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JWhitfiels · 3 January 2015, 05:56 AM

Hi All,

I don't post all that much, but browse frequently. Was hoping to get your opinion on what to add next to my collection, which is currently comprised of a Datejust 16220 and a Random Serial 14060M. I love both of these and don't plan on flipping either (ever), but will look at add another piece this year.

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As you can perhaps tell from the Rolexes I currently own, I prefer no nonsense stainless steel models. I also think that perhaps these are two of the most "understated" or "classic" Rolexes there are.

The most obvious suggestion is a Daytona, which I am leaning towards. The other is an older model Exp II, but it just doesn't sing to me.

If you were me, where would you go? Maybe there's something I haven't even thought/heard of yet!

MTROIS · 3 January 2015, 06:01 AM

GMT Pepsi or Coke for some colors and GMT complication? Might sing to you much more than Explorer since you enjoy a Sub.

kilyung · 3 January 2015, 06:10 AM

Gmt 16710

DCheeta · 3 January 2015, 06:13 AM

Pre-ceramic GMT.

Love that book you have in the windowsill!

rolexnub · 3 January 2015, 06:14 AM

Go for the Daytona.

Time Exposure · 3 January 2015, 06:23 AM

I'm saving for my fourth Daytona.
Granted, the first three were traded up to other watches...
My point is, whenever I am without a Daytona, I want another one. I highly recommend it, but try one on first. The Daytona polarizes Rolex admirers. Some love it as I do, others think it wears small, and some think it's a watch better suited for women (I disagree, but whether a man or a woman wears a Daytona is irrelevant).
Many interesting recommendations are sure to follow...

RUK · 3 January 2015, 06:31 AM

Reverso - you need a formal dress watch

azguy · 3 January 2015, 06:37 AM

A 16710 for sure, great watch, iconic Rolex, very functional and won't break the bank..

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ssultan · 3 January 2015, 06:38 AM

I keep checking out the daytona online and every now and then I drop by my local AD to try one on. I love the dial in pictures and in real life...but it really does wear much smaller than my Sub-C and my Omega Seamaster.

I really like the GMT and strongly recommend you give it a whirl at the AD before making your final decision.

maxbaris · 3 January 2015, 06:44 AM

I would definitely consider a 214270! IMHO, it's the most no-nonsense SS Rollie out there!

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wisguy · 3 January 2015, 07:12 AM

If it has to be a Rolex, then a Daytona, the other sports models are too similar to your Sub.

But there is life beyond Rolex, maybe a Panerai? Strap changing is great!

Johny · 3 January 2015, 07:15 AM

16610 lv for a little splash of colour.

JWhitfiels · 3 January 2015, 07:20 AM

Thanks for the suggestions all! I'm not great with the quote function, so it's probably easiest if I just cover off each watch suggested in bullets.

16710 Coke or Pepsi - I agree that my collection needs some colour, and do love the Pepsi model. I have just found the pre-ceramic GMT market to be a bit wonky since the BLRO came out, if prices came back down to earth a little I would be more interested, but don't know if that is ever going to happen. It also has the same case, is the same size and has generally the same look as my sub. I like the two Rolexes that I have now because they are so different, and would like to keep the variety up.

Daytona - I have no issues with its size. My wrist is 6.75" and I really like how my 36mm Datejust sits on it. I ended up going with the 14060M over the 114060 as, although both 40mm, the 114060 just engulfed my wrist. You could also say my Datejust seems more suited for a woman, but I think it's masculine all the same.

Reverso - the Reverso was on my list for a long time (and still is), love the history and the ability to get a dual-time edition for travel. But my DJ is so close to a dress watch, I could throw it on leather and it would class up nicely. I also am fond of Nomos watches, and as a dress watch, they might even pip the Reverso.

214270 - It's too big! I do like the design more than the older versions, but I just can't pull off a 42mm watch.

JWhitfiels · 3 January 2015, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Love that book you have in the windowsill!

I'm reading it for the second time (Holiday break activity). I feel like Ayn Rand would look down on all of us, me for asking for free advice, and you for giving it!

I also feel like most of the characters in this book would wear a Rolex: simple, stripped down, tough and over-engineered but definitely a luxury item. Though, they would probably be made of Rearden Metal.

Fiery · 3 January 2015, 07:44 AM

I think your collection just needs a Royal Oak

zama · 3 January 2015, 07:47 AM

Sounds like a daytona for the reasons given. I do think you would enjoy a classic 39mm or even 36mm AP RO very much classic style with out a yell in your face look.

AK797 · 3 January 2015, 08:36 AM

YM blue.

Old Expat Beast · 3 January 2015, 10:45 AM

"214270 - It's too big! I do like the design more than the older versions, but I just can't pull off a 42mm watch."

The 214270 is 39mm. But a 114270 would go better with the above pair, IMO.

sea-dweller · 3 January 2015, 10:52 AM

Go for what "sings to you", the Daytona.

GerardoG · 3 January 2015, 11:05 AM

If SS, adding a Daytona will round up beautifully your collection.

