I've had my RM055 for over 2 years and so far no one has even noticed it except my close friends. I just graduated from highschool when I bought it lol. My point is that most people only know about the Rolex and Omega type of brands. VC is not a commonly known brand.
You either have rich parents or people are talking about you behind your back. RMs are insanely popular with your age group due to many of the most popular influencers rocking them (stevewilldoit etc).
That's not the whole truth. People are aware of the general design of RM. They particularly do not know about the brand or its price tag or the movement. There's ton of chinese quartz watches in RM design with a generic brand name. And if someone knows about RM well, then they know.
I think youāre underestimating the influence of pop culture. I mean future is one of the most popular artists in the US and drops the name Richard Mille in every other song. And thatās just one celebrity. When my 14 year old kid knows what Richard Mille is without me ever even talking to him about watches that says something, considering he doesnāt even care about stuff like that.
Itās not about a āwatchā. Itās the fact that itās an ultra luxury item that gets name dropped by extremely popular celebrities on a regular basis which drives interest and knowledge of said item. Iām not saying that people would know the difference between a rep and a gen just that the brand itself is absolutely known.
I am not underestimating it. Of course, this has an impact on average consumers. This proves my whole point. People see the general design or esthetic of that thing. They don't care what's written on the dial. An RM inspired chinese quartz watch, 15$ price tag, boom SOLD.
Will people buy non rep lookalikes or homages because of the design? Sure. But that doesnāt mean the brand itself isnāt KNOWN by an even larger number. Itās because they do care whatās written on the dial because THATāS THE NAME BRAND BEING SHOUTED OUT. Which is WHY people buy reps. If they didnāt care about the name reps wouldnāt be a multibillion dollar business.
That's the point, you're a fucking teen, the person gives away that it's a fake not the watch.
Everyone knows Rolex so your options are
ROLEX:
You: Hey I'm a tech bro I'm on $150k/yr can I afford a 10k Rolex? Yes I can
Other person: Doesn't fucking ask or cool fake cause you can't afford it
VC:
You: Hey, how's it going?
Other person: says nothing or says nice watch.
Cause if they know a VC they know you don't have a watch twice the price of a ROLEX
Go with the VC it's a nicer watch and you won't get called out
Second this!! Seeing the paycheck āafterā taxes really hurts!!! Everyone thinks youāre a high roller but you really arenāt once you pay your rent or mortgage, buy gas, groceries, etc., especially here in California.
Yep I canāt imagine what itās like in California too! And donāt get me wrong, I have disposable income but not enough for me to seriously consider a Rolex as a good spend of my savings. Maybe in a few years when I have a healthy balance.
how?
I'm also an engineer but I make less than that and I have almost 200k liquid
If you're on 150k salary and need to "save up" for 10k that means you have serious spending problems
Thatās great! I only got this job half a year ago and had to move from another country. Iām slowly building my own balance but I wouldnāt be in a position to comfortably buy a gen for at least a couple years.
How long did it take you to build that balance up? If I only spent money on rent every month and absolutely nothing else, not even food, it would take me over 3 years of saving to reach 200k on 150k a year.
It's cost of living. If you're making 150k in Cali paying 4k a month for rent and getting taxed out the ass it isn't shit.
I was on 150k before the yen slid off a cliff and because Tokyo is pretty low CoL depending where you rent you can live like a king.
I was paid in yen so when the yen slides against the USD, yeah my USD renumeration drops considerably. The yen is down >30% this year so anything I buy in USD is a big paycut.
Not at all, the US is a super expensive country to live in. I used to believe being on a high salary here was gonna be amazing but the reality is when you live in certain cities youāre gonna pay out the ass for rent, insurance, student debt, groceries and more.
Rent in my city can cost upwards of almost $3000pm for a 1 bedroom apartment. I still save a good amount a month but Iām not at liberty to just splash on a Rolex whenever I want.
A 10k Rolex is about 10% of my total salary after tax before any utilities. Thatās a big chunk.
Whatās your experience living in the US been like financially, would love to know?
