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Old Yesterday, 11:30 AM   #1
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What’s the best Rolex in the world to acquire… ?


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Old Yesterday, 07:45 PM   #2
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The one you like the best.

Personally, I like the SD 16600 the best but that is just my opinion.
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The best Rolex is the one you want to own and wear irrespective of hype or cost other opinions its that simple.
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The best Rolex is the one you want to own and wear irrespective of hype or cost other opinions its that simple.
The best ones are the ones that everyone wears on their hand
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Old Yesterday, 08:44 PM   #8
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The best Rolex is the one you want to own and wear irrespective of hype or cost other opinions its that simple.
100% true! It doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks about a watch, the one that smiles at you is the best… price, hype and scarcity might provide a brief buzz but they won’t make a watch smile at you.
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Old Yesterday, 09:43 PM   #12
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What's your criteria?

Retail / resale differential?
Perceived quality or longevity?
Exclusivity?
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Old Yesterday, 10:28 PM   #17
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Old Yesterday, 10:29 PM   #18
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Thank y’all for your responses… I think it’s best to go for submariner.


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My personal preference.

Sky-Dweller 336934 (white dial, jubilee).


Recently gone from a Datejust 16030 to a Yacht-Master 126622 but would be tempted in a year or so with the 336934.
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Old Yesterday, 11:05 PM   #22
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The answer is …”How long is a piece of string?”

That said, I bet the general market/public will state a Daytona of some variation.

I personally would say in my universe a LeMans Daytona would be a safe bet.
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thats too funny....but I live in the Balkans for work right now and the the YM2 was a huge seller here...they also went nuts for the YG Deepsea.
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Old Yesterday, 11:52 PM   #29
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The one on your arm.

Now THAT’s a good answer. I have 3 to choose from, and admire each, while wearing it. I’m trying to decide between the date and ND Submariner, for my next watch. I really like the symmetry of the ND, but already have 2 Rolexes without dates, and the Sub date is iconic, so leaning that way. The Submariner is a great choice! Go for it! Good luck. Welcome to the forum.

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