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rollee1 · 6 February 2015, 09:08 AM

I am about to purchase another Rolex watch to add to my collection.

Currently I own 16570 Explorer II (Black) with RubberB strap in black, and 16660 Sea Dweller.
I like to have a diversified collection which I wear all pieces in rotation.

There are 3 models that I am interested in.
116520 Daytona (black)
14060M Submariner (no date pre-ceramic)
216570 Explorer II (42mm white) plus Rubber B strap in white

Option 1
Buy the 116520, that will be the end of my purchases for the next several years. I will wear this Daytona sparingly due to its highly polished finish which is a scratch magnet.

Option 2
Forgetting about the Daytona for good. Fini.
Purchase both the 14060M and 216570, and enjoy all of my collection by wearing them like they are stolen.

Option 3
Buying just the 14060M, and saving the rest of my budget.
Eventually years down the road picking up a 116710BLNR or 116719 BLRO or an old pepsi.

Please share your thoughts, I appreciate your responses in advance.

Definitely photos will be posted

AK797 · 6 February 2015, 10:01 AM

I'd buy the Daytona or BLNR.

eoin27 · 6 February 2015, 10:08 AM

Sounds like you really want the Daytona or BLNR. I wouldn't go adding another explorer II to your collection if its variety you want.

AS1 · 6 February 2015, 10:15 AM

Option 1

Racerdj · 6 February 2015, 10:48 AM

Without question the Daytona will work perfectly.

Duey · 6 February 2015, 10:51 AM

Option 2

Nidal · 6 February 2015, 12:29 PM

Option 2 is more watch for the money. I have the black daytona and it's such a wow watch though. If I sell all my watches Id keep the daytona. Timeless

GB-man · 6 February 2015, 12:45 PM

Option 2>option 3> option 1

Don't buy a watch you are afraid to wear. If you fear wearing a daytona, forget about a blro or blnr as well

sea-dweller · 6 February 2015, 12:46 PM

Daytona, for sure. Once you have one, it will keep you satisfied for years! Great watch and, like no other!!!

TheHulkManiac · 6 February 2015, 01:17 PM

Option 1 for me

TheHulkManiac · 6 February 2015, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sea-dweller

Daytona, for sure. Once you have one, it will keep you satisfied for years! Great watch and, like no other!!!

Agreed, i've owned 4 diffrrent rolexes before and i can tell you the daytona is a one of a kind timepiece. i've never been this satisfied with my purchase

domrusso10 · 6 February 2015, 01:22 PM

Go for the Daytona, it will be a great compliment to your collection.

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tkerrmd · 6 February 2015, 01:23 PM

I would go Daytona and wear he heck out of it!

Urosfan · 6 February 2015, 01:24 PM

I'd go daytona

tjbender · 6 February 2015, 01:28 PM

Daytona for sure but I would consider a white face as its better suited in formal occasions. I think that would best round out your collection. The Daytona could be your dress watch and you'll have two perfect everyday pieces. It would also be nice to have a chronograph, GMT and dive watch.

AF_Rob · 6 February 2015, 01:29 PM

I'd get the Daytona, but a white face for some variety. If you are worried about scratches... Ditch the bracelet and throw a strap on it. I wouldn't buy a watch I intend wearing rarely.

If I have to pick an option, I would still go with the Daytona in black.

Afghanvet · 6 February 2015, 02:10 PM

Obviously up to you. If it were me, Sub, no doubt. I just picked up a new addition as well...

DateAperture · 6 February 2015, 03:49 PM

Option 4: Buy the Daytona, then wear that like you stole it. It's a tool-watch, it'll be alright.

luvsub · 6 February 2015, 03:58 PM

Opt 1

beachbum · 6 February 2015, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Option 2>option 3> option 1

Don't buy a watch you are afraid to wear. If you fear wearing a daytona, forget about a blro or blnr as well

X2

rg9390 · 6 February 2015, 04:02 PM

Option 1

rollee1 · 6 February 2015, 04:10 PM

There is a lot of love here for the 116520!
I have wanted that watch for a decade, there's something really appealing about it.
The watch will definitely complete my little rollie collection.

I probably get another RubberB for it, red will look awesome on the black dial.
I will wear it like I stole it, no more sleeping beauty in the dungeon.

BTW anyone here got word if Rolex might give the 116520 a facelift any time soon?

DateAperture · 6 February 2015, 04:36 PM

Monochrome just ran an article of their predictions for BaselWorld 2015, which include the Daytona: http://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-...ches-hope-see/

Guess the most you'll have to wait is a month and a bit.

Hairdude1 · 6 February 2015, 04:44 PM

Go for the Daytona

MBYSF · 6 February 2015, 04:49 PM

Daytona

engin33r · 6 February 2015, 08:23 PM

Get the sub, blnr, and then daytona... save the best for last

omx5o · 6 February 2015, 11:10 PM

Always go for the one that you really want. It'll save you money in the long run.

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 7 February 2015, 04:09 AM

Daytona or BLNR

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Suggestion, go for a DJII for dressy days ? plenty of non black dial options to choose from

watchwatcher · 7 February 2015, 04:21 AM

Daytona. And don't worry about scratches, as Dr. Tom said, wear the heck out of it.

