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I've decided it might be time to sell my Big Pilot. I really love the watch, but there are others our there that I like which cost less. I'm sad because it will likely be a final farewell; the newer Big Pilots have a different dial that doesn't appeal to me and the classic dial watch is becoming harder and harder to come by.
Anyway, here are the watches I was thinking of:
1. Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Grande Date
2. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
3. Rolex Explorer I (which I would promptly put on a strap)
If I didn't have my Portuguese and I had to choose between these three, the Reverso would be the easy choice. It's the only one with complications (and ones that I find useful, at that) and it would be nice to have a rectangular watch to complement my round one. Also, my fiancee has a lady's Reverso already and it would be nice to have a watch that matches hers. It's also the best bang for the buck.
The Royal Oak has slowly grown on me, but it's grossly over-priced and barely less expensive than the Big Pilot. It would just be nice to have an all-out sports watch.
The Explorer is great because it's much cheaper than the Big Pilot and extremely versatile. I can see matching it with all sorts of different straps. It would be perfect with an OCBD. I'm afraid Rolex will muck it up next year when they revise it. The downside is that it's a poor value in comparison to the JLC, and not as nicely finished as any of the other watches.
They're all classics. What are your thoughts? Which should I go with? Or should I stick with my Big Pilot? Keep in mind, I already have an IWC Portuguese 5001 (which isn't going anywhere because it was a gift).
Thanks!
Anyway, here are the watches I was thinking of:
1. Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Grande Date
2. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
3. Rolex Explorer I (which I would promptly put on a strap)
If I didn't have my Portuguese and I had to choose between these three, the Reverso would be the easy choice. It's the only one with complications (and ones that I find useful, at that) and it would be nice to have a rectangular watch to complement my round one. Also, my fiancee has a lady's Reverso already and it would be nice to have a watch that matches hers. It's also the best bang for the buck.
The Royal Oak has slowly grown on me, but it's grossly over-priced and barely less expensive than the Big Pilot. It would just be nice to have an all-out sports watch.
The Explorer is great because it's much cheaper than the Big Pilot and extremely versatile. I can see matching it with all sorts of different straps. It would be perfect with an OCBD. I'm afraid Rolex will muck it up next year when they revise it. The downside is that it's a poor value in comparison to the JLC, and not as nicely finished as any of the other watches.
They're all classics. What are your thoughts? Which should I go with? Or should I stick with my Big Pilot? Keep in mind, I already have an IWC Portuguese 5001 (which isn't going anywhere because it was a gift).
Thanks!
