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BMess · 12 May 2014, 10:50 PM

I'm very close to buying my first watch. I've been talking to DavidSW for a few days now and I need your opinions.

I'm looking for a sport model Rolex (sub, gmt, YM, daytona). I'm leaning towards the sub but I feel that there is a lack of "shine". I understand it is a subdued tool watch and being understated is a positive but I'm looking for something with a little more shine. What would you all suggest? I really like the way the fluted bezels and the polished center links shine on the DJII but I want to stay away from the DJII and get one of the more classic sport models.

What would you all buy in this case? Also, I'm buying BNIB and my budget is $10k.

mfer · 12 May 2014, 10:54 PM

IIc best matches your criteria.

Steel28 · 12 May 2014, 11:07 PM

Add some more and get Daytona.

Cru Jones · 12 May 2014, 11:10 PM

given your budget (daytona out unless you add 15/20%), and your need for "shine" (sub out), i would say BLNR (a bit more visual presence than the black GMTIIc). depending on how BNIB you need it, you might even be able to swing a 116713 (or stretch a bit for that "extra shine" of YG).

SaddleSC · 12 May 2014, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

given your budget (daytona out unless you add 15/20%), and your need for "shine" (sub out), i would say BLNR (a bit more visual presence than the black GMTIIc). depending on how BNIB you need it, you might even be able to swing a 116713 (or stretch a bit for that "extra shine" of YG).

Agreed.

Speed · 12 May 2014, 11:33 PM

PCLs are shiny. Sounds like it's down to the GMT or YM?

kilyung · 12 May 2014, 11:45 PM

Why not get a sub and polish the center links?

texex91 · 12 May 2014, 11:50 PM

Daytona is out BNIB if that's your budget (under $10k). I would go with GMTIIc...simply great watch.

Good news is, which ever on you choose, DavidSW will be able to help!

nickb732 · 12 May 2014, 11:51 PM

BLNR/TT GMTIIc

BMess · 13 May 2014, 12:02 AM

If I was willing to do an excellent condition used, and still have my $10,000 budget, would that change anyone's mind?

watchwatcher · 13 May 2014, 12:58 AM

I think the DJII would give you exactly what you want, under budget. But, if you must have a sports watch, then I would go BLNR.

Keith1 · 13 May 2014, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarrisonK

If I was willing to do an excellent condition used, and still have my $10,000 budget, would that change anyone's mind?

A two tone Submariner with a blue, or black dial. I prefer the blue myself. You can add another Rolex down the road with a black dial. Here is a TT black dial from David, which is brand new:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=351571

Spartacus · 13 May 2014, 01:07 AM

Milgauss!

Urosfan · 13 May 2014, 01:07 AM

I would save a little bit more and get daytona then

tkc324 · 13 May 2014, 01:48 AM

GMT2c is prob your best bet.

AK797 · 13 May 2014, 03:14 AM

For 10K, a TT for sure.

mike · 13 May 2014, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkc324

GMT2c is prob your best bet.

Given the criteria, I'd go this route as well.

bg17 · 13 May 2014, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith1

A two tone Submariner with a blue, or black dial. I prefer the blue myself. You can add another Rolex down the road with a black dial. Here is a TT black dial from David, which is brand new:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=351571

That would be my choice, only with the black dial...

Sublover2166 · 13 May 2014, 07:08 AM

Spend 9K and buy a BNIB GMT Black&Blue from a trusted seller here. The polished center links and black and blue bezel really make this a sharp looking timepiece!!

MortgageGuy · 13 May 2014, 09:28 AM

116710 IMO either ln or blnr will work. Second choice would be the 116622

By the way David rocks

BNA/LION · 13 May 2014, 09:32 AM

TT Sub, BLNR or save a little more and get a Daytona. Good Luck and Happy Hunting!

Ector495 · 13 May 2014, 09:56 AM

This...

mtl514 · 13 May 2014, 10:19 AM

I vote ym!

tkerrmd · 13 May 2014, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BNALION

TT Sub, BLNR or save a little more and get a Daytona. Good Luck and Happy Hunting!

Agree

skywood · 13 May 2014, 10:28 AM

BLNR GMTIIc

Buck I · 13 May 2014, 10:28 AM

TT GMT 116713 or Yachtmaster

T. Ferguson · 13 May 2014, 10:29 AM

I'd recommend the GMT, whichever bezel you prefer. Not only the PCLs shine but the ceramic bezel reflects light beautifully but in an understated way.

The Daytona might be a little out of your budget but consider it also lacks a date function - if that is useful to you. If this will be your only watch I'd go with a date model.

Don't know if this appeals to you but you might be able to get the GMT in TT from one of the sellers here for around $10K. Now we're talkin' shine!

