Choosing my third Rolex

[Igerswis]

Hi everyone,

Am potentially looking at getting a third Rolex and want to see what else everyone is doing with their collection and what they have kept or flipped to make their collection work.

Currently I have the DSSD and the SD4000:



The collection at the moment is as follows:

- Rolex DSSD



- Rolex SD4000



- Breitling Navitimer 125e



- Breitling Airwolf:



- Omega Speedmaster 50th



- Omega PO9300



- Zenith Stratos Striking 10th



I also have several G-Shocks for daily wear and for discretion purposes.

It would make sense to add another Zenith to the collection but am holding out for the Tag Heuer Monaco 24 calibre 36, as this uses the same movement but in a square case. However this is still quite a costly watch and I have a feeling in a years time LV might decide to use the movement in a better design.

Am dismissing the Daytona S/Steel as they're difficult to get hold of new and am not prepared to pay a premium. The size doesn't appeal to me either and am hoping in 5-10 years Rolex will update the design again as they did a couple of years ago.

The BLNR GMT appeals to me due to the colours of the bezel and the rarety of the model, but the cyclops puts me off, and the pcl's would take a beating as they have done on the Zenith.

The Hulk uses a shade of green that I'm not a fan of. The brighter shade of green on the bezel of the older LV was much better IMO.

My mind is set on the Submariner Non Date, as the symmetry of the dial and lack of cyclops appeals to me. The bracelet is the same as the SD4000 unless someone can correct me, which is a great feature to have as you can adjust the watch whoever you want. Although not very easy to find, I can have a brand new one on my wrist by Tuesday/Wednesday with an extra years warranty and a free service when required.

Does anyone have three ceramics in their collection? Would they feel a bit 'samey' with small differences or do they work well in rotation together? A DSSD, SD4000 and SubC ND?

[Racerdj]

My choice would be to add a GMT model.

[Gerardus]

Nice collection, I would buy a SUB-C

[kxux]

Originally Posted by Racerdj

My choice would be to add a GMT model.

I agree. GMT model will nicely complement your collection. Many people love the Exp II and even more people like the GMT IIc if you want to stay with Rolex.

By the way the PCL can be brushed by pretty much any qualified jeweler. I had mine brushed and it looks great.

[Bangel]

The Sub C would make the perfect Rolex ceramic diving watch trifecta.

Super collection by the way!

[thomaspp]

Interesting collection you've got. How about the YMII!

[Sportwatchmania]

Originally Posted by kxux

I agree. GMT model will nicely complement your collection. Many people love the Exp II and even more people like the GMT IIc if you want to stay with Rolex.

Third agree for your third Rolex.

[77T]

You have the "tool" watch spectrum covered except for GMT. But maybe begin to branch out into a "dress" model? Datejust, Day-Date, Cellini for example.

[AK797]

As you prefer no Cyclops and the Subc is similar to the other SDs, how about the Exp1 as a more dressy sports watch?

[BMess]

Since you have two fantastic tool watches, I suggest you get something a little more dressy like a DJII. If you want to stay with the sportier watches you should consider a YM.


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[MrSimba]

White dial 'Polar' Explorer II would get my vote :)

Out of interest given they are so similar which gets the most wrist time between the DSSD & the SD4000?

[sebastien1975]

Milgauss GV or Explorer 1 would be a good addition

[submariner123]

It's almost as if you bought the same watch twice.

[luvsub]

Gmt or YM.

[travisb]

I think it would be very cool to add the 114060.
Wears nice and thin compared to your other divers.
I've got the 114060 and have been debating adding either the SDC or Deepsea.

[OmegaJJH]

Another vote for Sub C from me.

What part of Liverpool are you from?

[Wesley Crusher]

114060.

[ufboy73]

obviously, one should get whatever they like most - for me, i dont think its a question of too much ceramic, as it is too many divers if i was thinking of going the Sub-C route

[Starbucksboss]

Daytona...no collection complete without one...

[locutus49]

My own opinion is that you are buying Rolexes that are very similar in appearance and function. I don't see the point myself. If you want a SUB anyway, buy a bluesy TT or all YG, a Hulk (the Green bezel if quite bright in the light and in the sun the dial is stunning).

Unless you have 9 inch wrists, not sure why you are ruling out the Daytona based on size. The giant watch trend will end, and the Daytona is perfectly sized for most wrists, and you can get good deals on this site.

Just something to thing about.

[Igerswis]

So many replies, thank you! Hopefully my AD will have the SubC ND delivered today and I can compare it to the SD4000 on my wrist.

Originally Posted by Racerdj

My choice would be to add a GMT model.

After seeing the black bezelled GMT, I think the GMT hand would annoy me after a while as it wouldn't serve any purpose, as would the cyclopse.

Originally Posted by Gerardus

Nice collection, I would buy a SUB-C

Thank you. The normal SubC seems to be the 'obvious' choice of Rolex for most, which is why I want something different. The ND model has symmetry and lack of cyclopse, while being 'rarer'.

Originally Posted by kxux

I agree. GMT model will nicely complement your collection. Many people love the Exp II and even more people like the GMT IIc if you want to stay with Rolex.

By the way the PCL can be brushed by pretty much any qualified jeweler. I had mine brushed and it looks great.

If I had a GMT I wouldn't polish the PCL's out as they look great. The BLNR is a lovely watch and I would have to see it in person again and compare it to the ND.

Originally Posted by Bangel

The Sub C would make the perfect Rolex ceramic diving watch trifecta.

