Thoughts on two tone Rolex oyster perpetual watch?

[merkur]

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[Omega Man]

People will tell you that you can get a better watch for the same price. But if you like the look and it suits you, wear it and be proud!

 

[holymadness]

Merkur, why are the threads you start always so ****?

 

[lee_44106]

Can't you afford an all gold one?

 

[audiophilia]

I love the 16613. It is serious Euroflash, though. You will be making a statement. But, worn casually with the right colours can look amazing! Had a guy with one sitting next to me at Holt's Cafe here in Toronto. The woman opposite was gorgeous but I had a hard time taking my eyes of the watch!

Bit much for suits, IMO.

 

[Eligius]

Originally Posted by holymadness

Merkur, why are the threads you start always so ****?

Because he is a troll.

 

[MrSam]

I'm wearing a 16013 datejust myself today, love the watch.

 

[Mr.K]

The Datejust is a good watxch. I am not a fan of twotone, but it oyu like it, get it. If you don't like it in a couple years you can always sell it and not loose too much.

 

[westinghouse]

The datejust will not keep as good value as a SS Submariner or SS GMT Master. I bought a used SS Sub in 1999 for $2800 and just sold it for $2800 so the watch cost me nothing to own.

 

[artoftime]

Originally Posted by westinghouse

The datejust will not keep as good value as a SS Submariner or SS GMT Master. I bought a used SS Sub in 1999 for $2800 and just sold it for $2800 so the watch cost me nothing to own.

+1 - Two tone Rolexes do not - hold their value anywhere near what gold or steel do. Look at the market on 2 tone Daytonas, as an example.
One interesting variation is a black dialed Rose gold and stainless - though as others have posted, your range of choices in this $ bracket are numerous and far more interesting (Blancpain, Glashutte, JLC etc)

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by Mr.K

The Datejust is a good watxch. I am not a fan of twotone, but it oyu like it, get it. If you don't like it in a couple years you can always sell it and not loose too much.
+1. Datejust is fine, but not in twotone, IMO.

 

[acidboy]

used to own one, a wedding gift actually, and its just not my style. had to sell it eventually, after owning it for 4 years and not even once worn it.

 

[Chukka]

I bought mine in 1971. It worked perfectly until two months ago, when I sent it in for cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment. Similar watches are selling on ebay for 7-10 times what mine cost when new.

 

[Jacksdad]

not a big fan of the two tone. I would do all stainless before I did the two tone.

 

[Philip1978]

You know you have the **** when......................

Originally Posted by audiophilia

Had a guy with one sitting next to me at Holt's Cafe here in Toronto. The woman opposite was gorgeous but I had a hard time taking my eyes of the watch!