Holy Trinity of New Rolex Sports Watches?

[Ravager135]

Originally Posted by Malbolge

Well, I would do this:

1) 114060 ND Sub. More true to original, stainless steel, the true tool watch. Under the radar.
2) BLRO GMT II. Now you have white gold, a super classic dial-bezel combo, a GMT complication and the date and the cyclops. Done.
3) Platona. Now you stepping up in the material even further. It is unique in how it looks (gorgeous ice blue and brown ceramic dial).







So in my reasoning, you are building up gradually, a diverse collection that offers the best of what Rolex offers. You got your SS, Gold and PLatinum cases. You got your Diver, Pilot and Racer themes. You got your full diversity of color - black, red-blue, ice-cool brown. You DON'T get the cyclops on 2/3s of your watches, a feature I personally dislike. Also you dont have PCLs on every bracelet.

So That trinity would tick all of my Rolex sports watch needs.

Seeing as you have the Smurf Sub, I would go for BLNR GMT, and have some stainless steel in your collection, if you are SET on going with the Smurf. I just think a white gold submariner as a tool watch is over the top, it's the full Msport performance package on a 318d BMW. Just an overkill. But if you love the blue, I can't talk you out of it and BLNR arguably won't be enough. Just think a Sub ND is a very nice addition to a diverse collection, purely from an aesthetics point of view.

cheers!

Well thought out. I concur.

[locutus49]

Interesting comment above.

[Sub/GMT]

For me it's like this.

1. WG Smurf (have one)
2. TT GMT II (have one)
3. YG Day-date 40 mm (not yet)

If I was planning to buy the Platona I think I'll would wear that one almost everyday, what a beauty. I already have the SS 116610LN Sub (as rotation toolwatch), so these two will be enough for me. Also very happy with the three I have now

[RichM]

Probably said before but mine would be a YG Daytona on a strap, BLRO and Smurf.

[daveswordfish]

SD4000, polar exp2, TT Daytona with blue dial

Three modern versions of rolex classics...black, white, blue...stainless and two tone...each one very different in look...each provides very different functions. Gives you great variety....


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Copasetic]

Personally, I like the Smurf but also think the YG Sub w/ Bluesy dial is as nice a YG sport watch as there is.
That would allow you to add the BLRO, which I much prefer over the YG GMT.
Whether or not its worth flipping the Surf is totally up to you, but its very re-sellable.
I believe (am I'm sure I'm in the minority at this point), that a Rolex PM sport collection of this magnitude should include the new Oysterflex bracelet.
Maybe make the collection 4 pieces and that gives you a totally different watch and covers all the Rolex PM's.

[brmeyers]

Poll Results So Far

#Votes
Platona - 15
BLRO - 14
Other Daytona - 10
Other SS/TT Sub - 8
YG Sub - 7
Smurf - 5
SD - 5
Polar Exp II - 5
YG GMT II - 3
RG YM - 2
Other YM - 2

****
Based on this Poll so far, the Holy Trinity of Rolex Sport Watches would be (Drum roll please):
1) Platona - Chrono - PT
2) BLRO - GMT - WG
3) YG Sub - Diver - YG
****

Mission accomplished... Top votes still are 3 different functionalities, three different PM's and all awesome!

Note1: Sub votes were split with TT and SS, so YG Sub still got 3rd place
Note2: There were many "other" Daytonas voted for but again votes were split and there was not one standout, except Platona of course.

[Malbolge]

Originally Posted by brmeyers

Poll Results So Far

#Votes
Platona - 15
BLRO - 14
Other Daytona - 10
Other SS/TT Sub - 8
YG Sub - 7
Smurf - 5
SD - 5
Polar Exp II - 5
YG GMT II - 3
RG YM - 2
Other YM - 2

****
Based on this Poll so far, the Holy Trinity of Rolex Sport Watches would be (Drum roll please):
1) Platona - Chrono - PT
2) BLRO - GMT - WG
3) YG Sub - Diver - YG
****

Mission accomplished... Top votes still are 3 different models, three PM's and all awesome!

Note1: Sub votes were split with TT and SS, so YG Sub still got 3rd place
Note2: There were many "other" Daytonas voted for but again votes were split and there was not one standout, except Platona of course.

Shocked on YG being the diver of choice, this makes zero sense lol. All you damn bling people!

[AK797]

Originally Posted by brmeyers

Poll Results So Far

#Votes
Platona - 15
BLRO - 14
Other Daytona - 10
Other SS/TT Sub - 8
YG Sub - 7
Smurf - 5
SD - 5
Polar Exp II - 5
YG GMT II - 3
RG YM - 2
Other YM - 2

****
Based on this Poll so far, the Holy Trinity of Rolex Sport Watches would be (Drum roll please):
1) Platona - Chrono - PT
2) BLRO - GMT - WG
3) YG Sub - Diver - YG
****

Mission accomplished... Top votes still are 3 different functionalities, three different PM's and all awesome!

Note1: Sub votes were split with TT and SS, so YG Sub still got 3rd place
Note2: There were many "other" Daytonas voted for but again votes were split and there was not one standout, except Platona of course.

Those are the 3 I picked and have the best overall balance. Look forward to seeing you acquire this holiest of holies.

[tkerrmd]

this is my Holy Trinity…

[incontrol]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

this is my Holy Trinity…

An amazing trio, Tom. The best part is you enjoy them all!