Super collection by the way!

Thank you! As above the SubC doesn't appeal to me, but the ND is different enough to stand out from the Submariner crowd.

Originally Posted by thomaspp

Interesting collection you've got. How about the YMII!

Will have a look at it in person again :)

Originally Posted by 77T

You have the "tool" watch spectrum covered except for GMT. But maybe begin to branch out into a "dress" model? Datejust, Day-Date, Cellini for example.

I already have the Navitimer as a dress watch, as there is no lume on the hands or dial. The SD4000 can be used as a dress watch too. But the SubC ND is probably the best dress watch that can be used when dressing down too.

An actual dress watch would not get worn very often at all and it would be wasted.

Originally Posted by AK797

As you prefer no Cyclops and the Subc is similar to the other SDs, how about the Exp1 as a more dressy sports watch?

Good shout. I saw one and the price is about £800 less than the SubC ND. Has very classic lines and although it looks great I just don't think it would get worn due to the rest of the collection.

Originally Posted by HarrisonK

Since you have two fantastic tool watches, I suggest you get something a little more dressy like a DJII. If you want to stay with the sportier watches you should consider a YM.

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Neither of those appeal to me for some reason. The dial of the YM looks 'odd' in my eyes.

Originally Posted by MrSimba

White dial 'Polar' Explorer II would get my vote :)

Out of interest given they are so similar which gets the most wrist time between the DSSD & the SD4000?

The get worn fairly equally. Sometimes the SD4000 when dressing up or in work, other times the DSSD as a casual watch.

Originally Posted by sebastien1975

Milgauss GV or Explorer 1 would be a good addition

The second hand of the Milgauss doesn't appeal to me, although the LV green bezelled one was on my list a few years ago.

Originally Posted by submariner123

It's almost as if you bought the same watch twice.

The DSSD and SD are very different watches in person. Looking at the catalogue pictures of the face alone you could say they were similar. But when you handle them, the size and thickness make them feel like different watches.

Originally Posted by travisb

I think it would be very cool to add the 114060.
Wears nice and thin compared to your other divers.
I've got the 114060 and have been debating adding either the SDC or Deepsea.

I though the SubC ND was the same thickness as a normal SubC, which in turn is roughly 0.5mm thinner than the SD4000?

Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

Another vote for Sub C from me.

What part of Liverpool are you from?

I'm from south Liverpool and work in the city centre. Are you from Liverpool too?

Originally Posted by ufboy73

obviously, one should get whatever they like most - for me, i dont think its a question of too much ceramic, as it is too many divers if i was thinking of going the Sub-C route

I agree with you but on the other hand, my Breitlings and Omegas are so very different to each other. Having three Rolex's in a very similar style could fit well in the collection. It would take someone with a keen eye to differentiate between the different models.

Originally Posted by Starbucksboss

Daytona...no collection complete without one...

I have too many chronographs in my collection already :) But a white faced one is on my list for the future.

Originally Posted by locutus49

My own opinion is that you are buying Rolexes that are very similar in appearance and function. I don't see the point myself. If you want a SUB anyway, buy a bluesy TT or all YG, a Hulk (the Green bezel if quite bright in the light and in the sun the dial is stunning).

Unless you have 9 inch wrists, not sure why you are ruling out the Daytona based on size. The giant watch trend will end, and the Daytona is perfectly sized for most wrists, and you can get good deals on this site.

Just something to thing about.

For religious reasons I cannot entertain a gold watch, or even TT.

The Hulk is nice but it doesn't shout out to me like the BLNR does.

The Daytona does wear small but thats relative to my other watches which are fairly large. I'm still hoping to get one, just not at the moment.

[samsam]

Originally Posted by thomaspp

Interesting collection you've got. How about the YMII!

Or Exp1 or Milgauss GV

The DSSD and SD4000 are already kinda similar adding another black ceramic bezel is way too redundant IMO.

Edit: just saw your replies. Sounds that you already considered other options and have your mind set on the Sub.


I still think it's going to be very similar to your other Rolexes. But who cares, you like it. I've seen guys with 10 Subs and they are happy with it.

[Igerswis]

Originally Posted by SamSam

Or Exp1 or Milgauss GV

The DSSD and SD4000 are already kinda similar adding another black ceramic bezel is way too redundant IMO.

I might give the Exp1 another look but to me it seems too 'plain'. Milgauss doesn't do it for me with the second hand, the green tint of the crystal looks great though (on the LV)

[samsam]

Originally Posted by Irf

I might give the Exp1 another look but to me it seems too 'plain'. Milgauss doesn't do it for me with the second hand, the green tint of the crystal looks great though (on the LV)

Edited my post. Go for the Submariner or try another brand. Many JLCs, Cartier Caliber or tank MC, IWC Ingenieur come to mind.

[DreambreaX]

Since you like big watch, try ym2

[Sam Philip]

Originally Posted by Starbucksboss

Daytona...no collection complete without one...

Agree and it is not difficult to get one these days from an AD and you don't have to pay a premium to get one

[tkerrmd]

this to me at least seems redundant, especially if you go with a ND sub, so a GMT or DJ? Personally with what you have a Daytona would be perfect!

[Rolexpharm]

wow awesome and impressive collection. with your style and choice of more rugged timepieces i would suggest either a TT Daytona or a TT Yachmaster II

[OmegaJJH]

Yes, I'm from from Formby.

[HogwldFLTR]

Batman or PepC.