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Old 7 May 2019, 07:51 AM   #1
ludo
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1655 16520 Dilemma

Guys,

I am warming up to buy my next vintage rolex in the coming month after buying a pepsi 1675 last year.

I have always been drawn to the 1655 (non straight hand preferably) and also the El Primero Daytona 16520: we are in a 20-25k euros bracket.

Now I can't afford to buy both at the moment and as prices are rising fast these days for both, It's probable that by the time I can afford to buy the other maybe next year or so, it will be priced out of my league completly.

My question is witch one should I get first so that I may have a chance to still buy the other one 1-2 years down the road?

I sense that the 16520 is appreciating faster these days but is it true or just an inception powered by chrono24 and dealers since the 1655 is probably the rarer...

Any input appreciated!

Lastely I have found a 1655 that I tend to like (I am just starting my hunt though), with a faded to yellow freccione and a patina that speaks to me.

it's 1982 mk5 with an Mk4 bezel, no B&P.

But I am not sure about the bezel, I am having a hard time differentiating the Mk4 & the service ones on the photos.

Case and lugs seems fine too me but I don't have a profile of the crown side (probably a light polish or a recut, but who is really able to tell?).

Lume is a bit retracted on some plots but from what I have seen I don't think it is that uncommon, but can I rule out a relume ? (I have no uv shots).

Here are a few pics if anyone can point me to something I don't see? Any help greatly appreciated !!

Ludo
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