a Sub, GMT, Explorer II or DJ II they will fit all occasions. __________________ 14060M 116520 116300 116710BLNR 116500LN

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20 February 2015, 05:07 AM	#17
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20 February 2015, 04:48 AM	#2
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Is it for wearing with suits or sports clothes? That would make a difference IMO. My first choice would be a Sub if it is a sports watch.

20 February 2015, 04:52 AM	#4
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Ceramic GMT basic SS with a little flash and extra time zone feature bezel all black or black/blue

20 February 2015, 04:53 AM	#5
vsproto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alabama Watch: YM, DJ, Seamaster Posts: 64	I'm a lawyer. How big a guy? A date just if he is smallish and sub if a big guy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 February 2015, 04:55 AM	#6
otisc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Austin, TX Watch: 116610LV HULK Posts: 637	It's so personal. Why not let him pick?

20 February 2015, 05:02 AM	#10
danyvw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: USA Watch: Sub16610, DJ126331 Posts: 1,151	How about a DJ II ?

20 February 2015, 05:05 AM	#13
tylerad1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 812	Djii

20 February 2015, 05:15 AM	#19
Orangejoe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: PA, USA Posts: 284	If he works on a midsize or larger firm new Sub dates are probably a dime a dozen. Birth year Sub, DJ II in interesting dial/metal combo or Blue-Black GMT would allow for a more cherished selection.

20 February 2015, 05:15 AM	#20
MattyL147 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,207	I'm an attorney (not yet 40) and I wear a DJII fluted bezel. Love it! Works great with a suit but I wear it with anything, including shorts and a t-shirt.

20 February 2015, 05:27 AM	#22
SCsailor "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 334	I'm a lawyer and close to 40. I alternate between a DJ and. Sub date. Either would be a great choice and awesome gift. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 February 2015, 05:33 AM	#24
sgmgolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: MA Watch: 16600,16710,Tudor Posts: 1,372	Hard to go wrong with Sub or GMT.

20 February 2015, 05:40 AM	#26
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	DJ. No question in my mind. A traditional dial like white Romans or black stick. Oyster/smooth gives you a sportier dress look and jubilee/WG for dressier. I wear this with a suit all of the time and have a 7.5" wrist. Not a "traditional" dial choice though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 February 2015, 06:07 AM	#27
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Do you want new, pre loved or vintage?

20 February 2015, 07:16 AM	#30
Watchvirgin Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Ash_Flash Location: Washington, DC Watch: AP Posts: 901	This Or this Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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