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zosg · 6 January 2015, 10:29 AM

Hello:

Over the last year or so, I have purchased a number of watches, traded, sold, consolidated, etc. I currently own two watches: a Patek 5167 SS (pictured below) and a Rolex Milgauss GV. I absolutely love the Patek and I like the Milgauss, but I want something with at least a date function.

I will be trading in the Milgauss and my intent is to add cash and acquire another Rolex to stay with the 1 Patek and 1 Rolex combo. I am in my late 20s and I intend to keep both this new watch and the Patek for the foreseeable future in hopes that my watch addiction is cured! My criteria for this watch is the following:

--will retain it's value well
--has some sort of "cool factor"
--will compliment my Patek well
--has at least a date function
--can have the versatility to be a dress up/down watch

My budget is about $8-12k and I have narrowed down my search to the following, in no particular order: 1) Red Sub 1680 2) BLNR 3) GMT 1675

Please let me know which you think would be the best fit given my age, criteria listed above, and please share any experiences with any of those 4 watches! If there is something else you would recommend that fits the criteria, please let me know as I am trying to keep an open mind. Thanks in advance!

RolexJNJ · 6 January 2015, 10:35 AM

Hi Zack! You can't go wrong with any of these. But I would go for the Red Sub. I recently got one and absolutely love it. Good luck whichever you decide!!

DKRanger22 · 6 January 2015, 10:37 AM

The red sub or vintage GMT will retain value better than the BLNR GMT.
As for the other check boxes, they are largely personal preference. Of the three, I heavily favor the BLNR, but feel the other two watches check off more boxes on your list.

thomaspp · 6 January 2015, 10:38 AM

1680

tkerrmd · 6 January 2015, 10:39 AM

Zack I agree with Joe ya can't go wrong but of the choices you gave I like new so would go with BLNR

Catyack · 6 January 2015, 10:46 AM

BLNR, even more so given your age. All 3 will retain their value, but on the subject of versatility unlike the BLNR or 1675 on the Jubilee there's just no way to dress that sub up.

MTROIS · 6 January 2015, 10:46 AM

Any Rolex will retain its value, vintage ones may even appreciate in the mid term.
Will this watch be a daily wearer or an occasional weekender??
For the former I would pick the BLNR, which is also a bit more dressy than your PP, for the latter, you can't go wrong with the "vintage" pieces.

Good luck!!

Jack T · 6 January 2015, 10:52 AM

You can come up with all the criteria necessary to fit your needs, but I'd go with the BLNR simply because I like it best.

drakulie · 6 January 2015, 11:19 AM

red sub

Speed · 6 January 2015, 11:41 AM

Depends on the condition of the Red Sub.

Is that the actual watch in your photo?

AK797 · 6 January 2015, 12:17 PM

BLNR really says cool to me, yo!

sea-dweller · 6 January 2015, 12:19 PM

Gmt!

BNA/LION · 6 January 2015, 12:22 PM

1. Red Sub (1680)
2. BLNR (116710)

Great choices... All are great!

MortgageGuy · 6 January 2015, 01:18 PM

BLNR for me but I am not a Vintage guy. If the red sub was mint that would be my choice all day. That of course in mint condition would cost a fortune.

Steve36Efc · 6 January 2015, 01:44 PM

If you are staying with two pieces go for the BLNR, if you build your collection in the future maybe add a vintage then.

otisc · 6 January 2015, 01:46 PM

BLNR is great. Maybe consider a Hulk (green date sub). You might also want to look at a TT Daytona. The vintage beaters are cool, but don't really belong in the collection with your Patek, IMO. PS - that Patek is gorgeous!

IT Nerd · 6 January 2015, 01:48 PM

I'm a sucker for the 1680 dial

captainnice · 6 January 2015, 03:11 PM

Blnr

engin33r · 6 January 2015, 03:14 PM

Red sub, it's awesome a true classic

Eric Chan · 6 January 2015, 03:19 PM

BLNR. Can be dressed up an down. Will keep you happy for a number of years.

Eric Chan · 6 January 2015, 03:25 PM

Voted BLNR.

Nycturbovr6 · 6 January 2015, 03:40 PM

I would go with the blnr. I love the modern features

maxbaris · 6 January 2015, 03:40 PM

BLNR.

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luvsub · 6 January 2015, 04:22 PM

Blnr

Rogdogg · 6 January 2015, 04:59 PM

BLNR for me although a Red Sub would be fantastic too.
I am wearing my BLNR today after 2 weeks away from it over Christmas and I am loving it. It's a great piece and fits very nicely into my 3 watch rotation.

rolexnub · 6 January 2015, 05:02 PM

Gmt Blnr

toneafficianado · 6 January 2015, 05:39 PM

Have you considered the Explorer 2, 42mm, 216570? White or black dial can easily make a "one Rolex does it all" watch choice. I have a Polar and never expected to love it much as I do.With your given alternatives though, I'd vote BLNR too.

Gerardus · 6 January 2015, 06:35 PM

116710 for me.

Fiery · 6 January 2015, 07:31 PM

Being a modern Rolex guy, I'd go for the BLNR.

RMC12 · 6 January 2015, 07:37 PM

Given your age and the fact you intend to keep the watch I would go BLNR. It is an amazing piece.

You could always look at a Hulk too.

