re: One watch to rule them all

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Not absurdly expensive. Say 12-15k or under at a dealer or on the gray market.

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That could get you like 1/8 of a Jeep Grand Wagoneer

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Noticeable to the average person without looking like something a rapper or drug dealer would wear

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Has one or more useful complications

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Versatile. Can wear it with cargoes and crocs or a suit.

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I would say a speedy but you said

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Doesn't have to be a diver but should be able to take it swimming without a problem.

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In that case, my non-Rolex answer is this, and pocket the difference


Alternatively, wait for prices to come down or hit the top end of your budget and get this one:

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Watches as male jewelry is stupid.

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If never buy an expensive watch but if you have the money it’s not a dumb move to buy one

Tag Heuer Professional Stainless

I like this Tag

One watch is too few. If I'm forced, it would probably be a Rolex Datejust, but I would be super unhappy about it. But it's the only watch I can think of that truly fits the "dress tool watch" box, in spite of what Submariner and Panerai owners will say to the contrary.

At minimum, a reasonable question is one dress watch and one casual watch. Ideally, you add a third tool watch, either a diver or a chrono.

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If I could only have one?

Rolex Daytona 6264 with the Black Panda Dial





Not the one I would pick but I wanted to post a photo of the Daytona Chairman

I have the two outside models rotating on nato straps in summer and jubilee band in winter.

When I finally decide between the Seamaster or Sub I’ll upgrade but for now, these two are great.

Easily the 50 Fathoms.



I’d beat it up as a daily for sure.

Hamilton Khaki Automatic, Murph.