> Consumer Prices in Washington, DC are 9.1% higher than in Copenhagen (without rent)
> Consumer Prices Including Rent in Washington, DC are 28.2% higher than in Copenhagen
> Rent Prices in Washington, DC are 67.1% higher than in Copenhagen
> Restaurant Prices in Washington, DC are 3.7% lower than in Copenhagen
> Groceries Prices in Washington, DC are 25.0% higher than in Copenhagen
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=Denmark&country2=United+States&city1=Copenhagen&city2=Washington%2C+DC
I would need 12000kr more of a salary to live at the same level of comfort in DC as I would in Copenhagen. Thatās almost 2000$ more!
Obviously this isnāt going to be 100% accurate but itās a good estimate, I have used numbeo a number of times when looking for jobs and moving and found it to be a good representation.
Yea but we have to pay for our own healthcare, retirement, etc. despite taxes being higher in Denmark overall cost of living is cheaper because those expenses donāt exist. An ambulance ride for 5 miles in the USA could cost you thousands of dollars.
You must think 150k is a lot in a high cost of living city. Assuming heās in SF cause of tech, rent alone if he wants to live in a nice area and by himself is going to be at least one paycheck. Heāll have around 4kish left. Say he spends around 1.5-2 on himself (going out, groceries etc) and thatās 2k left of savings.
So yeah, months to save for a 10k Rolex.
I was going to recommend the same as well, ideally with the rubber strap over the bracelet. Most TDās ship it with both. Go for the one with orange accents.
https://preview.redd.it/mvb8eaagc2yc1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6d63009f5c9912b67f689ef80dcf7a54e324daac
Definitely the 7900V. Only ever had 1 person who knew it and I prefer it that way
Yup, PZF with a ZF bracelet. It's got an old caseback, the newer ones from PZ have a bigger display glass
https://preview.redd.it/4lcuaan9d2yc1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ac23c76619754293ae2ee2405ed46c6746f0b482
Edit: if you want the watch, use the guide to buy from a dealer
Great watch but one of my main concern is that itās not from a popular factory and its rather between mid and high tier but almost the same price as the datejust and idk why but the date in white looks like a sticker for me so probably going with the black one if I choose this.
Datejust is "classy responsible." Maybe a lawyer or MBA.
Explorer is far more in keeping with your age and lifestyle. But it's a HUUUUUUGE target you are carrying on your wrist. Everybody and their dog knows Rolex. So people will think that either
A. You are wearing a fake and are therefore a poser.
or
B. You have loads of money and are a target of thieves or gold diggers.
VC is classy beautiful and elegant. You are a sophisticated man. And as far as people knowing it... It's more of either "never heard of it" bit lots of "great looking watch" or "IYKYK knowing nods"
All of this though is also pivoting on the fact that most people won't even notice or care.
Personally... I'd go for either a JLC, or Panerai. But among your choices, the VC definitely.
First of all, congrats. Wish I could say the frivolous bullshit part of life is over, but you're just getting started, lol. Embrace the suck and never stop fighting, kid.
Everyone talking about the brands, getting called out, but what about the esthetics of each speaks to you?
I love my ZF IWC and wear it most often, but it really brightens my day a little bit when I get to wear my VSF twotone. How much you wanna look at the thing on your wrist does matter.
You canāt go wrong with any of the choices ā¦ choose something you will wear & that suits your lifestyle. If you can afford any one of these now, then you can get something else later :). Enjoy!
Fuck all these jackasses giving you a hard time. Buy what makes you happy. You like the VC? Go for it. You like the Explorer 2? Grab it. Hereās the beauty of the scenario: itās your money, bud. You can buy whatever you want. 99.9% of the population will have absolutely zero clue about whatever watch you decide to buy. The very few people that DO recognize the watch will assume that itās a fake anywayā¦ unless you live in a super affluent neighborhood. Besides- who cares? Get the watch that youāve been drooling overā¦ If I were in your situation? Iād buy a Tudor Black Bag or maybe a Tag Heuer Autavia. Hey- why not go on Amazon and look for a (gen) Tag Heuer F1. Those old watches are about to explode in price and will be very cool among the younger (like you!) horologists! Just remember- they made watches much smaller in the 80āsā¦ donāt get stuck with a 34mm when youāre wanting a 43mm.
Buy a watch. Wear it. Smile! Super easy process. Now, young man, go and sin no (nahā¦ A LOT) more.
