Thinking about older Sub, suggestions?

[rc51matt]

So I have a problem obviously or I wouldn't be on here!! Ok so I sold my 116610 because it was just not me when I really think about it.
I've always had old cars, trucks, etc. I don't like modern styled anything really and love old Holmes & barn's. So why am I obsessing over newer watches!

Been thinking about an older Sub but need some nudging to steer me to the right one.

Here's what I've owned & why I got rid of them at the time
16710 pepsi, 1st one wanted for years but needed cash a year later & sold
16760, wore it for a while on the jubilee and purchased the second
16610, excellent condition but felt it was to plain & everyone had one
216570 polar, 1st new Rolex traded the fat lady & the sub for it when they first came out. Liked it but didn't love it. Gave it to my father for his birthday later that year after watching him drool when I wore it around him.
16600, thought if I liked the slightly thicker 16760 then why not a sea dweller. Liked it but wanted a cyclops & traded for
16610lv, thought green & maxi dial was for me. liked it but got caught up in newer model improvements only to trade for
116610 my 2nd new Rolex. Liked the new bracelet wasn't crazy about the bigger lugs & shiny ceramic bezel after a few months. started looking at other brands
again
IWC Pilots chrono 3777, traded down plus cash to me for it & I like it but it's to thick & I like to wear my stuff daily and I'm thinking after a month it's just not an everyday watch for me.

So here's what I think I want!! Been looking at older subs 1680, 16800, & 168000. i do love the faded navy to almost purple color of some older subs. Just has a very nice look like old hand rubbed lacquer.
My problem is this I'm not sure if I want a plexi model as the plexi sits up pretty high from the bezel & im worried about smacking it on something. not sure if I want maxi or white gold suround markers so not a deal breaker for the right one.
Let's keep away from Red subs and others in that price range as I'm thinking around a 5k budget give or take a few bucks!!

Any help from anyone who owned one or both or has owned all of the above would be greatly appreciated. And why you liked or disliked that model.

Sorry for the long winded post but thought what I owned & why I got rid of them may be of some help to you all in helping me with my hunt for another! Lol

Matt