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21 March 2016, 10:30 PM
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1 Sub and 1 Gmt. What next?
Morning to all.
Have not purchased a watch for some time and looking for some suggestions. I have a few modern Rolexes that need to leave the collection. Even a 16710 and 16610LV don't get any wear any more, let alone the more modern. For some reason, a simple matte dial vintage sports model is what I really prefer sporting. I can't think of any reason to buy another vintage sub or another GMT. I enjoy mine a lot, but want something different. I would love to see your suggestions on what to get next. Looking still for a sport model vintage Rolex. Ideally under the $20K range. I know that rids the Daytona out of the picture. Perhaps another option is to wait till I could pull a Daytona off. Like to hear your thoughts anyway. Feel free to suggest with pics from your collections also. Thanks 
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21 March 2016, 10:36 PM
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Have you considered an Explorer?
Either a 1016 or 1655?
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22 March 2016, 12:06 AM
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Tried the 1016 gilt dial, and though I liked the look it was just on the smaller side for my wrists. It is a cool watch otherwise. Surprising the prices of it didnt hike as much as other gilts (sub,GMT). Perhaps due to size? Quote:
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21 March 2016, 10:36 PM
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Perhaps a 1655? Still very sporty but with a different look than either the GMT or Sub.
Or if Tudor is an option perhaps a big block as a Daytona alternative?
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21 March 2016, 10:37 PM
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Explorer 1016 would be a great choice!
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21 March 2016, 10:37 PM
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Although you have all but ruled it out, I still believe a Daytona would be the best thing to complement the sub and gmt.
It's not quite vintage yet, but perhaps an early nineties zenith 16520 could be an option. I think it's the ultimate trifecta. Covered for land, sea and air. Here are mine. However they are all 6 digit models  Sent using Tapatalk
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21 March 2016, 11:24 PM
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I'd wait till you can do the Daytona.
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22 March 2016, 12:19 AM
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In the sports genre I'd be looking at a really nice cream 1655. If you could wait it out and keep saving a nice 6263 would be killer.
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22 March 2016, 12:56 AM
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More and different subs! Regardless, there is NO wrong decision in my opinion.
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22 March 2016, 01:10 AM
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For me I went with a 1016, a 1018, and a 16570 along with the 5513 and 1675. I now have a Rolex for all occasions IMO
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22 March 2016, 01:25 AM
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depends on wha sub you have...
5512 could be a nice addition 1680 White or Red ? 1665 SD wears totaly different 1655 is nice and, sub-like and very under the radar No crown guard sub 5508 ? there are so many options out there.....
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22 March 2016, 01:27 AM
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1016 all the way for me.
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22 March 2016, 02:11 AM
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I am in a similar situation. My collection keeps aging as I do. Have very little love for the modern Rolex other than to look at them.
I have a gilt 1966 5513, 1970 1675, 1967 1002 and a 16570 from 2000. The 1002 is really the wife's. The 16570 will get moved to a vintage soon. I love the look of a 1665 but it just does not wear good on me. Sits to high. Tried a 1016 before and also did not like the smaller size. So the most logical choice is a 1655 or a 6263/6265...or ideally both 
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22 March 2016, 02:23 AM
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Blue Tudor Snowflake is a great option IMO and very different.
The 5512/13 or 1680 depending on if your current sub has a date. 1665 is always a good option and under 20k you can get a nice rail dial. Can't go wrong with a 1680 red of course. Many options my friend, you're in a good position, best wishes. |
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22 March 2016, 02:31 AM
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1655 or wait for the Daytona are what I believe your best options
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22 March 2016, 02:41 AM
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1655 and then a Daytona
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22 March 2016, 06:57 AM
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22 March 2016, 02:42 AM
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DSSD or Daytona
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22 March 2016, 02:55 AM
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Or for something even more varied, maybe a polar 16550 like this one:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=462583
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22 March 2016, 03:30 AM
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This...
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22 March 2016, 03:40 AM
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6263 and 1665
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22 March 2016, 04:08 AM
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 Not so fast. While not a vintage watch, the 2016 Daytona with its black bezel is a very nice and modern homage to the original vintage classic and far more affordable too. That's what I'm going to rock come this Fall. |
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22 March 2016, 06:12 AM
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1665 Great White Sea Dweller,No doubt.
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22 March 2016, 09:57 AM
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How about a Tudor Snowflake? Or maybe a Fresscione (sp) 1655?
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23 March 2016, 07:34 AM
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Explorer 1655!
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