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m500 · 2 March 2010, 04:44 AM

Please help me choose which will be the best watch to obtain from the three listed below. I have not purchase any watch for the last 10 years after I obtain what I think are the ultimate in my watch collections but now I want to find one that is tough for daily use and good in resale value. For anyone that is curious of what are the last 2 watches that I purchased which ended my desire of buying another watch for 10+ years. The two are BlancPain 4276-3642A-55B and a hand me down Rolex president.

1. Rolex DeepSea 16660
2. Tag heuer Calibre 36 RS
3. Panerai PAM 00171

Mxf255 · 2 March 2010, 04:47 AM

Deepsea for me

CPTL · 2 March 2010, 05:01 AM

Let's see some pics of the collection!

If resale value is a concern, I'd lean away from Tag...unless you get a 60% discount out the door.

Clogger · 2 March 2010, 05:23 AM

Welcome to TRF.

I will only comment on the Deep Sea,

Have you seen one in person, if not then I would suggest that you do, while it is an awesome watch, it is very thick (18mm) so you may find it hard to live with as an every day watch.

I would wait until after the Basil show to see what Rolex are going to realise before you make a final choice, as the new Steel Submariner may well fit the bill for you as a very nice every day watch.

level · 2 March 2010, 05:27 AM

Since your last two were dress watches, the deepsea would balance your collection somewhat and definitely would have better resale value than your other choices. You can't go wrong with a Rolex!

Fiery · 2 March 2010, 06:08 AM

You should definitely try those watches on before making a decision. The DeepSea is an enermous piece with a very thick case. It may or may not be suitable for everyday wear for you.

How about another option:

4) Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 45mm

At least give it a try with both black and orange bezel

mike · 2 March 2010, 06:46 AM

Welcome.

Either the DS or 171 for me. The DS is such a great reference and the 171 is not one you see all the time.

Prince Tudor · 2 March 2010, 06:50 AM

Welcome to TRF.
My first choice would be the DSSD. 2nd would be the 171.
I would stay away from any TAG's. But that's just my opinion.

chrisok · 2 March 2010, 08:15 AM

Deepsea! Welcome aboard!

m500 · 2 March 2010, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince Tudor

Welcome to TRF.
My first choice would be the DSSD. 2nd would be the 171.
I would stay away from any TAG's. But that's just my opinion.

I love the styling on the TAG but its just a trendy watch which has no value after I purchased it. I like the PAM171 because its the hottest watch right now but I'm afraid its gonna be like Tag. Once the trend run out then its just a expensive paper weight that has no value.

I always love Rolex and DeepSea seem very bold and young to me. And I always regard Rolex as the gold bar that I can always get some money out of it if I ever need to sell it in time of emergency. But still its hard to pick from these three cause I love them all.

bobernet · 2 March 2010, 08:19 AM

DS or PAM, without a doubt.

1000ftSub · 2 March 2010, 08:21 AM

Deepsea Dweller

chebert · 2 March 2010, 08:22 AM

J

chebert · 2 March 2010, 08:24 AM

Just got a pam today. i like it a lot better than the deepsea, no tag except maybe monaco.

Deep Sea Dweller · 2 March 2010, 08:56 AM

Deep Sea (ref. no. 116660).

2 March 2010, 04:44 AM	#1
m500 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2	Rolex deepSea 16660, Tag heuer Calibre 36 RS or Panerai PAM 00171? Please help me choose which will be the best watch to obtain from the three listed below. I have not purchase any watch for the last 10 years after I obtain what I think are the ultimate in my watch collections but now I want to find one that is tough for daily use and good in resale value. For anyone that is curious of what are the last 2 watches that I purchased which ended my desire of buying another watch for 10+ years. The two are BlancPain 4276-3642A-55B and a hand me down Rolex president. 1. Rolex DeepSea 16660 2. Tag heuer Calibre 36 RS 3. Panerai PAM 00171

2 March 2010, 05:01 AM	#3
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Let's see some pics of the collection! If resale value is a concern, I'd lean away from Tag...unless you get a 60% discount out the door. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

2 March 2010, 06:50 AM	#8
Prince Tudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Lucas Location: Canada Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 726	Welcome to TRF. My first choice would be the DSSD. 2nd would be the 171. I would stay away from any TAG's. But that's just my opinion. __________________

2 March 2010, 04:47 AM	#2
Mxf255 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA Posts: 44	Deepsea for me

2 March 2010, 05:23 AM	#4
Clogger Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SE Asia Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 431	Welcome to TRF. I will only comment on the Deep Sea, Have you seen one in person, if not then I would suggest that you do, while it is an awesome watch, it is very thick (18mm) so you may find it hard to live with as an every day watch. I would wait until after the Basil show to see what Rolex are going to realise before you make a final choice, as the new Steel Submariner may well fit the bill for you as a very nice every day watch.

2 March 2010, 05:27 AM	#5
level Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: U.S. Posts: 296	Since your last two were dress watches, the deepsea would balance your collection somewhat and definitely would have better resale value than your other choices. You can't go wrong with a Rolex!

2 March 2010, 06:08 AM	#6
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	You should definitely try those watches on before making a decision. The DeepSea is an enermous piece with a very thick case. It may or may not be suitable for everyday wear for you. How about another option: 4) Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 45mm At least give it a try with both black and orange bezel

2 March 2010, 06:46 AM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Welcome. Either the DS or 171 for me. The DS is such a great reference and the 171 is not one you see all the time.

2 March 2010, 08:15 AM	#9
chrisok Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Wichita Falls,TX Watch: Rolex,PAM Posts: 525	Deepsea! Welcome aboard!

2 March 2010, 08:19 AM	#11
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,988	DS or PAM, without a doubt.

2 March 2010, 08:21 AM	#12
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	Deepsea Dweller

2 March 2010, 08:22 AM	#13
chebert Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Orleans Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 299	J

2 March 2010, 08:24 AM	#14
chebert Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Orleans Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 299	Just got a pam today. i like it a lot better than the deepsea, no tag except maybe monaco.

2 March 2010, 08:56 AM	#15
Deep Sea Dweller Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Guy Location: USA Watch: DSSD Posts: 30	Deep Sea (ref. no. 116660).

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