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timepiecegentleman · 28 July 2020, 10:25 PM

If you were going to put a brand new watch away in the safe today for roughly 30 years, solely for the purpose of having a true new vintage piece, which one would you choose?

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REFZ · 28 July 2020, 10:31 PM

None, because I don't see the point of owning a safe queen.

Marast-66 · 28 July 2020, 10:35 PM

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None, because I don't see the point of owning a safe queen.

Hahahaaha, so true . Just enjoy your watch

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Dsmith1974 · 28 July 2020, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by timepiecegentleman

If you were going to put a brand new watch away in the safe today for roughly 30 years, solely for the purpose of having a true new vintage piece, which one would you choose?

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A NOS 5 digit sub that was already 20 to 30 years old. 30 years isn’t very old for a watch - barely middle aged.

It’d be interesting to see what the demand for a mint 16610 or 14060 is in 2050.

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beshannon · 28 July 2020, 10:37 PM

None, pointless waste of a watch

JSolution · 28 July 2020, 10:39 PM

Air king... inexpensive and no huge desire to wear it.

DDDan · 28 July 2020, 10:42 PM

A lot of heroes here missing a key phrase in the OP.

“If you WERE going to”

NachoNeal · 28 July 2020, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JSolution

Air king... inexpensive and no huge desire to wear it.

you think your feelings would change thirty years from now?

P1nky_Up · 28 July 2020, 10:46 PM

Meteorite GMT. It is rare to begin with and GMT's have a rich history.

georgekart · 28 July 2020, 10:53 PM

First of all, I'd have to get two immediately so I could wear one and feel OK with putting the other one in the safe. Secondly, it'd probably not be a Rolex. But if we stick to Rolex, might have to be the Rainbow Daytona 116595RBOW.

beshannon · 28 July 2020, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DDDan

A lot of heroes here missing a key phrase in the OP.

“If you WERE going to”

I would invest the cost of the watch in Apple stock

Marcjvr · 28 July 2020, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by NachoNeal

you think your feelings would change thirty years from now?

I think the AirKing has all the makings of going down as a highly sought after collector piece in the years to come. Especially if Rolex kills it off before long.

Dsmith1974 · 28 July 2020, 11:06 PM

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I think the AirKing has all the makings of going down as a highly sought after collector piece in the years to come. Especially if Rolex kills it off before long.

I think this is entirely hinged upon whether Bloodhound cracks the land speed record or not. Sadly the finances were looking touch and go before Covid. I wished Rolex would just fund the operation until the end. Whatever it takes.

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Watchflair · 28 July 2020, 11:06 PM

If I don't wear it I sell it.

Knappo 1307 · 28 July 2020, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DDDan

A lot of heroes here missing a key phrase in the OP.

“If you WERE going to”

So, save the day hero. Spill the beans....

Marcjvr · 28 July 2020, 11:08 PM

Op, I would not do it myself but it is a fun idea.

My list would be the following:

SD4k
Any NOS 5 digit model
Modern air king
Modern Milgauss

Definitely would do it with something unique versus a boring “hot” watch that the herd is lusting after today because of FOMO

Ranger67 · 28 July 2020, 11:09 PM

I'd be so old, I would most probably have forgotten it was there.

MickCollins1916 · 28 July 2020, 11:09 PM

Never, ever would I do such a thing. I wear them, enjoy them, they get scratches and stories. That’s how it goes.

ROLEX MAN · 28 July 2020, 11:12 PM

In 20 years, I'm "DUST"!

Use it NOW!

Marcjvr · 28 July 2020, 11:14 PM

lol use your imagination guys.

Op is just asking a hypothetical

travisb · 28 July 2020, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by REFZ

None, because I don't see the point of owning a safe queen.

Same here.
Why not just wear it for 20 years?

HERITAGE82 · 28 July 2020, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcjvr

lol use your imagination guys.

Op is just asking a hypothetical

Exactly. It was just a new topic other than the typical boring content.

I would put away a White dialed Milgauss.

dricig · 28 July 2020, 11:19 PM

History shows that the less popular models do very well over time.

16570 Explorer engraved rehaut & 3186.

GolfJunkie · 28 July 2020, 11:29 PM

16710

denmanproject · 28 July 2020, 11:30 PM

Hulk

Dsmith1974 · 28 July 2020, 11:34 PM

https://youtu.be/1J1H8gknbtI

PT talking about which Rolex to stash for 20 years.

