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NMS75 · 11 December 2010, 10:53 AM

Hi All

While I am not planning on buying another Rolex for a little while I have already begun considering what it might be. I have a Submariner (16610) and a GMT-Master II, which I am both extremely happy with. I love the vintage Submariner 5513 but am also tempted for the new Submariner with the ceramic bezel. Owning either would be a delight.

So the question is which way would members go - vintage or modern?

M

HL65 · 11 December 2010, 10:54 AM

Vintage for me Mark!

Speed · 11 December 2010, 11:58 AM

Vintage is a lot if work IMO. But if you get lucky, hey go for it!

fusionstorm · 11 December 2010, 12:03 PM

Vintage.

dhh · 11 December 2010, 12:52 PM

Vintage - anyone can buy a new rolex - a vintage watch has far more personality.

smartson · 11 December 2010, 01:13 PM

I got a sense that you will eventually get both, it is just a matter of which one comes along first with the price and condition you desire. Naturally, when the right 5513 shows up, don't pass it up.

therolexguy · 11 December 2010, 01:19 PM

Vintage-1680 for me.

Yazo · 11 December 2010, 01:29 PM

Vintage!!!! How can you go wrong with something as beautiful as this:

HL65 · 11 December 2010, 01:35 PM

That is what I am talking about!!! Nice Sub Yazo!!

Yazo · 11 December 2010, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

That is what I am talking about!!! Nice Sub Yazo!!

my man!!

technovox · 11 December 2010, 02:28 PM

Vintage definitely. You've already got the new. Buying vintage may be a little more difficult and takes more patience, as long as you remember- buy the dealer, not the watch...you'll do fine.

mike · 11 December 2010, 06:18 PM

Well,....

NMS75 · 11 December 2010, 11:57 PM

Cheers guys, your comments are greatly appreciated

Now that Mike has posted that photo of a gorgeous vintage Sub I think I have made my decision!

M

Racer X · 12 December 2010, 03:39 AM

Good choice, vintage watches are so much more special IMO. Just know that once you go vintage you will definitely get the sickness.

Nicko · 12 December 2010, 03:43 AM

Or, maybe a date??

11 December 2010, 10:53 AM	#1
NMS75 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16610 & 116710LN Posts: 559	My next Rolex - modern or vintage? Hi All While I am not planning on buying another Rolex for a little while I have already begun considering what it might be. I have a Submariner (16610) and a GMT-Master II, which I am both extremely happy with. I love the vintage Submariner 5513 but am also tempted for the new Submariner with the ceramic bezel. Owning either would be a delight. So the question is which way would members go - vintage or modern? M

11 December 2010, 10:54 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,298	Vintage for me Mark! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

11 December 2010, 12:03 PM	#4
fusionstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Piedmont, CA Watch: various vintage Posts: 2,270	Vintage. __________________ 1680 MK II 2.2M (my daily); 1655 MK IV 8.1M (my 1st vintage); 16660 x 4 - 8.0M spider & matte 7.4M, 8.0M, 8.0M; 16610LV F MK I/MK I; 116528 Z; 14060 M COSC; Tudor 75090 Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M

11 December 2010, 01:35 PM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,298	That is what I am talking about!!! Nice Sub Yazo!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

11 December 2010, 11:58 AM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,742	Vintage is a lot if work IMO. But if you get lucky, hey go for it!

11 December 2010, 12:52 PM	#5
dhh "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NE Posts: 421	Vintage - anyone can buy a new rolex - a vintage watch has far more personality.

11 December 2010, 01:13 PM	#6
smartson "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Roger Location: Toronto Posts: 604	I got a sense that you will eventually get both, it is just a matter of which one comes along first with the price and condition you desire. Naturally, when the right 5513 shows up, don't pass it up.

11 December 2010, 01:19 PM	#7
therolexguy 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,534	Vintage-1680 for me.

11 December 2010, 01:29 PM	#8
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Vintage!!!! How can you go wrong with something as beautiful as this:

11 December 2010, 02:28 PM	#11
technovox "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 43	Vintage definitely. You've already got the new. Buying vintage may be a little more difficult and takes more patience, as long as you remember- buy the dealer, not the watch...you'll do fine.

11 December 2010, 06:18 PM	#12
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	Well,....

11 December 2010, 11:57 PM	#13
NMS75 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16610 & 116710LN Posts: 559	Cheers guys, your comments are greatly appreciated Now that Mike has posted that photo of a gorgeous vintage Sub I think I have made my decision! M

12 December 2010, 03:39 AM	#14
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Good choice, vintage watches are so much more special IMO. Just know that once you go vintage you will definitely get the sickness.

12 December 2010, 03:43 AM	#15
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Or, maybe a date??

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