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I've owned all three
I tend to share Thomas' assessment or ranking.
I don't have the DD anymore. I found it too ostentatious. The other point is that the movement is essentially the same as that in a regular Datejust, so you are paying a steep premium fior a few grammes of gold or platinum and the gearing for the day wheel. That is a matter of personal taste and budget.
The Master Calendar was the first of the trio I got and it is a very fine watch. There are two issues, it is a little deep, 14mm if I recall correctly, and if you are careless it could pick up a scratch. This wouldn't matter so much on a tool watch but the MC is more formal. The other thing is that the watch carries echoes of mid-century triple dates by JLC, which were manual, and to me the automatic movement is inconsistent with that heritage. That's not an argument against what is an excellent watch, but a personal observation.
The Royal Oak is another great watch. In some ways a marked contrast to the JLC. To me, the real Royal Oak has two hands and a date and is powered by a calibre 2121. Its dial is simple in layout unlike the JLC, but the intricate construction of the case and bracelet are very appealing, and the thin case is very comfortable. A great classic.
You can't go wrong with any of them.
Of course, in the well-worn tradition of unasked advice, what about starting with some great vintages: a classic omega speedmaster with a 321 calibre, a zenith Chronometre with 135 calibre, and a pilots watch, maybe an IWC mark xii, or a mark i, if you stretch to it. Then you just need to save up for a vintage submariner.
Whatever you get, try it first and enjoy.
Conor
AP vs JLC vs Rolex
Hi everyone, Im new to this forum, so bear with me and i hope someone can direct me in the right direction and answer my queries. Im 23 yrs and by end of this year ill be graduating with my masters degree and after that i plan to join my family business. ...
Let me guess:
You will not get many straight answers to such a question from here. Your Top Three are all fantastic watches. Make your own life easy and pick up one of these and then you will not go wrong. Best, Kari
If you are considering the problem under the value side, forget it.
Or you will be disappointed. Now, things will be easier if you consider things under another criiteria, subjective though, the one I prefer. Take pictures of each of these three, look at them every day, several times a day, then go and try them again and ...
As is always the case...
... you give the most sage advice. Before I buy anything, I'm checking with you first. I bet you'd have told me to hold off on that Seiko Discus I just got and do not seem to be able to bond with. Oh well. Thanks, my friend. - Scott
Are you real?? Better to read time on your phone...
And buy candies with the money you saved
His post was not offensive.
One might be jealous. One might have judgments about where the money for watch purchases should originate. Nonetheless, he is askng a fair question and not making any obvious effort to insult anybody. Sincerely, Jon
Please remember to keep your tone civil on the forum.
I'm sure you didn't mean to come across with "tone," but writing on the internet is not the same as speaking face to face, and without the benefit of inflection or body language, your post begins to cross the line of being rude. Thanks in advance for keep...
Have you tried them all physically?
What's on picture do not always tell a thousand words. If you want to consider the holding value, most folks would say Rolex but again it's a subjective topic due to the model, country and market condition. Lastly, which piece sets your heart fluttering a...
Congrats on your upcoming graduation!
Achilles, First and foremost, congrats on your upcoming graduation. All of the choices you mention are winners, however, bear in mind your general lifestyle more than a specific set of scenarios where you would be wearing your watch. - Do you have an affi...
First and more important, Welcome, Achilles. The simple answer to your question is
of the three, get the AP Royal Oak. Among those who know watches overall, it will have more brand prestige than either the Rolex or JLC, and the Royal Oak is an iconic model even within the AP product range, yet will have less recognition among the more c...
Congratulations... You are a lucky man...
... especially if your father is ready to drop in excess of 15k on a graduation gift. That said, welcome to the forum - you have come to the right place for educated opinions about high-end, quality products, such as Rolex, JLC and AP. Not to mention abou...
Royal Oak without a doubt.
Disclosure: personally, I am not a particular fan of the look of the Royal Oak. Nevertheless, I think it's the correct objective choice. It's an unabashedly top-quality watch. It's a first choice: nobody will ever assume you wanted something else but coul...
Ask your father . . .
. . . to give you his watch. If you think about it long enough, that is the decision you will make.
Even if the resale value of the AP Royal Oak were to plunge by 70%
I'd still say AP RO...bought it sold it regretted it bought it again and never gonna sell it again...15300 or 15202...both are awesome. Make sure you get the black dial if you're going for either steel or RG.
To add to Achilles' decision making...
Black, Blue or white... AP RO 15300. I'm undecided on that too.. People buy the blue, then say it kills wearing it with a suit, black but too dark, white but contrast with hands isn't too great... Id go for white (classic) or blue (dark but fresh).
My Humble Opinion: JLC or VC
APs and Rolexes are fantastic watches. They are also watches that carry a lot of baggage, given their popularity and celebrity endorsements. JLC watches are wonderful watches, well-respected by the vast majority of watch enthusiasts. Nobody is going to th...
I've owned all three
I tend to share Thomas' assessment or ranking. I don't have the DD anymore. I found it too ostentatious. The other point is that the movement is essentially the same as that in a regular Datejust, so you are paying a steep premium fior a few grammes of go...
JLC is the best choice.
The JLC has a classic design and the most complications, day, date, month, and moonphase. Plus it has a crystal sapphire case back, and the reputation of JLC for having the best quality watches is well Rolex is too popular, do you want to have something ...
My heart says AP, my brain says Rolex and my fingers says JLC.
It's down to which model you buy from the respective brands. You are going to lose money in the intermediate term for all three, if you buy brand new. AP, great story, great history, just don't get the useless generic Offshores with too many colour variat...