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mmmmp · 28 July 2020, 11:46 PM

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If you were going to put a brand new watch away in the safe today for roughly 30 years, solely for the purpose of having a true new vintage piece, which one would you choose?

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Lock it away for 30 years? As long as the OP gets locked away with it, I'm cool with that.

Seriously, freezing assets without generating interest is silly. As pointed out, kind of a 'fun' idea but not realistic let alone practical.

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Rokoru · 28 July 2020, 11:58 PM

Kermit, although I rather prefer to wear it..

DC116710LN · 28 July 2020, 11:58 PM

Probably a Patek Grand Complication. I would be hesitant to wear it anyways and they tend to do well in auctions once discontinued

JPMickB83 · 29 July 2020, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

Exactly. It was just a new topic other than the typical boring content.

I would put away a White dialed Milgauss.

I was thinking of the white dial Milgauss as well.

(Not my photo but I do have one)

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28 July 2020, 10:25 PM	#1
timepiecegentleman Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Anthony Farrer Location: Dallas, TX Watch: 116613LN Bluesy Posts: 1,994	Put one watch away for 20 years... If you were going to put a brand new watch away in the safe today for roughly 30 years, solely for the purpose of having a true new vintage piece, which one would you choose? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 July 2020, 10:31 PM	#2
REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	None, because I don't see the point of owning a safe queen. __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

28 July 2020, 10:37 PM	#5
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	None, pointless waste of a watch __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

28 July 2020, 11:12 PM	#19
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,717	In 20 years, I'm "DUST"! Use it NOW! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

28 July 2020, 11:19 PM	#23
dricig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: NY Metro Posts: 680	History shows that the less popular models do very well over time. 16570 Explorer engraved rehaut & 3186. __________________ Rolex 15010 Date -16013 TT DJ 16610LV -16750 GMT-16600 SD 16710 GMT -Tudor 79280

28 July 2020, 10:39 PM	#6
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	Air king... inexpensive and no huge desire to wear it.

28 July 2020, 10:42 PM	#7
DDDan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Rick Dancey Location: NZ Posts: 73	A lot of heroes here missing a key phrase in the OP. “If you WERE going to”

28 July 2020, 10:46 PM	#9
P1nky_Up "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Virginia Posts: 576	Meteorite GMT. It is rare to begin with and GMT's have a rich history.

28 July 2020, 10:53 PM	#10
georgekart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 1,543	First of all, I'd have to get two immediately so I could wear one and feel OK with putting the other one in the safe. Secondly, it'd probably not be a Rolex. But if we stick to Rolex, might have to be the Rainbow Daytona 116595RBOW.

28 July 2020, 11:06 PM	#14
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	If I don't wear it I sell it.

28 July 2020, 11:08 PM	#16
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,747	Op, I would not do it myself but it is a fun idea. My list would be the following: SD4k Any NOS 5 digit model Modern air king Modern Milgauss Definitely would do it with something unique versus a boring “hot” watch that the herd is lusting after today because of FOMO

28 July 2020, 11:09 PM	#17
Ranger67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Gary Location: London UK Watch: 116613LB Bluesy Posts: 1,066	I'd be so old, I would most probably have forgotten it was there.

28 July 2020, 11:09 PM	#18
MickCollins1916 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 3,280	Never, ever would I do such a thing. I wear them, enjoy them, they get scratches and stories. That’s how it goes.

28 July 2020, 11:14 PM	#20
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,747	lol use your imagination guys. Op is just asking a hypothetical

28 July 2020, 11:29 PM	#24
GolfJunkie 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: USA Watch: 252 Posts: 5,080	16710

28 July 2020, 11:30 PM	#25
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	Hulk

28 July 2020, 11:34 PM	#26
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,263	https://youtu.be/1J1H8gknbtI PT talking about which Rolex to stash for 20 years. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 July 2020, 11:58 PM	#28
Rokoru "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 764	Kermit, although I rather prefer to wear it..

28 July 2020, 11:58 PM	#29
DC116710LN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: US Posts: 1,057	Probably a Patek Grand Complication. I would be hesitant to wear it anyways and they tend to do well in auctions once discontinued

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