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demollo
·I love Explorer I. Such versatile watch. Sub i also good choice.
Help choosing a Rolex
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blufinz52
··Hears dead people, not watch rotors.My first thought would be a Sub, but I have to say the Explorer pictured above just might be the ticket. I have the Explorer II, which has the GMT (sort of) complication...the Explorer I is easier to read and dressier. I'm sure your father is going to love which ever you get him.
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igatomic
·I am planning to buy a rolex, I plan to buy it and let my dad have it. He is not really into watches but I am sure he will be happy if he gets one as a gift.( I might have to tell him its fake to get him to wear it) It has to be on a bracelet. Clear dial, he is getting old and it can not be too flashy. I don t think he will wear a dress watch so I am thinking sub or explorer, but not sure which will be best. A reliable movement will be necessary and I will be responsible for getting it serviced, the cost of servicing alone might give him a heart attack. All input is appreciated, My budget is about 5k GBP
Don't buy him a watch that he doesn't want, won't wear and can't read...
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Nobel Prize
··Spell Master!
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lillatroll
·Don't buy him a watch that he doesn't want, won't wear and can't read...
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igatomic
·I ended up giving my dad a quartz chrono that used to be my "travel watch". Water resistant, very easy for older eyes to read. He knows what my watch collection is all about, but he's just not into watches anymore...Part of me wants to get him an oversized digital watch so he can see the time without his glasses on.
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Mouse_at_Large
·I recently sourced a watch for my 85 year old mother. She is pretty sharp and active, but was prone to forget to change the date on her Swatch after a non-31 day month. This is what I got her. It's clear, simple and once set, due to radio synching (not bluetooth), automatically adjusts across months. She loves it 😀 Unfortunately, the synching only works in GB and Eire for a lot this manufacturer's models http://www.acctim.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=6 however other manufacturers like Casio also offer watches that also do this in all sorts of styles and varying price points.
Perhaps, rather than resort to subterfuge, consider something a lot less expensive, that can be worn without worrying about how it's treated and has the sort of functionality that older* people actually appreciate 😎
Regards
Mouse_at_Large
* The use of "older" does not presume any physical or mental deficit in the intended recipient beyond a degree of age-related crankiness. The suitability of this suggestion or any other assumption that this post implies any real knowledge of your motivation or situation is hereby expressly denied.
Caffeine may have been involved in this post 😵💫.
Perhaps, rather than resort to subterfuge, consider something a lot less expensive, that can be worn without worrying about how it's treated and has the sort of functionality that older* people actually appreciate 😎
Regards
Mouse_at_Large
* The use of "older" does not presume any physical or mental deficit in the intended recipient beyond a degree of age-related crankiness. The suitability of this suggestion or any other assumption that this post implies any real knowledge of your motivation or situation is hereby expressly denied.
Caffeine may have been involved in this post 😵💫.
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harrymai86
·I think 39mm Explorer I ticks all the marks here for your Dad
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lillatroll
·I have decided to get him the explorer 1 If he doesn t want it then I would be happy to have it myself or maybe my brother could have it, he has a wife and three kids and would never be able to afford a nice watch and I know he would enjoy it. Thank you for your helpful points and taking the time to offer advice.
regards
stuart
regards
stuart
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smitty190373
·I have decided to get him the explorer 1 If he doesn t want it then I would be happy to have it myself or maybe my brother could have it, he has a wife and three kids and would never be able to afford a nice watch and I know he would enjoy it. Thank you for your helpful points and taking the time to offer advice.
regards
stuart
Good luck and a great choice. And it's always wise to pick gifts with yourself in mind further down the road 😀.
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uvalaw2005
·Got to be an Explorer, I think. Legibility is unbeatable. Great choice.
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kangajack
·I am planning to buy a rolex, I plan to buy it and let my dad have it. He is not really into watches but I am sure he will be happy if he gets one as a gift.( I might have to tell him its fake to get him to wear it) It has to be on a bracelet. Clear dial, he is getting old and it can not be too flashy. I don t think he will wear a dress watch so I am thinking sub or explorer, but not sure which will be best. A reliable movement will be necessary and I will be responsible for getting it serviced, the cost of servicing alone might give him a heart attack. All input is appreciated, My budget is about 5k GBP
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Nobel Prize
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Ray916MN
·Good on you. Have you considered a Milgauss? Should be able to buy a new one within your budget.
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cfw
·I ended up giving my dad a quartz chrono that used to be my "travel watch". Water resistant, very easy for older eyes to read. He knows what my watch collection is all about, but he's just not into watches anymore...Part of me wants to get him an oversized digital watch so he can see the time without his glasses on.
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ISAKOFF
·two tone rolex sub!
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LouS
··Mrs Nataf's Other Son...I might have to tell him its fake to get him to wear it...
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Cosd
·£250 over your budget, brand new, and in my opinion white face making easy to read
http://www.iconicwatches.co.uk/rolex-explorer-ii-white-dial-216570.html
http://www.iconicwatches.co.uk/rolex-explorer-ii-white-dial-216570.html
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longhornbba
·I'd go no-date sub. 114060
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kostas123
·I am planning to buy a rolex, I plan to buy it and let my dad have it. He is not really into watches but I am sure he will be happy if he gets one as a gift.( I might have to tell him its fake to get him to wear it) It has to be on a bracelet. Clear dial, he is getting old and it can not be too flashy. I don t think he will wear a dress watch so I am thinking sub or explorer, but not sure which will be best. A reliable movement will be necessary and I will be responsible for getting it serviced, the cost of servicing alone might give him a heart attack. All input is appreciated, My budget is about 5k GBP
