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Old 30 August 2017, 03:22 AM   #1
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Which watch is more versatile, 14060 2 liner, 16610 or 16570 white polar?

Hi everyone,
I only have 1 Rolex, which is the 14060 2 liner tritium sub which sometimes I put on a Nato.

Which watch is more versatile, 14060 2 liner, 16610 Sub Date or 16570 white polar? because I can only afford 1 Rolex right now and I already bought it.
I wanted to ask you all which is the most versatile of these three, the watch that goes with everything jeans, suit and casual, business casual with every occasion. I think a datejust cannot pull it off as much as these watches can.

is the 16610 more versatile than the 14060 2 liner?

This needs to be thought out.
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Old 30 August 2017, 03:23 AM   #2
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It'd be between the 2 subs.....just a matter of date preference.
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Old 30 August 2017, 04:52 AM   #3
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All three reference are my favourite 5 digit Rolex watches.
For me always a date over a no date watch.
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Old 30 August 2017, 05:05 AM   #4
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Purely preference between those three....and personal utility provided by date function.
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All of them can be worn in the same manner, just choose the one you like the most.
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Old 30 August 2017, 07:00 AM   #6
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I say the 16610 since it’s classic and has a date.


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Old 30 August 2017, 07:06 AM   #7
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My 16610 has been very versatile. I've worn and done just about everything wearing it. Good luck
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Old 30 August 2017, 07:10 AM   #8
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My 16610 has been very versatile. I've worn and done just about everything wearing it. Good luck
this is why I might trade my 14060, I am starting to miss the date on it 16610 is a good choice.
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Old 30 August 2017, 07:15 AM   #9
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16570 gives an optional time zone; 16610 has date and a rotating bezel for timing. Choose which of those works best for you. 14060 is the least versatile imho.
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Old 30 August 2017, 07:24 AM   #10
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16570 gives an optional time zone; 16610 has date and a rotating bezel for timing. Choose which of those works best for you. 14060 is the least versatile imho.
16570 is a little bit lighter and fits better under a cuff so maybe the white polar
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Old 30 August 2017, 12:28 PM   #11
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16570 is the one I like the most
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Old 30 August 2017, 02:49 PM   #12
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The 16570 is the one. As others have mentioned date, gmt and most robust. The white dial is also a more versatile dial color imo
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Old 30 August 2017, 04:38 PM   #13
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I haven't worn my 14060M 2 liner in 6+ months since I acquired a 16570 polar. I still like the sub though. I'd like to get a datejust or maybe a turnograph and a 16610 eventually. Maybe i will get a Nato for the sub and mix it up.
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Old 30 August 2017, 04:58 PM   #14
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Keep your 14060.
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Old 30 August 2017, 08:29 PM   #15
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I wanted to ask you all which is the most versatile of these three, the watch that goes with everything jeans, suit and casual, business casual with every occasion. I think a datejust cannot pull it off as much as these watches can.
Honestly? Is that because you don't have a DJ?

Here's my 16610...




Here's my new 126333...



My 16610 has GONE, as the DJ in my opinion is the perfect all-rounder.

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Old 30 August 2017, 09:13 PM   #16
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Old 31 August 2017, 12:00 AM   #17
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16610, all day every day. I'd happily rock that for the rest of my life; would never need another watch.
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Old 31 August 2017, 01:17 AM   #18
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My 16610 has GONE, as the DJ in my opinion is the perfect all-rounder.

Replacing photo in post above... not sure what happened to it!...

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Old 31 August 2017, 01:20 AM   #19
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All are among my favorites. I would stick with what you have. Hard to beat a classic Sub from any era.
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Old 31 August 2017, 02:33 AM   #20
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All are among my favorites. I would stick with what you have. Hard to beat a classic Sub from any era.
You have a good point thanks for the advice my friend.
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Old 31 August 2017, 04:37 AM   #21
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I'd say the Sub Date is the most versatile of the three. However, if you plan on building a collection, I'd play the long game and keep your ND 2 liner and add a 16570 later. If you're a one watch guy, maybe move it and put some cash towards the Sub Date.
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Old 31 August 2017, 05:01 AM   #22
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I'd say the Sub Date is the most versatile of the three. However, if you plan on building a collection, I'd play the long game and keep your ND 2 liner and add a 16570 later. If you're a one watch guy, maybe move it and put some cash towards the Sub Date.
you are right, I am going to sell my 14060 here in the Rolexforums.com to get 16610 Submariner
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Old 31 August 2017, 05:12 AM   #23
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im surprised this is even a question....unless that dang tuxedo was brought up again and I missed it... I love them all....with a tux.
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Old 5 September 2017, 06:47 AM   #24
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14060 100%
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Old 5 September 2017, 06:59 AM   #25
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No date, no way
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Old 5 September 2017, 08:01 AM   #26
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The Polar is the way to go.
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Old 5 September 2017, 08:18 AM   #27
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The Polar is the way to go.
I know white polar
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Old 5 September 2017, 09:20 AM   #28
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But of course...16610...
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Old 5 September 2017, 09:53 AM   #29
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All theee very versatile.
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16570 is a very versatile watch and looks great on an Everest strap to play it down even further.
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