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uncufunc · 26 March 2019, 10:05 AM

Just received the final career promotion in my field and want to celebrate with a piece I'll wear till the day I die. Given the lack of rolex supply, does anybody have recommendations for another brand? I currently own a datejust, gmtc, longines and tag, so open to any suggestions

blufinz52 · 26 March 2019, 10:09 AM

Patek. 5711?

Flyinghunter · 26 March 2019, 10:27 AM

First - congratulations on the promotion.
My advice - celebrate with whatever watch you've always wanted but never acquired. If that happens to be a Rolex or another brand...where there's a will there's a way.

uncufunc · 26 March 2019, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by blufinz52

Patek. 5711?

Should've been more specific -budget is 20k

sillo · 26 March 2019, 10:30 AM

Ap?

Fat_ninja · 26 March 2019, 10:30 AM

Ap

McLovin · 26 March 2019, 10:35 AM

Breguet Marine. Something different.

uncufunc · 26 March 2019, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Ap

Not familiar at all with ap. Any models i should look at in particular?

brandrea · 26 March 2019, 10:56 AM

I’d look at a Rolex Cellini for a dress piece, or maybe a Grand Seiko or Panerai for a sports watch.

subprimero · 26 March 2019, 11:08 AM

Patek Calatrava, Lange 1, AP Royal Oak, Rolex Day-Date 36 , JLC Reverso, F.P.Journe Chronometre Souverain, Vacheron Constantin Overseas or Patrimony.

Use WatchRecon.

jfmiii · 26 March 2019, 11:12 AM

Patek Calatrava. Takuya is a great guy! No SS Rolex is worth $20k. Dont go grey!

https://forums.watchuseek.com/f30/fs...t-4843157.html

Ericatca · 26 March 2019, 11:33 AM

AP Royal Oak either 41mm or 39mm

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Phrank · 26 March 2019, 11:41 AM

You could get a fine 118238 Day-Date for your budget....classic 36mm Day-Date, once you try that President bracelet, and feel the PM on your wrist, you'll never want to take it off....

kached · 26 March 2019, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by uncufunc

Not familiar at all with ap. Any models i should look at in particular?

For a 20k budget AP is the way to go. I would suggest a 39mm stainless RO like a 15300 or 15400. You can pick those up used for around 17-18k on websites like crown and caliber. If 39 mm is too large, there is the 37mm 15450st or the 36mm watches. With the 36mm watches, they wear like a regular 39mm and you can get some stunning complications like the dual time and annual calendar. PM me and I can give you some links to look at

GB-man · 26 March 2019, 12:21 PM

Sounds like an occasion for a DD40. Trade the datejust to cover the difference and buy new

Otherwise AP royal oak chronograph, Lange 1815, Patek 5196.

Justindo · 26 March 2019, 03:12 PM

Do you have a dress watch? If not, I'd recommend something by Lange, Vacheron, or Patek.

AEC · 26 March 2019, 08:25 PM

Congratulations! If I were celebrating such an occasion, it would probably be a Day-Date or a PP Calatrava. There are variations of each, but those are the collections I probably would choose from.

1William · 26 March 2019, 08:55 PM

A Rolex. Which one depends on your tastes and desire. I would look at a YG Submariner, either last generation which should use your 20k or put a watch with the 20k and get a new one.

_speedmaster_ · 26 March 2019, 09:10 PM

Breguet tradition or retro seconds would be my choice.

uncufunc · 26 March 2019, 11:07 PM

Thanks all for the wonderful feedback. I travel in a couple of weeks to a large city with ADs for these brands, so I'll try them on before committing. I tried on a few VCs a couple of years back and was not wholly impressed, so think it would be best to try the aforementioned pieces before committing. I'll keep you posted on the final decision

uncufunc · 26 March 2019, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Phrank

You could get a fine 118238 Day-Date for your budget....classic 36mm Day-Date, once you try that President bracelet, and feel the PM on your wrist, you'll never want to take it off....

Is the PM really that much more substantial than the SS on the GMTc?

uncufunc · 26 March 2019, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 1William

A Rolex. Which one depends on your tastes and desire. I would look at a YG Submariner, either last generation which should use your 20k or put a watch with the 20k and get a new one.

the 16618 correct?

asiparks · 26 March 2019, 11:51 PM

The options are too numerous to get into, wait till you go to the city and try on a bunch to see what sings,
I'm in the minority, but I've tried on 15400 and 5711 and thought "too glittery" and "meh" respectively....there's a lot of great watches from Breguet, Blancpain, JLC, IWC, OG, GS plus you're in graspingh ranch of some Langes....watch some of watchbox's reviews on Youtube, Although he "likes" everything, Tim gives a pretty good run down on features and movements etc...

kached · 27 March 2019, 01:49 AM

I would also suggest you look at getting something preowned. If you dont plan to ever sell it, going for a piece without box and papers could save you a pretty penny. I would check sites like Govberg, tourneau, crownandcaliber, hqmilton, london jewelers, watchfinder and the forum classifieds.

