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mbkmbk · 5 January 2014, 12:50 PM

Hi there.

I hate to add to the number of these threads, but I'm having a lot of trouble making a decision. The three watches listed below are great, but unfortunately I can only get one.

I feel it important to note that I plan to have a two watch collection. The watch that is ultimately chosen will join my 16610LV.

This) Red Submariner 1680

That) Panerai 512 (42mm/inhouse/1940s Radiomir case)

The other) JLC Tribute to Deep Sea Vintage Chrono (40.5mm/751G)

So which would you get? An explanation of why would be much appreciated.

And why not? Here's a pic (and a half) of the LV that the chosen watch will accompany from a recent winter getaway to California (same one during which I tried the 512).

*Sorry if this isn't "Rolex General Discussion" enough...*

fullcourt · 5 January 2014, 12:56 PM

The Pam 512 is very nice....if I can get my hands on one, for less than retail might be the next watch in my collection.

ralfcom · 5 January 2014, 01:02 PM

I would go for the 1680 (vintage, uniqueness, resale), choice two would be the JLC (quality, also uniqueness). Panerai, would not even be in the running. There are 2 watch stores I frequent, one is in Orlando and the other in Naples, Florida. Both are flooded with used Panerai watches.

nick c · 5 January 2014, 01:03 PM

1680

toph · 5 January 2014, 01:28 PM

Pam 512 for me.
It's is elegant and dressy and completely different to the Sub. A watch for differnt occasions. The 1680 and jlc are too similar to the sub IMHO if you just want two.

jvo300 · 5 January 2014, 01:36 PM

I'm a fan of variety to some degree. If you only have two watches, I wouldn't add another Sub. So between the Panerai and JLC, I'd go JLC! I've got a beef with the Panerai brand in general these days (over priced, derivative, poor customer relations) and cannot recommend them to fellow watch enthusiasts.

TAKUYA · 5 January 2014, 02:19 PM

Pam 512 for me from those options

mbkmbk · 5 January 2014, 04:46 PM

Thanks for the opinions guys

topcat30093 · 5 January 2014, 05:12 PM

1680 for me.

As long as it was the genuine item

DCgator · 5 January 2014, 05:34 PM

Pam 512. Now you have a sports watch and a dress watch. Bam!! My 2c.

CWIN · 5 January 2014, 05:40 PM

Of your choices, I'd go for the PAM out of the three just because it's very different from the others. If I were to go down to only two watches, I would probably go for something a little dressier than the PAM 512. Since you mentioned the JLC Deep Sea, might I suggest something from the JLC Master line? I think one of those would make a pretty killer pair with your LV.

AK797 · 5 January 2014, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jvo300

I'm a fan of variety to some degree. If you only have two watches, I wouldn't add another Sub. So between the Panerai and JLC, I'd go JLC! I've got a beef with the Panerai brand in general these days (over priced, derivative, poor customer relations) and cannot recommend them to fellow watch enthusiasts.

Yes, and I'm not crazy about the others. Any other choices?

mruhland31 · 5 January 2014, 11:02 PM

That's tough as for me it would be a no brainer with the Red Sub but you have the LV already. I personally would go with the JLC but it's close as I really like the Pam too. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Please let us know what you decide. Can't go wrong either way

beshannon · 5 January 2014, 11:07 PM

From that list the JLC no question.

You already have a Sub and I do not care for nor understand Panerai.

hhcave · 5 January 2014, 11:21 PM

Dont care for panerai here after the boston bridge incident. JLC for me - got a Reverso grande date on my list for this year!

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superdog · 5 January 2014, 11:22 PM

Jlc

Racerdj · 5 January 2014, 11:36 PM

1680 and my choice is on the look of the watch as I really like subs.

SearChart · 6 January 2014, 12:20 AM

1680 red because it is the most sexy sub ever.

porschejeff · 6 January 2014, 12:26 AM

Pam 512. I think everyone needs at least one in their collection.

