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RUSH2689 · 27 December 2010, 02:28 PM

If you had $5,000 for a Rolex (or Tudor)..which model would you buy? New, Pre-loved, doesn't matter.

Just looking for the best for the money

SaddleSC · 27 December 2010, 02:31 PM

I would look for a preowned 16600 Sea Dweller.

Mike1066 · 27 December 2010, 02:35 PM

I think that the 16600 Sea Dweller is the best to get for $5K. It has everything you want in a Rolex - great history, great movement, timeless look, cool features like the EV and no doubt it will only increase in value in the future. I'd also look into a Rolex Sub 1680... though I'd go with the SD first.

Lion · 27 December 2010, 02:36 PM

I'd go for a pre-loved GMT.....

dsio · 27 December 2010, 02:53 PM

1680/5513/1675 minty.

sea-dweller · 27 December 2010, 02:53 PM

16610 Sub Date or Explorer II (black dialed version).

axecollector65 · 27 December 2010, 03:08 PM

GMT Coke/Pepsi

gotmpower · 27 December 2010, 03:15 PM

Caught in the same dilemna... I say preowned SS YM!

hacampbell1360 · 27 December 2010, 03:27 PM

I would recommend seadweller z or m serial. Just dont compete with me because I am in the market for one myself.

Frogman4me · 27 December 2010, 03:37 PM

14060 Non cosc, drilled lug holes

Genevapics · 27 December 2010, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frogman4me

14060 Non cosc, drilled lug holes

This, although a Sea Dweller with lug holes would be nice also. You really can't go wrong with anything in the Submariner Class.

wokafu · 27 December 2010, 04:01 PM

16610 Sub Date

JUSTROLEXES · 27 December 2010, 04:06 PM

Sub date or Green Sub

dannyp · 27 December 2010, 04:07 PM

What size do you prefer, 36mm or 40? If 36, you can almost certainly find a BNIB Explorer I for that price depending on which ADs still have them. If you prefer a larger piece, I think you could likely find a dealer willing to part with an Explorer II for $5k. A new Sub no-date wouldn't be entirely out of the question either, but not quite as easy to locate.

spuds · 27 December 2010, 07:38 PM

16610 LV & a black bezel insert.

No doubt about it.

dddrees · 27 December 2010, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

I'd go for a pre-loved GMT.....

X2

Pepsi would be my choice.

Txr · 27 December 2010, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUSH2689

If you had $5,000 for a Rolex (or Tudor)..which model would you buy? New, Pre-loved, doesn't matter.

Just looking for the best for the money

Why not just buy the model YOU like?

Singslinger · 27 December 2010, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Txr

Why not just buy the model YOU like?

Yes I agree. It doesn't matter what others think, what matters is that the watch sings to you.

G.J · 27 December 2010, 08:42 PM

A pre-loved YG DD on a leather strap...

NMS75 · 27 December 2010, 09:32 PM

Well this all depends on a number of factors doesn't?! Do you already own any Rolex watches? If so you will probably not buy a second one of a model you already have! Ok, here is my attempt at an answer:

1) Assuming you don't have any Rolex watches then I'd go for the Submariner. A classic watch and an all-rounder which can be worn anywhere at anytime.

2) Assuming you are me and already have a Sub and GMT then I'd look for a pre-owned Tudor Chronograph (given the options you outlined above).

3) Everyone on this forum will have a different opinion and you won't get a consensus.

4) Why not just for the watch that 'sings' to you most within your budget range? This makes most sense to me.

M

GEO_79 · 27 December 2010, 09:36 PM

SD or EXP II

tmac141 · 27 December 2010, 09:57 PM

Gotta go with what you like. My first was a 16610LV.

Rolexcess · 27 December 2010, 11:05 PM

ND Sub - remember - "There is no sub for a No Date Sub!"

Gerardus · 27 December 2010, 11:09 PM

Ex2

clum19 · 28 December 2010, 12:13 AM

sea dweller or GMT

Sperry · 28 December 2010, 12:37 AM

There is a Y-serial GMT for $3000, nicely beat-up, a bit south of me.
And a $2000 ladies DJ, jubilee/pink/stick/fluted.

Fearsome Puppy · 28 December 2010, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frogman4me

14060 Non cosc, drilled lug holes

x2 gets my vote as well..

JBat · 28 December 2010, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUSH2689

If you had $5,000 for a Rolex (or Tudor)..which model would you buy? New, Pre-loved, doesn't matter.

Just looking for the best for the money

Sub Date. They can easily be had pre-owned for $5K.

renfield33 · 28 December 2010, 01:05 AM

sub LV

springer · 28 December 2010, 01:11 AM

I would purchase a GMT II with either the Pepsi or Coke bezel insert.

