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Grumpy Badger · 15 January 2012, 12:51 AM

MilSub...

I know, I know, it sounds crazy, BUT...

Expensive as they may be I genuinely feel they offer the best VALUE. The look, the history, the rarity. They just can't be beat!
I also genuinely believe that the cost would be as good as money in the bank. Even with the global economy as it is they are still holing/increasing in value. As the years go by they will only become rarer so I genuinely believe they are the best value Rolex available. Some tenants I have in a little house at the moment are making rumblings about moving and I am giving more than passing thought to selling the house if they do and putting most of the dough into a MilSub!

In the meantime, I agree with a lot of people above who have said 14060m.

azguy · 15 January 2012, 04:58 AM

Best bang is the explorer II as they can be had in the mid $3,000 range, pretty good price for a Rolex and you have the choice of 2 dial colors

Feras · 15 January 2012, 05:04 AM

14060m/214270

mrbill2mrbill2 · 15 January 2012, 05:14 AM

16610!

Melanotaenia · 15 January 2012, 06:20 AM

16610, the 14060, or the Sea Dweller would be my choices.

experimentjon · 15 January 2012, 06:30 AM

This is my first post here, and man, you know it's a Rolex forum when everyone is referring to the watches by their ref numbers. Haha. But personally, I'd have to say that the 116334 (Datejust II Steel/White Gold.) At least you're getting some gold for your high-dollar watch and not all SS. (I'd still buy a 16610 first though.)

GEO_79 · 15 January 2012, 06:50 AM

14060 and 16570

JustABreathAway · 15 January 2012, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenniferjanef

Regardless of the value and the msrp, I think the most valueable rolex I got is the one that I wear the most.. Currently, it is the DD2.. Ask JustABreathAway, I think he will agree with me.. DD2 to me is the best rolex have to offer for everyday everywhere use..

.. James.

Sorry I didn't see this earlier, I'm on the call team this weekend, so not my usual verbose self.

Absolutely I agree about the DD2. It is on my wrist everywhere I go, except for the gym, shower, or bed. It is a phenomenal watch, heavy, beautiful, and solid gold (or platinum). It is The Rolex - when someone says "Rolex" the watch that comes immediately to mind is the Yellow Gold President, and there's no President like the President, the II.
I absolutely and unequivocally love this watch and need no other. I would wear no other. Long live the King, or in this case, the President, the II.

HORNBLOWER · 18 January 2012, 04:11 AM

polar explorer,great value.

Mickey® · 18 January 2012, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HORNBLOWER

polar explorer,great value.

Great minds do think a like!

BRUJO · 18 January 2012, 07:11 AM

14060m

93 Turbo · 18 January 2012, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azguy

Best bang is the explorer II as they can be had in the mid $3,000 range, pretty good price for a Rolex and you have the choice of 2 dial colors

Followed closely by the 16710 GMT, little more expensive and can still be found for sub $4k.

powerfunk · 21 January 2012, 04:23 AM

I agree that GMT's, especially used, are an awesome value right now -- I like GMT Masters even more than Master II's actually.

"Best value" to me often means, "What's rare and cool that the Rolex WIS community doesn't particularly care for (yet)?" Because, given enough time, things that are rare enough will inevitably increase in value.

There are 4 watches in particular I can't help but think are undervalued (I own #1-2 so far):

1. Root Beer GMT's with all-brown bezel inserts. These "mocha" inserts seem much, much more rare than 2-tone Root Beer inserts, yet they don't currently command any premium. I rarely if ever seem to see good mocha inserts for sale.

2. Air Kings with random company logos, etc. I think these are interesting, historically, especially since Rolex no longer makes this type of thing.

3. Zephyrs (1008's) - Crosshair dial adds obvious uniqueness; bezel is also unique. IMHO just about everything under 40mm is undervalued these days, but 34-36mm will have to come back in style eventually!

4. Barked Gold Day-Dates - I think I'm in the minority on this, but I love the look of barked bracelets/bezels. Their value is low right now because so many people simply don't prefer them, but I think it'll increase once people realize how rare they are.

phillycheez · 21 January 2012, 04:01 PM

GMT Master

1675 or 16750 (matte dial)

-3 different inserts to choose from... but technically hundreds of different types of inserts if you believe faded inserts to be different.

-History

-bracelet + Nato combinations galore.

4k to 4.5k will get you a very nice one.

Will never go out of style and will save your life if you are lost in the woods (compass).

SS Oyster · 21 January 2012, 05:08 PM

Sub LV

laphroaig007 · 21 January 2012, 11:08 PM

1680 or 16600

horseco · 21 January 2012, 11:14 PM

Rolex Datejust Turn O Graph 116264, very slow seller & very reasonably priced. I think in a few years this watch will climb in value...

brownbear · 22 January 2012, 12:07 AM

current.. ND Sub
discontinued.. SD

Charlie_Collins · 22 January 2012, 12:10 AM

SD all the way.

HL65 · 22 January 2012, 12:31 AM

1675's, 16750's and 16710's etc. etc. --GMT's of the past IMHO.

GEO_79 · 22 January 2012, 01:32 AM

16600 sd

sea-dweller · 22 January 2012, 02:20 AM

SD, Explorer II

guyrolex · 1 March 2012, 12:39 PM

16710 M series GMT Master II with the 3186 movement and stick dial

YoyoGift8 · 1 March 2012, 01:31 PM

Sub LV or TOG

nick c · 1 March 2012, 01:40 PM

phillycheez · 3 March 2012, 02:50 AM

14060, 1675, 16750, 16570

ikovalchuk17 · 3 March 2012, 03:04 AM

16610lv, 16600, and 14060m w/ 4 lines

theken · 3 March 2012, 03:07 AM

black dial Milgauss 116400

kilyung · 3 March 2012, 03:14 AM

14060m

sierra11b · 3 March 2012, 03:26 AM

16570 is the best value. 16710 is the most versatile for the dollars spent.

