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TheVTCGuy · 22 June 2019, 06:36 AM

It has cost me countless hours of sleep... Numerous brain cells in difficult concentration (and trust me, I don’t have a lot to spare

). But... I finally have made the decision. Yes... finally, I... have decided....

What my grail watch is.

This was not easy! It was down to a DayDate 40, and a WG (new movement) Pepsi GMT. Both, are iconic Rolex watches. Both are the epitome of owning a classic-fine timepiece (at least IMHO) but the question is: Which one? Do I do for the sporty(er) GMT? Or the (probably) more recognizable DD? Trust me, this was NOT an easy decision to make!

Well... I finally did.

See below for my choice and final selection.

Now I can get some sleep at night.

(Of course, I just have to come up with $35K to actually BUY it... Is there a gray market trade-in value for organs?

).

AJM914 · 22 June 2019, 06:45 AM

Nice choice!

Art 1 · 22 June 2019, 06:47 AM

That's a nice one for sure.

schoolboy · 22 June 2019, 06:47 AM

Great choice and a nice looking watch. Will stay posted awaiting the incoming thread!

Monte Cristo · 22 June 2019, 06:48 AM

Great choice!

Now, how used is your kidney?

schoolboy · 22 June 2019, 06:48 AM

Can you post your pros and cons for each watch? I’m just curious to know what helped you make your decision

Crazy Lugs · 22 June 2019, 06:48 AM

Have you tried one on?!? That’s critical in my experience. Photos are no substitute.

sensui · 22 June 2019, 06:49 AM

Do it.

brandrea · 22 June 2019, 06:50 AM

That’s suits you Paul, especially since you were a navy pilot. What a great choice:

eric.john · 22 June 2019, 06:52 AM

beautiful choice!

Urosfan · 22 June 2019, 06:58 AM

Awesome choice

Justinmg · 22 June 2019, 06:59 AM

I like it better then the SS version. I don’t understand the jubilee bracelet on a sports model

Bluside · 22 June 2019, 07:00 AM

Yes, that would be my choice also.

watchwatcher · 22 June 2019, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

That’s suits you Paul, especially since you were a navy pilot. What a great choice:

Second that. Good luck in your quest.

piratfisk · 22 June 2019, 07:08 AM

That's a heavy-hittin' watch there, Paul. I hope your portfolios are looking healthy these days. Best of luck with your hunt.

stainlesssteelsteve · 22 June 2019, 07:09 AM

I agree with your choice on the GMT!

watchmework · 22 June 2019, 07:09 AM

That’s a stunner for sure, superb choice

BBL · 22 June 2019, 07:13 AM

Perfect for you, Paul! And many agree with you, hands-down.

tgyberg · 22 June 2019, 07:14 AM

drm20 · 22 June 2019, 07:14 AM

I would have picked that one too, nice!

VacherObsessive · 22 June 2019, 07:18 AM

Best of the best too of the top well done - enjoy it

toucan · 22 June 2019, 07:18 AM

Would love to see your incoming post!

CharlesN · 22 June 2019, 07:31 AM

Are you sure ?

Can your decision be swayed.

This what I chose ......

A WG DD40 228239

THC · 22 June 2019, 07:31 AM

After the year you have had sir, well deserved indeed

Navarino · 22 June 2019, 07:42 AM

Awesome choice - both solid contenders! Best of luck on making the dream come true now. Hope to see some shots with it on your wrist soon!

Duey · 22 June 2019, 07:42 AM

Paul, Are you trying to ask that girl out again ?

If not I'd go with the original WG Pepsi with the black dial. DavidSW will probably make you a sweat deal on one ....

Bigblu10 · 22 June 2019, 07:46 AM

In this case you are lucky to be single. Just think what the wife would say about a 35K watch? She would likely want a Birkin hand bag first! LOL

Pw92676 · 22 June 2019, 08:39 AM

Nice, I love it. Post a kidney on the FS section and you’ll have this in no time:)

It would be a great fit for you!