View Poll Results: Which do you prefer?
Red Sub (1680)	40	26.14%
BLNR (116710)	82	53.59%
Pepsi GMT (1675)	15	9.80%
Something else	16	10.46%
Voters: 153. You may not vote on this poll

6 January 2015, 10:29 AM	#1
zosg 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 45	Which To Choose?! Hello: Over the last year or so, I have purchased a number of watches, traded, sold, consolidated, etc. I currently own two watches: a Patek 5167 SS (pictured below) and a Rolex Milgauss GV. I absolutely love the Patek and I like the Milgauss, but I want something with at least a date function. I will be trading in the Milgauss and my intent is to add cash and acquire another Rolex to stay with the 1 Patek and 1 Rolex combo. I am in my late 20s and I intend to keep both this new watch and the Patek for the foreseeable future in hopes that my watch addiction is cured! My criteria for this watch is the following: --will retain it's value well --has some sort of "cool factor" --will compliment my Patek well --has at least a date function --can have the versatility to be a dress up/down watch My budget is about $8-12k and I have narrowed down my search to the following, in no particular order: 1) Red Sub 1680 2) BLNR 3) GMT 1675 Please let me know which you think would be the best fit given my age, criteria listed above, and please share any experiences with any of those 4 watches! If there is something else you would recommend that fits the criteria, please let me know as I am trying to keep an open mind. Thanks in advance! Attached Images

6 January 2015, 10:38 AM	#4
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	1680 __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

6 January 2015, 10:52 AM	#8
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	You can come up with all the criteria necessary to fit your needs, but I'd go with the BLNR simply because I like it best. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

6 January 2015, 12:22 PM	#13
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,661	1. Red Sub (1680) 2. BLNR (116710) Great choices... All are great! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

6 January 2015, 10:35 AM	#2
RolexJNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Chicago Posts: 5,036	Hi Zack! You can't go wrong with any of these. But I would go for the Red Sub. I recently got one and absolutely love it. Good luck whichever you decide!!

6 January 2015, 10:37 AM	#3
DKRanger22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: Cleveland Posts: 557	The red sub or vintage GMT will retain value better than the BLNR GMT. As for the other check boxes, they are largely personal preference. Of the three, I heavily favor the BLNR, but feel the other two watches check off more boxes on your list.

6 January 2015, 10:39 AM	#5
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Zack I agree with Joe ya can't go wrong but of the choices you gave I like new so would go with BLNR

6 January 2015, 10:46 AM	#6
Catyack Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Gone Posts: 217	BLNR, even more so given your age. All 3 will retain their value, but on the subject of versatility unlike the BLNR or 1675 on the Jubilee there's just no way to dress that sub up.

6 January 2015, 10:46 AM	#7
MTROIS Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 479	Any Rolex will retain its value, vintage ones may even appreciate in the mid term. Will this watch be a daily wearer or an occasional weekender?? For the former I would pick the BLNR, which is also a bit more dressy than your PP, for the latter, you can't go wrong with the "vintage" pieces. Good luck!!

6 January 2015, 11:19 AM	#9
drakulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 234	red sub

6 January 2015, 11:41 AM	#10
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Depends on the condition of the Red Sub. Is that the actual watch in your photo?

6 January 2015, 12:17 PM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	BLNR really says cool to me, yo!

6 January 2015, 12:19 PM	#12
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Gmt!

6 January 2015, 01:18 PM	#14
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	BLNR for me but I am not a Vintage guy. If the red sub was mint that would be my choice all day. That of course in mint condition would cost a fortune. __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

6 January 2015, 01:44 PM	#15
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	If you are staying with two pieces go for the BLNR, if you build your collection in the future maybe add a vintage then.

6 January 2015, 01:46 PM	#16
otisc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Austin, TX Watch: 116610LV HULK Posts: 639	BLNR is great. Maybe consider a Hulk (green date sub). You might also want to look at a TT Daytona. The vintage beaters are cool, but don't really belong in the collection with your Patek, IMO. PS - that Patek is gorgeous!

6 January 2015, 01:48 PM	#17
IT Nerd 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: VA Watch: me flip Posts: 1,021	I'm a sucker for the 1680 dial

6 January 2015, 03:11 PM	#18
captainnice Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Dennis Location: Aliso Viejo, Ca Watch: Timex Posts: 668	Blnr

6 January 2015, 03:14 PM	#19
engin33r "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andy Location: GMT +7 Watch: Sub, Daytona, DD2 Posts: 742	Red sub, it's awesome a true classic

6 January 2015, 03:19 PM	#20
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	BLNR. Can be dressed up an down. Will keep you happy for a number of years. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

6 January 2015, 03:25 PM	#21
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Voted BLNR. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

6 January 2015, 03:40 PM	#22
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	I would go with the blnr. I love the modern features

6 January 2015, 03:40 PM	#23
maxbaris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Baris Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 477	BLNR. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 January 2015, 04:22 PM	#24
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Blnr

6 January 2015, 04:59 PM	#25
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	BLNR for me although a Red Sub would be fantastic too. I am wearing my BLNR today after 2 weeks away from it over Christmas and I am loving it. It's a great piece and fits very nicely into my 3 watch rotation. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

6 January 2015, 05:02 PM	#26
rolexnub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Me & Papa Location: Echo Watch: ing TRF Posts: 3,428	Gmt Blnr

6 January 2015, 05:39 PM	#27
toneafficianado 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	Have you considered the Explorer 2, 42mm, 216570? White or black dial can easily make a "one Rolex does it all" watch choice. I have a Polar and never expected to love it much as I do.With your given alternatives though, I'd vote BLNR too.

6 January 2015, 06:35 PM	#28
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,145	116710 for me. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

6 January 2015, 07:31 PM	#29
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	Being a modern Rolex guy, I'd go for the BLNR. __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

6 January 2015, 07:37 PM	#30
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	Given your age and the fact you intend to keep the watch I would go BLNR. It is an amazing piece. You could always look at a Hulk too.

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