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Old 16 September 2007, 04:03 AM   #1
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$ 8,000 To Spend - Help

Dear Fellow Rolexers,

I have about $ 8,000 to spend on a new watch and I am open for suggestions.

Kindly advise,

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Old 16 September 2007, 04:04 AM   #2
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Dear Fellow Rolexers,

I have about $ 8,000 to spend on a new watch and I am open for suggestions.

Kindly advise,

MB
HI MB,

Welcome to TRF.

If you're into TT watches, then get yourself the new TT GMT-II for that kind of cash. You won't regret it.

Good luck - JJ
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Old 16 September 2007, 04:05 AM   #3
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What watches do you have now? Its hard to tell by the pic
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Old 16 September 2007, 04:07 AM   #4
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HI MB,

Welcome to TRF.

If you're into TT watches, then get yourself the new TT GMT-II for that kind of cash. You won't regret it.

Good luck - JJ

Its hard to tell by the pic JJ. But I think he has one
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Old 16 September 2007, 04:16 AM   #5
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SS Sub, Explorer II and TT GMT-II.

Amazing feedback speed though!
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Old 16 September 2007, 04:17 AM   #6
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SS Sub, Explorer II and TT GMT-II.

Amazing feedback speed though!
Great collection....so now how about a TT Blue Sub since you don't have a BLUE dial??!!
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Old 16 September 2007, 04:21 AM   #7
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Great collection....so now how about a TT Blue Sub since you don't have a BLUE dial??!!
Am tellin ya, agter trying the GMT-II lock strap you do not want to go back to the old one.
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Old 16 September 2007, 04:22 AM   #8
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Great collection....so now how about a TT Blue Sub since you don't have a BLUE dial??!!
Would 2nd that.....blue is such a refreshing dial
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Old 16 September 2007, 04:25 AM   #9
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Something white would be a great contrast to those beauties,
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Old 16 September 2007, 04:27 AM   #10
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Something white would be a great contrast to those beauties,
I second that....something like this!!

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Old 16 September 2007, 04:31 AM   #11
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Would 2nd that.....blue is such a refreshing dial

I'll add a third to that, There's nothing like the visual impact of ol' Blue!
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Old 16 September 2007, 04:34 AM   #12
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I'll add a third to that, There's nothing like the visual impact of ol' Blue!
You said it....and I'll second it!!



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Old 16 September 2007, 04:38 AM   #13
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Get a SS Daytona at MSRP for $7,900
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Old 16 September 2007, 04:42 AM   #14
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I'd get one of these....because its a different color dial from your collection if not a white daytona
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I'd get one of these....because its a different color dial from your collection if not a white daytona
Gorgeous!!
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Gorgeous!!
Thanks, your Bluesy is so purddy
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Old 16 September 2007, 04:46 AM   #17
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All beautiful watches, so little cash.
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All beautiful watches, so little cash.
You call $8K little?
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Old 16 September 2007, 04:55 AM   #19
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If you wana get more than one yeah lol..
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Old 16 September 2007, 04:56 AM   #20
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How does a Brietling sound to you guys?

Be calm in your responses lol
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Old 16 September 2007, 04:58 AM   #21
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How does a Brietling sound to you guys?

Be calm in your responses lol
If you're in the "mood" to spend 8 grand, please don't do it on a Breitling!!

If, for any reason, you change your mind....you're screwed!!

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If you're in the "mood" to spend 8 grand, please don't do it on a Breitling!!

If, for any reason, you change your mind....you're screwed!!

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Its only a thought lol.
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Its only a thought lol.
BAN that thought!!
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Breitling makes some attractive watches, but from what I hear around town is that they just don't hold up like a Rolex. I have also heard some horror stories about TAG watches. I'm sure somebody who has survived a underwater nuclear explosion at close range will chime in and tell us that TAG and Breitling are much more durable than an anvil.....

Also, neither brand keeps consistency of design like Rolex. I don't know how to say it properly, but a Rolex (aside from Cellini models) is instantly recognizable as a Rolex. To my eyes, there's just no other watch as visually appealing as a Rolex. That may be why Rolex tends to have such good resale value.

Am I prejudiced? Yes, I am. In my 41 years, I have never had a watch other than Rolex or Tudor that would last a full year. I work too hard for my money to buy anything else, even though there are other watches I like to look at.

$8K would buy a TT Submariner with plenty if change left over. The SS/Plat Yachtmaster looks great, as does the TT Jubilee Turn-O-Graph. That amount of money also puts you within striking range of a TT Daytona (SS Daytonas are fantastic, but you can actually GET the TT versions a lot easier).

As long as you don't get the Tiger striped DJ or the Leopard Daytona, or the HIDEOUS Dayglow Daytona...ya just can't miss with a Rolex!

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Breitling makes some attractive watches, but from what I hear around town is that they just don't hold up like a Rolex. I have also heard some horror stories about TAG watches. I'm sure somebody who has survived a underwater nuclear explosion at close range will chime in and tell us that TAG and Breitling are much more durable than an anvil.....

Also, neither brand keeps consistency of design like Rolex. I don't know how to say it properly, but a Rolex (aside from Cellini models) is instantly recognizable as a Rolex. To my eyes, there's just no other watch as visually appealing as a Rolex. That may be why Rolex tends to have such good resale value.

Am I prejudiced? Yes, I am. In my 41 years, I have never had a watch other than Rolex or Tudor that would last a full year. I work too hard for my money to buy anything else, even though there are other watches I like to look at.

$8K would buy a TT Submariner with plenty if change left over. The SS/Plat Yachtmaster looks great, as does the TT Jubilee Turn-O-Graph. That amount of money also puts you within striking range of a TT Daytona (SS Daytonas are fantastic, but you can actually GET the TT versions a lot easier).

As long as you don't get the Tiger striped DJ or the Leopard Daytona, or the HIDEOUS Dayglow Daytona...ya just can't miss with a Rolex!

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True words of wisdom. TT Daytona here I come?
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How does a Brietling sound to you guys?

Be calm in your responses lol

Not good. Hahahaha!

Get the TT Blue Sub! Can't go wrong with that!
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SS Daytona if you can get it, and at MSRP!

That will leave you 10 bucks for a lollipop
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True words of wisdom. TT Daytona here I come?
Why not? Same 4130 movement as the SS version....and all that deeeeeeeeeeelicious GOLD!!

Try one of these two models!!



....or this beauty with MOP dial!!

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...or this beauty with MOP dial!!

OH YEAH!!!!!!
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How much is that going for JJ?

Amazing forum!
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