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Yazo · 5 May 2010, 08:54 AM

GMT's? Daytona's? Submariners? DSSD? etc....

BealeAss · 5 May 2010, 09:04 AM

Good question, maybe Zenith Daytona?

thesharkfactor · 5 May 2010, 10:11 AM

id choose..

14060m submariner. iconic, unmistakeable, accomplished. almost completely unchanged over the last 20years.

Dr. Robert · 5 May 2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

id choose..

14060m submariner. iconic, unmistakeable, accomplished. almost completely unchanged over the last 20years.

yeah...me too, I'd choose nd sub.......it's an icon in the dive watch & watch world.

therolexguy · 5 May 2010, 10:18 AM

Honestly, I'd say any stainless steel sport model. They've all become pretty collectable over the last 20 years. Heck, someone even wrote a book about just this topic.

Yazo · 5 May 2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by therolexguy

Honestly, I'd say any stainless steel sport model. They've all become pretty collectable over the last 20 years. Heck, someone even wrote a book about just this topic.

What book? And how do I get my hands on it?!

Pep04 · 5 May 2010, 10:18 AM

I think your new Zenith. They are not easy to come by with papers. You did one hell of a buy. I was going to jump at it and was on the fence and BAM!!! You bought it. I am glad it is someone that seems to appreciate it.

I am torn between buying that Zenith or a 1680 meters first. We will see what happens. I also want to re-power my boat with 3-300hp new generation Yamahas. That will set me back $75,000!!!!

That's is another reason I haven't jumped at something.

Sorry to get off subject, I wanted to congratulate you on your purchase!

Yazo · 5 May 2010, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pep04

I think your new Zenith. They are not easy to come by with papers. You did one hell of a buy. I was going to jump at it and was on the fence and BAM!!! You bought it. I am glad it is someone that seems to appreciate it.

I am torn between buying that Zenith or a 1680 meters first. We will see what happens. I also want to re-power my boat with 3-300hp new generation Yamahas. That will set me back $75,000!!!!

That's is another reason I haven't jumped at something.

Sorry to get off subject, I wanted to congratulate you on your purchase!

Hey thanks man! Yeah I'm pretty excited about this piece too!!

But am also trying to look forward to the next - hence this thread.

Get the Daytona man!!

Kanger · 5 May 2010, 10:30 AM

Maybe a LV

Mockingbird · 5 May 2010, 10:34 AM

Most collectable? The red sub, milsub, or double red seadweller, to a lesser extent the 3186 GMT II. The iconic watch of the last 20 years is either the Sub, the GMT II Pepsi, or the Datejust.

kyle L · 5 May 2010, 10:37 AM

Probably a Zenith, GMT II Pepsi, or the LV.

Yazo · 5 May 2010, 11:23 AM

How long has the LV been in production? 2003 sound right?

Howie · 5 May 2010, 10:37 AM

I'm going to go with the Zenith Daytona.

andrew79 · 5 May 2010, 11:26 AM

I think LV will be collectible in the next 20 years... not now though... considering it has 7 years production span until the new one released soon, the black dial LV may become interesting in the future.

AK430 · 5 May 2010, 11:28 AM

SS GMT II C...something about it...looks amazing!

Luxe Time · 5 May 2010, 11:37 AM

16520... The Zenith Daytona is a classic, iconic, and still rare in the wild. I recently had mine posted in the FS section but withdrew the listing as I just can't part with it!

Patrick Lim · 5 May 2010, 11:47 AM

The Zenith daytona is already well sought after as of now, we don't have to wait for 20 years

I am going for the Yachtmaster!!

Like the Milgauss, YM is not a firm favourite among Rolex lovers... and we don't see too many YM in the wild compared to the Sub, DJ, SD or Daytona... but who knows once the production ceases and the craze for YM comes 20 years from now

sea-dweller · 5 May 2010, 12:03 PM

Zenith or Red SD

cdnwatchguy · 5 May 2010, 12:21 PM

Then some of the mentioned ones like Red Sub and DRSD don't apply as they pre-date that. I would suggest the Zenith Daytona, probably white dial as the most collectible. The LV might become one in the next 20 years but one might want to know the number actually produced and the good people at Rolex SA won't say. Also, if the new Milgauss doesn't sell well and production ceases it might be the one to have for future collect-ability. Points to ponder at least.

chris russell · 5 May 2010, 12:35 PM

Sea Dweller. Mark my words.

