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Old 18 April 2018, 11:57 PM   #1
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50th Birthday Rolex?

Hello - Want to buy myself special Rolex for my 50th next year.

Thinking precious metal only!! Suggestions?
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Old 19 April 2018, 12:01 AM   #2
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What have you looked at?

What have you tried on?

What is the budget?

What else do you own?

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Old 19 April 2018, 12:01 AM   #3
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Without a doubt, the WG Daytona on OF.
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Old 19 April 2018, 12:02 AM   #4
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Old 19 April 2018, 12:05 AM   #5
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My top three choices would be (in no particular order):

116619lb
228235 (Olive dial)
Platona

I've tried on all three at my AD and they're all spectacular in their own way. If you forced me to choose, I'd probably go with the LB, because it's understated. But you really can't go wrong with any of them.
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Old 19 April 2018, 12:07 AM   #6
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What's the budget?
What style / metals do you like?
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Old 19 April 2018, 12:09 AM   #7
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Yellow gold blue dial Sub
Day Date either yellow or white gold
Daytona in either yellow or white gold
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Old 19 April 2018, 12:09 AM   #8
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Hello - Want to buy myself special Rolex for my 50th next year.

Thinking precious metal only!! Suggestions?
DD40, there's a few to see at WVCC if you're ever there
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Old 19 April 2018, 12:12 AM   #9
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what is your current collection?
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Old 19 April 2018, 12:14 AM   #10
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Old 19 April 2018, 12:14 AM   #11
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Day Date, Whichever PM you prefer
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Old 19 April 2018, 12:16 AM   #12
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Everose Submariner in 2019 ftw. Perfect timing.
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Old 19 April 2018, 12:23 AM   #13
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I would go either DD40 or 18k sub.

Metal of your liking. Congrats in advance.
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Old 19 April 2018, 12:26 AM   #14
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I got this for my 50th. Very appropriate for the “Golden” birthday. That would be my pick.


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Old 19 April 2018, 12:26 AM   #15
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I'd say the WG Sub (116619LB) or possibly the WG GMT (116719BLRO). You could also go the WG Daytona route, the grey dial (bracelet or Oysterflex) specifically.
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Old 19 April 2018, 12:27 AM   #16
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Old 19 April 2018, 12:33 AM   #17
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Old 19 April 2018, 12:41 AM   #18
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WG Submariner
Peter said what I was thinking!!! Love that WG sub
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Old 19 April 2018, 12:48 AM   #19
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50th!..............It's gotta be the 43mm Seadweller..........hasn't it?
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Old 19 April 2018, 12:53 AM   #20
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Hello - Want to buy myself special Rolex for my 50th next year.

Thinking precious metal only!! Suggestions?
How about sourcing a nice 'Birth Year' PM?
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Old 19 April 2018, 12:54 AM   #21
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Impossible to advise without knowing the current collection.
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Old 19 April 2018, 12:58 AM   #22
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Without a doubt, the WG Daytona on OF.


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Old 19 April 2018, 12:59 AM   #23
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WOW - thanks for the responses!!
Current Collection is
GMT MASTER 16700 Pepsi
Submariner 16613 2 tone blue dial
Date Just II 116333 black dial with romans

Want something in all gold preferable
budget is 30,000 - 35,000
Really love the day date 40 in yellow gold with the green dial!!
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Old 19 April 2018, 01:10 AM   #24
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I think 50th birthday is the right time for a DD of any sort, especially considering your cirrent collection. What are you waiting for, you earned it! At least thts the way I see it.
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Old 19 April 2018, 01:18 AM   #25
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A platinum DayDate would be my choice without hesitation.
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Old 19 April 2018, 01:29 AM   #26
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WOW - thanks for the responses!!
Current Collection is
GMT MASTER 16700 Pepsi
Submariner 16613 2 tone blue dial
Date Just II 116333 black dial with romans

Want something in all gold preferable
budget is 30,000 - 35,000
Really love the day date 40 in yellow gold with the green dial!!
100% get the Day Date 40, just look at all the colors and metal options to be sure. The Everose is gorgeous, the white gold is incredibly luminous, and the platinum is astounding. But if you don't have any warmer metals and they look good against your skin, try both the yellow and rose gold to be sure you know what you want.

You could also branch out beyond Rolex and get a Lange as they only make them in precious metals.
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Old 19 April 2018, 01:30 AM   #27
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Wg gmt.......
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Old 19 April 2018, 01:33 AM   #28
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Any DD.
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Old 19 April 2018, 01:53 AM   #29
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For my 50th Birthday I got my Platinum Daytona.
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Old 19 April 2018, 02:05 AM   #30
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50th!..............it's gotta be the 43mm seadweller..........hasn't it?
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