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Birch · 15 July 2013, 09:24 PM

How do you decide?

I had a 16600, but sold it back in 2004 (HUGE mistake!!). My wife has green lighted me to come back to Rolex. Problem is, I can't make up my darn mind!

I currently have a Panerai 000, and I'm a fan of big watches since I'm a big guy. Thing is, I want something different. She's a fan of the Polar Explorer or Platinum Yachty. I kinda like to do things a bit differently and like the Milgauss (white or GV). Then there's a white dialed DJII (fluted or smooth). The DSSD keeps floating in and out of my decision....

Due to my budget, I'll be hitting the secondary market for this and I have a friend who is a pre-loved dealer. It's just a matter of making up my damn mind.

How did you guys and gals pick one to start? I like all of the ones I've listed above and have tried a lot of them on at an AD, but saying "this is it" is impossible!

Yeah, a bit of a rant

but would love to hear how you all came to your decisions.

joe100 · 15 July 2013, 09:35 PM

Well if it's one Rolex the. You have to aim for versatility. The 39mm Explorer 214270 is a natural choice. All dial, wears large, dress it up or down. A DJ2 with a black dial would be nice too. I find it's better to add a versatile piece first, then a sport piece.

beshannon · 15 July 2013, 09:36 PM

When it is on your wrist and it sings to you, then it is right.

Sorry, not much help but that is what works for me

77T · 15 July 2013, 10:42 PM

I seldom get to post the exact same thing just minutes apart...but this is one of those cases.

If you consider this watch will be just one of a dozen or more you'll acquire over the years, it may make the choice easier...

Just envision yourself on a windswept ridgeline, knee-deep in Springtime corn snow, and the sound of crunching ice underneath each footfall as you ascend one of the tallest peaks in the World - and you need to know what time it is...yep, that Explorer will be singing louder than the howling wind tearing at your parka's hood!

---did that help any???

Rashid.bk · 15 July 2013, 11:15 PM

Don't go by pictures, try them on. One or two will make you sick, you won't be able to stop thinking of them. That's the one you get.

busytimmy · 15 July 2013, 11:29 PM

Your wife likes the Polar Explorer II. That's all I got out of your post, sorry. She sounds like a keeper

cop414 · 16 July 2013, 12:16 AM

You loved your SD, hated that you got rid of it right? That would answer my question right there.

Birch · 16 July 2013, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by busytimmy

Your wife likes the Polar Explorer II. That's all I got out of your post, sorry. She sounds like a keeper

Ha! She's a keeper for sure. What she considers me might be a bit different :D

samsmart · 16 July 2013, 12:24 AM

Exp II White, esp if the wife likes it.

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samsmart · 16 July 2013, 12:25 AM

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kilyung · 16 July 2013, 12:47 AM

Write one model down, then write the next one you like above or below it then keep inserting names. Soon you'll have a prioritized list of Rolexes you'll eventually want to buy.

15 July 2013, 09:24 PM	#1
Birch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 101	When you are all over the place.... How do you decide? I had a 16600, but sold it back in 2004 (HUGE mistake!!). My wife has green lighted me to come back to Rolex. Problem is, I can't make up my darn mind! I currently have a Panerai 000, and I'm a fan of big watches since I'm a big guy. Thing is, I want something different. She's a fan of the Polar Explorer or Platinum Yachty. I kinda like to do things a bit differently and like the Milgauss (white or GV). Then there's a white dialed DJII (fluted or smooth). The DSSD keeps floating in and out of my decision.... Due to my budget, I'll be hitting the secondary market for this and I have a friend who is a pre-loved dealer. It's just a matter of making up my damn mind. How did you guys and gals pick one to start? I like all of the ones I've listed above and have tried a lot of them on at an AD, but saying "this is it" is impossible! Yeah, a bit of a rant but would love to hear how you all came to your decisions.

15 July 2013, 09:35 PM	#2
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	Well if it's one Rolex the. You have to aim for versatility. The 39mm Explorer 214270 is a natural choice. All dial, wears large, dress it up or down. A DJ2 with a black dial would be nice too. I find it's better to add a versatile piece first, then a sport piece. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

15 July 2013, 09:36 PM	#3
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	When it is on your wrist and it sings to you, then it is right. Sorry, not much help but that is what works for me __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

15 July 2013, 10:42 PM	#4
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,708	I seldom get to post the exact same thing just minutes apart...but this is one of those cases. If you consider this watch will be just one of a dozen or more you'll acquire over the years, it may make the choice easier... Just envision yourself on a windswept ridgeline, knee-deep in Springtime corn snow, and the sound of crunching ice underneath each footfall as you ascend one of the tallest peaks in the World - and you need to know what time it is...yep, that Explorer will be singing louder than the howling wind tearing at your parka's hood! ---did that help any??? __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

16 July 2013, 12:16 AM	#7
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,826	You loved your SD, hated that you got rid of it right? That would answer my question right there. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

15 July 2013, 11:15 PM	#5
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	Don't go by pictures, try them on. One or two will make you sick, you won't be able to stop thinking of them. That's the one you get.

15 July 2013, 11:29 PM	#6
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	Your wife likes the Polar Explorer II. That's all I got out of your post, sorry. She sounds like a keeper

16 July 2013, 12:25 AM	#10
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	Sent from my SPH-D710VMUB using Tapatalk 2

16 July 2013, 12:47 AM	#11
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Write one model down, then write the next one you like above or below it then keep inserting names. Soon you'll have a prioritized list of Rolexes you'll eventually want to buy.

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