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Saoirse32 · 19 July 2012, 06:41 AM

Hi everyone,
I currently have a Sea-Dweller 16600, Explorer II (16570 Polar), and am in the market to purchase a 16610LV (M series) very soon from a friend of a friend. My dilemma is this -
if/when I get the LV, at some point in the near future, I would almost certainly have to part with one of these. For this survey, please lend me your wise input and rank the above three in order of importance based on style, "collectable" factor, if any (read, future value etc.) and whatever else you see fit. Please go on the premise that I will most likely only keep two of these. They are all in very good to mint condition. Thanks in advance as your input will help me choose and/or whether I even purchase the LV.

The GMT Master · 19 July 2012, 08:05 AM

Who knows if Rolex will even be collectible in the future? Markets/tastes change. My advice would be to keep the two that you enjoy the most

Timber Loftis · 19 July 2012, 08:24 AM

Out of those 3, I would personally get rid of the LV -- sorry, mate!

T-Rip · 19 July 2012, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Who knows if Rolex will even be collectible in the future? Markets/tastes change. My advice would be to keep the two that you enjoy the most

Kick ass... well said

dddrees · 19 July 2012, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Who knows if Rolex will even be collectible in the future? Markets/tastes change. My advice would be to keep the two that you enjoy the most

Well said as usual Chris.

beshannon · 19 July 2012, 08:31 AM

Forever is a long time and collectible is a very subjective term.

IMHO, keep and wear what you like.

patek.wis · 19 July 2012, 08:40 AM

I may just pick up a NOS 16610LV for kicks in the near future. The new one is NICE but it may be WAY too green for me.
Want to hear something funny? I sold an F serial 16610 YEARS ago when they were in production and wasnt too much of a premium

Which would I keep? The trio I got on my winder now includes a 1680 Red - I doubt ill sell that unless someone offers me significantly more than what i paid. Too nice

Get what you like, dont speculate on future value - youll be wrong 100% of the time

caryyee · 19 July 2012, 10:11 AM

No modern Rolex is 'collectable' at this stage. Historically, the models that have increased the most in value are the most unloved at the time. ie the Daytona's were never popular until Paul Newman wore one, and the Milgauss nobody bought at all.

All of the ones you have, are pretty popular, so I doubt they will ever become truly collectible.

mjclark32 · 19 July 2012, 10:25 AM

I don't know about future values, but I'd keep the divers if it was up to me

theken · 19 July 2012, 10:45 AM

16600 + 16610v

Kbrantle · 19 July 2012, 11:14 AM

Get or keep what pieces speak to you. But, personally, I would keep what you have, which are both great pieces. If you have to have the sub, I would dump the SD since they are both dive watches and similar styles. That being said, I love my SD and could never part with it.

moviefreak · 19 July 2012, 11:27 AM

Why buy if tou are going to sell anyway...
Better sell one first.. And then get the lv if you really want it..

Runnin' Rebel · 19 July 2012, 11:57 AM

Get this instead. Sorry not much help for your decision.

Mickey® · 19 July 2012, 12:00 PM

I'd say that you have to find a way to keep all three...that is a nice TRIO.
If not then depending on wrist size either the Explorer or SeaDweller...which ever one doesn't make you smile as much...

rafael LV · 19 July 2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JAGERVEGAS

Get this instead. Sorry not much help for your decision.

great picture,, congratulations

PN221 · 19 July 2012, 02:24 PM

I am biased but the SS 16520 Zenith Daytona =)

Z-Sub · 19 July 2012, 02:52 PM

16600 and 16610LV.

padi56 · 19 July 2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Who knows if Rolex will even be collectible in the future? Markets/tastes change. My advice would be to keep the two that you enjoy the most

Have to agree Chris you should buy Rolex watches to wear and own and enjoy, its not all about $$$££££££ and being thought of as just will it be collectible.

FeelingTheBlues · 19 July 2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Who knows if Rolex will even be collectible in the future? Markets/tastes change. My advice would be to keep the two that you enjoy the most

Chris, once again you wrote something that couldn't be more true!

- Take a look at your watches...
- Find the ones you really enjoy and would love to wear everyday...
- Wear and enjoy them everyday!

Rock · 19 July 2012, 05:53 PM

I never buy 'toys' based on possible collectible or resale value. Unless you are trying to make a living out of it, the values/appreciation involved is usually trivial.
Buy something you really dig and keep it forever.

HRV · 19 July 2012, 05:58 PM

Chris knows what he's talking about

htc8p · 19 July 2012, 06:01 PM

i would let go of explorer 2.

you will end up with 2 divers but they are the best.