Dr.Brian · 5 May 2010, 12:47 PM

Yachtmaster II.
That red headed step child will be GOLD in 30 years time.
Everyone will say, "I don't understand why it was never popular? It is so unique, a masterpiece movement, so unlike the other common Rolexes available at the time, I would have thought it would be a big seller, etc..."

Pep04 · 5 May 2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

Yachtmaster II.
That red headed step child will be GOLD in 30 years time.
Everyone will say, "I don't understand why it was never popular? It is so unique, a masterpiece movement, so unlike the other common Rolexes available at the time, I would have thought it would be a big seller, etc..."

I think you are right. That watch is greatly under appreciated. It is distinctive.

Yazo · 5 May 2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

Yachtmaster II.
That red headed step child will be GOLD in 30 years time.
Everyone will say, "I don't understand why it was never popular? It is so unique, a masterpiece movement, so unlike the other common Rolexes available at the time, I would have thought it would be a big seller, etc..."

I really like that YMII - what I don't like is the price tag.

Jason71 · 6 May 2010, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

Yachtmaster II.
That red headed step child will be GOLD in 30 years time.
Everyone will say, "I don't understand why it was never popular? It is so unique, a masterpiece movement, so unlike the other common Rolexes available at the time, I would have thought it would be a big seller, etc..."

If I'm not mistaken, I believe it is made out of Gold right now

sirjohnbrian · 5 May 2010, 01:11 PM

Leopard Daytona. I base that opinion on watching Antiques Roadshow. Invariably, the most coveted item is the one everybody hated when it first came out. Therefore, nobody bought it, it was discontinued and subsequently became rare.

GMTJOHNNY · 5 May 2010, 01:14 PM

Tiger's Eye face on the 18038 Day Date in bark finish with aftermarket diamond bezel...Actually I go with the 1960-80's Milgauss.

Boopie · 5 May 2010, 01:27 PM

I'm going to say the SS/platinum Yachtmaster, just to start a trend (and to keep my watch's resale value up).

I think it's the only Rolex watch that combines stainless steel and platinum. Others with platinum are, I believe, white gold. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

Off topic...how about a white gold/meteorite dial Yachtmaster? That would be awesome!

Yazo · 6 May 2010, 08:56 AM

Any other guesses??

superformance · 6 May 2010, 09:10 AM

I would say S/S Zenith Daytona. All other sports model, you can easily buy all over the place.
For me, the 16520 is the modern grail.

George Ab · 6 May 2010, 09:14 AM

Submariner all the way. As Rolex is the inventor of the modern dive watch. Vintage of course, double red. Then there are the Zenith Daytona's........argh.....this is hard.

5 May 2010, 08:54 AM	#1
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	In your opinion what's the most collectible Rolex Model of the last 20 years and why? GMT's? Daytona's? Submariners? DSSD? etc....

5 May 2010, 09:04 AM	#2
BealeAss 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NH Posts: 423	Good question, maybe Zenith Daytona? __________________ Rolex 16610 LV Sub Rolex 116500 LN Daytona JLC 270.8.54 Reverso Cartier Santos SS/18K - FS!

5 May 2010, 10:18 AM	#7
Pep04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Pep Location: Miami Watch: GMTIIc, Pam320 Posts: 2,773	I think your new Zenith. They are not easy to come by with papers. You did one hell of a buy. I was going to jump at it and was on the fence and BAM!!! You bought it. I am glad it is someone that seems to appreciate it. I am torn between buying that Zenith or a 1680 meters first. We will see what happens. I also want to re-power my boat with 3-300hp new generation Yamahas. That will set me back $75,000!!!! That's is another reason I haven't jumped at something. Sorry to get off subject, I wanted to congratulate you on your purchase! __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -Benjamin Franklin Prick #8

5 May 2010, 11:26 AM	#14
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	I think LV will be collectible in the next 20 years... not now though... considering it has 7 years production span until the new one released soon, the black dial LV may become interesting in the future. __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

5 May 2010, 12:03 PM	#18
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Zenith or Red SD __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

5 May 2010, 10:11 AM	#3
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,643	id choose.. 14060m submariner. iconic, unmistakeable, accomplished. almost completely unchanged over the last 20years.

