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incontrol · 5 August 2012, 11:10 PM

Hi everyone. I have found two watches I love. One is a Rolex 16710 with Coke bezel and the other is the new for 2012 JLC 1931 Tribute Reverso with the brown Fagliano strap. This edition is limited to 100 pieces and is close to being sold out. The other choice is a Rolex GMT II with Coke bezel. I have seen recently in the for sale section a few models with the 3186 movement that have intrigued me. I want both but can only think about getting one for now.

As some may have noticed I already have a Reverso, just not the classic model and I do not own a Rolex for myself yet but I have bought two for my wonderful wife!

I attached a couple of images I borrowed from the internet.

I know this is a Rolex based forum but it is my favorite forum with some of the most knowledgeable watch enthusiasts on the planet! What are your thoughts on this dilemma I am in?

yakmeister · 6 August 2012, 12:08 AM

If it were me, I would go for the Rolex. You apparently already have a very similar watch, so a change up would be a good idea.

incontrol · 6 August 2012, 12:27 AM

In the beginning that is how I thought, get a watch from a company I do not have already. I am caught up in the limited factor of the Tribute. I guess I am thinking that the watch will not be easily found in the future.

capote · 6 August 2012, 01:16 AM

Since you already have a Reverso I'll go 16710. Besides, the faux patina on the Reverso tribute is not my style.

kilyung · 6 August 2012, 01:23 AM

I'd get the TTR first due to availability issues later, then get the Rolex. I love my 2011 TTR!

incontrol · 6 August 2012, 01:29 AM

I love your TTR too! I am so confused! I seem to be confusing watch types as well. They are both so different from each other and yet both iconic!

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kilyung · 6 August 2012, 01:32 AM

As for the argument that the RGG is too similar to the TTR, they're very different feeling watches. I loved my RGG but the TTR is absolutely the bomb.

kilyung · 6 August 2012, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by incontrol

I love your TTR too! I am so confused! I seem to be confusing watch types as well. They are both so different from each other and yet both iconic!

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They are very different. The right answer is to get both... It's just a question of which first.

Noriki · 6 August 2012, 05:27 PM

16710 with 3186 is hard to come by.

Feras · 6 August 2012, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yakmeister

If it were me, I would go for the Rolex. You apparently already have a very similar watch, so a change up would be a good idea.

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Singslinger · 6 August 2012, 07:12 PM

If you get the GMT first and the JLC is then sold out, you might end up kicking yourself for having let it go. You might then have a long wait on your hands before one pops up in the secondhand market.

On the other hand if you get the JLC first, you can have peace of mind knowing that when finances permit you can always buy a GMT, "Coke'' or otherwise because there were so many that were made.

Just my 2 cents. Good luck deciding!

incontrol · 7 August 2012, 12:56 AM

Thanks for everyone's input! Hopefully the right choice will make itself very clear soon!

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5 August 2012, 11:10 PM	#1
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Decision Rolex 16710 or JLC Tribute to 1931 2012? Hi everyone. I have found two watches I love. One is a Rolex 16710 with Coke bezel and the other is the new for 2012 JLC 1931 Tribute Reverso with the brown Fagliano strap. This edition is limited to 100 pieces and is close to being sold out. The other choice is a Rolex GMT II with Coke bezel. I have seen recently in the for sale section a few models with the 3186 movement that have intrigued me. I want both but can only think about getting one for now. As some may have noticed I already have a Reverso, just not the classic model and I do not own a Rolex for myself yet but I have bought two for my wonderful wife! I attached a couple of images I borrowed from the internet. I know this is a Rolex based forum but it is my favorite forum with some of the most knowledgeable watch enthusiasts on the planet! What are your thoughts on this dilemma I am in? Attached Images __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

6 August 2012, 12:27 AM	#3
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	In the beginning that is how I thought, get a watch from a company I do not have already. I am caught up in the limited factor of the Tribute. I guess I am thinking that the watch will not be easily found in the future. __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

6 August 2012, 01:29 AM	#6
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	I love your TTR too! I am so confused! I seem to be confusing watch types as well. They are both so different from each other and yet both iconic! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

7 August 2012, 12:56 AM	#12
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Thanks for everyone's input! Hopefully the right choice will make itself very clear soon! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

6 August 2012, 12:08 AM	#2
yakmeister "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Leon Location: San Ramon, CA Watch: 116613 LN Posts: 425	If it were me, I would go for the Rolex. You apparently already have a very similar watch, so a change up would be a good idea.

6 August 2012, 01:16 AM	#4
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Since you already have a Reverso I'll go 16710. Besides, the faux patina on the Reverso tribute is not my style.

6 August 2012, 01:23 AM	#5
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	I'd get the TTR first due to availability issues later, then get the Rolex. I love my 2011 TTR!

6 August 2012, 01:32 AM	#7
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	As for the argument that the RGG is too similar to the TTR, they're very different feeling watches. I loved my RGG but the TTR is absolutely the bomb.

6 August 2012, 05:27 PM	#9
Noriki "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangkok Watch: Mix Posts: 253	16710 with 3186 is hard to come by.

6 August 2012, 07:12 PM	#11
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,425	If you get the GMT first and the JLC is then sold out, you might end up kicking yourself for having let it go. You might then have a long wait on your hands before one pops up in the secondhand market. On the other hand if you get the JLC first, you can have peace of mind knowing that when finances permit you can always buy a GMT, "Coke'' or otherwise because there were so many that were made. Just my 2 cents. Good luck deciding!

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