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Old 6 February 2016, 03:27 PM   #1
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Looking for a little POP

Don't know what it is about this time of year but it seems as though usually I am looking at making a move. This time I want something durable with a more POP.

I have not before before really looked at these, strange but these are new to my wish list. Not going to dive after more than one, (well I kinda hope not).

The YM II in SS 116680. I had only seen pictures, as my local AD never seems to have one but they just received one along with a YG one. After having a chance to put them on the wrist, even with the stickers they are standouts. I think the YG might be too much, but who knows.

GMTII YG & BLRO. Seeing these in person has my head swimming, damn these look good in person, can't get over either one.

The Platona is awesome but I have a hard time with size.

I have a Panerai, AP's, Pateks, and a few Rolex, yet I am drawn to these Rolex. I thought I was diversifying somewhat, but these 5 are constantly running through my head. Basel is only a few weeks away, but I am struggling with the need for retail therapy. Somehow the SS YM II and the GMT YG & BLRO won't stop calling out to me.

These are each about as flashy as Rolex gets without getting silly with stones. But a little flash in my collection would be good.

What to do, Yikes!
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Old 6 February 2016, 03:40 PM   #2
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Old 6 February 2016, 04:01 PM   #3
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In 10k range, I'd go w/ SS YM2. Its size n also the blue bezel really pops out, imo. In 20k range, gotta go w/ GMT 2 w/ green dial.
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Old 6 February 2016, 04:08 PM   #4
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Old 6 February 2016, 04:20 PM   #5
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Milgauss (not my picture). Plenty of pop, but not flashy as PM.
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Old 6 February 2016, 04:23 PM   #6
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GMTII YG with Green Dial.
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Old 7 February 2016, 12:49 AM   #7
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Old 7 February 2016, 02:06 AM   #8
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Great shot, maybe all 3 :)
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Old 7 February 2016, 02:10 AM   #9
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Man u are all over the board.
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Old 7 February 2016, 02:32 AM   #10
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Old 7 February 2016, 03:48 AM   #11
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I just did the WG SUB. I had just bought a BLNR last year. Had that not been the case I would have gotten the BLRO.

Having said that, my vote goes to the BLRO. Functional and under the radar.
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Old 7 February 2016, 08:00 AM   #12
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One of these!

Same hour, minutes and seconds, you are really sick!!... By the way beautiful trio!!!!
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Old 7 February 2016, 09:59 AM   #14
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Got, got, need...

Like collecting Rolex stickers.
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Old 7 February 2016, 10:27 AM   #15
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The middle one is the one!!!! Beautiful!!!
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Old 7 February 2016, 10:53 AM   #16
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Old 7 February 2016, 01:00 PM   #17
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that just about nails it! Great trio Mike and Rolex should pay you!
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Old 9 February 2016, 02:38 AM   #18
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You guys are great. Had decided to pick up a GMT, just not sure BLRO or YG. Then my AD informed me YG and WG Skydweller just showed up.

Yikes, on my way in to check them out in a couple hours.
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Old 9 February 2016, 02:58 AM   #19
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Old 9 February 2016, 04:11 AM   #20
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YG sub with blue dial and insert is the only way to go
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Old 9 February 2016, 04:16 AM   #21
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Old 7 February 2016, 01:00 AM   #22
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The YMII ss sounds great
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Old 7 February 2016, 02:27 AM   #23
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Old 7 February 2016, 02:28 AM   #24
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Old 7 February 2016, 03:50 AM   #25
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I would either go ymii ss or blro.any of the choices you mentioned are great though.
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Old 7 February 2016, 05:43 AM   #26
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Old 7 February 2016, 05:44 AM   #27
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Old 7 February 2016, 05:57 AM   #28
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Another vote for the BLRO
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Old 7 February 2016, 09:51 AM   #29
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Old 7 February 2016, 10:02 AM   #30
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Go for some YG if you don't have some colour and flash.

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