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by incontrol

An amazing trio, Tom. The best part is you enjoy them all!

thanks Kevin, and yes they don't ever sit around!

[Old Geezer]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

this is my Holy Trinity…

Nothing else needs to be said !

[Evo6]

If 3 PM only I'd go...
Smurf
RG YM
Platona
But I'd keep my BLNR in steel, best GMT ever IMHO.

[beer]

my 3 would be toms exact 3 including the diamond dial on the smurf, it looks brilliant

maybe a yellow or rose gold day date too though, not sure if that is a sport watch

[ap1]

this is an impossible task. but here is my take

smurf
gmt green dial yg
platona

but - I think would need a boring ss black dial as beater - probably no date sub

[fixinbones]

For me the first two are easy
BLRO
Platona
I'm not big on yellow gold with gold bracelets. I have a yellow gold Daytona on a strap which I love. That would be my YG choice of they all had to be PM.

Personally, my real third choice would be a SS dive watch that I wouldn't feel bad beating up like a DSSD or SD4k.

[vette boy 52]

Well from my point of view you have hit the nail on the head for the perfect three.

[brmeyers]

Thanks for all the wonderful ideas.

I am seeing a lot of votes for BLRO...

That would be very nice as well to go along with Platona and Smurf...

BUT, I would add one thing possibly worth noting and considering about YG GMT II 116718. The YG GMT II (black dial) seems to look great on a black rubber B strap - at least from pictures I have seen. I want to see this in person. Maybe a better option than the new RG yachtmaster with oysterflex?

Has anyone seen a YG GMT II or YG Sub (black dials) on rubber b or everest?

With YG GMT II you get a full gold bracelet AND choice for rubber strap too. With the new RG Yachmaster, its a cool rolex rubber strap, but no bracelet for $25K? You can buy a minty YG GMT II 116718 for well under $25 from reputable grey dealers.



p.s. I have a SS Sub, which is my tool watch/work-out watch and all-around classy beater

[AK797]

Originally Posted by brmeyers

Thanks for all the wonderful ideas.

I am seeing a lot of votes for BLRO...

That would be very nice as well to go along with Platona and Smurf...

BUT, I would add one thing possibly worth noting and considering about YG GMT II 116718. The YG GMT II (black dial) seems to look great on a black rubber B strap - at least from pictures I have seen. I want to see this in person. Maybe a better option than the new RG yachtmaster with oysterflex?

Has anyone seen a YG GMT II or YG Sub (black dials) on rubber b or everest?

With YG GMT II you get a full gold bracelet AND choice for rubber strap too. With the new RG Yachmaster, its a cool rolex rubber strap, but no bracelet for $25K? You can buy a minty YG GMT II 116718 for well under $25 from reputable grey dealers.

Attachment 660881

p.s. I have a SS Sub, which is my tool watch/work-out watch and all-around classy beater

I have seen one here and black straps really do pop black dials so it will work very well, just make sure you keep the bracelet and swap over regularly and then you get the best of both worlds. Actually I might get one myself come to think of it...

[Singslinger]

1) YG Yacht-Master II;
2) Meteorite Daytona;
3) YG Submariner, black dial.

[Jaycnyp]

My three would be
116618 LN
116719 BLRO
116528 slate

[joli160]

What I miss in the comments is the rose Skydweller on bracelet

[Dr. Robert]

SS dive watches for me.....this trio....114060, 116610 & 116600.

[FTX I]

114060
116610ln
116710ln

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by brmeyers

Does anyone have an opinion on THIS idea for a the Ultimate 3 piece Rolex Sports Watch Collection (3 pieces only).

I do pretty well so within 2 years I could complete this trilogy.
Here is what makes this special IMO.
a. WG, YG and PT (one of each)
b. A Diver Watch, Chrono Watch and a GMT Watch (one of each)
c. All sports watches
d. New models only
e. All Rolex of course

So here it is:
My Rolex Holy Trinity
(Because one grail watch is just NOT enough).

Sorry, but would,go,

Explorer
Sea dweller

And call it a double act.

1. WG Rolex Sub 116619LB Smurf (owned)
2. YG Rolex GMT Master II 116718 (not owned yet) - Black Dial
3. Platinum Daytona 116506 (not owned yet) - Ice Blue Dial

What would you add/subtract/change to make the ultimate 3 piece Rolex Sports Watch Collection? New models only please...

Attachment 660632

Attachment 660633

Attachment 660634

Would go

Explorer

Sea dweller.
That's it. Sorry..

[KeithP]

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Would go

Explorer

Sea dweller.
That's it. Sorry..

Yep- the question is sports watches, yes? For sport?

So I'd say:

Sea Dweller
Explorer II
Daytona, GMT Master II, Explorer depending on needs

If on wants to spend a whole heck of a lot more money, maybe examine the offerings of PP, VC, AL & S, etc

[stockjock1975]

I want to play along, but since getting the Platona I can't find a reason to get the others to complete the trinity.

[roverman318]

I'd have a hard time wearing something else if I had the platona.

Originally Posted by stockjock1975

I want to play along, but since getting the Platona I can't find a reason to get the others to complete the trinity.
Attachment 660835

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by stockjock1975

I want to play along, but since getting the Platona I can't find a reason to get the others to complete the trinity.
Attachment 660835

Know what you mean, it is a real game changer huge congrats again!!