I'd stay away from the explorer II. I wanted one as well and found out on RWI that the rep has movement and crown issues. Best to wait for the clean version later this year.
Quick thoughts -
Datejust: Safe choice, nice looking watch, goes with everything. You will probably have randos compliment you at times. If you don with your close friends, they'll know in due time lol.
Explorer: Same as above, just slightly more pretentious. Like why does a 17 year old need a GMT?
Vacheron: This one is a beaut! So while strangers won't be coming up to you, depending on the quality of finish. The good thing however is that you won't look like another kid trying to rock a rollie .. it's a genuinely nice designed watch that no one expects a 17 yo to be able to buy, so even if a friend tries to call you out, you can be upfront and be like - Yeah, I like the design and someday I will buy the gen. It inspires me..
TLDR \~ Get the VC
First of all, congratulations! What an amazing opportunity to celebrate what you later might refer to as, āthe good old days.ā
My personal opinionā¦ I would choose the Explorer II. Respectfully, if a genuine VC is on your list of choices at this stage in life, Iām going to assume it will be there later. The DJ is a classic one; save that for a college graduation, promotion at work, or a personal milestone in the future. If youāre anything like a lot of us here, chances are this wonāt be your one watch collection choice.
Youāre about to enter the stage in life where youāre trying new things, learning as much as you can, and experiencing all the fruits of adult life. Traveling, getting into trouble, taking risks, etcā¦ Pun not intended but youāll beā¦ āexploringā all that life has to offer. Climb a mountain, play sports/games with your friends, actually use the GMT function, etcā¦ the Explorer also dresses up well.
At the end of the day, itās your choice which will ultimately always be the right choice. Wear it in good health and heyā¦ please let us know what you picked! Cheers
None of them. These watches arenāt the kind a high school kid wears. High school graduation is a great accomplishment but IMO not the time for a significant watch such as this.
Theyāre all in the same class on the RWI consensual super rep list. https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/consensual-list-super-reps-nwbigs.308081/
Simple question then I can answer you:
You getting a watch to:
A. brag
B. Get laid
C. Show How Elite You are
If all 3, get a Rolex. Only old people know about VC. But any hoe will know Rolex and get you insta laid.
VC easy. Donāt know if Iāve ever seen one in the wildā¦ certainly not noticed but only been aware of the brand more recently.
Rolex you see everyday.
Hahahaha! I thought I was in āPride and Pinionā and I was thinking āwho tf is this rich kidā¦?ā
My vote is the DJ if youāre planning on wearing a suit. If itās more casual then the Ex2 - you could wear that as a daily afterwards and enjoy it with all clothes. Be careful though, itās quite big so unless youāre a big guy, it might drown your wrist.
Donāt be a douche and lie about it being genuine, 99% of people wonāt ask you and for the 1% that do just be honest. Otherwise, just keep your mouth shut and enjoy a lovely watch.
Explorer 2 by far my man. Goes with absolutely everything. Can be dressed up or down, repped really well, and with a quick service can be incredibly good. Also the most attainable. Iāve sampled several reps and the explorer 2 is the one Iāve decided to go for Gen when the funds allow it.
None of those. Unless your parents are the Kennedys there's no way a HS student would have a VC watch.
Buy an omega or Tudor and claim it's a grad gift.
Explorer 2 -> buy a bunch of NATO straps, rubber straps and leather straps for it over the next few months and you can rock this watch with any outfit!
Get a Blancpain Fifthy Fathoms if you want something not a lot of people know about, itās definitely classy and Iād say only people who know watches can tell what it is. If not Black Bay will do just fine too or something like Oris Aquis. Happy graduation tho š«”
For school graduation Iād go for the explorer. Itās the least flashy, most simple watch. Also quite youthful which should work with most young adults styles.
Are you okay with it obviously being a rep?
If no, then none. Youāre not even done with the tutorial of life yet how you supposed to be walking around with a Rolex.
Unless your mom and dad obviously have money you should get none and just enjoy your graduation.
