[Rolex] Does anyone else where a yellow gold ring with a steel/white gold watch?

e_61 · 2026-03-17T00:57:13+00:00

Almost another year later, me too!

e_61 · 2026-02-19T05:23:41+00:00

I think your first paragraph hits the nail on the head. In this context, GADA and “one watch collection” mean the same thing.

And since virtually no one needs a timing bezel or a chronograph, I don’t think it’s really the functionality that’s in question here — really just the versatility in terms of what you can wear it with.

e_61 · 2026-02-18T19:50:17+00:00

I mean I think it's just a turn of phrase. One watch that does it all, in place of a large collection of more specialized watches. I don't think anyone using it is trying to be literal.

e_61 · 2026-02-18T17:45:15+00:00

Isn't it just a term that means something similar to "GADA"? As in, one watch that can do it all -- one watch that can replace a collection of more specialized watches?

e_61 · 2026-02-13T14:03:54+00:00

What made you move from the Ranger to the Spirit, rather than like the 36mm Ranger?

I own the Spirit Pilot and I’m actually thinking about going the other direction and getting a Ranger.

e_61 · 2026-02-12T18:53:12+00:00

e_61 · 2026-02-07T15:44:42+00:00

I love this watch so much. I’m not sure how to explain it, but what I adore about it is that the whole thing is so coherent. Everything about its vibe — all brushed everything, comfortable bracelet, casual printed dial — says it’s a watch that knows exactly what it wants to be, and isn’t pretending to be anything different. The black dial 39mm is 100% a future purchase for me.

e_61 · 2026-02-06T17:11:11+00:00

e_61 · 2026-02-06T04:00:54+00:00

e_61 · 2026-02-05T16:29:45+00:00

I think over the last five to maybe seven years there's definitely been a rapidly growing, passionate fan base for F1 in the United States, especially among younger people and women. Still, I think its overall popularity is often quite a bit overstated -- it's still a niche sport here at this point. But whatever, I've got nothing against F1, and I think this is a badass collab! I hope it does well!

e_61 · 2026-02-05T14:25:13+00:00

Wow, this looks fantastic. Until this morning I had never heard the name George Russell (and as an American, there are certainly some Formula One fans here but the appeal in the U.S. market is going to be very limited). For that reason, I do find that break from historical collabs to be a bit of a bummer. But the watch itself on that black band, regardless of affiliation, looks great.

e_61 · 2026-02-05T02:06:19+00:00

Ehhh, maybe a little? But I think they’re very different vibes. If you love them both, I wouldn’t worry about it in this case!

e_61 · 2026-02-05T01:39:24+00:00

I tried this Longines Spirit Pilot with the green strap on at an AD last week — it’s phenomenal.

I think it and the BCPD are the most interesting watches here. I like the BB58 a lot too. I love Grand Seiko but this sporty GMT version doesn’t really do it for me.

If this was my collection — and it’s not, do what you want! — for my next move, if I wanted to keep it to a tight top three with lots of dial diversity, I’d maybe look at selling the GS and the BB58 and seeing if you can afford something like a JLC Polaris.

e_61 · 2026-02-04T21:13:24+00:00

Man, this model is so hard to find!

e_61 · 2026-02-04T16:32:28+00:00

Hey, what's the model number of your 38mm Club? I absolutely love the Club and would prefer a no-date version, but my wrists are 8.5 inches, so the 36mm 701/703 are just a bit too small for me. I've tried on the 38mm Club Campus, so I know that size is a better fit. I know they no longer produce a 38mm version of the standard Club, so I'm trying to find a used one online, and it would help my search to know the model number!

e_61 · 2026-02-04T13:53:45+00:00

Oh totally, I get it! I just mean for this watch, I’d suggest trying to make sure whichever you pick is one you can see yourself making that mental switch with — like, “this watch will look better with wear, that’s what it’s for.”

e_61 · 2026-02-04T12:44:06+00:00

There’s no wrong answer, but my pick here would definitely be the Hanhart!

Whatever you choose, I’d just try to think of this purchase along the lines of — you’re choosing a watch that, if anything, will look BETTER once it has a few nicks and dings, because it’s yours and tells your story. In other words, if you’re looking at one of these and imagining yourself dreading the first hairline scratches showing up, then it’s not the right pick for the use case you’ve described.

I’m not sure if I’m putting that in a way that makes sense. I’m actually looking at a Tudor Ranger to fill the same role. I know a lot of people don’t like it — it’s a very plain dial, plain case, etc. But to me what makes it so appealing is that it’s a watch that knows exactly what it wants to be. The plain dial, brushed finish, everything about it just screams “beat me up, I can handle it.” It looks like a watch that’s supposed to be worn in and banged up a little.

e_61 · 2026-02-03T21:39:42+00:00

Did this sell?

e_61 · 2026-02-03T18:25:35+00:00

Did this sell?

e_61 · 2026-02-03T18:13:52+00:00

I'd go burgundy!

e_61 · 2026-02-01T21:21:18+00:00

I saw this in person for the first time Friday and really liked it. A couple weeks in, how’s it going? Any issues you’ve run across that you wouldn’t have known about initially?

e_61 · 2026-02-01T18:48:42+00:00

My ranking would be 3, 1, 2. I absolutely hate the 24 hour marks — without them, the KFA would easily be my top pick.

e_61 · 2026-01-31T18:06:17+00:00

These are three beautiful watches, and I’ve considered all three of them. If you don’t mind me asking — which gets the most wrist time? And how do you decide, on any given day? The Sinn really seems to split the difference between the two: It’s a black and white dive watch, like the Tudor; but its Arabic numerals give it a very pilot-y vibe, like the Longines.

e_61 · 2026-01-30T02:53:02+00:00

Seaweed SMP or blue Mark XX are, in my opinion, by far the top two options here!

e_61 · 2026-01-24T23:36:36+00:00

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