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crayfish · 10 July 2008, 06:31 AM

If price was no object, which Rolex would it be? I'm cashing in my chips on the embattled stockmarket and am rewarding myself. I don't like bling so that thankfully excludes the bejewelled versions.

Should it be YG, TT or SS? Should it be the Daytona or the GMT IIc? I'm looking for ideas. (I already have an SS Oyster Date). Which would you buy? (I'm assuming I can't get a SS Daytona).

Spark · 10 July 2008, 06:40 AM

Vintage Steel Daytona 6263 with Silver Panda dial and black acrylic bezel.....
I'm drooooling all over my keyboard thinking about it

pwrslider · 10 July 2008, 06:40 AM

original newman daytona!!!

crayfish · 10 July 2008, 06:42 AM

No guys! - it has to be one that I can buy in the shop!!!

taylor · 10 July 2008, 06:45 AM

WG daytona w/ meteorite dial and brown croc. deployant bracelet

pwrslider · 10 July 2008, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by crayfish

No guys! - it has to be one that I can buy in the shop!!!

but but but...you said price is no object...then it must be in some shop somewhere in this world...fly to it and buy it!! HA!

Spark · 10 July 2008, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by crayfish

No guys! - it has to be one that I can buy in the shop!!!

Here you go bottom left hand side http://www.watchcentre.com/allvintage.asp?offset=12
Ok it is a black dial, but it is still in a shop

crayfish · 10 July 2008, 07:13 AM

Some really great suggestions - thanks!

Now you've got me thinking about waiting for the 40mm new DD - I specifically like the Platinum, but I've already been waiting ages to buy one next week. I need to buy in Johannesburg so they probably won't get the new ones until Christmas do you think?

GBJIV · 10 July 2008, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Spark

Here you go bottom left hand side http://www.watchcentre.com/allvintage.asp?offset=12
Ok it is a black dial, but it is still in a shop

Is there a good U.S. "link" for these vintage pieces (similar to this one). All of the good ones seem to be in U.K. My friends in London are definitely classy... Just wondered if there are any U.S. alternatives that the forum knows about.

Thx

bardm · 10 July 2008, 08:12 AM

How about a YM in all YG?

mike · 10 July 2008, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GBJIV

Is there a good U.S. "link" for these vintage pieces (similar to this one). All of the good ones seem to be in U.K. My friends in London are definitely classy... Just wondered if there are any U.S. alternatives that the forum knows about.

Thx

Here's some,

http://www.watchcommander.com/

http://10pastten.com/

http://www.sheartime.com/

Nigel Tufnel · 10 July 2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Spark

Here you go bottom left hand side http://www.watchcentre.com/allvintage.asp?offset=12
Ok it is a black dial, but it is still in a shop

That is a GREAT website, thanks!

walds11 · 10 July 2008, 06:46 AM

YG Daytona black dial with champagne subdials, ref# 116528. "Newman" style baby!!!

samsamabjack · 10 July 2008, 06:49 AM

Not a Rolex for sure. If you can afford to buy it what is the fun all about ??? That really does not make any sense.....

Gaijin · 10 July 2008, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by walds11

YG Daytona black dial with champagne subdials, ref# 116528. "Newman" style baby!!!

That would be my choice...

SUPERDOC · 10 July 2008, 09:55 AM

It would be Otto's YG datejust with Champagne dial....

I still go back to old posts just to look at it....

veilstylez · 10 July 2008, 10:53 AM

it would be the WG daytona on meteorite or the new rosegold Daytona.

BigHat · 10 July 2008, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crayfish

If price was no object, which Rolex would it be? I'm cashing in my chips on the embattled stockmarket and am rewarding myself. I don't like bling so that thankfully excludes the bejewelled versions.

Should it be YG, TT or SS? Should it be the Daytona or the GMT IIc? I'm looking for ideas. (I already have an SS Oyster Date). Which would you buy? (I'm assuming I can't get a SS Daytona).

WG Daytona with one of the awesome arabic number dials or the meteorite dial would be pretty nice.
If you wear YG, there are some VERY nice Daytona models also. The TT watches have good options ---and I'm not sure of the size of your reward.
GMT-IIC is a really nice watch, but the YG models are black or green dials only. See if you like them.
If you'll wear these other two 40mm watches why not a gold or TT bluesy Sub? Some think the TT Bluesy is the most attractive Rolex ever made. The cobalt blue is perfect.

Can you cash out and wait a few months? The new DDIIs and new Subs will be available. Some nice ones to chose from.

watchnut · 10 July 2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BigHat

WG Daytona with one of the awesome arabic number dials or the meteorite dial would be pretty nice.
If you wear YG there are some VERY nice Daytona models too. The TT watches have good options too ---and I'm not sure of the size of your reward.
GMT-IIC is really nice watch, but the YG models are black or green dials only. See if you like them.
If you'll wear these other two 40mm watches why not a gold or TT bluesy Sub? Some think the TT Bluesy is the most attractive Rolex ever made. The cobalt blue is perfect.

Can you cash out and wait a few months? The new DDIIs and new Subs will be available. Some nice ones to chose from.

I agree on the WG Daytona/arabics. Silver or black dial. Or why not a YG Day-date? It's like owning half of Ft. Knox! Good Luck.