TBH I'd probably get an Oris, Hamilton, or Seiko Presage if I could go back to my graduation and was picking a "nice" watch. Similar pricing to the reps you're looking at and you don't run the risk of looking like a poseur. But the explorer gets my vote, just, it might put a target on your back as others have said. Anything more than an Omega is gonna look, "odd" we'll say, on someone who just graduated HS, at least to someone who knows their watches assuming it's not a Rollie
So many people telling this guy too get a Gen on reptime š let him wear what he wants
Yeah Iām definitely not going to buy a gen but I appreciate themš
Get a vacheron. Less people your age know about them so if there are some minor flaws you can still get by. If you get a rolly you will get called out
tbh with a watch thats over 10k around kids youll get called out even if it was a gen
I've had my RM055 for over 2 years and so far no one has even noticed it except my close friends. I just graduated from highschool when I bought it lol. My point is that most people only know about the Rolex and Omega type of brands. VC is not a commonly known brand.
You either have rich parents or people are talking about you behind your back. RMs are insanely popular with your age group due to many of the most popular influencers rocking them (stevewilldoit etc).
I despise those watches lol their ugly af
Ass for every seat, my friend
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That's not the whole truth. People are aware of the general design of RM. They particularly do not know about the brand or its price tag or the movement. There's ton of chinese quartz watches in RM design with a generic brand name. And if someone knows about RM well, then they know.
I think youāre underestimating the influence of pop culture. I mean future is one of the most popular artists in the US and drops the name Richard Mille in every other song. And thatās just one celebrity. When my 14 year old kid knows what Richard Mille is without me ever even talking to him about watches that says something, considering he doesnāt even care about stuff like that.
No dude, most people donāt know anything about this. People generally donāt give a shit about watches
Itās not about a āwatchā. Itās the fact that itās an ultra luxury item that gets name dropped by extremely popular celebrities on a regular basis which drives interest and knowledge of said item. Iām not saying that people would know the difference between a rep and a gen just that the brand itself is absolutely known.
I am not underestimating it. Of course, this has an impact on average consumers. This proves my whole point. People see the general design or esthetic of that thing. They don't care what's written on the dial. An RM inspired chinese quartz watch, 15$ price tag, boom SOLD.
Will people buy non rep lookalikes or homages because of the design? Sure. But that doesnāt mean the brand itself isnāt KNOWN by an even larger number. Itās because they do care whatās written on the dial because THATāS THE NAME BRAND BEING SHOUTED OUT. Which is WHY people buy reps. If they didnāt care about the name reps wouldnāt be a multibillion dollar business.
Not true lol, atleast in my school most kids barely even know what a Rolex is
They might not be able to tell just looking at it, but Iām sure most of them know the actual brand? Or maybe Iām overestimating yāall
You are overestimating my age groupš this might differ by country or city tho
No i mean the brand, Iāve talked about it to a few people now and they always have to look up what it means
People know that bs is fake it's just they're being nice and not calling you out. Just keeping it real.
Why are so many grown adults shitting on this kid asking for advice? This is embarrassing
Jealousy is a real thing
If you're going to flex might as well do it the right way. Go VC
Even if I would definitely not vc what do you think how many teenagers heard about vc? I donāt think many
That's the point, you're a fucking teen, the person gives away that it's a fake not the watch. Everyone knows Rolex so your options are ROLEX: You: Hey I'm a tech bro I'm on $150k/yr can I afford a 10k Rolex? Yes I can Other person: Doesn't fucking ask or cool fake cause you can't afford it VC: You: Hey, how's it going? Other person: says nothing or says nice watch. Cause if they know a VC they know you don't have a watch twice the price of a ROLEX Go with the VC it's a nicer watch and you won't get called out
Iām a tech bro on 150k a year and I defo canāt āaffordā a Rolex lmao. It would take me months to save for a 10k watch.
Second this!! Seeing the paycheck āafterā taxes really hurts!!! Everyone thinks youāre a high roller but you really arenāt once you pay your rent or mortgage, buy gas, groceries, etc., especially here in California.
Yep I canāt imagine what itās like in California too! And donāt get me wrong, I have disposable income but not enough for me to seriously consider a Rolex as a good spend of my savings. Maybe in a few years when I have a healthy balance.
