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bawlin · 24 July 2013, 01:41 PM

Sub -> BLNR -> DJ2 and then hopefully I'm in a position to step up to an 18k GMT or DD2.

Tri-Tip · 24 July 2013, 01:57 PM

My first was a Sub-C just over 2 years ago. For the next, I plan an Explorer II Polar.

kilyung · 24 July 2013, 02:10 PM

fishingbear · 24 July 2013, 02:41 PM

Gmt or expII.

LightOnAHill · 24 July 2013, 02:49 PM

Day date

PunkJr · 24 July 2013, 03:25 PM

I think a Speedy compliments a Sub just nicely, or maybe a nice Patek dress watch.

CWIN · 24 July 2013, 03:28 PM

For me, I went GMTIIc after my 16610.

damo_t · 24 July 2013, 03:32 PM

My sub opened the door of appreciation for the snowflake. So I got that next. I now have a Speedmaster Pro incoming. All birth years too. :)

watchstuff · 24 July 2013, 03:49 PM

i went the other way, gmt first then sub.

LightOnAHill · 24 July 2013, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

For me it would be going gold.

Exactly!!!

GradyPhilpott · 24 July 2013, 09:49 PM

If you are looking for a dressier watch, it would be a DJ.

If a chronograph appeals to you, then I'd say the Speedy Pro. It's a watch with strong history, is virtually unchanged since it was first introduced, and is quite affordable to boot.

Spartan · 24 July 2013, 10:21 PM

Another Sub with some Yellow Gold

ufboy73 · 24 July 2013, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

oh my, mike your pics really should come with some sort of warning 'may be dangerous to discretionary income'

Rags · 24 July 2013, 10:44 PM

I actually bought my 16233 DJ first then I bought my sub. My next will probably be a Explorer.

Billywiz · 24 July 2013, 10:45 PM

Daytona....

landroverking · 24 July 2013, 11:11 PM

No Rolex collection is right without a DJ.

anothernewphone · 24 July 2013, 11:43 PM

Eventually I'd like to have a 114060 and a 116610LV.

azguy · 24 July 2013, 11:44 PM

GMT, without a doubt

nickng · 24 July 2013, 11:46 PM

I may be short on cash after getting a Sub. So the next would probably be a G-Shock

Vincent65 · 24 July 2013, 11:47 PM

gmt

DiamondJack · 25 July 2013, 12:54 AM

A Sub is a great start to any collection but as others have said, have a good think about what your aims are with your future collection.

For example, some people collect certain brands or will collect just diving watches. Some people like a collection to cover all occasions so they have a watch to wear to the office, when doing sports, diving, evening dress, racing, etc etc.

Also think about whether residual value is important to you as certain brands like Rolex do a lot better than others in the re-sale market.

The Watch Snob makes a good point in a quote from one of his web pages.....

The practical upper limit of a man’s watch collection is based upon what he can afford and store while keeping in his wife’s good graces. Of course, I believe that once you start forgetting some of the pieces you have in your collection, you may have gone too far.

The issue I have with many of the people who have large collections (and I know a few) is that they tend to not be discerning in their watch collecting. So they buy any new watch that catches their fancy, regardless of its significance or any intent to wear it. They end up with a drawer full of Thierry Nataf-era Zeniths, some silly depth gauge divers that have never gotten wet and a handful of fashion watches that were fondled and bought like cheap hookers by a drunken salesman on a forgettable business trip.

While I normally do not condone knuckling under to a spouse, judging by some of the watches you listed, I tend to agree with your wife. It’s better to have five good pieces than 25 questionable ones.

But my choice would be a Rolex GMTIIc..........

Sam Philip · 25 July 2013, 01:06 AM

Daytona

Chainring · 25 July 2013, 01:25 AM

Your question will give you only opinions, not answers. No one who responds to your question will be correct. The only one who can answer the question is you based on your budget, tastes and desires.

Now for my opinion: a GMT or a chrono. Many like the Daytona but I prefer the Speedmaster Pro or a Zenith El Primero. The new Tudor Heritage Chrono blue is sweet, also if you can find one.

Jake B · 25 July 2013, 01:32 AM

Speedmaster. Everyone needs a Speedmaster.

mtb · 25 July 2013, 01:34 AM

Am thinking about a 2nd Rolex after my 1st DSSD... torn between DJII/EXP1/EXP2 as I prefer bigger faced watch..

THIS looks lovely!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Nailed it.

You'll know when you try it on.

But I say expy!

Daytona-Dan · 25 July 2013, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billywiz

Daytona....

I agree, GMT is too similar to the Sub and the Daytona doubles as a dress watch very well!

brent1202 · 25 July 2013, 02:36 AM

I went for the Speedmaster as my choice after purchasing the Sub-C! I couldn't be happier. The hesalite, manual winding movement and the history of the Speedmaster make the pair perfect.

Rashid.bk · 25 July 2013, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Ay Dios! Those two right there, best of the best.