3 January 2015, 05:56 AM	#1
JWhitfiels "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: EV Posts: 21	What to add?!? Hi All, I don't post all that much, but browse frequently. Was hoping to get your opinion on what to add next to my collection, which is currently comprised of a Datejust 16220 and a Random Serial 14060M. I love both of these and don't plan on flipping either (ever), but will look at add another piece this year. FullSizeRender.jpg As you can perhaps tell from the Rolexes I currently own, I prefer no nonsense stainless steel models. I also think that perhaps these are two of the most "understated" or "classic" Rolexes there are. The most obvious suggestion is a Daytona, which I am leaning towards. The other is an older model Exp II, but it just doesn't sing to me. If you were me, where would you go? Maybe there's something I haven't even thought/heard of yet!

3 January 2015, 06:31 AM	#7
RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ruk Location: .ie Watch: 5711,Sub,Daytona,P Posts: 1,232	Reverso - you need a formal dress watch __________________ 'The best watch out there is the one you like the most'

3 January 2015, 07:12 AM	#11
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	If it has to be a Rolex, then a Daytona, the other sports models are too similar to your Sub. But there is life beyond Rolex, maybe a Panerai? Strap changing is great! __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

3 January 2015, 07:15 AM	#12
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	16610 lv for a little splash of colour. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

3 January 2015, 07:44 AM	#15
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I think your collection just needs a Royal Oak __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

3 January 2015, 06:01 AM	#2
MTROIS Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 479	GMT Pepsi or Coke for some colors and GMT complication? Might sing to you much more than Explorer since you enjoy a Sub.

3 January 2015, 06:10 AM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Gmt 16710

3 January 2015, 06:13 AM	#4
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Pre-ceramic GMT. Love that book you have in the windowsill!

3 January 2015, 06:14 AM	#5
rolexnub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Me & Papa Location: Echo Watch: ing TRF Posts: 3,428	Go for the Daytona.

3 January 2015, 06:23 AM	#6
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	I'm saving for my fourth Daytona. Granted, the first three were traded up to other watches... My point is, whenever I am without a Daytona, I want another one. I highly recommend it, but try one on first. The Daytona polarizes Rolex admirers. Some love it as I do, others think it wears small, and some think it's a watch better suited for women (I disagree, but whether a man or a woman wears a Daytona is irrelevant). Many interesting recommendations are sure to follow...

3 January 2015, 06:37 AM	#8
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	A 16710 for sure, great watch, iconic Rolex, very functional and won't break the bank.. GMT 1.jpg

3 January 2015, 06:38 AM	#9
ssultan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Sameer Location: ON, Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 718	I keep checking out the daytona online and every now and then I drop by my local AD to try one on. I love the dial in pictures and in real life...but it really does wear much smaller than my Sub-C and my Omega Seamaster. I really like the GMT and strongly recommend you give it a whirl at the AD before making your final decision.

3 January 2015, 06:44 AM	#10
maxbaris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Baris Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 477	I would definitely consider a 214270! IMHO, it's the most no-nonsense SS Rollie out there! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 January 2015, 07:20 AM	#13
JWhitfiels "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: EV Posts: 21	Thanks for the suggestions all! I'm not great with the quote function, so it's probably easiest if I just cover off each watch suggested in bullets. 16710 Coke or Pepsi - I agree that my collection needs some colour, and do love the Pepsi model. I have just found the pre-ceramic GMT market to be a bit wonky since the BLRO came out, if prices came back down to earth a little I would be more interested, but don't know if that is ever going to happen. It also has the same case, is the same size and has generally the same look as my sub. I like the two Rolexes that I have now because they are so different, and would like to keep the variety up. Daytona - I have no issues with its size. My wrist is 6.75" and I really like how my 36mm Datejust sits on it. I ended up going with the 14060M over the 114060 as, although both 40mm, the 114060 just engulfed my wrist. You could also say my Datejust seems more suited for a woman, but I think it's masculine all the same. Reverso - the Reverso was on my list for a long time (and still is), love the history and the ability to get a dual-time edition for travel. But my DJ is so close to a dress watch, I could throw it on leather and it would class up nicely. I also am fond of Nomos watches, and as a dress watch, they might even pip the Reverso. 214270 - It's too big! I do like the design more than the older versions, but I just can't pull off a 42mm watch.

3 January 2015, 07:47 AM	#16
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,807	Sounds like a daytona for the reasons given. I do think you would enjoy a classic 39mm or even 36mm AP RO very much classic style with out a yell in your face look. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

3 January 2015, 08:36 AM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	YM blue.

3 January 2015, 10:45 AM	#18
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,794	"214270 - It's too big! I do like the design more than the older versions, but I just can't pull off a 42mm watch." The 214270 is 39mm. But a 114270 would go better with the above pair, IMO.

3 January 2015, 10:52 AM	#19
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Go for what "sings to you", the Daytona.

3 January 2015, 11:05 AM	#20
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	If SS, adding a Daytona will round up beautifully your collection.

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