Horological Meandering

Hi Bob...

Have you tried on both?

I haven't. But first impressions on this post sway me to the Rolex even though I find the GO to be more beautiful.

The bracelet is a compelling factor for me. The oyster case and cyclops as well altough people don't seem to like date windows that much.

I'm not a big fan of Presidents, Roman numerals in general, and fluted bezels BUT BUT BUT this may just be the watch to get simply because it flies in the face of convention (some might argue in the face of good taste or based on your collecting thema) ... that it's a Rolex, ugh, or too common, or it's for dirty old men, etc, etc, etc.

I consider it to be a rather fun watch to have ... But you gotta go all the way with a President ... Yellow screamin' gold ... But that's just me. You have enough serious/nice watches

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Two very different choices: GO or a Rolex?

By: iim7v7im7 : March 14th, 2013-18:25

Hi, In my prior post regarding gold manual wind watch, we looked at a GO, PP and VC. I think after some reflective thought, he GO is my favorite between these choices. Now, lets consider a different comparison. This watch should lean more dressy/casual/ev...

G.O

By: rnaden : March 14th, 2013-18:37

For me, the choice would be the GO. Mainly because the finishing is better, IMO, it allows you to see the beauty of the inner works and art which is the movement and the dial is better balanced with the sundials, big date and blued hands. The Rolex just l...

GO!

By: aaronm : March 14th, 2013-20:58

The only reason I'd choose the Rolex is if I really worried about the water resistance. In both appearance and technical refinement, GO wins w/o question A

Hi Bob...

By: Echi : March 14th, 2013-21:07

Have you tried on both? I haven't. But first impressions on this post sway me to the Rolex even though I find the GO to be more beautiful. The bracelet is a compelling factor for me. The oyster case and cyclops as well altough people don't seem to like da...

GO all the way...

By: KStults : March 14th, 2013-22:57

Most simple, I am not a Rolex guy. I far prefer the road less traveled, so to speak. Owned GO's in the past. Love them.

you are still here and not in GO boutique? :) Best D

Without any hesitation:

By: dr.kol : March 15th, 2013-03:51

ROLEX. But why: Because you are not sure what to buy. If you would be crazy about the other, you would not ask for advice and because you ask for advice, you are not sure... If you buy a watch you do not want to keep, Rolex is easier to trade or convert i...

Great answer.....

By: moc : March 15th, 2013-05:06

GO is my choice. (nt)

By: Ronald Held : March 15th, 2013-04:53

Go all the way here

By: moc : March 15th, 2013-05:03

Thanks: Some Thoughts

By: iim7v7im7 : March 15th, 2013-06:59

Thanks for commenting. I really am quite torn between the two watches for different reasons. I like the GO for its elegant design, movement, its execution and finish. It is not really a dress watch in that it is too large at 42 mm and it really has the el...

I like the GO as well but would go with Rolex nt

By: SALMANPK : March 15th, 2013-07:59

Robustness for daily wear

By: scott7 : March 15th, 2013-13:04

If this watch is to be worn one month out of the year within a rotation, why is "robustness for daily wear" even a factor in your consideration? It's not as if ALL of the watches you have been considering aren't robust enough for daily wear; after all, th...

the Rolex stands out like a sore thumb to 99% of the worlds population

By: G99 : March 15th, 2013-13:06

therefore i would go for the GO which is a more restrained watch. A gold Rolex President just screams out to everyone, flash, money and is the archytypal watch worn by people who like that sort of thing. from every post you have ever made i dont think you...

Horological Meandering

Hi Bob...

Two very different choices: GO or a Rolex?

G.O

GO!

Hi Bob...

GO all the way...

G.O, by far. [nt]

One more vote for GO.

Go Go Go

Without any hesitation:

Great answer.....

GO is my choice. (nt)

Go all the way here

Thanks: Some Thoughts

I like the GO as well but would go with Rolex nt

Robustness for daily wear

the Rolex stands out like a sore thumb to 99% of the worlds population

Here, I don't have any hesitation: GO

easy

I promise to make this a more difficult decision shortly [nt]

Most definitely the GO....