CoveWatch · 27 March 2019, 04:26 AM

Would definitely check out the AP Royal Oak line or even the VC Overseas for something different.. if dress, then Lange saxonia line or 1815 for sure

mps354 · 27 March 2019, 11:05 AM

Patek Calatrava would be my suggestion

Etschell · 27 March 2019, 11:12 AM

20k budget get a blue skydweller or a gold 16618.

26 March 2019, 10:05 AM	#1
uncufunc "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: V Location: blacksburg va Watch: 126613LB, 1501 Posts: 472	Alternatives? Just received the final career promotion in my field and want to celebrate with a piece I'll wear till the day I die. Given the lack of rolex supply, does anybody have recommendations for another brand? I currently own a datejust, gmtc, longines and tag, so open to any suggestions

26 March 2019, 10:30 AM	#5
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	Ap? __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

26 March 2019, 12:21 PM	#15
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	Sounds like an occasion for a DD40. Trade the datejust to cover the difference and buy new Otherwise AP royal oak chronograph, Lange 1815, Patek 5196. __________________

26 March 2019, 09:10 PM	#19
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	Breguet tradition or retro seconds would be my choice. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

26 March 2019, 11:51 PM	#23
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,884	The options are too numerous to get into, wait till you go to the city and try on a bunch to see what sings, I'm in the minority, but I've tried on 15400 and 5711 and thought "too glittery" and "meh" respectively....there's a lot of great watches from Breguet, Blancpain, JLC, IWC, OG, GS plus you're in graspingh ranch of some Langes....watch some of watchbox's reviews on Youtube, Although he "likes" everything, Tim gives a pretty good run down on features and movements etc... __________________ Eagels may soar, but weasels are seldom sucked into jet engines...

26 March 2019, 10:09 AM	#2
blufinz52 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: NH Watch: 116400GV 124060 Posts: 1,170	Patek. 5711?

26 March 2019, 10:27 AM	#3
Flyinghunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: South Posts: 342	First - congratulations on the promotion. My advice - celebrate with whatever watch you've always wanted but never acquired. If that happens to be a Rolex or another brand...where there's a will there's a way.

26 March 2019, 10:30 AM	#6
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Ap

26 March 2019, 10:35 AM	#7
McLovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Watch: SubC Posts: 1,014	Breguet Marine. Something different.

26 March 2019, 10:56 AM	#9
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,587	I’d look at a Rolex Cellini for a dress piece, or maybe a Grand Seiko or Panerai for a sports watch.

26 March 2019, 11:08 AM	#10
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,431	Patek Calatrava, Lange 1, AP Royal Oak, Rolex Day-Date 36 , JLC Reverso, F.P.Journe Chronometre Souverain, Vacheron Constantin Overseas or Patrimony. Use WatchRecon.

26 March 2019, 11:12 AM	#11
jfmiii "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16750/16800/126710 Posts: 1,400	Patek Calatrava. Takuya is a great guy! No SS Rolex is worth $20k. Dont go grey! https://forums.watchuseek.com/f30/fs...t-4843157.html

26 March 2019, 11:33 AM	#12
Ericatca "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: California Posts: 79	AP Royal Oak either 41mm or 39mm Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 March 2019, 11:41 AM	#13
Phrank 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Toronto Watch: ♕ Posts: 1,997	You could get a fine 118238 Day-Date for your budget....classic 36mm Day-Date, once you try that President bracelet, and feel the PM on your wrist, you'll never want to take it off....

26 March 2019, 03:12 PM	#16
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	Do you have a dress watch? If not, I'd recommend something by Lange, Vacheron, or Patek.

26 March 2019, 08:25 PM	#17
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,239	Congratulations! If I were celebrating such an occasion, it would probably be a Day-Date or a PP Calatrava. There are variations of each, but those are the collections I probably would choose from.

26 March 2019, 08:55 PM	#18
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	A Rolex. Which one depends on your tastes and desire. I would look at a YG Submariner, either last generation which should use your 20k or put a watch with the 20k and get a new one.

26 March 2019, 11:07 PM	#20
uncufunc "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: V Location: blacksburg va Watch: 126613LB, 1501 Posts: 472	Thanks all for the wonderful feedback. I travel in a couple of weeks to a large city with ADs for these brands, so I'll try them on before committing. I tried on a few VCs a couple of years back and was not wholly impressed, so think it would be best to try the aforementioned pieces before committing. I'll keep you posted on the final decision

27 March 2019, 01:49 AM	#24
kached Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 36	I would also suggest you look at getting something preowned. If you dont plan to ever sell it, going for a piece without box and papers could save you a pretty penny. I would check sites like Govberg, tourneau, crownandcaliber, hqmilton, london jewelers, watchfinder and the forum classifieds.

27 March 2019, 04:26 AM	#25
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Would definitely check out the AP Royal Oak line or even the VC Overseas for something different.. if dress, then Lange saxonia line or 1815 for sure

27 March 2019, 11:05 AM	#26
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,971	Patek Calatrava would be my suggestion

27 March 2019, 11:12 AM	#27
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	20k budget get a blue skydweller or a gold 16618. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

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