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Jets_fan44 · 17 March 2023, 08:29 AM

My AD never came thru for my 50th, so I went grey and got myself a BLNR on jubilee.

7sins · 17 March 2023, 09:24 AM

How about something different? Go vintage, birth year 1973 Daytona.

brandrea · 17 March 2023, 09:28 AM

It's a personal choice (obviously).

I just happened to turn 50 when this reference was released at Basel World 2017.

Born in 67 just like its predecessor

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adawil2002 · 17 March 2023, 09:34 AM

I bought a BLNR for my 50th in 2018.

Malum · 17 March 2023, 09:38 AM

Platinum Daytona , Red Corvette , Mail Order Bride .

CarlOver · 17 March 2023, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by seriously_watch_this

To all my fellow '73 babies...what are you looking at getting (or already got) for the big 5-0, this year?

Personally, I'm eyeing one of two choices in opposite corners...either the 116509 WG Daytona w/ the blue dial...

or the 126334 Datejust, also w/ the blue dial. (I like blue dials)

Fortunately, my birthday is later in the year, so I have a little time to find one. I guess I'll just see how much I have saved by then, which will determine which one I get, lol!

No brainer….the 50th anniversary Explorer II. I just works and makes good sense. Best to you!

seriously_watch_this · 17 March 2023, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Malum

Platinum Daytona , Red Corvette , Mail Order Bride .

For the win.

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Calatrava r · 17 March 2023, 10:08 AM

I would select the Daytona for the occasion.

codecow · 17 March 2023, 10:08 AM

I turned almost 50, DD40 onyx for me.

HappyPrince · 17 March 2023, 10:14 AM

Guess I’m the odd duck here, gave myself a Glashütte Original Senator Perpetual Calendar and loving the complications. My Rolexes still get the vast majority of wrist time.

andrewls24 · 17 March 2023, 10:26 AM

Nautilus!!

seriously_watch_this · 17 March 2023, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jb335

116509 blue dial, all day long

It even has 50 in the ref number so it's meant to be....

Hahaha!! Had not noticed that! Great observation.

I absolutely love that model - I’ve even considered trading out my Explorer and Milgauss towards it…I’m just not sure if I can justify the $40-50k, even though it’s an absolute stunner.

The $10-15k for the Datejust is just a whole lot easier to wrap my brain around.

Aaaaaannddd… kinda also want to squeeze in a 911 as a consolation gift, if possible.

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ibr123 · 17 March 2023, 10:36 AM

I got this for my 50th last year.

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Brich436 · 17 March 2023, 10:43 AM

I also love blue dials.

There is nothing and I mean nothing at any price like the 126613LB dial! Spectacular!

I can't think of a better 50 gift for yourself other than the full gold model - if you got that kinda coin go for it!

romaro36 · 17 March 2023, 11:09 AM

Turned 50 a few months ago. Went with a 116518 YG Daytona on oysterflex with black diamond dial. Absolutely love it.

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fskywalker · 17 March 2023, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by seriously_watch_this

To all my fellow '73 babies...what are you looking at getting (or already got) for the big 5-0, this year?

Personally, I'm eyeing one of two choices in opposite corners...either the 116509 WG Daytona w/ the blue dial...

or the 126334 Datejust, also w/ the blue dial. (I like blue dials)

Fortunately, my birthday is later in the year, so I have a little time to find one. I guess I'll just see how much I have saved by then, which will determine which one I get, lol!

Congrats on the coming milestone! Am on the fifth floor since 2016 and did not purchased anything to celebrate it, but think did had by then my gone 18239 DD. From your 2 choices would probably suggest the WG Daytona as love stealth wealth!

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Where I live, I think it’s the law that you have to get a YG DD.

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seriously_watch_this · 17 March 2023, 01:59 PM

Regardless of the specific model, clearly it has to have some gold…I mean - 50 years IS the golden anniversary, lol!!

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CPRWATCH · 17 March 2023, 05:59 PM

Bought this for my 50th , it was a few years ago . How time flies

rydr · 17 March 2023, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

It's a personal choice (obviously).

I just happened to turn 50 when this reference was released at Basel World 2017.

Born in 67 just like its predecessor

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Nice watch

Jets_fan44 · 17 March 2023, 08:43 PM

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skyseadweller · 17 March 2023, 09:28 PM

Just celebrated my 40th last weekend and got the platona baguette dial , milestone watch! Celebrate you 50th in good health and with a stunning watch , can’t go wrong with either

Bigsoftee · 18 March 2023, 12:56 AM

Nov for me, I Am hoping to get something with a meteorite dial, either a GMT or Daytona, as I already own the meteorite DD40 already. Baring that it will be something from AP. Has to be a rare piece for such a birthday

Bigsoftee · 18 March 2023, 12:59 AM

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What a wonderful photo, really touching

Polyesterpig · 18 March 2023, 01:53 AM

How about the Omega Snoopy 50th anniversary Chronograph?

SLWoodster · 18 March 2023, 01:55 AM

50th, i told myself i'm gonna get a car.

KevNev · 18 March 2023, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by seriously_watch_this

Aaaaaannddd… kinda also want to squeeze in a 911 as a consolation gift, if possible.

Are you on that waitlist too???

Kenny G · 18 March 2023, 11:18 AM

Between the 2 that you’re considering you can’t really go wrong. Personally, I prefer YG or RG if you’re going to go gold so I’d go with the DJ41 in this case….and in fluted/jubilee.

seriously_watch_this · 18 March 2023, 01:15 PM

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Are you on that waitlist too???

Nah…I’m gonna go grey / pre-owned for that one.