GBJIV · 10 July 2008, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by watchnut

I agree on the WG Daytona/arabics. Silver or black dial. Or why not a YG Day-date? It's like owning half of Ft. Knox! Good Luck.

X2 - WG Daytona - Arabic Silver dial - Black would be awesome too! Tried one on - very very nice. You know for sure that it is not the SS. Love the Red hands on the watch - very cool....

crimscrem · 22 July 2008, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BigHat

WG Daytona with one of the awesome arabic number dials or the meteorite dial would be pretty nice.

Either of these would be my choice.

arttay10 · 10 July 2008, 06:48 AM

I'd go for a all gold DayDate !! Its the daddy - and a very nice example can be picked up for a fraction of its original MRSP.

SSD · 10 July 2008, 06:49 AM

The 16610. Just my

dsimon9 · 10 July 2008, 06:51 AM

Either the hopefully upcoming new Sub (ceramic bezel), or an SD. Use the leftover money for a BMW M3. :)

Dex

JCLZ · 10 July 2008, 07:20 AM

That would be my first option. A DD II Platinum with romam numbers. My guess is that they won´t be discounted for a while since they are going to be brand new designs.

crayfish · 10 July 2008, 07:22 AM

What about the new Subs - does anyone have any pictures?

Or any pictures of the DDII's???

I need to know urgently if I should be waiting!

Thanks

mfer · 10 July 2008, 07:21 AM

There are two that I like if money where no object.

The WG Meteor Dial Daytona with bracelet.
The NEW WG Blue Subby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
so sweet, but 30k each

mfer · 10 July 2008, 07:24 AM

see here for new subs

http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....00&postcount=2

sfrolex · 10 July 2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mfer

see here for new subs

http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....00&postcount=2

Not sure what the deal is, but the new look does nothing for me.

toph · 10 July 2008, 07:24 AM

I am sorry i would have to go for a patek- probably the world time.

10 July 2008, 06:31 AM	#1
crayfish Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 51	If price was no object, which Rolex would it be? If price was no object, which Rolex would it be? I'm cashing in my chips on the embattled stockmarket and am rewarding myself. I don't like bling so that thankfully excludes the bejewelled versions. Should it be YG, TT or SS? Should it be the Daytona or the GMT IIc? I'm looking for ideas. (I already have an SS Oyster Date). Which would you buy? (I'm assuming I can't get a SS Daytona).

10 July 2008, 06:40 AM	#3
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	original newman daytona!!! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

10 July 2008, 08:12 AM	#10
bardm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bård Location: Oslo - Norway Watch: None Posts: 1,014	How about a YM in all YG? __________________ Bård

10 July 2008, 06:46 AM	#13
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	YG Daytona black dial with champagne subdials, ref# 116528. "Newman" style baby!!! __________________ Adam

10 July 2008, 10:53 AM	#17
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	it would be the WG daytona on meteorite or the new rosegold Daytona. Attached Images

10 July 2008, 06:40 AM	#2
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Vintage Steel Daytona 6263 with Silver Panda dial and black acrylic bezel..... I'm drooooling all over my keyboard thinking about it

10 July 2008, 06:42 AM	#4
crayfish Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 51	No guys! - it has to be one that I can buy in the shop!!!

10 July 2008, 06:45 AM	#5
taylor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: StL Posts: 447	WG daytona w/ meteorite dial and brown croc. deployant bracelet

10 July 2008, 07:13 AM	#8
crayfish Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 51	Some really great suggestions - thanks! Now you've got me thinking about waiting for the 40mm new DD - I specifically like the Platinum, but I've already been waiting ages to buy one next week. I need to buy in Johannesburg so they probably won't get the new ones until Christmas do you think?

10 July 2008, 06:49 AM	#14
samsamabjack Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sardinia,Italy Posts: 46	Not a Rolex for sure. If you can afford to buy it what is the fun all about ??? That really does not make any sense.....

10 July 2008, 09:55 AM	#16
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	It would be Otto's YG datejust with Champagne dial.... I still go back to old posts just to look at it....

10 July 2008, 06:48 AM	#22
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	I'd go for a all gold DayDate !! Its the daddy - and a very nice example can be picked up for a fraction of its original MRSP.

10 July 2008, 06:49 AM	#23
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	The 16610. Just my Attached Images __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

10 July 2008, 06:51 AM	#24
dsimon9 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 284	Either the hopefully upcoming new Sub (ceramic bezel), or an SD. Use the leftover money for a BMW M3. :) Dex

10 July 2008, 07:20 AM	#25
JCLZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Julio César Location: Houston Watch: Rolex LV Posts: 321	That would be my first option. A DD II Platinum with romam numbers. My guess is that they won´t be discounted for a while since they are going to be brand new designs.

10 July 2008, 07:22 AM	#26
crayfish Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 51	New Subs What about the new Subs - does anyone have any pictures? Or any pictures of the DDII's??? I need to know urgently if I should be waiting! Thanks

10 July 2008, 07:21 AM	#27
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	There are two that I like if money where no object. The WG Meteor Dial Daytona with bracelet. The NEW WG Blue Subby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so sweet, but 30k each __________________ member#3242

10 July 2008, 07:24 AM	#28
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	see here for new subs http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....00&postcount=2 __________________ member#3242

10 July 2008, 07:24 AM	#30
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	I am sorry i would have to go for a patek- probably the world time. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

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