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Old 07-11-2016, 04:41 PM
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I have never ever had such difficulty choosing a watch before.

I am looking at 3 diff Rolex's

1.......2016 Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 mm ......to me this IS the Quintessential look/idea of what a watch is .......beautiful 2 tone with 18K gold links and 904L steel.......what a classic watch.

2.......2016 Air King.........When I seen this watch in person I was truly stunned! It looks nothing like my Air King I bought in 2006.......it is a very fresh/bright design.......its also much heavier and thicker as well.

3.........2016 Datejust II 41 mm, steel and white gold. the blue face is striking and the fluted bezel compliments it perfectly.Love the Roman Num's as well.


These are the 3 that have me stumped ......I would love to hear any opinions and your advice.
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Old 07-11-2016, 04:46 PM
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You won't go wrong with any of them!
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Old 07-11-2016, 04:53 PM
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You won't go wrong with any of them!
Haha I agree there, but I can only pick 1
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Old 07-11-2016, 05:19 PM
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Michael - my preference is the blue face and Roman numerals on the Datejust II.....I love the blue face contrasting with the band and bezel like you mentioned......all 3 are great but I think the Datejust II makes more of a visual statement. I admit I'm a little younger than most of the folks on AA, but I couldn't wear the Oyster Perpetual......too much gold...would make me look too old.

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Old 07-11-2016, 05:26 PM
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+1 my choice would be the same; understated elegance!
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Old 07-11-2016, 05:30 PM
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It really depends on what you already have. Many people stick with a particular style, while others go a totally different route. I like the classic divers watch and already have a sub, but if it were my choice of the three, I'd go with Datejust II and the gorgeous blue face on white gold. Very nice!
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Old 07-11-2016, 07:02 PM
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Daytona cosmograph in stainless steel and white face.
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Old 07-11-2016, 07:59 PM
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Of your choices, i would choose the Air King and it will likely be my next Rolex.
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Old 07-11-2016, 08:11 PM
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Michael.......Of the three, I prefer the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 mm, but I would select a different color other than gold. That watch would look super with a blue face and 904L Stainless steel case with 18k white gold fluted bezel and stainless bracelet.


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Old 07-11-2016, 08:24 PM
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Another vote for Blue Faced Datejust II. Although I personally like the black faces of their Daytona and Explorer II variety myself.
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