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HRV · 2 May 2012, 03:07 PM

I have the opportunity to buy a BNIB 16600 from a AD. Would you buy this classic or go for a Exp II/Millgauss/Sub C basically any new model at around the $6250 mark. I probably won't wear any of them as I love my DSSD too much. BUT they would be nice to have, so really my question is which do you think is the most collectible?

gwalker · 2 May 2012, 03:13 PM

None will be rare or collectable. I saw a BNIB SD a few months ago. The SD has been discontinued for several years and there are tons for sale. If you aren't wearing it don't buy it. Be careful what you say. I wore a DSSD Daily for 3 years got my SubC and have worn the DSSD 7-8x since August (though I wore it today). I had the chance at a SD and picked the SubC.

If you could get a SubC or ExpII 42 at $6250 you won't lose anything. I've never seen either at even close to that price though. Maybe I'm misunderstanding the question.

Hazelnut · 2 May 2012, 03:22 PM

Exp II or Milgauss for something different. You already have DSSD. I don't see how you would want to switch to between that and a SD. Gunter is right...SD is not a rare thing...

HRV · 2 May 2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gwalker

None will be rare or collectable. I saw a BNIB SD a few months ago. The SD has been discontinued for several years and there are tons for sale. If you aren't wearing it don't buy it. Be careful what you say. I wore a DSSD Daily for 3 years got my SubC and have worn the DSSD 7-8x since August (though I wore it today). I had the chance at a SD and picked the SubC.

If you could get a SubC or ExpII 42 at $6250 you won't lose anything. I've never seen either at even close to that price though. Maybe I'm misunderstanding the question.

no your not misunderstanding and thanks for the input

sleddog · 2 May 2012, 03:59 PM

A BNIB SD would be my choice......not to many of those left new!!
The EXPII could Be acquired at anytime easily enough.

That is only my opinion of course!

gwalker · 2 May 2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HRV

no your not misunderstanding and thanks for the input

I gotcha. You were saying a SubC expII or any other watch around the price of $6250. I'd try them on. You might fall in love.

capote · 2 May 2012, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

A BNIB SD would be my choice......not to many of those left new!!
The EXPII could Be acquired at anytime easily enough.

That is only my opinion of course!

+1. SD4K is a great piece

jmsrolls · 2 May 2012, 08:05 PM

The SD was my grail Rolex but it lost out to my Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE.

Since you have the DS, I would go with the 216570. I'm loving mine.

Fr. John†

Psmith · 2 May 2012, 08:11 PM

Exp II (42mm) would be a great stablemate for your DSSD

Bangel · 2 May 2012, 08:21 PM

I would find it hard to pass up a BNIB 16600.

TSW · 2 May 2012, 08:31 PM

Definitely the classic SD!

dddrees · 2 May 2012, 08:39 PM

I would get the SD.

Ristretto · 2 May 2012, 08:45 PM

SD no brainer

nauticajoe · 2 May 2012, 08:49 PM

SD's got my vote.

padi56 · 2 May 2012, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRV

I have the opportunity to buy a BNIB 16600 from a AD. Would you buy this classic or go for a Exp II/Millgauss/Sub C basically any new model at around the $6250 mark. I probably won't wear any of them as I love my DSSD too much. BUT they would be nice to have, so really my question is which do you think is the most collectible?

I would doubt if any modern day Rolex will be collectible the SD is my favourite sports watch but being collectible no.Far to many around since the 16600 launch in 1988 there has been very little change.Except the switch from Tritium to Luminover and few few very minor fonts and cosmetic details and different case stamps and that's it.And myself just cannot see any point in buying any Rolex watch if you are not going to wear it.

Watch Fan · 3 May 2012, 02:34 PM

I would definately go for the Sea Dweller. New in box is pretty rare anymore for a Sea Dweller. The others will be around and you could buy them anytime.If you are wondering if you would wear the Sea Dweller because you already have a Deep Sea, I can tell you that I also have both and wear both. They are different enough that I enjoy them both.

wokafu · 3 May 2012, 02:52 PM

Sssssddddddddd

ManUtd · 3 May 2012, 02:56 PM

You found a BNIB SD? Get that one!

HRV · 3 May 2012, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

I would doubt if any modern day Rolex will be collectible the SD is my favourite sports watch but being collectible no.Far to many around since the 16600 launch in 1988 there has been very little change.Except the switch from Tritium to Luminover and few few very minor fonts and cosmetic details and different case stamps and that's it.And myself just cannot see any point in buying any Rolex watch if you are not going to wear it.

Thanks PADI, I understand your point, BUT I think a lot of watches around the world are bought not for practical reasons. I think a lot of purchases are made because of the feel good factor and not only watches, people love to buy things for what they are and how they make you smile. Ok so due to the vast number of modern watches made and sold, which Rolex would YOU buy to be a worthy addition to your collection?

2 May 2012, 03:07 PM	#1
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	which would you buy... SD vs Exp II 42 I have the opportunity to buy a BNIB 16600 from a AD. Would you buy this classic or go for a Exp II/Millgauss/Sub C basically any new model at around the $6250 mark. I probably won't wear any of them as I love my DSSD too much. BUT they would be nice to have, so really my question is which do you think is the most collectible?

2 May 2012, 03:59 PM	#5
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	A BNIB SD would be my choice......not to many of those left new!! The EXPII could Be acquired at anytime easily enough. That is only my opinion of course! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

2 May 2012, 08:11 PM	#9
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Exp II (42mm) would be a great stablemate for your DSSD __________________

2 May 2012, 08:31 PM	#11
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Definitely the classic SD! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

2 May 2012, 08:39 PM	#12
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I would get the SD. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 May 2012, 03:13 PM	#2
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	None will be rare or collectable. I saw a BNIB SD a few months ago. The SD has been discontinued for several years and there are tons for sale. If you aren't wearing it don't buy it. Be careful what you say. I wore a DSSD Daily for 3 years got my SubC and have worn the DSSD 7-8x since August (though I wore it today). I had the chance at a SD and picked the SubC. If you could get a SubC or ExpII 42 at $6250 you won't lose anything. I've never seen either at even close to that price though. Maybe I'm misunderstanding the question.

2 May 2012, 03:22 PM	#3
Hazelnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: David Location: Los Angeles Watch: SubC Date Posts: 242	Exp II or Milgauss for something different. You already have DSSD. I don't see how you would want to switch to between that and a SD. Gunter is right...SD is not a rare thing...

2 May 2012, 08:05 PM	#8
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	The SD was my grail Rolex but it lost out to my Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE. Since you have the DS, I would go with the 216570. I'm loving mine. Fr. John†

2 May 2012, 08:21 PM	#10
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	I would find it hard to pass up a BNIB 16600.

2 May 2012, 08:45 PM	#13
Ristretto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GMT + 3 Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 1,322	SD no brainer __________________ “What the mind can conceive, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill

2 May 2012, 08:49 PM	#14
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	SD's got my vote.

3 May 2012, 02:34 PM	#16
Watch Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 676	I would definately go for the Sea Dweller. New in box is pretty rare anymore for a Sea Dweller. The others will be around and you could buy them anytime.If you are wondering if you would wear the Sea Dweller because you already have a Deep Sea, I can tell you that I also have both and wear both. They are different enough that I enjoy them both. __________________ "The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheeze."

3 May 2012, 02:52 PM	#17
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	Sssssddddddddd

3 May 2012, 02:56 PM	#18
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	You found a BNIB SD? Get that one!

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