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S52 · 1 July 2014, 07:39 AM

Decided after reading a bunch of these threads lately Id have a go at one too!

Its been about 2 years since my last acquisition, and I feel it is time once again!

First, heres what I've got so far:

IWC Mark XV- my dressiest watch, worn for special occasions
SD 16600- fun weekend watch/ vacation wear
GMT Pepsi 16710- hauls the mail... worn pretty much on a daily basis
Speedmaster pro moon watch- fun light weekend use

(never mind the Tag (first watch I bought myself in HS lol) and the Osco (great grandfathers watch, sentimental value)

As you can see I tend to prefer the SS sport models, not real big on the precious metals yet...

I have 3 potential watches in mind at the moment, really have an urge to add some vintage and have my heart set on a clean Red Sub...

Also after many years of never really understanding the Daytona craze... about 2 months ago I got the itch... bad!!

I've decided on a Zenith Black dial (like the less blingy look of the Zeniths, brushed case, sub-dial placement, and the fact that they just don't make them anymore.

I have also tossed around the idea seeing that its a big birthday year for me (30 in December uggh) Would be cool to pick up a birth year watch (1984) Was thinking maybe a nice matte dial transitional sub... Any other cool '84 vintage sports watches? (matte dial preferred)

Anyways, of the 3 options what would your pick be given my current collection?

Im personally leaning towards the vintage Red Sub at the moment, about 90% certain that will be next, but will be fun to see what the board thinks!

Also if you have any suggestions on what might make a good addition I'd love to hear them!

Thanks have a great week,

bridgs · 1 July 2014, 08:23 AM

Love your collection. I especially like your IWC!

AK797 · 1 July 2014, 08:29 AM

I like the idea of a BY watch, will give you a nice little personal and relatable story to people so they don't try to move away from you immediately once you start talking watches

RXAPPP · 1 July 2014, 09:04 AM

Nice collection, you have every base more or less covered. Four is the perfect number in my opinion so instead of buying one more why not trade up. I'd suggest keeping the diversity of your collection and not buying another Rolex why not instead look to trade the IwC and buy an AP15300 or AP15400 as your dress watch or alternatively buy a JLC moon phase or AC

Tokyo Time · 1 July 2014, 09:22 AM

Go for gold. As you acknowledged in your post you eventually plan to acquire some precious metal so get it out (or in) to your system forthright.

DreambreaX · 2 July 2014, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tokyo time

go for gold. As you acknowledged in your post you eventually plan to acquire some precious metal so get it out (or in) to your system forthright.

+1

Muzz · 1 July 2014, 09:52 AM

Red sub, I don't know why, but they are just fantastic!!!

Hairdude1 · 1 July 2014, 10:04 AM

I have to also say RED sub

Laszlo · 1 July 2014, 11:22 AM

Great collection. Surprised not to see an Explorer II 42mm in there... so I voted other = 216570.

If you want classic/vintage... then it's got to be the 1655.

tkerrmd · 1 July 2014, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laszlo

Great collection. Surprised not to see an Explorer II 42mm in there... so I voted other = 216570.

Agree, if want to continue diversity

S52 · 2 July 2014, 07:02 AM

Thanks for all the comments/ input fellas!

Just hoping to get some time off soon so I can check out some Red-Subs that have popped up in the local area!

unitas12 · 13 July 2014, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Agree, if want to continue diversity

This

sea-dweller · 2 July 2014, 11:43 AM

Great collection!

thomaspp · 2 July 2014, 11:44 AM

Nice watches!

venom43 · 2 July 2014, 11:49 AM

On your collection I would go with a birth year Sub...I know you got the SD, but to get a birth year watch would be nice sentimental watch.

Good luck with you choice...

HogwldFLTR · 2 July 2014, 12:05 PM

TT DateJust!!!

mschafer · 2 July 2014, 01:23 PM

I think you have the sport watches covered, I could see an Exp1 36mm, maybe birth year, also a classic dress watch, caltrava comes to mind. I'm also quite a fan of a blue AirKing, which could also be BY...

Tudor66 · 2 July 2014, 01:31 PM

Under 5k- Exp Polar, Tudor Chrono...
Over 5k- RedSub...

aprasert · 2 July 2014, 01:42 PM

Great collection! A Red sub would be a fantastic addition, however, I think you have plenty of sports/divers. How about a JLC Reverso or Moonphase for a truly dressy watch?

soho · 2 July 2014, 01:59 PM

Great collection. Why not add a DJ or DJII with a white or silver dial?