GsurgBM · 13 May 2014, 10:33 AM

One of these two:

GsurgBM · 13 May 2014, 10:34 AM

2.

GsurgBM · 13 May 2014, 10:34 AM

Or maybe a TT blue sub

12 May 2014, 10:50 PM	#1
BMess "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC Metro Posts: 674	Sub/GMT/YM/Daytona Question I'm very close to buying my first watch. I've been talking to DavidSW for a few days now and I need your opinions. I'm looking for a sport model Rolex (sub, gmt, YM, daytona). I'm leaning towards the sub but I feel that there is a lack of "shine". I understand it is a subdued tool watch and being understated is a positive but I'm looking for something with a little more shine. What would you all suggest? I really like the way the fluted bezels and the polished center links shine on the DJII but I want to stay away from the DJII and get one of the more classic sport models. What would you all buy in this case? Also, I'm buying BNIB and my budget is $10k.

12 May 2014, 10:54 PM	#2
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	IIc best matches your criteria. __________________ member#3242

12 May 2014, 11:51 PM	#9
nickb732 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Nicholas Location: UK Posts: 2,630	BLNR/TT GMTIIc __________________ Nick

13 May 2014, 09:28 AM	#20
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	116710 IMO either ln or blnr will work. Second choice would be the 116622 By the way David rocks __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

13 May 2014, 09:32 AM	#21
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,661	TT Sub, BLNR or save a little more and get a Daytona. Good Luck and Happy Hunting! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

12 May 2014, 11:07 PM	#3
Steel28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Canada Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,019	Add some more and get Daytona.

12 May 2014, 11:10 PM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,303	given your budget (daytona out unless you add 15/20%), and your need for "shine" (sub out), i would say BLNR (a bit more visual presence than the black GMTIIc). depending on how BNIB you need it, you might even be able to swing a 116713 (or stretch a bit for that "extra shine" of YG).

12 May 2014, 11:33 PM	#6
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	PCLs are shiny. Sounds like it's down to the GMT or YM?

12 May 2014, 11:45 PM	#7
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Why not get a sub and polish the center links?

12 May 2014, 11:50 PM	#8
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Daytona is out BNIB if that's your budget (under $10k). I would go with GMTIIc...simply great watch. Good news is, which ever on you choose, DavidSW will be able to help!

13 May 2014, 12:02 AM	#10
BMess "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC Metro Posts: 674	If I was willing to do an excellent condition used, and still have my $10,000 budget, would that change anyone's mind?

13 May 2014, 12:58 AM	#11
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I think the DJII would give you exactly what you want, under budget. But, if you must have a sports watch, then I would go BLNR.

13 May 2014, 01:07 AM	#13
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,745	Milgauss!

13 May 2014, 01:07 AM	#14
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	I would save a little bit more and get daytona then

13 May 2014, 01:48 AM	#15
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	GMT2c is prob your best bet.

13 May 2014, 03:14 AM	#16
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	For 10K, a TT for sure.

13 May 2014, 07:08 AM	#19
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	Spend 9K and buy a BNIB GMT Black&Blue from a trusted seller here. The polished center links and black and blue bezel really make this a sharp looking timepiece!!

13 May 2014, 09:56 AM	#22
Ector495 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: 16622 Posts: 1,097	This... Attached Images __________________ Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear. - Ambrose Redmoon

13 May 2014, 10:19 AM	#23
mtl514 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Adam S Location: montreal Posts: 344	I vote ym! Attached Images

13 May 2014, 10:28 AM	#25
skywood "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Raymond Location: Hong Kong Posts: 158	BLNR GMTIIc

13 May 2014, 10:28 AM	#26
Buck I 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Ross Location: Ohio/Florida Watch: Submariner C Posts: 399	TT GMT 116713 or Yachtmaster

13 May 2014, 10:29 AM	#27
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	I'd recommend the GMT, whichever bezel you prefer. Not only the PCLs shine but the ceramic bezel reflects light beautifully but in an understated way. The Daytona might be a little out of your budget but consider it also lacks a date function - if that is useful to you. If this will be your only watch I'd go with a date model. Don't know if this appeals to you but you might be able to get the GMT in TT from one of the sellers here for around $10K. Now we're talkin' shine! __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

13 May 2014, 10:33 AM	#28
GsurgBM "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: Not enough Posts: 3,759	One of these two: Attached Images __________________ Rolex • Tudor • Omega • Panerai

13 May 2014, 10:34 AM	#29
GsurgBM "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: Not enough Posts: 3,759	2. Attached Images __________________ Rolex • Tudor • Omega • Panerai

13 May 2014, 10:34 AM	#30
GsurgBM "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: Not enough Posts: 3,759	Or maybe a TT blue sub __________________ Rolex • Tudor • Omega • Panerai

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