5 May 2010, 10:18 AM	#5
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	Honestly, I'd say any stainless steel sport model. They've all become pretty collectable over the last 20 years. Heck, someone even wrote a book about just this topic.

5 May 2010, 10:30 AM	#9
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	Maybe a LV

5 May 2010, 10:34 AM	#10
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	Most collectable? The red sub, milsub, or double red seadweller, to a lesser extent the 3186 GMT II. The iconic watch of the last 20 years is either the Sub, the GMT II Pepsi, or the Datejust.

5 May 2010, 10:37 AM	#11
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Probably a Zenith, GMT II Pepsi, or the LV.

5 May 2010, 11:23 AM	#12
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	How long has the LV been in production? 2003 sound right?

5 May 2010, 10:37 AM	#13
Howie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,038	I'm going to go with the Zenith Daytona.

5 May 2010, 11:28 AM	#15
AK430 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 27	SS GMT II C...something about it...looks amazing!

5 May 2010, 11:37 AM	#16
Luxe Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Raja Location: Connecticut Posts: 951	16520... The Zenith Daytona is a classic, iconic, and still rare in the wild. I recently had mine posted in the FS section but withdrew the listing as I just can't part with it!

5 May 2010, 11:47 AM	#17
Patrick Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Singapore :) Watch: Sea Dweller 4000 Posts: 226	The Zenith daytona is already well sought after as of now, we don't have to wait for 20 years I am going for the Yachtmaster!! Like the Milgauss, YM is not a firm favourite among Rolex lovers... and we don't see too many YM in the wild compared to the Sub, DJ, SD or Daytona... but who knows once the production ceases and the craze for YM comes 20 years from now

5 May 2010, 12:21 PM	#19
cdnwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 921	Well if 20 years is the cut off Then some of the mentioned ones like Red Sub and DRSD don't apply as they pre-date that. I would suggest the Zenith Daytona, probably white dial as the most collectible. The LV might become one in the next 20 years but one might want to know the number actually produced and the good people at Rolex SA won't say. Also, if the new Milgauss doesn't sell well and production ceases it might be the one to have for future collect-ability. Points to ponder at least. __________________ Keith

5 May 2010, 12:35 PM	#20
chris russell Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Peterborough, ON Watch: your mouth. Posts: 1,023	What's your opinion? Mine is the Z, M and V Sea Dweller. Mark my words.

5 May 2010, 12:47 PM	#21
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	Yachtmaster II. That red headed step child will be GOLD in 30 years time. Everyone will say, "I don't understand why it was never popular? It is so unique, a masterpiece movement, so unlike the other common Rolexes available at the time, I would have thought it would be a big seller, etc..." __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

5 May 2010, 01:11 PM	#25
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	Leopard Daytona. I base that opinion on watching Antiques Roadshow. Invariably, the most coveted item is the one everybody hated when it first came out. Therefore, nobody bought it, it was discontinued and subsequently became rare. __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

5 May 2010, 01:14 PM	#26
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	Tiger's Eye face on the 18038 Day Date in bark finish with aftermarket diamond bezel...Actually I go with the 1960-80's Milgauss. __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

5 May 2010, 01:27 PM	#27
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	I'm going to say the SS/platinum Yachtmaster, just to start a trend (and to keep my watch's resale value up). I think it's the only Rolex watch that combines stainless steel and platinum. Others with platinum are, I believe, white gold. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. Off topic...how about a white gold/meteorite dial Yachtmaster? That would be awesome!

6 May 2010, 08:56 AM	#28
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Any other guesses??

6 May 2010, 09:10 AM	#29
superformance "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Solomon Location: Islas de Filipina Watch: 16=55/65/80s Posts: 110	I would say S/S Zenith Daytona. All other sports model, you can easily buy all over the place. For me, the 16520 is the modern grail.

6 May 2010, 09:14 AM	#30
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Submariner all the way. As Rolex is the inventor of the modern dive watch. Vintage of course, double red. Then there are the Zenith Daytona's........argh.....this is hard.

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