Rashid.bk · 25 July 2013, 03:29 AM

There is no second.....until you join TRF, then hold on because things are about to get scary real fast....

submariner123 · 25 July 2013, 03:33 AM

My first was a Sub-C. My next will be a white dial Explorer II.

24 July 2013, 09:49 PM	#41
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	If you are looking for a dressier watch, it would be a DJ. If a chronograph appeals to you, then I'd say the Speedy Pro. It's a watch with strong history, is virtually unchanged since it was first introduced, and is quite affordable to boot. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

24 July 2013, 10:21 PM	#42
Spartan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Watch: ALL of them Posts: 450	Another Sub with some Yellow Gold __________________ ROLEX1675:126660:226570BL:116613LN:114060 Pam00279 : Pam00270 : OMEGA3861 : Navitimer A23322 :

24 July 2013, 10:44 PM	#44
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I actually bought my 16233 DJ first then I bought my sub. My next will probably be a Explorer. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

24 July 2013, 11:46 PM	#49
nickng "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: NickN Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 524	I may be short on cash after getting a Sub. So the next would probably be a G-Shock __________________ NickN

25 July 2013, 01:32 AM	#54
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	Speedmaster. Everyone needs a Speedmaster. __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

24 July 2013, 01:41 PM	#31
bawlin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Posts: 210	Sub -> BLNR -> DJ2 and then hopefully I'm in a position to step up to an 18k GMT or DD2.

24 July 2013, 01:57 PM	#32
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,474	My first was a Sub-C just over 2 years ago. For the next, I plan an Explorer II Polar.

24 July 2013, 02:10 PM	#33
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940

24 July 2013, 02:41 PM	#34
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	Gmt or expII.

24 July 2013, 02:49 PM	#35
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	Day date

24 July 2013, 03:25 PM	#36
PunkJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Adelaide Watch: 14060 Sub Posts: 332	I think a Speedy compliments a Sub just nicely, or maybe a nice Patek dress watch.

24 July 2013, 03:28 PM	#37
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	For me, I went GMTIIc after my 16610.

24 July 2013, 03:32 PM	#38
damo_t "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 16800, 94110 Posts: 349	My sub opened the door of appreciation for the snowflake. So I got that next. I now have a Speedmaster Pro incoming. All birth years too. :)

24 July 2013, 03:49 PM	#39
watchstuff "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 273	i went the other way, gmt first then sub.

24 July 2013, 10:45 PM	#45
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	Daytona....

24 July 2013, 11:11 PM	#46
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	No Rolex collection is right without a DJ.

24 July 2013, 11:43 PM	#47
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	Eventually I'd like to have a 114060 and a 116610LV.

24 July 2013, 11:44 PM	#48
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	GMT, without a doubt

24 July 2013, 11:47 PM	#50
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	gmt

25 July 2013, 12:54 AM	#51
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	A Sub is a great start to any collection but as others have said, have a good think about what your aims are with your future collection. For example, some people collect certain brands or will collect just diving watches. Some people like a collection to cover all occasions so they have a watch to wear to the office, when doing sports, diving, evening dress, racing, etc etc. Also think about whether residual value is important to you as certain brands like Rolex do a lot better than others in the re-sale market. The Watch Snob makes a good point in a quote from one of his web pages..... The practical upper limit of a man’s watch collection is based upon what he can afford and store while keeping in his wife’s good graces. Of course, I believe that once you start forgetting some of the pieces you have in your collection, you may have gone too far. The issue I have with many of the people who have large collections (and I know a few) is that they tend to not be discerning in their watch collecting. So they buy any new watch that catches their fancy, regardless of its significance or any intent to wear it. They end up with a drawer full of Thierry Nataf-era Zeniths, some silly depth gauge divers that have never gotten wet and a handful of fashion watches that were fondled and bought like cheap hookers by a drunken salesman on a forgettable business trip. While I normally do not condone knuckling under to a spouse, judging by some of the watches you listed, I tend to agree with your wife. It’s better to have five good pieces than 25 questionable ones. But my choice would be a Rolex GMTIIc..........

25 July 2013, 01:06 AM	#52
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Daytona

25 July 2013, 01:25 AM	#53
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	Your question will give you only opinions, not answers. No one who responds to your question will be correct. The only one who can answer the question is you based on your budget, tastes and desires. Now for my opinion: a GMT or a chrono. Many like the Daytona but I prefer the Speedmaster Pro or a Zenith El Primero. The new Tudor Heritage Chrono blue is sweet, also if you can find one.

25 July 2013, 02:36 AM	#57
brent1202 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: Bluegrass State Watch: 116610 & 3570.50 Posts: 60	I went for the Speedmaster as my choice after purchasing the Sub-C! I couldn't be happier. The hesalite, manual winding movement and the history of the Speedmaster make the pair perfect.

25 July 2013, 03:29 AM	#59
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	There is no second.....until you join TRF, then hold on because things are about to get scary real fast....

25 July 2013, 03:33 AM	#60
submariner123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: England Watch: 116610LN Posts: 643	My first was a Sub-C. My next will be a white dial Explorer II.

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