Which to keep? Decision time 2020 116610LN or 2020 126610LN

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Evening All (from UK),

Would appreciate some seasoned insight on a dilemma I find myself in.

I have been wearing a Submariner since 2008 when the old man bought me a 16610 from an AD as a graduation present. I sold it in 2012 and seriously regretted it. Then in 2014 was fortunate to pick up a 116610 from the AD which I wore daily until 2019 when I got a bit bored and went for a Datejust 41. A month after, I regretted it big time, so picked up another new 116610 during July 2020 which came with the new style warranty card. Last of the line 40mm sub.

A fortnight ago I received an unexpected call for a 126610. Which I snapped up.

So, I now have both a last of the line 116610 and the new 126610. Both LNs.

I have been pottering around the house with each on during lock down and am struggling to decide which to keep. Financially, I am fortunate to be able to keep both (and have other watches of similar ilk), but my sensible head says to get rid of one.

Very much confused as to which to think about keeping. Not in a rush to sell either and the longer I keep them the more they will be worth.

The 116610 I like as:-

• Has a history on my wrist since 2014;
• Prefer the 19mm bracelet size and clasp;
• Is more comfortable to wear;
• Is a last of the line 116610 with the new style warranty card.

The 126610 I like as:-

• Has a better case shape IMO that harks back to Rolexs of old;
• Has AR coating on the inside of the crystal that makes the dial pop;
• Sits nicer on the wrist IMO;
• Has the new movement.

Has anyone been in a similar situation and struggled to decide which to keep. The 116610 is a special as the nostalgia I have with it and with the new style warranty card, a rare watch. I will not be able to find another new one. The 126610 has a bit of waiting list, however I would eventually be able to replace it.

The 126610 is handsome watch, but sadly the bracelet may be a little too thick, however it is growing on me. It has more wrist presence imo than the 116610 and the case and bracelet wear larger IMO.

I have 7 inch wrists so believe I can get away with either watch. Confused, tonight I'm veering towards the 126610, last night it was the 116610!

What to do!? Probably keep both! But struggling with the concept of two more or less identical watches in the collection!!

Hmmmm.