Would like some opinions...

[ra's ag]

Hi:
I'm new to posting here but have been a lurker for a long while. I would love to hear some feedback on a choice I'm about to make. I do recognize that this decision is subjective. But I'm sorta at a tie among three watches I've wanted for a long time.

1: Rolex DD II 218238 Yellow Gold/Ivory dial
2: Audemars Piguet 44mm Forged Carbon
3:IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar 5021 / Rose Gold black Face

They are roughly the same price to me. I can only have one for now and won't get the others for a little while. Some criteria that drives my decision: I don't need to be ostentatious but I do like my watch to occasionally stir conversation from other watch aficionados. Also I get bored and sometimes get rid of a watch after a few years. So resale is worthwhile for me to consider. It would be cool if anyone who owns any of these watches could share their feedback.

Thanks

[Palmasea]

Since you mentioned you have two big pilots already...the portuguese is out.

The AP is exceptional, but it wears big - bigger than a big pilot imo. I prefer the looks of the steel version myself.

The dd is more elegant, perhaps more of a complement to your Bp's. if it was me, I would buy it in WG.

You can't go wrong with any of those - good luck on your hunt!

[ra's ag]

That's good guidance. I hadn't though about it that way. I find it interesting though how the majority of people here in the States don't have much love for yellow old.