what should my next watch be?

[2005rivers]

I've been going back and forth on what my next watch should be. My problem is; I really want a Submariner no-date, but it will take a while to save for it. My idea is to get another watch that I want, although not as bad, in the meant time and then either sell it when the time comes to buy a Sub, or keep it. So how would you handle it? Stay on the straight and narrow or get side tracked?

Here are the other watches I like;

Breitling Superocean Heritage

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean

Seiko Monster

[toph]

personally,even though i know waiting can be excruciating, i would wait for the sub.

[2005rivers]

Originally Posted by toph

personally,even though i know waiting can be excruciating, i would wait for the sub.

I have a feeling that is what most people will say, I think its what I need to hear.
thanks

[Atomant]

I'll get a black faced monster since a Breitling and a PO doesn't do anything for me.

[toph]

Originally Posted by 2005rivers

I have a feeling that is what most people will say, I think its what I need to hear.
thanks

, sometimes its better to hear it from others.

Also you will only lose money on the others, i would think

[zippaul]

Maybe my story will help you. I had wanted a Sub for countless years but decided to purchase the Omega Planet Ocean 42mm instead. I figured it would be less costly and would satisfy me. Nope...I wore it for a year, nice timepiece to be certain but it isn't the Sub. I ended up trading it in, adding some cash and purchasing a 16610LV. The 16610LV has the green bezel insert, the maxi (larger hands and indices) dial. I also purchased a black bezel insert allowing me to have the best of both worlds, a green look when I want and a more traditional black look when I want. In either case I would have saved money and time by simply getting what I wanted in the first place. Be patient, you will not be disappointed.

[2005rivers]

Originally Posted by zippaul

Maybe my story will help you. I had wanted a Sub for countless years but decided to purchase the Omega Planet Ocean 42mm instead. I figured it would be less costly and would satisfy me. Nope...I wore it for a year, nice timepiece to be certain but it isn't the Sub. I ended up trading it in, adding some cash and purchasing a 16610LV. The 16610LV has the green bezel insert, the maxi (larger hands and indices) dial. I also purchased a black bezel insert allowing me to have the best of both worlds, a green look when I want and a more traditional black look when I want. In either case I would have saved money and time by simply getting what I wanted in the first place. Be patient, you will not be disappointed.

Thank you for your input, hearing this does help me calm down a little bit and keep my eye on the goal!

[theken]

Buy a pre-owned Seiko. For less than a couple of hundred $$$, you have a watch to wear while saving for a Sub.
Once you buy the Sub, keep the Seiko as a beater.
The Seiko is a lot of watch for the money.

[toph]

Originally Posted by theken

The Seiko is a lot of watch for the money.

That, i do certainly agree with

[Welshwatchman]

Get the Seiko Monster now and the 14060 as soon as you can.

Best value $175 and $3500 you can spend IMO.

[Fiery]

I own a Planet Ocean, and it's a very accurate, handsome and solid piece. When you handle it (e.g. manually wind it, set it, screw/unscrew the crown), it reminds a lot more of a Rolex than a Breitling or Tag Heuer. Highly recommended.

[ESKO]

Originally Posted by 2005rivers

I have a feeling that is what most people will say, I think its what I need to hear.
thanks

Most will say it, what do you expect? It's a rolex forum

I think you should get a Seiko to tide you over then keep saving, then when you are close, re-sell the seiko, or just keep it if you like it. I am buying a Monster here soon.

IT's actually just because of this forum I am buying it, because otherwise I would have never known it existed!!

[JBat]

I voted PO, but given your particular scenario I'd stay on the straight and narrow. What you're thinking of doing doesn't make any sense to me.

[esm]

PO would be my choice

[BASSETHOUNDS]

What do you expect the majority of answers to be on a Rolex forum , really .
You should have asked . do I buy a 16610 or wait for the new one to come out .

[ASW1]

Keep on at the Sub - if you're saving for something then save for it, don't start spending money that should be saved towards the goal on second best.

[JUSTROLEXES]

Sub

[JJ Irani]

Obviously, naturally, automatically............SUB!!

[2005rivers]

Originally Posted by JBat

I voted PO, but given your particular scenario I'd stay on the straight and narrow. What you're thinking of doing doesn't make any sense to me.

The point would be to kind of fill the void with a less expensive but still quality watch until I can afford the sub, I have been going watch crazy.

[2005rivers]

Originally Posted by BASSETHOUNDS

What do you expect the majority of answers to be on a Rolex forum , really .
You should have asked . do I buy a 16610 or wait for the new one to come out .

When the time comes no doubt I will be asking which sub to buy, I just needed some reasureance on an in between purchase, This is the best place for advice, The advice from the Rolex guys will help me keep my eyes from wondering!

[ParisDakarBmw]

From those choices the Sub wins, but why the Breitling Heritage? I like many other models better than that one. Cosmonaute, Skyland avenger, Superocean Chrono, Twin Sixty, and the Montbrilliant are nicer to me.

[Esexx]

Wait and save for the Sub!! Dont know how the resale value will be for the other watches. The Breitling is nice, but I don't think you will be happy until you get the Sub...I know that from my own experience.

Good luck!

[DRAWTOOL]

From one Texas boy to another, save for the sub., I would recommend the 14060M non COSC, but then I would.

[Rolesor]

I voted for the Breitling but only because you've already got a black dialed GMT - If you had a different Rolex in there to add more variety to your collection I would have voted for that. Can't go wrong either way my friend.

[2005rivers]

Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

From those choices the Sub wins, but why the Breitling Heritage? I like many other models better than that one. Cosmonaute, Skyland avenger, Superocean Chrono, Twin Sixty, and the Montbrilliant are nicer to me.

Thanks, I value your opinion, I can't tell you why I like the Heritage, I guess it reminds me of a sub

[Prince Tudor]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Get the Seiko Monster now and the 14060 as soon as you can.

Best value $175 and $3500 you can spend IMO.

I agree 100%.
You can't go wrong with a Monster and a Sub. I love my Black Monster, it's a tough watch.
You can pick up a used Monster for well under $200 and that won't delay your 14060 purchase that much.

[marcinthemiddle]

You should get the Leopard/Liberace Daytona!
j/k- For the Next one I'd get the Panerai PAM 312 or an ss white dialed Daytona-( makes for a nice change from the black dialed watches...IMHO)
Oops- just saw that neither of my picks were in the poll!

[2005rivers]

Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

You should get the Leopard/Liberace Daytona!
j/k- For the Next one I'd get the Panerai PAM 312 or an ss white dialed Daytona-( makes for a nice change from the black dialed watches...IMHO)
Oops- just saw that neither of my picks were in the poll!

Haha, I'll let you know about that leopard daytona

And for the Panerai, It is on my list of watches that I want, But I have to get the sub on my wrist before I consider any other watches in that price range. Great watch though

[marcinthemiddle]

Originally Posted by 2005rivers

Haha, I'll let you know about that leopard daytona

And for the Panerai, It is on my list of watches that I want, But I have to get the sub on my wrist before I consider any other watches in that price range. Great watch though

I never really even gave that Panerai a second look before...now I'm obsessing about it. So much so that I'd flip my daytona for it. (No, it's not the Liberace one!)

I do think you should consider a whited faced watch, though....

[Esexx]

Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

I never really even gave that Panerai a second look before...now I'm obsessing about it. So much so that I'd flip my daytona for it. (No, it's not the Liberace one!)

I do think you should consider a whited faced watch, though....

Ohhh...Pam!! I know how you feel.

I am looking for one too. I love Rolex, however I'd like to have another choice. I was thinking about a Pam 177/111/104.