If it had to be a Submariner, I would go with a late 1970's 1680. I would also consider a "big block" Tudor chrono - which is another beautiful watch.

Good luck in your decision.

27 December 2010, 02:28 PM	#1
RUSH2689 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Watch: Recon Posts: 253	$5k for a Rolex..which model would you buy? If you had $5,000 for a Rolex (or Tudor)..which model would you buy? New, Pre-loved, doesn't matter. Just looking for the best for the money

27 December 2010, 02:31 PM	#2
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	I would look for a preowned 16600 Sea Dweller. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

27 December 2010, 02:35 PM	#3
Mike1066 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 16600 Posts: 728	16600 I think that the 16600 Sea Dweller is the best to get for $5K. It has everything you want in a Rolex - great history, great movement, timeless look, cool features like the EV and no doubt it will only increase in value in the future. I'd also look into a Rolex Sub 1680... though I'd go with the SD first.

27 December 2010, 02:36 PM	#4
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I'd go for a pre-loved GMT..... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

27 December 2010, 02:53 PM	#5
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	1680/5513/1675 minty. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

27 December 2010, 02:53 PM	#6
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	16610 Sub Date or Explorer II (black dialed version). __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

27 December 2010, 03:08 PM	#7
axecollector65 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New England Watch: Casio G-Shock Posts: 199	GMT Coke/Pepsi

27 December 2010, 03:15 PM	#8
gotmpower "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Rich Location: S.F Posts: 271	Caught in the same dilemna... I say preowned SS YM!

27 December 2010, 03:27 PM	#9
hacampbell1360 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Hiep Phan John Location: san jose, ca Watch: The Fantastic FOUR Posts: 267	I would recommend seadweller z or m serial. Just dont compete with me because I am in the market for one myself.

27 December 2010, 03:37 PM	#10
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	14060 Non cosc, drilled lug holes

27 December 2010, 04:01 PM	#12
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	16610 Sub Date

27 December 2010, 04:06 PM	#13
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,120	Sub date or Green Sub __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

27 December 2010, 04:07 PM	#14
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	What size do you prefer, 36mm or 40? If 36, you can almost certainly find a BNIB Explorer I for that price depending on which ADs still have them. If you prefer a larger piece, I think you could likely find a dealer willing to part with an Explorer II for $5k. A new Sub no-date wouldn't be entirely out of the question either, but not quite as easy to locate.

27 December 2010, 07:38 PM	#15
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	16610 LV & a black bezel insert. No doubt about it. __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

27 December 2010, 08:42 PM	#19
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	A pre-loved YG DD on a leather strap... __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

27 December 2010, 09:32 PM	#20
NMS75 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16610 & 116710LN Posts: 559	Well this all depends on a number of factors doesn't?! Do you already own any Rolex watches? If so you will probably not buy a second one of a model you already have! Ok, here is my attempt at an answer: 1) Assuming you don't have any Rolex watches then I'd go for the Submariner. A classic watch and an all-rounder which can be worn anywhere at anytime. 2) Assuming you are me and already have a Sub and GMT then I'd look for a pre-owned Tudor Chronograph (given the options you outlined above). 3) Everyone on this forum will have a different opinion and you won't get a consensus. 4) Why not just for the watch that 'sings' to you most within your budget range? This makes most sense to me. M

27 December 2010, 09:36 PM	#21
GEO_79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Georgian Location: Constanta_Romania Watch: 216570 Polar Posts: 904	SD or EXP II

27 December 2010, 09:57 PM	#22
tmac141 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GSV Watch: DJ41, SD, GMT Posts: 107	Gotta go with what you like. My first was a 16610LV.

27 December 2010, 11:05 PM	#23
Rolexcess Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Rey Location: South Carolina Watch: it, Sucka! Posts: 253	ND Sub - remember - "There is no sub for a No Date Sub!"

27 December 2010, 11:09 PM	#24
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Ex2 __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

28 December 2010, 12:13 AM	#25
clum19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: NY Watch: SubC/Seamaster Posts: 235	sea dweller or GMT __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610 LN Vintage Omega Seamaster

28 December 2010, 12:37 AM	#26
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	There is a Y-serial GMT for $3000, nicely beat-up, a bit south of me. And a $2000 ladies DJ, jubilee/pink/stick/fluted.

28 December 2010, 01:05 AM	#29
renfield33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Watch: GMT-II Pepsi Posts: 1,051	sub LV __________________ Lug hole loyalist!

28 December 2010, 01:11 AM	#30
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	I would purchase a GMT II with either the Pepsi or Coke bezel insert. If it had to be a Submariner, I would go with a late 1970's 1680. I would also consider a "big block" Tudor chrono - which is another beautiful watch. Good luck in your decision. Attached Images __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

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