6 February 2015, 09:08 AM	#1
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	Advice on a new Rolex addition I am about to purchase another Rolex watch to add to my collection. Currently I own 16570 Explorer II (Black) with RubberB strap in black, and 16660 Sea Dweller. I like to have a diversified collection which I wear all pieces in rotation. There are 3 models that I am interested in. 116520 Daytona (black) 14060M Submariner (no date pre-ceramic) 216570 Explorer II (42mm white) plus Rubber B strap in white Option 1 Buy the 116520, that will be the end of my purchases for the next several years. I will wear this Daytona sparingly due to its highly polished finish which is a scratch magnet. Option 2 Forgetting about the Daytona for good. Fini. Purchase both the 14060M and 216570, and enjoy all of my collection by wearing them like they are stolen. Option 3 Buying just the 14060M, and saving the rest of my budget. Eventually years down the road picking up a 116710BLNR or 116719 BLRO or an old pepsi. Please share your thoughts, I appreciate your responses in advance. Definitely photos will be posted

6 February 2015, 10:48 AM	#5
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Without question the Daytona will work perfectly. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

6 February 2015, 01:17 PM	#10
TheHulkManiac "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Jason Location: New York City Watch: 116515LN Posts: 279	Option 1 for me __________________ Rolex Rose Gold DaytonaC 116515LN Rolex Sea Dweller 4K 116600 Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN

6 February 2015, 02:10 PM	#17
Afghanvet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: Subs, SD4K Posts: 2,272	Obviously up to you. If it were me, Sub, no doubt. I just picked up a new addition as well... Attached Images

6 February 2015, 04:02 PM	#21
rg9390 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sydney, HK Watch: BB58 Blue Posts: 471	Option 1 __________________ Patek Philippe \| Audemars Piguet \| Vacheron Constantin \| Rolex \| Tudor \| Grand Seiko \| Baume & Mercier \| Bamford London \| Studio Underd0g \| Swatch x Omega \| Swatch x Blancpain \| Casio

6 February 2015, 10:01 AM	#2
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I'd buy the Daytona or BLNR.

6 February 2015, 10:08 AM	#3
eoin27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 39	Sounds like you really want the Daytona or BLNR. I wouldn't go adding another explorer II to your collection if its variety you want.

6 February 2015, 10:15 AM	#4
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	Option 1

6 February 2015, 10:51 AM	#6
Duey 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,598	Option 2

6 February 2015, 12:29 PM	#7
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	Option 2 is more watch for the money. I have the black daytona and it's such a wow watch though. If I sell all my watches Id keep the daytona. Timeless

6 February 2015, 12:45 PM	#8
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Option 2>option 3> option 1 Don't buy a watch you are afraid to wear. If you fear wearing a daytona, forget about a blro or blnr as well

6 February 2015, 12:46 PM	#9
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Daytona, for sure. Once you have one, it will keep you satisfied for years! Great watch and, like no other!!!

6 February 2015, 01:22 PM	#12
domrusso10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: new york Watch: 116334 & 116610 Posts: 1,310	Go for the Daytona, it will be a great compliment to your collection. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

6 February 2015, 01:23 PM	#13
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	I would go Daytona and wear he heck out of it!

6 February 2015, 01:24 PM	#14
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	I'd go daytona

6 February 2015, 01:28 PM	#15
tjbender 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,428	Daytona for sure but I would consider a white face as its better suited in formal occasions. I think that would best round out your collection. The Daytona could be your dress watch and you'll have two perfect everyday pieces. It would also be nice to have a chronograph, GMT and dive watch.

6 February 2015, 01:29 PM	#16
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,671	I'd get the Daytona, but a white face for some variety. If you are worried about scratches... Ditch the bracelet and throw a strap on it. I wouldn't buy a watch I intend wearing rarely. If I have to pick an option, I would still go with the Daytona in black.

6 February 2015, 03:49 PM	#18
DateAperture "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: New Zealand Watch: Black Bay Burgundy Posts: 87	Option 4: Buy the Daytona, then wear that like you stole it. It's a tool-watch, it'll be alright.

6 February 2015, 03:58 PM	#19
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Opt 1

6 February 2015, 04:10 PM	#22
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	There is a lot of love here for the 116520! I have wanted that watch for a decade, there's something really appealing about it. The watch will definitely complete my little rollie collection. I probably get another RubberB for it, red will look awesome on the black dial. I will wear it like I stole it, no more sleeping beauty in the dungeon. BTW anyone here got word if Rolex might give the 116520 a facelift any time soon?

6 February 2015, 04:36 PM	#23
DateAperture "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: New Zealand Watch: Black Bay Burgundy Posts: 87	Monochrome just ran an article of their predictions for BaselWorld 2015, which include the Daytona: http://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-...ches-hope-see/ Guess the most you'll have to wait is a month and a bit.

6 February 2015, 04:44 PM	#24
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Go for the Daytona __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

6 February 2015, 04:49 PM	#25
MBYSF "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: LA / HI Watch: Rolex / Patek Posts: 475	Daytona

6 February 2015, 08:23 PM	#26
engin33r "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andy Location: GMT +7 Watch: Sub, Daytona, DD2 Posts: 742	Get the sub, blnr, and then daytona... save the best for last

6 February 2015, 11:10 PM	#27
omx5o "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: UK Watch: Tudor Ranger Posts: 1,613	Always go for the one that you really want. It'll save you money in the long run.

7 February 2015, 04:09 AM	#28
ELITEVIDEOGAMES "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tom Location: Long Island NY Watch: me sell games Posts: 1,898	Daytona or BLNR __ Suggestion, go for a DJII for dressy days ? plenty of non black dial options to choose from

7 February 2015, 04:21 AM	#29
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Daytona. And don't worry about scratches, as Dr. Tom said, wear the heck out of it.

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