Singslinger · 19 July 2012, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Who knows if Rolex will even be collectible in the future? Markets/tastes change. My advice would be to keep the two that you enjoy the most

As always, great advice.

Keeping a watch that you might not like for years and years on the offchance that it might rise in value seems to me to be a waste of time. Even if the price does go up, how much can you make on one current production model watch?

It only makes good investment sense to me if the owner originally bought 20-30 watches and sells all IF the price rises.

travisb · 19 July 2012, 07:06 PM

Of the 3 mentioned I would keep the LV and SD.

Have you thought of maybe giving one of the newer ceramic models a try??

19 July 2012, 06:41 AM	#1
Saoirse32 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,066	SURVEY - WHICH ROLEX (S) TO KEEP FOREVER? Which two are the most "collectable"? Hi everyone, I currently have a Sea-Dweller 16600, Explorer II (16570 Polar), and am in the market to purchase a 16610LV (M series) very soon from a friend of a friend. My dilemma is this - if/when I get the LV, at some point in the near future, I would almost certainly have to part with one of these. For this survey, please lend me your wise input and rank the above three in order of importance based on style, "collectable" factor, if any (read, future value etc.) and whatever else you see fit. Please go on the premise that I will most likely only keep two of these. They are all in very good to mint condition. Thanks in advance as your input will help me choose and/or whether I even purchase the LV.

19 July 2012, 08:31 AM	#6
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Forever is a long time and collectible is a very subjective term. IMHO, keep and wear what you like. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

19 July 2012, 10:25 AM	#9
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I don't know about future values, but I'd keep the divers if it was up to me __________________

19 July 2012, 11:27 AM	#12
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Why buy if tou are going to sell anyway... Better sell one first.. And then get the lv if you really want it.. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

19 July 2012, 11:57 AM	#13
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Get this instead. Sorry not much help for your decision. Attached Images __________________ ♛

19 July 2012, 08:05 AM	#2
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Who knows if Rolex will even be collectible in the future? Markets/tastes change. My advice would be to keep the two that you enjoy the most

19 July 2012, 08:24 AM	#3
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	Out of those 3, I would personally get rid of the LV -- sorry, mate!

19 July 2012, 08:40 AM	#7
patek.wis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Will Location: Canada Watch: The Sky Posts: 1,824	I may just pick up a NOS 16610LV for kicks in the near future. The new one is NICE but it may be WAY too green for me. Want to hear something funny? I sold an F serial 16610 YEARS ago when they were in production and wasnt too much of a premium Which would I keep? The trio I got on my winder now includes a 1680 Red - I doubt ill sell that unless someone offers me significantly more than what i paid. Too nice Get what you like, dont speculate on future value - youll be wrong 100% of the time

19 July 2012, 10:11 AM	#8
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	No modern Rolex is 'collectable' at this stage. Historically, the models that have increased the most in value are the most unloved at the time. ie the Daytona's were never popular until Paul Newman wore one, and the Milgauss nobody bought at all. All of the ones you have, are pretty popular, so I doubt they will ever become truly collectible.

19 July 2012, 10:45 AM	#10
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,417	16600 + 16610v

19 July 2012, 11:14 AM	#11
Kbrantle "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: California Watch: Milgauss and SD Posts: 132	Get or keep what pieces speak to you. But, personally, I would keep what you have, which are both great pieces. If you have to have the sub, I would dump the SD since they are both dive watches and similar styles. That being said, I love my SD and could never part with it.

19 July 2012, 12:00 PM	#14
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	I'd say that you have to find a way to keep all three...that is a nice TRIO. If not then depending on wrist size either the Explorer or SeaDweller...which ever one doesn't make you smile as much...

19 July 2012, 02:24 PM	#16
PN221 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: AP Schumacher Posts: 218	I am biased but the SS 16520 Zenith Daytona =)

19 July 2012, 02:52 PM	#17
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	16600 and 16610LV. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

19 July 2012, 05:53 PM	#20
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	I never buy 'toys' based on possible collectible or resale value. Unless you are trying to make a living out of it, the values/appreciation involved is usually trivial. Buy something you really dig and keep it forever. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

19 July 2012, 05:58 PM	#21
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	Chris knows what he's talking about

19 July 2012, 06:01 PM	#22
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	i would let go of explorer 2. you will end up with 2 divers but they are the best.

19 July 2012, 07:06 PM	#24
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	I wouldn't use "collectiblity" as a factor Of the 3 mentioned I would keep the LV and SD. Have you thought of maybe giving one of the newer ceramic models a try??

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