--Update--GOT IT!!Need your opinion on a watch please (gift for my dad).

[Shikar]

Well, last year I got my dad a watch and you all helped a LOT, I appreciate it. Now its time to get him another watch and whats your opinion of this watch...

Again, I appreciate your opinions and they will help me in my decision for his gift.

Regards.
PS. 2nd page for update!

 

[culverwood]

If my son gave me a watch like that I would be very happy. Perhaps a little busy for me but it's the thought that counts.

 

[Twotone]

Nice watch and great gift. I've always liked gold Rolex watches on leather straps. They look tacky and shout "BLING" on gold bracelets. Great choice.

Twotone

 

[nedliug]

I like the watch you got him last year better. Unless he is specifically looking for a Rolex, I would avoid them. If you're looking in the Rolex price range, have you checked out Patek Phillipe at all?

 

[joegrec]

Originally Posted by nedliug

I like the watch you got him last year better. Unless he is specifically looking for a Rolex, I would avoid them. If you're looking in the Rolex price range, have you checked out Patek Phillipe at all?

+1

Although I like Rolex I find most of there watch model's look very busy. And I can't stand the massive bubble they put on almost all there watch so you can see the date. It makes a nice watch look like crap. Like putting velcro on a pair of Edward Greens

 

[NORE]

Since you gave him a watch last year, how about a high-end pen or something?

Bastige

 

[in stitches]

Originally Posted by nedliug

I like the watch you got him last year better. Unless he is specifically looking for a Rolex, I would avoid them. If you're looking in the Rolex price range, have you checked out Patek Phillipe at all?

?????
rolex starts at 4k about patek 15k +

 

[in stitches]

its a great watch, id be glad to have one anyway im sure your dad will love it

 

[TC (Houston)]

I like this one better:

 

[in stitches]

Originally Posted by TC (Houston)

I like this one better:

sure is sweel i love AP, but that puppy retails for 25k the vintage rolex can be had for 6k maybe less

 

[Shikar]

Originally Posted by culverwood

If my son gave me a watch like that I would be very happy. Perhaps a little busy for me but it's the thought that counts.
Its the exact problem I have...its busy. Maybe the *stick* markers would be better than the roman numerals.

Originally Posted by Twotone

Nice watch and great gift. I've always liked gold Rolex watches on leather straps. They look tacky and shout "BLING" on gold bracelets. Great choice. Twotone
Correct, and I like the white face as its easier for him to read.

Originally Posted by nedliug

I like the watch you got him last year better. Unless he is specifically looking for a Rolex, I would avoid them. If you're looking in the Rolex price range, have you checked out Patek Phillipe at all?
I have thought of PP too.

Originally Posted by joegrec

+1 Although I like Rolex I find most of there watch model's look very busy. And I can't stand the massive bubble they put on almost all there watch so you can see the date. It makes a nice watch look like crap. Like putting velcro on a pair of Edward Greens
The cyclops makes it possible for him to read the date....old eyes.

Originally Posted by NORE

Since you gave him a watch last year, how about a high-end pen or something? Bastige
....you are a sneaky one.....but I have gifted him watch/pen/Ipad/house etc already last year. The watch seems to get most use, after the house.

Originally Posted by in stitches

????? rolex starts at 4k about patek 15k +
Correct, Patek is more expensive.

Originally Posted by in stitches

its a great watch, id be glad to have one anyway im sure your dad will love it
Thanks, I agree. He still has the Casio I gave him 20 years ago so it is the thought for sure!

Originally Posted by TC (Houston)

I like this one better:

That is nice but he dislikes my IWC with a similar theme. Regards.

 

[Mr.K]

That is a nice watch, but a Presidential should be on a metal bracelet. It looses some of its look on leather. Also the band used is a work of art and very comfortable. My farther has let me use his platinum day/date a couple times and it felt so good with the bracelet.

 

[NORE]

Originally Posted by Shikar

....you are a sneaky one.....but I have given him watch/pen/Ipad/house etc already last year. The watch seems to get most use, after the house.

 

[g00n]

look, if you going to spend the money.. give your father something unique that he will always remember.

Example: take him on a dove hunt in Argentina or a pheasant shoot in England.

http://www.orvis.com/store/product.a...subcat_id=6744

http://www.orvis.com/store/product.a...ubcat_id=18927

i guarantee he will remember the trip for rest of his life [and get to tell his friends about it.]

 

[TC (Houston)]

Originally Posted by in stitches

sure is sweel i love AP, but that puppy retails for 25k the vintage rolex can be had for 6k maybe less

It's certainly a lot more than 6k but can be had for a lot less than $25k.

Originally Posted by Shikar

IThat is nice but he dislikes my IWC with a similar theme.

Well, that's the most important factor!