Watch Alternatives

[westinghouse]

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I had the President too and it is a PITA to wear because it doesn't have any microlinks or safety clasp. The Sub does, and you get a custom fit all the time.

 

[ktrp]

Originally Posted by afterglow

If Rolex and formal are the goals, here's what I suggest:

1. Get a simple steel Rolex: Explorer, GMT or Submariner. Budget: 6K
2. Get a gold dress watch: Patek, Vacheron, Lange, Breguet or Glashuette. Budget: 20K

Keep the rest in the bank or get a couple more watches.

+1, and there is no rush on step 2.

He wants a rolex, go get a sport rolex, and keep browsing for the right dress watch.

 

[KPO89]

Originally Posted by dirtyturk

I wouldn't wear that watch if someone gave it to me for free. Rolex makes good watches...

 

[scurvyfreedman]

For formal events only a thin gold or platinum watch on a leather strap is acceptable. No watch is more appropriate. No bracelet watch should be worn.

For business a day-date is tacky in yellow gold. A daytona is the only Rolex I would consider, other than a vintage plastic crystal submariner.

Twotone's suggestions are spot on. I'd get a Breguet for formal occasions with that kind of cash. For everyday use I'd probably get a JLC or Patek or IWC. Or, for something unique I'd go to RGM Watch and have something made up custom.

Personally, I have an IWC Ingenieur, and IWC Mark XII limited edition EF in titanium, and a vintage Lognines in gold on a black leather strap. The first two are daily wears and the later is for formal occasions. I have had a JLC MasterBlack Memovox, Tudor Sub (plastic crystal), and several other mid-high end pieces over the years. JLC and IWC are my favorite brands. But, I love the style of Breguet.

 

[TourbillonTurk.]

that Rolex is nothing but a status symbol for a african war criminal in the 80s. If rolex is a must then i can reccomend the 1- Rolex Milgauss

2 - Rolex Cellinium

The oyster,daytona and submariner all have large bezels and tend to stay outside the cuffs, whereas the cellinium and milgauss are thinner and can go under to give a smarter complete look, if it is for fomal wear he wants the watch for. If he does want the oyster please persuade him to another colour, "gold rolex" ? Really ? :/

 

[peezie]

Originally Posted by TourbillonTurk.

that Rolex is nothing but a status symbol for a african war criminal in the 80s.

f.cking nailed it

White gold. Pop off the metal band and slap on a black croc or something more suitable.

Too big for formal no matter what. It's a matter of fixing the watch to make it appropriate, which for $40k is ludicrous.

 

[Master-Classter]

no idea the price but from the watch Appreciation thread from JohnBHolbrookII:

 

[Ianiceman]

If it must be a Rolex IMO one of the nicest looking ones is pictured in this thread. The white gold one with blue face can be had for around $20k. Use this for everyday wear and spend the other $20k on a wafer thin more formal watch.