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Two very different choices: GO or a Rolex?

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/everyday and will not be an everyday wearer, but part of a rotation that will see about a months wear a year. A watch that is at home in a sports jacket or business casual attire. I think adding a Roman numeral chapter ring is something I want on this piece as well.

So we have the GO Senator Chronometer: A masculine, horologically interesting piece with a beautifully crafted manual wind caliber with complications with a distinct emphasis on timekeeping. The likely WIS choice based on its design and exclusivity.

On the other hand, we have a Rolex Day-Date: A simple,iconic, robust, water resistant automatic luxury timekeeper in a quieter noble metal to tone down uninvited attention. One of the few gold watches that could be worn daily. One of the all time classic bracelet based luxury watches.

Keep in mind my current collection:

Blancpain - Leman Ultra Slim Grand Date - 2850b-1130a-71

Breguet - Classique Automatic - 5177br/29/9v6

Chronoswiss - Chronoscope - CH 1523bw

Chronoswiss - Regulateur 24 - CH 1123

Glashutte Original - PanoMatic Lunar - 90-02-02-02-24

IWC - Aquatimer Automatic 2000 - IW356809

IWC - Pilot Spitfire Chronograph - IW387804

Jaeger-LeCoultre - Master Control Reserve de Marche - 148.84.04

Jaquet Droz - Hommage Londres 1774 Chronograph GMT - J002120105

Officine Panerai - Luminor Marina - PAM00114

Rolex - Yacht-Master - 116622 bl

Ulysse Nardin - Dual Time 42 mm - 243-55-7/91

So what are your thoughts of these two very different choices?

Appreciated,

Bob

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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.

G.O, by far. [nt]

By: amanico : March 15th, 2013-00:16

One more vote for GO.

By: small-luxury-world : March 15th, 2013-02:11

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Go Go Go

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : March 15th, 2013-02:14

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

Mo

GO is my choice. (nt)

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

NT

Go all the way here

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

Mo

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

nt

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...

Here, I don't have any hesitation: GO

By: foversta : March 15th, 2013-15:01

For its movement, its finishings, the new addition it would bring to your collection and so on... Fx

easy

By: Delamere : March 15th, 2013-23:33

Such an easy answer without one millisecond of hesitation - The Glashutte.

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

By: iim7v7im7 : March 16th, 2013-02:35

Most definitely the GO....

By: Rhyzen : March 16th, 2013-05:26

.... It's an work of art, and the zero-reset and minute detent function seals the deal.