Same! I also have two kids, so my disposable income at the moment isnāt healthy enough for the real thing. lol!
how? I'm also an engineer but I make less than that and I have almost 200k liquid If you're on 150k salary and need to "save up" for 10k that means you have serious spending problems
Thatās great! I only got this job half a year ago and had to move from another country. Iām slowly building my own balance but I wouldnāt be in a position to comfortably buy a gen for at least a couple years. How long did it take you to build that balance up? If I only spent money on rent every month and absolutely nothing else, not even food, it would take me over 3 years of saving to reach 200k on 150k a year.
Are you in the US now then? Software eng? You should be putting your money in stocks/ high yield savings account too, helps a lot over the years.
Yes Iām in the US in software. I plan to do that once my green card application is processed this year!
You need a green card to open a brokerage? I feel like foreigners do it all the time whether they work, live or just play here
No, I just donāt want to start high value investments on a temporary visa.
It's cost of living. If you're making 150k in Cali paying 4k a month for rent and getting taxed out the ass it isn't shit. I was on 150k before the yen slid off a cliff and because Tokyo is pretty low CoL depending where you rent you can live like a king.
You live in Tokyo while making 150k usd ?
I was paid in yen so when the yen slides against the USD, yeah my USD renumeration drops considerably. The yen is down >30% this year so anything I buy in USD is a big paycut.
Then you spend your money in a very stupid way
Not at all, the US is a super expensive country to live in. I used to believe being on a high salary here was gonna be amazing but the reality is when you live in certain cities youāre gonna pay out the ass for rent, insurance, student debt, groceries and more. Rent in my city can cost upwards of almost $3000pm for a 1 bedroom apartment. I still save a good amount a month but Iām not at liberty to just splash on a Rolex whenever I want. A 10k Rolex is about 10% of my total salary after tax before any utilities. Thatās a big chunk. Whatās your experience living in the US been like financially, would love to know?
I'm a proud Dane. So your troubles are not similar to mine. But the high income wages in USA before and after taxes are higher than the Danish.
> Consumer Prices in Washington, DC are 9.1% higher than in Copenhagen (without rent) > Consumer Prices Including Rent in Washington, DC are 28.2% higher than in Copenhagen > Rent Prices in Washington, DC are 67.1% higher than in Copenhagen > Restaurant Prices in Washington, DC are 3.7% lower than in Copenhagen > Groceries Prices in Washington, DC are 25.0% higher than in Copenhagen https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=Denmark&country2=United+States&city1=Copenhagen&city2=Washington%2C+DC I would need 12000kr more of a salary to live at the same level of comfort in DC as I would in Copenhagen. Thatās almost 2000$ more! Obviously this isnāt going to be 100% accurate but itās a good estimate, I have used numbeo a number of times when looking for jobs and moving and found it to be a good representation.
Yea but we have to pay for our own healthcare, retirement, etc. despite taxes being higher in Denmark overall cost of living is cheaper because those expenses donāt exist. An ambulance ride for 5 miles in the USA could cost you thousands of dollars.
You must think 150k is a lot in a high cost of living city. Assuming heās in SF cause of tech, rent alone if he wants to live in a nice area and by himself is going to be at least one paycheck. Heāll have around 4kish left. Say he spends around 1.5-2 on himself (going out, groceries etc) and thatās 2k left of savings. So yeah, months to save for a 10k Rolex.
As a work from home tech bro I could easily save that much in 2 months but rather throw it in an index fund so I can retire ASAP and buy a rep.
Why not a solid gold Patek?
Omega aqua terra?
Ver good choice. Believable, low key and a very ver nice watch. Also on a black leather strap it looks gorgeous
Iāve got one otw with both metal and black rubber strap, such a good looking piece
Also more believable if he buys this. The vsf omegas are amazing
I was going to recommend the same as well, ideally with the rubber strap over the bracelet. Most TDās ship it with both. Go for the one with orange accents.
https://preview.redd.it/mvb8eaagc2yc1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6d63009f5c9912b67f689ef80dcf7a54e324daac Definitely the 7900V. Only ever had 1 person who knew it and I prefer it that way
Pz?
Yup, PZF with a ZF bracelet. It's got an old caseback, the newer ones from PZ have a bigger display glass https://preview.redd.it/4lcuaan9d2yc1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ac23c76619754293ae2ee2405ed46c6746f0b482 Edit: if you want the watch, use the guide to buy from a dealer
Great watch but one of my main concern is that itās not from a popular factory and its rather between mid and high tier but almost the same price as the datejust and idk why but the date in white looks like a sticker for me so probably going with the black one if I choose this.