15 January 2012, 12:51 AM	#31
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	MilSub... I know, I know, it sounds crazy, BUT... Expensive as they may be I genuinely feel they offer the best VALUE. The look, the history, the rarity. They just can't be beat! I also genuinely believe that the cost would be as good as money in the bank. Even with the global economy as it is they are still holing/increasing in value. As the years go by they will only become rarer so I genuinely believe they are the best value Rolex available. Some tenants I have in a little house at the moment are making rumblings about moving and I am giving more than passing thought to selling the house if they do and putting most of the dough into a MilSub! In the meantime, I agree with a lot of people above who have said 14060m. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

15 January 2012, 05:14 AM	#34
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	16610! __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

21 January 2012, 04:23 AM	#43
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	I agree that GMT's, especially used, are an awesome value right now -- I like GMT Masters even more than Master II's actually. "Best value" to me often means, "What's rare and cool that the Rolex WIS community doesn't particularly care for (yet)?" Because, given enough time, things that are rare enough will inevitably increase in value. There are 4 watches in particular I can't help but think are undervalued (I own #1-2 so far): 1. Root Beer GMT's with all-brown bezel inserts. These "mocha" inserts seem much, much more rare than 2-tone Root Beer inserts, yet they don't currently command any premium. I rarely if ever seem to see good mocha inserts for sale. 2. Air Kings with random company logos, etc. I think these are interesting, historically, especially since Rolex no longer makes this type of thing. 3. Zephyrs (1008's) - Crosshair dial adds obvious uniqueness; bezel is also unique. IMHO just about everything under 40mm is undervalued these days, but 34-36mm will have to come back in style eventually! 4. Barked Gold Day-Dates - I think I'm in the minority on this, but I love the look of barked bracelets/bezels. Their value is low right now because so many people simply don't prefer them, but I think it'll increase once people realize how rare they are. Last edited by powerfunk; 21 January 2012 at 04:23 AM.. Reason: omitted a number in list

22 January 2012, 12:31 AM	#50
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	1675's, 16750's and 16710's etc. etc. --GMT's of the past IMHO. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

1 March 2012, 01:40 PM	#55
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Rolex 14060 Attached Images

15 January 2012, 04:58 AM	#32
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Best bang is the explorer II as they can be had in the mid $3,000 range, pretty good price for a Rolex and you have the choice of 2 dial colors

15 January 2012, 05:04 AM	#33
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	14060m/214270

15 January 2012, 06:20 AM	#35
Melanotaenia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: NYC Watch: Explorers and Subs Posts: 620	16610, the 14060, or the Sea Dweller would be my choices.

15 January 2012, 06:30 AM	#36
experimentjon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Honolulu Posts: 292	This is my first post here, and man, you know it's a Rolex forum when everyone is referring to the watches by their ref numbers. Haha. But personally, I'd have to say that the 116334 (Datejust II Steel/White Gold.) At least you're getting some gold for your high-dollar watch and not all SS. (I'd still buy a 16610 first though.)

15 January 2012, 06:50 AM	#37
GEO_79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Georgian Location: Constanta_Romania Watch: 216570 Polar Posts: 904	14060 and 16570

18 January 2012, 04:11 AM	#39
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	polar explorer,great value.

18 January 2012, 07:11 AM	#41
BRUJO Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Oscar Location: Spain Watch: Rolex Comex 16800 Posts: 108	14060m

21 January 2012, 04:01 PM	#44
phillycheez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Portland Posts: 398	GMT Master 1675 or 16750 (matte dial) -3 different inserts to choose from... but technically hundreds of different types of inserts if you believe faded inserts to be different. -History -bracelet + Nato combinations galore. 4k to 4.5k will get you a very nice one. Will never go out of style and will save your life if you are lost in the woods (compass).

21 January 2012, 05:08 PM	#45
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	Sub LV

21 January 2012, 11:08 PM	#46
laphroaig007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Marc Location: France Watch: 116710 & PAM372 Posts: 1,027	1680 or 16600

21 January 2012, 11:14 PM	#47
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	Rolex Datejust Turn O Graph 116264, very slow seller & very reasonably priced. I think in a few years this watch will climb in value...

22 January 2012, 12:07 AM	#48
brownbear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Danny Location: georgia Watch: it Bub Posts: 1,334	current.. ND Sub discontinued.. SD

22 January 2012, 12:10 AM	#49
Charlie_Collins Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 26	SD all the way.

22 January 2012, 01:32 AM	#51
GEO_79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Georgian Location: Constanta_Romania Watch: 216570 Polar Posts: 904	16600 sd

22 January 2012, 02:20 AM	#52
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	SD, Explorer II

1 March 2012, 12:39 PM	#53
guyrolex Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: John Location: Canada Watch: DSSD, SubC LV Posts: 258	16710 M series GMT Master II with the 3186 movement and stick dial

1 March 2012, 01:31 PM	#54
YoyoGift8 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MNL/Henderson NV Watch: Rolex Posts: 979	Sub LV or TOG

3 March 2012, 02:50 AM	#56
phillycheez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Portland Posts: 398	14060, 1675, 16750, 16570

3 March 2012, 03:04 AM	#57
ikovalchuk17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LA Watch: ND Sub Posts: 371	16610lv, 16600, and 14060m w/ 4 lines

3 March 2012, 03:07 AM	#58
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,417	black dial Milgauss 116400

3 March 2012, 03:14 AM	#59
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	14060m

3 March 2012, 03:26 AM	#60
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	16570 is the best value. 16710 is the most versatile for the dollars spent.

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