Going to one watch. Staying with Rolex. What do you choose

[JRell]

One watch - sub date and move on. Consider this coming from someone that had a sub with no date, a sub with date, and a datejust. Black sub SS date does the trick. Get a new one.

[gccmd]

My choice would be a Sub Date. It’s a classic as well as rugged and practical. I wore a Sub 16610 as my only watch for 20 years before I started expanding my collection.

[Golden Ellipse]

Good advice here.

Originally Posted by DCheeta

The great thing about Rolex is that pretty much any of their watches can be your only watch, just choose one based on your lifestyle. Me - I’m very casual so I go for a 124060, but if you’re more dressy then maybe a GMT or a Datejust... or whatever.

Which Rolex makes you salivate when you see photos of it? That’s the one for you.

By the way, I fully endorse your life simplification. Well done!

[Instant_Pharma]

Originally Posted by Joe_Row

The problem is you'll wait a lifetime until you can acquire one!

Haha how true that is

[Instant_Pharma]

Originally Posted by JRell

One watch - sub date and move on. Consider this coming from someone that had a sub with no date, a sub with date, and a datejust. Black sub SS date does the trick. Get a new one.

Thanks for the practical advice and ownership experience

[HideMyWalletPlease]

I would keep my yellow gold Daytona. I can wear this watch more than anything else. It feels amazing. The only negatives I can think of is that it’s not good to wear a gold watch in a sketchy, dangerous environment and I don’t like wearing sporty watches with suits.

[emoney]

My recommendation would be one of the following:

1.) 36mm DateJust, Blue dial with stick hour markers on super-Jubilee bracelet.

Can be worn with jeans or a suit and always look good.

2.) 5 digit black Submariner with holes case.

Wear it on a Nato, black rubber, or distressed when dressed down, oyster bracelet when wearing a suit. Or to keep things simple, like you stated and stay with the original oyster bracelet.

[101031-28]

16600

[flytier]

SS DateJust on a Jubilee bracelet, smooth or fluted bezel.

[PLNYC]

BLRO or SD43 would do it for me

[StillTrying]

OP, you should get the modern version of the reference your grandfather wore, since part of this is keeping a connection to him.

What did he wear?


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[Wahlberg]

Originally Posted by Instant_Pharma

Well certainly didn’t need the reply if you wanted to be snarky. I said I was being vague because I wanted other people’s thoughts and experiences. Maybe I’m missing something as I consolidate my life to one piece. I enjoy and appreciate thoughts from enthusiasts from the community

You aren't missing anything. Rolex only has a couple of models and that's it.


Vintage vs Modern
36mm vs 40mm (or bigger but I doubt it)
Steel vs Gold/Platinum
Oyster vs Jubilee bracelet (or presidet/rubber)

[Instant_Pharma]

Originally Posted by StillTrying

OP, you should get the modern version of the reference your grandfather wore, since part of this is keeping a connection to him.

What did he wear?


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It was a DD

[prnceofpersia23]

Pretty much any Rolex will last you a lifetime.

To simplify things further, Rolex basically has two watches, Classic and Professional. DJ, DD, OP, SkyD, etc, probably look the same to the common person. Same goes for Sub, GMT, Daytona, Explorer. Pick any one that you like and fits in your lifestyle and budget.

Good luck!

[TTalk]

Submariner.

Black.

Date.

[KatGirl]

Black sub date, for me, too.

[Deep18]

Sd43

[subprimero]

The Datejust , it is appropriate with anything from shorts and a t-shirt to a suit and tie.

[barneb10]

This would make a great poll.

[mrockperez]

GMT Master II if you can get your hands on one!

[TruthBalance]

Sub Date

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Without hesitation, my thought is the EXP2. The more watches I get, the more this one stands out, IMO.

Your pick on the dial color, I would probably go black.

High praise coming from your collection buddy

[Instant_Pharma]

Originally Posted by barneb10

This would make a great poll.

You’re probably right. I have no idea how to do that. Have to figure that out. GOD gave me looks and 0 brains apparently

[StillTrying]

Originally Posted by Instant_Pharma

It was a DD

If you grandfather wore a DD, that’s the one it should be! One of the first comments was to get a WG DD. A homage to your gran, will last your lifetime and is beautiful!


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[Dr. Robert]

Originally Posted by Johnnynic

Explorer 1

I concur

[Calatrava r]

I would get the 36mm WG DD with the silver stick dial and never look back.

[dhknola]

I second the sub date (16610) is pretty much a bullet proof 'only watch'.

[Mr. Miami]

Patek 5167a easy. Will be getting that within the next few months and I’ll be happy.

[GolfJunkie]

Black dial Explorer II or a 116710 LN

[Jarlaxle]

Originally Posted by Slimpee

DJ41, smooth bezel, oyster bracelet.

I think that watch would be the perfect blend of sport and dress such that it would be the perfect only watch.

You just described the OP41 ;)