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    Getting My Dad a Rolex

    Dear All,

    I'm thinking of getting my Dad a Rolex for his 60th birthday but discover that buying a Rolex seems to be a very esoteric exercise that requires knowledge and expertise that I don't seem to have. So I wonder if anyone will be kind enough to offer me some advice?

    For additional information, I'm looking at a budget of below SGD8,000. My Dad is a big man so I'm looking for something that will look good on his wrists. He has a Date Just - a very gold model - the so-called ubiquitous model as some of you might have described it so I'm hoping to get something that is a little bit more unique as well - maybe a GMT or Daytona? I'm also considering if I should get an all-gold model, that'll be striking enough but would it blow my budget to pieces, I have no idea.

    Hope to hear from everyone soon!

    Best,
    Jo
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    i would suggest either the DJ or the DD models considering your dad's age size.
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    • #3
      1st what is your budget? then we can provide better idea...

      SS Daytona Black Dial,
      SS GMT II coke, SS GMT IIC, TT GMT IIC,
      SS Sub Date, TT Sub Date Black,
      SS SD,
      SS YM,
      SS YM Mid Size,

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      • #4
        if to get something unique n for bigger wrist,may consider milgauss black or white dial...but have to top up bit more..

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        • #5
          For a gentleman at 60,

          Can consider DJ, Day date or Sport series;
          SS, TT or YG.

          milgauss is too trendy...

          SS Daytona Black Dial,
          SS GMT II coke, SS GMT IIC, TT GMT IIC,
          SS Sub Date, TT Sub Date Black,
          SS SD,
          SS YM,
          SS YM Mid Size,

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          • #6
            Originally posted by tomcatf View Post
            1st what is your budget? then we can provide better idea...
            Below 8k...as stated

            Originally posted by tomcatf View Post
            For a gentleman at 60,

            Can consider DJ, Day date or Sport series;
            SS, TT or YG.

            milgauss is too trendy...
            I guess....solid gold is the way to go


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            • #7
              Ha ha ha,, Darkie Bro is always "Jing Jing di"...

              SS Daytona Black Dial,
              SS GMT II coke, SS GMT IIC, TT GMT IIC,
              SS Sub Date, TT Sub Date Black,
              SS SD,
              SS YM,
              SS YM Mid Size,

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              • #8
                Many thanks

                Dear All,

                Many thanks for all your kind comments and recommendations. By the way, would anyone have a specific model to recommend and a trustworthy local authorized dealer that I can get it from?

                Many thanks again!

                J

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                • #9
                  Again you want to buy brand new or preowned?

                  brand new you pay a price from AD, get a BNIB cheaper from private dealer

                  Preowned can be easily 20% cheaper from preowned shop, and much more cheaper from this forum.

                  SS Daytona Black Dial,
                  SS GMT II coke, SS GMT IIC, TT GMT IIC,
                  SS Sub Date, TT Sub Date Black,
                  SS SD,
                  SS YM,
                  SS YM Mid Size,

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                  • #10
                    Many thanks for the replies.

                    Hmmm ... I'm thinking brand-new.

                    I just took a look at the official Rolex website and quite like the 41mm Day Date II but am not sure if it will blow my budget out of the water ...

                    Best,
                    J

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                    • #11
                      No offence....S$8k can't even buy the bracelet for Day-Date 2 !

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                      • #12
                        go to lucky plaza..there quite a few AD selling rolex..ask the sales person to recommend u the models that may fit in ur budget..u still have to see the watch and check out the prices,so do some legwork urself..

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                        • #13
                          Impossible to get Brand new Day Date II for S$8K, even from private dealer is a challange.

                          SS Daytona Black Dial,
                          SS GMT II coke, SS GMT IIC, TT GMT IIC,
                          SS Sub Date, TT Sub Date Black,
                          SS SD,
                          SS YM,
                          SS YM Mid Size,

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by josim View Post
                            Many thanks for the replies.

                            Hmmm ... I'm thinking brand-new.

                            I just took a look at the official Rolex website and quite like the 41mm Day Date II but am not sure if it will blow my budget out of the water ...

                            Best,
                            J
                            I don't intend to pour cold water. Just want to point out the 41mm day-date
                            II is way above your 8k budget. Perhaps you should consider a steel match,
                            namely a datejust, submariner, or explorer II, as these are more within range.
                            An older man can look good in a sports watch.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by josim View Post
                              Many thanks for the replies.

                              Hmmm ... I'm thinking brand-new.

                              I just took a look at the official Rolex website and quite like the 41mm Day Date II but am not sure if it will blow my budget out of the water ...

                              Best,
                              J
                              That should retail at around 30k onwards


                              Sometimes forgotten, but always contactable. Darkangel (2007-2014)

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