Cc1966 · 6 January 2014, 02:44 AM

Red Sub - The 1680 is a winner....

5 January 2014, 12:50 PM	#1
mbkmbk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 196	This, that, or the other? Hi there. I hate to add to the number of these threads, but I'm having a lot of trouble making a decision. The three watches listed below are great, but unfortunately I can only get one. I feel it important to note that I plan to have a two watch collection. The watch that is ultimately chosen will join my 16610LV. This) Red Submariner 1680 That) Panerai 512 (42mm/inhouse/1940s Radiomir case) The other) JLC Tribute to Deep Sea Vintage Chrono (40.5mm/751G) So which would you get? An explanation of why would be much appreciated. And why not? Here's a pic (and a half) of the LV that the chosen watch will accompany from a recent winter getaway to California (same one during which I tried the 512). Sorry if this isn't "Rolex General Discussion" enough...

5 January 2014, 12:56 PM	#2
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	The Pam 512 is very nice....if I can get my hands on one, for less than retail might be the next watch in my collection. __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

5 January 2014, 01:28 PM	#5
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Pam 512 for me. It's is elegant and dressy and completely different to the Sub. A watch for differnt occasions. The 1680 and jlc are too similar to the sub IMHO if you just want two. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

5 January 2014, 02:19 PM	#7
TAKUYA ⭐⭐⭐⭐2024 SubLV41 sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Thanh Takuya Location: Dont mess w Texas Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 53,019	Pam 512 for me from those options __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Security Active Instagram @takuyawatches

5 January 2014, 05:12 PM	#9
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	1680 for me. As long as it was the genuine item __________________

5 January 2014, 01:02 PM	#3
ralfcom "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Ralf Location: FL. Watch: enthusiast Posts: 502	I would go for the 1680 (vintage, uniqueness, resale), choice two would be the JLC (quality, also uniqueness). Panerai, would not even be in the running. There are 2 watch stores I frequent, one is in Orlando and the other in Naples, Florida. Both are flooded with used Panerai watches.

5 January 2014, 01:03 PM	#4
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	1680

5 January 2014, 01:36 PM	#6
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	I'm a fan of variety to some degree. If you only have two watches, I wouldn't add another Sub. So between the Panerai and JLC, I'd go JLC! I've got a beef with the Panerai brand in general these days (over priced, derivative, poor customer relations) and cannot recommend them to fellow watch enthusiasts.

5 January 2014, 04:46 PM	#8
mbkmbk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 196	Thanks for the opinions guys

5 January 2014, 05:34 PM	#10
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Pam 512. Now you have a sports watch and a dress watch. Bam!! My 2c.

5 January 2014, 05:40 PM	#11
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Of your choices, I'd go for the PAM out of the three just because it's very different from the others. If I were to go down to only two watches, I would probably go for something a little dressier than the PAM 512. Since you mentioned the JLC Deep Sea, might I suggest something from the JLC Master line? I think one of those would make a pretty killer pair with your LV.

5 January 2014, 11:02 PM	#13
mruhland31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Clarita CA Posts: 1,028	That's tough as for me it would be a no brainer with the Red Sub but you have the LV already. I personally would go with the JLC but it's close as I really like the Pam too. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Please let us know what you decide. Can't go wrong either way

5 January 2014, 11:07 PM	#14
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	From that list the JLC no question. You already have a Sub and I do not care for nor understand Panerai. __________________ 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

5 January 2014, 11:21 PM	#15
hhcave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: HC Location: London, UK Watch: Sea-Dweller 4000 Posts: 186	Dont care for panerai here after the boston bridge incident. JLC for me - got a Reverso grande date on my list for this year! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 January 2014, 11:22 PM	#16
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Jlc __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

5 January 2014, 11:36 PM	#17
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	1680 and my choice is on the look of the watch as I really like subs. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

6 January 2014, 12:26 AM	#19
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,460	Pam 512. I think everyone needs at least one in their collection.

6 January 2014, 02:44 AM	#20
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Red Sub - The 1680 is a winner.... __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

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