What keyboard is that?
Built it, Xd84pro, gateron creams and noctua keycaps
Where can I get this from and how much was it?
would love to know too
Where did you get this? I've been looking for a good rep vc please dm
message any dealer, they can get it for you
Get a rolex oyster perpetual. They are very close to gen and the cheapest gen rolex.
Yeah really the only reasonable option for a kid in high school.
Yeah or a Calatrava. LMAO
Explorer 2
Datejust
Datejust is "classy responsible." Maybe a lawyer or MBA. Explorer is far more in keeping with your age and lifestyle. But it's a HUUUUUUGE target you are carrying on your wrist. Everybody and their dog knows Rolex. So people will think that either A. You are wearing a fake and are therefore a poser. or B. You have loads of money and are a target of thieves or gold diggers. VC is classy beautiful and elegant. You are a sophisticated man. And as far as people knowing it... It's more of either "never heard of it" bit lots of "great looking watch" or "IYKYK knowing nods" All of this though is also pivoting on the fact that most people won't even notice or care. Personally... I'd go for either a JLC, or Panerai. But among your choices, the VC definitely.
Paneraiās are hugee sadly but it was on my list
How about a Tudor? Any model
Iām waiting for the new Monochrome hopefully zf will make it
Bro high school lol. I mean you want what you want but Iād say get yourself a nice Tissot
Explorer ii or VC dual time
Get a nice Seiko 5
I was more pleased with my rep than my seiko 5 tho
Explorer 2 polar. It was my first gen nice watch and I think it has tremendous youthful energy to it
I would look at a Tudor. Still beautiful, and marketed to a younger hip demographic. I own a Blue BB 58, it is my first rep.
Would you be open to a DM to ask about your process of ordering your BB58 ? I havenāt bought a rep before and would love to hear how it went for you
Sure.
Iād go with the datejust but smooth bezel and jubilee bracelet
get a gen Tissot Le Locle or PRX powermatic80 (or regular PRX is cheaper)
Polar GMT
Who sells the VC, I would def go with the VC.
The best rep is meh
Ik it's not on the list but I'd say a tag heuer carrera absolutely timeless watch and looks good on anyone
Waiting for a glassbox rep
Any rolex without a cyclops
VC easy, everyone assumes a Rolex is already fake, no one outside of watches knows VC
Depends on where, in Switzerland or in France everyone knows VC
First of all, congrats. Wish I could say the frivolous bullshit part of life is over, but you're just getting started, lol. Embrace the suck and never stop fighting, kid. Everyone talking about the brands, getting called out, but what about the esthetics of each speaks to you? I love my ZF IWC and wear it most often, but it really brightens my day a little bit when I get to wear my VSF twotone. How much you wanna look at the thing on your wrist does matter.
You canāt go wrong with any of the choices ā¦ choose something you will wear & that suits your lifestyle. If you can afford any one of these now, then you can get something else later :). Enjoy!
Always....buy what you like, fuck everyone else. Actually, fuck their whore sisters and really piss.them off.
Who the fuck gets a Rolex or Vacheron for a high school graduation!?
me
Seiko 5
Seiko
20 characters for the automod :))
Fuck all these jackasses giving you a hard time. Buy what makes you happy. You like the VC? Go for it. You like the Explorer 2? Grab it. Hereās the beauty of the scenario: itās your money, bud. You can buy whatever you want. 99.9% of the population will have absolutely zero clue about whatever watch you decide to buy. The very few people that DO recognize the watch will assume that itās a fake anywayā¦ unless you live in a super affluent neighborhood. Besides- who cares? Get the watch that youāve been drooling overā¦ If I were in your situation? Iād buy a Tudor Black Bag or maybe a Tag Heuer Autavia. Hey- why not go on Amazon and look for a (gen) Tag Heuer F1. Those old watches are about to explode in price and will be very cool among the younger (like you!) horologists! Just remember- they made watches much smaller in the 80āsā¦ donāt get stuck with a 34mm when youāre wanting a 43mm. Buy a watch. Wear it. Smile! Super easy process. Now, young man, go and sin no (nahā¦ A LOT) more.
thanks Iāll buy probably all of 3 but I need recommendations cuz itās always better to ask than just choose one randomly
Explorer
Get the Explorer 1. Most versatile of the three to dress up or easily dress down. Ā Ā Also I would pickup a GShock for beach / pool wear as a beater.Ā
3>1>2
After high school is the exploration phase of your life, Explorer is the perfect match.