Art 1 · 22 June 2019, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

In this case you are lucky to be single. Just think what the wife would say about a 35K watch? She would likely want a Birkin hand bag first! LOL

Not mine, she would buy that watch.

Starhutch · 22 June 2019, 08:46 AM

Can’t go wrong at all with that one!

22 June 2019, 06:45 AM	#2
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Nice choice! __________________

22 June 2019, 06:48 AM	#5
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	Great choice! Now, how used is your kidney? __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

22 June 2019, 06:59 AM	#12
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO/EXPL Posts: 3,371	I like it better then the SS version. I don’t understand the jubilee bracelet on a sports model __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

22 June 2019, 07:13 AM	#18
BBL "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: DM Location: USA Watch: DD-YG/DJ/Breitling Posts: 8,889	Perfect for you, Paul! And many agree with you, hands-down. __________________ . People of integrity expect to be believed and when they are not they let time prove them right. A best friend is like a four leaf clover - hard to find and lucky to have. SJP

22 June 2019, 07:31 AM	#23
CharlesN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The UK Watch: I love them all. Posts: 1,858	Are you sure ? Can your decision be swayed. This what I chose ...... A WG DD40 228239 __________________ Regards, CharlesN Member of the IWJG.

22 June 2019, 06:47 AM	#3
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	That's a nice one for sure.

22 June 2019, 06:47 AM	#4
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Great choice and a nice looking watch. Will stay posted awaiting the incoming thread!

22 June 2019, 06:48 AM	#7
Crazy Lugs "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 855	Have you tried one on?!? That’s critical in my experience. Photos are no substitute.

22 June 2019, 06:49 AM	#8
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,439	Do it.

22 June 2019, 06:50 AM	#9
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,897	That’s suits you Paul, especially since you were a navy pilot. What a great choice:

22 June 2019, 06:52 AM	#10
eric.john "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: OC Posts: 48	beautiful choice!

22 June 2019, 06:58 AM	#11
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Awesome choice

22 June 2019, 07:00 AM	#13
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	Yes, that would be my choice also.

22 June 2019, 07:08 AM	#15
piratfisk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: Slam Diego Watch: 16233, 116619LB Posts: 2,312	That's a heavy-hittin' watch there, Paul. I hope your portfolios are looking healthy these days. Best of luck with your hunt.

22 June 2019, 07:09 AM	#16
stainlesssteelsteve 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Steve Location: Washington, DC Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 124	I agree with your choice on the GMT!

22 June 2019, 07:09 AM	#17
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	That’s a stunner for sure, superb choice

22 June 2019, 07:14 AM	#20
drm20 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Just one more Posts: 1,062	I would have picked that one too, nice!

22 June 2019, 07:18 AM	#21
VacherObsessive "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Uk Posts: 941	Best of the best too of the top well done - enjoy it

22 June 2019, 07:18 AM	#22
toucan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NYC Watch: 5970 Posts: 1,980	Would love to see your incoming post!

22 June 2019, 07:31 AM	#24
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,663	After the year you have had sir, well deserved indeed

22 June 2019, 07:42 AM	#25
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	Awesome choice - both solid contenders! Best of luck on making the dream come true now. Hope to see some shots with it on your wrist soon!

22 June 2019, 07:42 AM	#26
Duey 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,597	Paul, Are you trying to ask that girl out again ? If not I'd go with the original WG Pepsi with the black dial. DavidSW will probably make you a sweat deal on one ....

22 June 2019, 07:46 AM	#27
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	In this case you are lucky to be single. Just think what the wife would say about a 35K watch? She would likely want a Birkin hand bag first! LOL

22 June 2019, 08:39 AM	#28
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,305	Nice, I love it. Post a kidney on the FS section and you’ll have this in no time:) It would be a great fit for you!

22 June 2019, 08:46 AM	#30
Starhutch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: HUTCH Location: USA Watch: PROBLEM Posts: 1,364	Can’t go wrong at all with that one!

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