The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Rolex General Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 30 July 2013, 11:49 AM   #1
Lrlx
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: ny
Posts: 292
Upgrade or buy a second watch?

Hello TRF,

Ive spent far too many hours online drooling at other watches and decided to buy a new watch to gain some wrist presence. Currently, I own a GMT 16710-Y.

Whenever I talk to my brother Fremstar I end up more confused. He wants me to buy them all ;)



So I turn to the forums for a more objective opinion.

I have a budget around 6-10k and narrowed my options to the following.

1) Selling my 16710 and purchasing a 116710. This would give me PCL's and bolder presentation on the daily wearer.

2) Increase the budget and purchase a President ala 118238 and keep my 16710. This would give me a daily and flashier option. I'm to that thrilled about spending a lot more.

3) Pick up another "new" tool watch with flair (hulk? smurf?) or even a Exp.

So, those of you who have been in my position... What advice can you offer? Thanks!
Lrlx is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 11:53 AM   #2
samsmart
"TRF" Member
 
samsmart's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: sam
Location: Dallas, TX
Watch: Me Tint
Posts: 3,777
smurf
samsmart is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 12:01 PM   #3
Tudor66
"TRF" Member
 
Tudor66's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Real Name: Al
Location: California, USA
Watch: GMT- Pepsi
Posts: 3,462
I like any option that allows you to keep the GMT. Your contact Sam is a knowledgeable Rolex owner- listen to him, buy another....
__________________
-NAWCC Member
Tudor66 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 12:03 PM   #4
kilyung
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
kilyung's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Cave
Watch: Sundial
Posts: 33,940
Listen to Sam. Start with the 116619LB.

kilyung is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 12:07 PM   #5
samsmart
"TRF" Member
 
samsmart's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: sam
Location: Dallas, TX
Watch: Me Tint
Posts: 3,777
Quote:
Originally Posted by kilyung View Post
Listen to Sam. Start with the 116619LB.

Always love seeing that thing mike. One day it will be my Beater watch.
samsmart is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 12:11 PM   #6
watchwatcher
"TRF" Member
 
watchwatcher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 35,055
The GMT IIc-although a fantastic watch-is not going to give you more wrist presence than the beauty you are wearing. Keep it and buy something when you are ready and know what you want.
watchwatcher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 12:11 PM   #7
~JJ
"TRF" Member
 
~JJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Chicago
Watch: explorer
Posts: 2,292
I couldn't sell.. I would regret it. Add the smurf!
~JJ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 12:11 PM   #8
kilyung
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
kilyung's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Cave
Watch: Sundial
Posts: 33,940
Quote:
Originally Posted by samsmart View Post
Always love seeing that thing mike. One day it will be my Beater watch.
As heavy as it is, it truly will beat anyone you bludgeon with it senseless.
kilyung is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 12:16 PM   #9
Roll the Lex
"TRF" Member
 
Roll the Lex's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Midwest
Posts: 1,842
keep the gmt! it's too beautiful to let go.
I'd go Daytona.
Roll the Lex is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 12:18 PM   #10
rodrob59
"TRF" Member
 
rodrob59's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Real Name: Rod
Location: Atlanta, GA
Watch: YG DD 18238
Posts: 1,540
Before you make a decision, look around for a gently used YG DD 18238. Should be able to find one within your budget and keep the GMT, it's beautiful. I've had my 18238 for a year and love it more than I thought, my next is going to be a Coke bezel GMT, hopefully a 16760. Of course the Smurf would do it all and is my current grail, but I could never be a one watch guy. My 2 cents for the low, low price of nothing! In the end you'll know what's right.
__________________
I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made.
-Franklin D. Roosevelt
rodrob59 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 12:19 PM   #11
AF_Rob
"TRF" Member
 
AF_Rob's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: Rob
Location: Virginia
Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB
Posts: 4,675
Don't get rid of a classic. I feel you will regret it later. If you're looking for presence, then you cant go wrong with an ExII Polar (the polar wears larger I think) or a Smurf. If white gold is your thing.

If your looking to upgrade or buy another, just know you will probably never be a one watch guy. So, just let that dream go! :)
AF_Rob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 12:23 PM   #12
Lew Archer
"TRF" Member
 
Lew Archer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: L.A., Calif.
Watch: Rolex Submariner
Posts: 2,220
KEEP that GMT.

I vote for an Explorer, 1 or 2 (and, if 2, the white dial)

Then save for #3...
Lew Archer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 12:47 PM   #13
hdrazor251
"TRF" Member
 
hdrazor251's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Real Name: Jeff
Location: Arizona
Watch: is recovered!!
Posts: 4,255
Always add and never subtract...unless you don't like it.
__________________
16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!!
Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons
hdrazor251 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 01:16 PM   #14
Lrlx
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: ny
Posts: 292
I just realized that the Smurf is far out of budget. I guess that would be another category of "grails".
Lrlx is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 01:47 PM   #15
Billywiz
Banned
 
Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: John
Location: Florida
Watch: YG President
Posts: 2,090
WHATEVER BUT DONT SELL THAT ALL TIME CLASSIC...You'll regret it.
Billywiz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 01:58 PM   #16
subtona
"TRF" Member
 
subtona's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: gus
Location: East Coast
Watch: APK & sometimes Y
Posts: 26,602
Quote:
Originally Posted by Billywiz View Post
WHATEVER BUT DONT SELL THAT ALL TIME CLASSIC...You'll regret it.


you have a great watch (and serial) that holds a special place, you can get a different one but not better!
__________________
subtona is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 02:00 PM   #17
ZakSgp
Banned
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Real Name: Zak
Location: Canada
Posts: 153
Explorer II White
ZakSgp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 02:02 PM   #18
520Matt
"TRF" Member
 
520Matt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: Matt
Location: Tucson, AZ
Watch: SD, LV,GMT II Pep
Posts: 2,782
Quote:
Originally Posted by billywiz View Post
whatever but dont sell that all time classic...you'll regret it.
x3
520Matt is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 06:24 PM   #19
Soly20
2024 Pledge Member
 
Soly20's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: Soly
Location: UK/US
Watch: Rolex, AP, PP
Posts: 3,089
Don't sell. Save up and buy another one you like.
Soly20 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 06:34 PM   #20
Ray6Chan8
"TRF" Member
 
Ray6Chan8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Real Name: Raymond
Location: Sunny Island
Posts: 604
Save up for a new watch, in the meantime you can get a Pepsi insert to have a new look

Have fun hunting
__________________
Don't Worry Be Happy!!
IG: @Arteray
Ray6Chan8 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 06:36 PM   #21
travisb
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
travisb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
Watch: Yes..
Posts: 33,500
I like the Coke. Keep it.
The LVC or even a ceramic GMT would be a good addition. The ceramic model GMTs are different enough to justify owning both.
travisb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 06:44 PM   #22
Rashid.bk
"TRF" Member
 
Rashid.bk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Dallas
Watch: 12800ft = 3900m
Posts: 11,173
If you can add then add, if not then do what you have to do to get the watch you want. The Smurf would be my choice but you said your budget was $10K, increase the budget and get the Smurf.
Rashid.bk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 07:30 PM   #23
andyboy39
"TRF" Member
 
andyboy39's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: New Zealand
Watch: Day Date
Posts: 1,409
Keep the GMT, save a few more then get a dress watch, you already own tool watch.
andyboy39 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 07:33 PM   #24
HL65
TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
 
HL65's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 64,011
Keep your 16710 and add a Submariner or another classic tool watch. First and foremost--go try a bunch on and see what sings to you most regardless of what anyone here thinks as taste is subjective and only yours matters in this case!
__________________

SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT
HL65 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 10:44 PM   #25
ufboy73
Banned
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: usa
Posts: 1,601
i like option #3
ufboy73 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 10:45 PM   #26
mrhy
"TRF" Member
 
mrhy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: new york
Watch: Pepsi GMT
Posts: 2,383
get either one,i had same issue ended up with both to join my gmt
Attached Images
   
mrhy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 30 July 2013, 11:15 PM   #27
jwill051
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Real Name: Jim
Location: Maine & Florida
Watch: 16710,116619
Posts: 540
Please don't sell that 16710, a future collectable
jwill051 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 31 July 2013, 12:07 AM   #28
Chainring
"TRF" Member
 
Chainring's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Real Name: Steve
Location: Grand Junction CO
Watch: A few, not enough.
Posts: 1,725
OK hopefully by now you've been set straight and you won't let go of that 16710. So either your budget is $6-10,000 or it isn't. At that price you're wide open for stainless steel. My vote is a 114060 if you like the new stuff or a 1680 Red if you want something vintage. I held in my hands yesterday a beautiful 1680 Red that was right at $10k although I think you can get one cheaper. You can probably find an older Day Date on a strap which I personally think is a great look but admittedly not as nice as on a bracelet. Good luck with your decision and remember what we think is unimportant!
Chainring is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 31 July 2013, 12:11 AM   #29
eric23
"TRF" Member
 
eric23's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Eric
Location: Calgary
Posts: 9,595
Save up and get another watch.
eric23 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 31 July 2013, 12:21 AM   #30
tkerrmd
"TRF" Member
 
tkerrmd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Tom
Location: In a race car!
Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES
Posts: 24,123
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lrlx View Post
Hello TRF,

Ive spent far too many hours online drooling at other watches and decided to buy a new watch to gain some wrist presence. Currently, I own a GMT 16710-Y.

Whenever I talk to my brother Fremstar I end up more confused. He wants me to buy them all ;)



So I turn to the forums for a more objective opinion.

I have a budget around 6-10k and narrowed my options to the following.

1) Selling my 16710 and purchasing a 116710. This would give me PCL's and bolder presentation on the daily wearer.

2) Increase the budget and purchase a President ala 118238 and keep my 16710. This would give me a daily and flashier option. I'm to that thrilled about spending a lot more.

3) Pick up another "new" tool watch with flair (hulk? smurf?) or even a Exp.

So, those of you who have been in my position... What advice can you offer? Thanks!

number two for most versatile
tkerrmd is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
fremstar


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

OCWatches

Wrist Aficionado

My Watch LLC

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.