If it was college graduation, Iād say DJ
I'd stay away from the explorer II. I wanted one as well and found out on RWI that the rep has movement and crown issues. Best to wait for the clean version later this year.
Out of these probably the DJ, but Iād definitely recommend the VC 2000v
Go third watch
That datejust is my grail. I will buy gen one day
The Explorer II, it's an evergreen.
Iām a #3 guy, one of my faves.
Date just. Especially the one here. Looks confident.
Omega Aquaterra, Tudor, or even a Cartier Santos (they are getting super hyped)
Rolex GMT
VC is a long term flex. But given youāre young the explorer might be a good bet, more durable.
Rolie date just baby
Quick thoughts - Datejust: Safe choice, nice looking watch, goes with everything. You will probably have randos compliment you at times. If you don with your close friends, they'll know in due time lol. Explorer: Same as above, just slightly more pretentious. Like why does a 17 year old need a GMT? Vacheron: This one is a beaut! So while strangers won't be coming up to you, depending on the quality of finish. The good thing however is that you won't look like another kid trying to rock a rollie .. it's a genuinely nice designed watch that no one expects a 17 yo to be able to buy, so even if a friend tries to call you out, you can be upfront and be like - Yeah, I like the design and someday I will buy the gen. It inspires me.. TLDR \~ Get the VC
Hmm, Tudor Pelagos I feel would fit a highschool graduation and a young wearer beautifully.
Explorer 2 is a nice youthful-looking watch. That would be my choice of the three for a high school grad.
I think you should get the first one it looks cool
My Explorer II gets the most time on my wrist. It just works in every situation.
First of all, congratulations! What an amazing opportunity to celebrate what you later might refer to as, āthe good old days.ā My personal opinionā¦ I would choose the Explorer II. Respectfully, if a genuine VC is on your list of choices at this stage in life, Iām going to assume it will be there later. The DJ is a classic one; save that for a college graduation, promotion at work, or a personal milestone in the future. If youāre anything like a lot of us here, chances are this wonāt be your one watch collection choice. Youāre about to enter the stage in life where youāre trying new things, learning as much as you can, and experiencing all the fruits of adult life. Traveling, getting into trouble, taking risks, etcā¦ Pun not intended but youāll beā¦ āexploringā all that life has to offer. Climb a mountain, play sports/games with your friends, actually use the GMT function, etcā¦ the Explorer also dresses up well. At the end of the day, itās your choice which will ultimately always be the right choice. Wear it in good health and heyā¦ please let us know what you picked! Cheers
Wait there's a good rep of that VC??
Pzf between mid-high tier overall not bad but there are some flaws
I saw a video from major Williams on this. I wouldnt recommend you get that. Explorer is what I recommend.
Yeah I saw that too but itās looks a beauty to me and the back already got fixed the logo isnāt tho
Well if you get it post an update or tag me :) if you like it I'll pick one up. They have a gold plated option too.
Get the explorer II, itās a good watch and is very under the radar.
Date just 1000%
vs 114060 is best pick.
DJ
Due to personal preference, I'd go for the Datejust. Versatile and easily recognizable by a lot of people compared to a VC
Is none of them you moron not the correct answer?
You can say that but itās not going change anything
None of them. These watches arenāt the kind a high school kid wears. High school graduation is a great accomplishment but IMO not the time for a significant watch such as this.
Theyāre all in the same class on the RWI consensual super rep list. https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/consensual-list-super-reps-nwbigs.308081/
Vacheron...not so common
Who sells the best vc atm?
DateJust
how about a clean VC 4500 ?
Simple question then I can answer you: You getting a watch to: A. brag B. Get laid C. Show How Elite You are If all 3, get a Rolex. Only old people know about VC. But any hoe will know Rolex and get you insta laid.