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garyk · 18 March 2023, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigsoftee

What a wonderful photo, really touching

Thank you!

Lew Archer · 18 March 2023, 04:10 PM

I'm a few exits past that mile marker. At least, my body is. I'm 32.

Anyway, since you're turning 50, you've reached what Denzel Washington called the "F--k it 50s"...so get whatever the hell you want and can acquire.

Personally, if you don't have one, I'd get an Omega Speedmaster Professional, because when you're 50, you don't mind taking a moment in the morning to wind your watch...

The Moonwatch is as iconic as it gets and you won't have to sell plasma and jewelry to find one at an AD...

Is it fancy? No, but it's cool...and it's cool to be 50.

Happy Birthday!

17 March 2023, 09:24 AM	#62
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,340	How about something different? Go vintage, birth year 1973 Daytona. __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

17 March 2023, 09:34 AM	#64
adawil2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andrew Wilson Location: Brunswick, Maine Watch: 16550 Explorer II Posts: 1,762	I bought a BLNR for my 50th in 2018. __________________ 6284 SS, 16014 SS Jubilee silver stick, 16253 TT Blue Thunderbird, 16550 SS Exp II Cream, bought in 1986, 116400GV Z-blue Milgauss, 79260 Tudor, 116660 DSSD-Blue, 116500LV Daytona White, 116710 BLNR, 326934 Blue Skydweller

17 March 2023, 10:26 AM	#71
andrewls24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Andrew Location: Bethesda, MD Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 79	Nautilus!! __________________ ------------------ SS Daytona - Black, SS Ceramic Daytona - White SS GMT IIc, Panerai - PAM 90, Ceramic Bluesy, SS Subc

17 March 2023, 10:43 AM	#74
Brich436 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: East Coast Watch: 124270 Posts: 821	I also love blue dials. There is nothing and I mean nothing at any price like the 126613LB dial! Spectacular! I can't think of a better 50 gift for yourself other than the full gold model - if you got that kinda coin go for it! __________________ 16234 "Y" SS Datejust 16570 "Z" Explorer 2 116610LN "R#" Submariner 124270 "R#" Explorer 1 79030B Black Bay 58

18 March 2023, 01:53 AM	#84
Polyesterpig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: California Posts: 180	How about the Omega Snoopy 50th anniversary Chronograph? __________________ Time wounds all heals

17 March 2023, 08:29 AM	#61
Jets_fan44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Canada Watch: And Learn Posts: 390	My AD never came thru for my 50th, so I went grey and got myself a BLNR on jubilee.

17 March 2023, 09:28 AM	#63
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,654	It's a personal choice (obviously). I just happened to turn 50 when this reference was released at Basel World 2017. Born in 67 just like its predecessor 20191031_122012.jpg Sent from my SM-G960W using Tapatalk

17 March 2023, 09:38 AM	#65
Malum "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Kurt Location: Coachella Valley Watch: SD43 D-Blue Posts: 4,001	Platinum Daytona , Red Corvette , Mail Order Bride .

17 March 2023, 10:08 AM	#68
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,594	I would select the Daytona for the occasion.

17 March 2023, 10:08 AM	#69
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 4,784	I turned almost 50, DD40 onyx for me.

17 March 2023, 10:14 AM	#70
HappyPrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Garden of Beasts Posts: 43	Guess I’m the odd duck here, gave myself a Glashütte Original Senator Perpetual Calendar and loving the complications. My Rolexes still get the vast majority of wrist time.

17 March 2023, 10:36 AM	#73
ibr123 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: California, USA Posts: 186	I got this for my 50th last year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 March 2023, 11:09 AM	#75
romaro36 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Dorian Location: Florida Watch: 116518 Posts: 32	Turned 50 a few months ago. Went with a 116518 YG Daytona on oysterflex with black diamond dial. Absolutely love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 March 2023, 01:59 PM	#77
seriously_watch_this "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Texas Watch: Today a Yachtmstr Posts: 165	Regardless of the specific model, clearly it has to have some gold…I mean - 50 years IS the golden anniversary, lol!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

17 March 2023, 08:43 PM	#80
Jets_fan44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Canada Watch: And Learn Posts: 390	.

17 March 2023, 09:28 PM	#81
skyseadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Behind my laptop Posts: 266	Just celebrated my 40th last weekend and got the platona baguette dial , milestone watch! Celebrate you 50th in good health and with a stunning watch , can’t go wrong with either

18 March 2023, 12:56 AM	#82
Bigsoftee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Dubai/UK Watch: Meteorite DD40 Posts: 1,019	Nov for me, I Am hoping to get something with a meteorite dial, either a GMT or Daytona, as I already own the meteorite DD40 already. Baring that it will be something from AP. Has to be a rare piece for such a birthday

18 March 2023, 01:55 AM	#85
SLWoodster "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 1,255	50th, i told myself i'm gonna get a car.

18 March 2023, 11:18 AM	#87
Kenny G "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 947	Between the 2 that you’re considering you can’t really go wrong. Personally, I prefer YG or RG if you’re going to go gold so I’d go with the DJ41 in this case….and in fluted/jubilee.

18 March 2023, 04:10 PM	#90
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,217	I'm a few exits past that mile marker. At least, my body is. I'm 32. Anyway, since you're turning 50, you've reached what Denzel Washington called the "F--k it 50s"...so get whatever the hell you want and can acquire. Personally, if you don't have one, I'd get an Omega Speedmaster Professional, because when you're 50, you don't mind taking a moment in the morning to wind your watch... The Moonwatch is as iconic as it gets and you won't have to sell plasma and jewelry to find one at an AD... Is it fancy? No, but it's cool...and it's cool to be 50. Happy Birthday!

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