Nycturbovr6 · 2 July 2014, 02:36 PM

Daytona

lipjin · 2 July 2014, 02:38 PM

Nice collection. I would go with a Zenith - striking 10th is dressy and has a cool complication

DCheeta · 2 July 2014, 03:33 PM

I vote 1680 Red, for two reasons:

1. You said its what you want most.
2. I love 1680's!

Qristian · 2 July 2014, 03:40 PM

Nice collection! My advice is to go for white dialled watch like Milgauss or Polar Exp2.

nickb732 · 2 July 2014, 04:37 PM

1680.

REDiesel · 2 July 2014, 10:36 PM

I voted for the birthyear, but am thinking of a TT DJ to add some diversity.

McLovin · 2 July 2014, 11:39 PM

I'd go for something different, like a JLC Reverso, Zenith El Primero, or TT Sub or GMT.

Porsche958 · 3 July 2014, 12:54 AM

Approaching 30 this year myself and looking at the same scenario, and I keep turning towards a red sub or a nice 1675. Thinking of going to Italy anyhow for my 30th, and it would be awesome to stop by Watches In Rome and pick up that piece, but we shall see! Oh and our collections are pretty similar as well!

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ralfcom · 3 July 2014, 01:03 AM

1680 all the way. I had one (should not have sold it, looking to replace it), It really brings new meaning to what is sub is. They are beautiful.

datejust24 · 3 July 2014, 01:22 AM

go for the Red 1680..your going to want it anyway..even after the new acquisition

View Poll Results: What should be my next addition?
1680 Red Submariner	48	38.10%
Zenith Daytona SS Black dial	46	36.51%
Birth Year 1984 Submariner	14	11.11%
Other (please describe!)	18	14.29%
Voters: 126. You may not vote on this poll

1 July 2014, 07:39 AM	#1
S52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL230 Watch: me fly-by Posts: 789	Evaluate my collection, help me decide whats next! Decided after reading a bunch of these threads lately Id have a go at one too! Its been about 2 years since my last acquisition, and I feel it is time once again! First, heres what I've got so far: IWC Mark XV- my dressiest watch, worn for special occasions SD 16600- fun weekend watch/ vacation wear GMT Pepsi 16710- hauls the mail... worn pretty much on a daily basis Speedmaster pro moon watch- fun light weekend use (never mind the Tag (first watch I bought myself in HS lol) and the Osco (great grandfathers watch, sentimental value) As you can see I tend to prefer the SS sport models, not real big on the precious metals yet... I have 3 potential watches in mind at the moment, really have an urge to add some vintage and have my heart set on a clean Red Sub... Also after many years of never really understanding the Daytona craze... about 2 months ago I got the itch... bad!! I've decided on a Zenith Black dial (like the less blingy look of the Zeniths, brushed case, sub-dial placement, and the fact that they just don't make them anymore. I have also tossed around the idea seeing that its a big birthday year for me (30 in December uggh) Would be cool to pick up a birth year watch (1984) Was thinking maybe a nice matte dial transitional sub... Any other cool '84 vintage sports watches? (matte dial preferred) Anyways, of the 3 options what would your pick be given my current collection? Im personally leaning towards the vintage Red Sub at the moment, about 90% certain that will be next, but will be fun to see what the board thinks! Also if you have any suggestions on what might make a good addition I'd love to hear them! Thanks have a great week, __________________ GMT Master II 16710B BLRO--Sea Dweller 16600--Submariner 1680--Milgauss 116400--Tudor BB58 79030B--Omega Speedmaster Pro--IWC Mark XV Automatic--Breitling Aerospace

1 July 2014, 09:22 AM	#5
Tokyo Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Douglas Location: Tokyo Watch: but don't touch Posts: 481	Collection Go for gold. As you acknowledged in your post you eventually plan to acquire some precious metal so get it out (or in) to your system forthright.

1 July 2014, 10:04 AM	#8
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I have to also say RED sub __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

1 July 2014, 11:22 AM	#9
Laszlo 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,867	Great collection. Surprised not to see an Explorer II 42mm in there... so I voted other = 216570. If you want classic/vintage... then it's got to be the 1655. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

1 July 2014, 08:23 AM	#2
bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,125	Love your collection. I especially like your IWC!

1 July 2014, 08:29 AM	#3
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I like the idea of a BY watch, will give you a nice little personal and relatable story to people so they don't try to move away from you immediately once you start talking watches

1 July 2014, 09:04 AM	#4
RXAPPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Blue Planet Watch: 5 Posts: 1,201	Nice collection, you have every base more or less covered. Four is the perfect number in my opinion so instead of buying one more why not trade up. I'd suggest keeping the diversity of your collection and not buying another Rolex why not instead look to trade the IwC and buy an AP15300 or AP15400 as your dress watch or alternatively buy a JLC moon phase or AC

1 July 2014, 09:52 AM	#7
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Red sub, I don't know why, but they are just fantastic!!!