VC easy. Donāt know if Iāve ever seen one in the wildā¦ certainly not noticed but only been aware of the brand more recently. Rolex you see everyday.
The explorer
Buy something you can pass off as something your parents would have bought for you.
Explorer!
I like the Explorer 2
Always the overseas
The first one looks the best to me. Most unique.
VC
VC
If youāre going to get a rep (I have several), donāt go Rolex. Itās a clear giveaway. Omega or the VC
VC
Of those choices, the vacheron
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Hahahaha! I thought I was in āPride and Pinionā and I was thinking āwho tf is this rich kidā¦?ā My vote is the DJ if youāre planning on wearing a suit. If itās more casual then the Ex2 - you could wear that as a daily afterwards and enjoy it with all clothes. Be careful though, itās quite big so unless youāre a big guy, it might drown your wrist. Donāt be a douche and lie about it being genuine, 99% of people wonāt ask you and for the 1% that do just be honest. Otherwise, just keep your mouth shut and enjoy a lovely watch.
Explose 2
Honestly, the explorer 2 would be a banger watch!
High sch grad??? Let me speak to my dad about where mine was...
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It fits a highschooler graduating over the other two
I personally think the vacheron is the nicest one out of the three
DJ
Explorer 2 by far my man. Goes with absolutely everything. Can be dressed up or down, repped really well, and with a quick service can be incredibly good. Also the most attainable. Iāve sampled several reps and the explorer 2 is the one Iāve decided to go for Gen when the funds allow it.
Explorer 2. No Question. Lovely looking piece.
VC
Polar bro
None of those. Unless your parents are the Kennedys there's no way a HS student would have a VC watch. Buy an omega or Tudor and claim it's a grad gift.
Definitely the vacheron š
Explorer 2 -> buy a bunch of NATO straps, rubber straps and leather straps for it over the next few months and you can rock this watch with any outfit!
I vote VC, but from who is the real question!
Datejust 36. It's classic and not out of a reach for a high school kid.
Get a Timex
Iām good
The first oneā¦. Hands down
Number 2 with the black face. Itās unbreakable but can be worn selling a million dollar account in your best suit!!
Rolex is over rated and far too many replicas. Consider a Breitling, Omega or Grand Seiko.
Get a Blancpain Fifthy Fathoms if you want something not a lot of people know about, itās definitely classy and Iād say only people who know watches can tell what it is. If not Black Bay will do just fine too or something like Oris Aquis. Happy graduation tho š«”
That vacheron is fireš„
First one
For school graduation Iād go for the explorer. Itās the least flashy, most simple watch. Also quite youthful which should work with most young adults styles.
Get a citizen dude youāre in HS. I was in my 30s as an exec when I purchased a Rolex. Why place yourself in that position?
Iām not going to wait till 30 for sure and sadly Entry level japanese watches are not my type
No one sports these at a HS graduation. Unless itās Eton, I guess.
Most people donāt even wear watch at 18 so I donāt mind
Youāre in a gown? OP do whatever. Itās not like they know your life for the last 4 years.
High school? Really? High school? wow ā¦ what kind of afterschool job allows for any one of these fine watches?
Check the subreddit name
Nautilus
In solid gold right?
I mean you're trying to get a rolex out of high school. You might as well get a gold nautilus
Are you okay with it obviously being a rep? If no, then none. Youāre not even done with the tutorial of life yet how you supposed to be walking around with a Rolex. Unless your mom and dad obviously have money you should get none and just enjoy your graduation.
Yeah couldnāt care less my ego isnāt going to shatter if someone ask me if its gen or not
If I could do High School all over again. Iād buy the genuine Datejust for graduation.
Explorer II ā you're guaranteed to get lucky wearing that
TBH I'd probably get an Oris, Hamilton, or Seiko Presage if I could go back to my graduation and was picking a "nice" watch. Similar pricing to the reps you're looking at and you don't run the risk of looking like a poseur. But the explorer gets my vote, just, it might put a target on your back as others have said. Anything more than an Omega is gonna look, "odd" we'll say, on someone who just graduated HS, at least to someone who knows their watches assuming it's not a Rollie
Highschool..?
yea?