What should I get next?

[Koala]

Hi all, I'm looking for some suggestions as to which Rolex to add to my collection next. Currently, I have a 16613 TT bluesy sub, a 116681 TT Yacht-Master II, and a 116710 GMT-Master II BLNR. I'm pretty damn satisfied with what I have, and don't have any immediate plans to get a new one (or desire, thankfully for my wallet), but that doesn't mean I won't be interested in something in the future.

Background:
The sub was my every day watch for 4-5 yrs, until my birthday earlier this year when I got the YM-II. That one got exclusive wrist time for a whole two months before buying a BLNR in anticipation of my upcoming backpacking trip through Thailand for all of July. I didn't want to be wearing a big gold watch over there for a variety of reasons, and while originally thinking I would get an older pepsi or coke GMT-II and to most likely get a blnr later this year, I decided to go the 'frugal' route and go straight for the blnr instead of signing up to buy 2 GMTs this year. Even got a couple NATO straps for it to cut down on total shiny bits, also in anticipation of heat/humidity (July is monsoon season over there). BLNR is my weekday watch, occasionally cycling between a grey/white/black/white/grey NATO strap and a black/grey/navy/grey/black NATO strap. I wear the YM-II on some weekends and events. the bluesy hasn't gotten any wrist time since I got new watches earlier this year.

Now:
Preparing to backpack through Thailand. Getting all my supplies/ducks in a row. Being super satisfied with my current collection and being well versed in what else is out there, very very few other models currently sing to me. I've always wanted a YG president white roman dial, but I'm almost never in truly formal situations that would be most appropriate for such a time piece. A WG Daytona w/ black or meteorite dial looks great, but have yet to take the solid gold step. I don't have huge wrists at 6.5", but I'm really only drawn to 40mm+. I remember trying on a SS daytona and feeling underwhelmed, probably due to expecting it bigger on my wrist vs online pictures. I don't really need a black sub b/c I have the GMT BLNR. the DSSD doesn't really do it for me. of course I'd love a Platona but I can't responsibly drop a separate 50k+ on a single watch. DJ has never really done it for me, unless it was just like a president w/o the day complication.

What should I get next? I feel like I'm in a weird space where nothing I don't have that I can reasonably get, I want, and nothing I want can I reasonably get. It's like watch collecting limbo. What do you TRF people think?

[Eric Chan]

This one. Despite bring solid gold, it goes very well with casual wear and business attire. Highly recommended and will greatly diversify your already impressive collection.

[Jaycnyp]

Originally Posted by Eric Chan

This one. Despite bring solid gold, it goes very well with casual wear and business attire. Highly recommended and will greatly diversify your already impressive collection.

This

[JRT]

You probably need to see other brands outside Rolex. Are you interested in any models in PP, AP, or VC?

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by JRT

You probably need to see other brands outside Rolex. Are you interested in any models in PP, AP, or VC?

+1

Perhaps look to diversify into other brands... a lot of nice pieces out there.

[Urosfan]

I'd go ap or pp

[997.2]

Get BMW cuff links

BMW tattoo

BMW case back engraving

BMW NATO

BMW Spray tan



Add it to your snapchat story too for good measure

[watchwatcher]

Well...you have three killer Rolex watches (not sure about the Omega and the Breitling as I don't know much about those two brands, no disrespect toward those two intended). So, I wouldn't force the issue...relax and enjoy what you've got.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Eric Chan

This one. Despite bring solid gold, it goes very well with casual wear and business attire. Highly recommended and will greatly diversify your already impressive collection.

Great shot and agree with Eric, most Rolexes can be dressed up or down, even DDs, no strict rules to when to wear.

[liuk3]

Originally Posted by jrt

you probably need to see other brands outside rolex. Are you interested in any models in pp, ap, or vc?

+2

[Matt748]

I would be more concerned about backpacking around Thailand wearing any of these watches. Spend the money on a nice hotel instead.

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by Matt748

I would be more concerned about backpacking around Thailand wearing any of these watches. Spend the money on a nice hotel instead.

Ha! I was thinking the same thing. Rather than buy another watch, I'd probably rather spend the $10K on a luxury hotel stay after that backpacking trip.

[1AP]

At your stage. 5711r

[zama]

I would go a G-Shock and enjoy the back packing. A DD would be a great choice on return can easily dress up and down.

[dabbotjordan]

Thailand backpacking = G Shock.

[brandrea]

If you want precious metals, then what about a Sub with starburst dial, or an LB fir something more u dear the radar? There's always the DD option of course.

[KWT]

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