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Old 11 October 2018, 12:01 PM   #1
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State of collection. What would you add and why.

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Old 11 October 2018, 12:45 PM   #2
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Nice collection! I would add a Daytona C white since you are missing a chronograph and a white dial. Alternatively, you can branch out into other brands like AP and Patek. Happy hunting~
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Old 11 October 2018, 01:31 PM   #3
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I'm with Hank. A white dial Daytona, of any year, would look great with that collection. The other option would be to add a RG or 2Tone. 116655 or 116613 perhaps.
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Old 11 October 2018, 01:43 PM   #4
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yes....add a daytona be it a old reference or modern reference, doesn't matter.......then your collection will look complete
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Old 11 October 2018, 03:36 PM   #5
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White C daytona looks like a dream though in the current market
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Old 11 October 2018, 04:18 PM   #6
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Old 11 October 2018, 05:37 PM   #7
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A Sub LVc would be a nice addition.
Adds a nice dial color to your nice collection.
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Old 11 October 2018, 05:38 PM   #8
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Lovely collection. I have a 16610 and 16710. Next has to be the blue face YM. How do you like it ? Is it scratched to xxx?

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Old 11 October 2018, 08:25 PM   #9
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I like that you've stayed away from all the popular moderns, so I'd go PM now or AP RO.
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Old 11 October 2018, 08:27 PM   #10
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Lovely collection. I have a 16610 and 16710. Next has to be the blue face YM. How do you like it ? Is it scratched to xxx?

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No reason it should be if you aren't wild with it, had mine for a year and barely a mark.

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Old 11 October 2018, 08:41 PM   #11
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A chronograph would be great. The best would be the Daytona-C white dial but good luck on that one unless you are willing to pay the premium. As much as I like the Omega Speed Master I just have no passion for it. How about a Tudor Black Bay Chronograph. A lot of value for the money. Get it on a bracelet and swap out for some leather at times. I have owned the BB Chrono before so be sure you can accept the hands and sub dials in all light conditions.

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Old 11 October 2018, 09:05 PM   #12
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You might also consider another brand for a little diversity. Grand Seiko is one I’m looking more closely at lately.

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Old 11 October 2018, 09:09 PM   #13
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Ss yachtmaster II or an explorer II
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Old 11 October 2018, 09:31 PM   #14
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I'd consider another brand but if staying with Rolex maybe an Explorer 214270.
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Old 11 October 2018, 09:57 PM   #15
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Lovely collection. I have a 16610 and 16710. Next has to be the blue face YM. How do you like it ? Is it scratched to xxx?

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I haven't used it yet. Just got it last week
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Old 11 October 2018, 09:58 PM   #16
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I like that you've stayed away from all the popular moderns, so I'd go PM now or AP RO.
My dream now is the new C Blro. But gonna wait till the hype dies a bit before adding it.
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Old 11 October 2018, 10:00 PM   #17
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You might also consider another brand for a little diversity. Grand Seiko is one I’m looking more closely at lately.

Nice collection
I have a white face Ball Watch not in the picture that i used as a daily better. But in realized the difference in value for rolex and started getting more of it. My Ball has depreciated by not than half. While my rolexes hardly dropped in value.
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Old 11 October 2018, 11:50 PM   #18
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Daytona or Hulk
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Old 12 October 2018, 01:13 AM   #19
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White C daytona looks like a dream though in the current market
Agreed...but a nice 116520 is certainly achievable and would look great in this line up, IMO.

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Old 12 October 2018, 01:14 AM   #20
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Daytona. It’s a great piece and will complete the land, sea, air trio for your collection.
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Old 12 October 2018, 01:18 AM   #21
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Very nice collection!

216570 or 16570 Polar Dial. Not a Daytona fan, so a white dialed fixed bezel sport watch would fit in nicely with your set.
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Old 12 October 2018, 01:47 AM   #22
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The Jubilee on the datejust.
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Old 12 October 2018, 01:57 AM   #23
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The Explorer definitely
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Old 12 October 2018, 02:45 AM   #24
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Beautiful collection. A no date clean dial look next maybe? White dial milgauss or OP possibly or, if sticking with the black dial you can't go wrong with the explorer.
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Old 12 October 2018, 03:56 AM   #25
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OP39 White dial? Reasonably priced and elegant!
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Old 12 October 2018, 04:00 AM   #26
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If I were in your shoes brand versatility would be what I would be looking for. Rolex is well represented in your collection. Perhaps a nice dress watch if you have the use such as a JlC. If something more sporty but versatile a Grand Seiko, or a nice vintage 806 navitimer or IWC Portuguese.
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Old 12 October 2018, 04:03 AM   #27
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PM for sure! I just added a DayDate 40 to my existing 2 Rolex collection (16710 and Hulk) - I honestly don't see myself having more than 2 sport watches from Rolex in SS. I guess the Daytona would be another, but other than that, they all get a bit too similar.
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Old 12 October 2018, 06:21 AM   #28
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I agree with above posts suggesting to go PM. Mix it up a little.
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Old 12 October 2018, 06:24 AM   #29
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Sub. Because you don't have a Sub.
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Old 12 October 2018, 06:34 AM   #30
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another vote for daytona!
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