2 July 2014, 07:02 AM	#11
S52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL230 Watch: me fly-by Posts: 789	Thanks for all the comments/ input fellas! Just hoping to get some time off soon so I can check out some Red-Subs that have popped up in the local area! __________________ GMT Master II 16710B BLRO--Sea Dweller 16600--Submariner 1680--Milgauss 116400--Tudor BB58 79030B--Omega Speedmaster Pro--IWC Mark XV Automatic--Breitling Aerospace

2 July 2014, 11:43 AM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Great collection!

2 July 2014, 11:44 AM	#14
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Nice watches! __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

2 July 2014, 11:49 AM	#15
venom43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NOR-CAL Watch: Grail Daytona Posts: 1,306	On your collection I would go with a birth year Sub...I know you got the SD, but to get a birth year watch would be nice sentimental watch. Good luck with you choice... __________________ ROLEX:(116200)SS DATEJUST,(216570)SS EXPLORER II "POLAR",(116518-0073)YG DAYTONA,(116718)YG GMT MASTER IIc,(16610)SS SUBMARINER 50th LV,(16623)TT YACHT-MASTER ~BREITLING:SUPER OCEAN 44 ~JLC:NAVY SEALs ~OMEGA:PLANET OCEAN "LIQUIDMETAL LE" & (2201.51),SPEEEDMASTER PRO "METEORITE DIAL",SEAMASTER PRO GMT "GREAT WHITE" ~TUDOR:BLACK BAY(R)

2 July 2014, 12:05 PM	#16
HogwldFLTR 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,813	TT DateJust!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

2 July 2014, 01:23 PM	#17
mschafer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York Posts: 977	I think you have the sport watches covered, I could see an Exp1 36mm, maybe birth year, also a classic dress watch, caltrava comes to mind. I'm also quite a fan of a blue AirKing, which could also be BY...

2 July 2014, 01:31 PM	#18
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	Under 5k- Exp Polar, Tudor Chrono... Over 5k- RedSub... __________________ -NAWCC Member

2 July 2014, 01:42 PM	#19
aprasert "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 184	Great collection! A Red sub would be a fantastic addition, however, I think you have plenty of sports/divers. How about a JLC Reverso or Moonphase for a truly dressy watch?

2 July 2014, 01:59 PM	#20
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,062	Great collection. Why not add a DJ or DJII with a white or silver dial?

2 July 2014, 02:36 PM	#21
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Daytona

2 July 2014, 02:38 PM	#22
lipjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: HK Watch: AP ROC, Nautilus Posts: 1,657	Nice collection. I would go with a Zenith - striking 10th is dressy and has a cool complication __________________ "We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right" -Nelson Mandela "It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices" -Dumbledore Instagram: horolj_

2 July 2014, 03:33 PM	#23
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,184	I vote 1680 Red, for two reasons: 1. You said its what you want most. 2. I love 1680's!

2 July 2014, 03:40 PM	#24
Qristian "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Finland Posts: 213	Nice collection! My advice is to go for white dialled watch like Milgauss or Polar Exp2.

2 July 2014, 04:37 PM	#25
nickb732 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Nicholas Location: UK Posts: 2,630	1680. __________________ Nick

2 July 2014, 10:36 PM	#26
REDiesel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: USA Watch: GV 18038 DJ Smurf Posts: 625	I voted for the birthyear, but am thinking of a TT DJ to add some diversity.

2 July 2014, 11:39 PM	#27
McLovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Watch: SubC Posts: 1,015	I'd go for something different, like a JLC Reverso, Zenith El Primero, or TT Sub or GMT.

3 July 2014, 12:54 AM	#28
Porsche958 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Joel Location: Atlanta, Ga Watch: 1655 Posts: 866	Approaching 30 this year myself and looking at the same scenario, and I keep turning towards a red sub or a nice 1675. Thinking of going to Italy anyhow for my 30th, and it would be awesome to stop by Watches In Rome and pick up that piece, but we shall see! Oh and our collections are pretty similar as well! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "I couldn't find the sports car of my dreams, so I built it myself." - Ferdinand Porsche

3 July 2014, 01:03 AM	#29
ralfcom "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Ralf Location: FL. Watch: enthusiast Posts: 502	1680 all the way. I had one (should not have sold it, looking to replace it), It really brings new meaning to what is sub is. They are beautiful.

3 July 2014, 01:22 AM	#30
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	go for the Red 1680..your going to want it anyway..even after the new acquisition

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