Indecision! Over the summer, I bought my first luxury watch, a PAM01085. I just received my fall bonus, and am awaiting my year-end bonus. So I’m planning my next wristbaby. I’m torn and could use some guidance. I keep finding myself looking at various IWC Portofinos, the Z-blue Milgauss, black Explorers, and the GS white Birch. Value retention isn’t really a consideration, because I don’t see myself selling off any watches.

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We have very similar taste! Those are all great watches. I’ve owned the Portifino chrono and it’s a beautiful watch, especially on the Milanese strap. Can’t go wrong with an explorer (I or II) either.

I’d recommend the GS because it’s unique, has amazing finishing, and isn’t as much of a flex as the Rolexs, which you’ll be paying above retail for.

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What company do you work at that hands out bonuses each season + annual bonuses? 😂

I’m in Big Law. We had summer and fall special bonuses. I don’t think they’ll be a permanent, post-COVID fixture, unfortunately haha

Z-blue might be a thing of the past come next year.

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