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Doy- · 3 March 2015, 11:55 PM

Hi All,

I'm looking at getting my first Rolex and have narrowed it down to 1 of 3 choices.

GMT Master II Blue and Black Bezel 116710 BLNR (£6K)

Sea Dweller 16600 (£5.5K)

50th Edition Submariner 16610 LV (£5K)

What would you go for? ANy and all comments would be appreciated.

Tools · 4 March 2015, 01:50 AM

I don't do green and have not warmed up to the black and blue GMT.. Dweller for me..

fdm79 · 4 March 2015, 01:57 AM

I have both BLNR and LV-c

But in the end, I'd stick with the BLNR !

AK797 · 4 March 2015, 01:58 AM

Blnr.

watchwatcher · 4 March 2015, 02:00 AM

Well, from that list I would pick the BLNR...although I prefer the LN.

Joearch · 4 March 2015, 02:02 AM

easy choice for me...

fdm79 · 4 March 2015, 02:04 AM

By the way,

I don't have the SD but I hope the pic helps you choosing one...

Robbyman · 4 March 2015, 04:04 AM

Sorry but I would buy a Sub C date, in fact I did.

tkerrmd · 4 March 2015, 04:23 AM

Blnr

Jeffreyw2014 · 4 March 2015, 04:24 AM

Blnr

c41006 · 4 March 2015, 04:26 AM

If it were me I would probably lean towards the BLNR but then again I don't know. They are all great choices.

Doy- · 4 March 2015, 04:40 AM

I not only want a watch that's great but also that's going to appreciate well in the next 10 years or so. Surely the LV and SD are going to appreciate more as they are discontinued or is that a false assumption and if so why?

Thanks for all the responses so far. Those pictures make it harder as they both look so good haha.

Sal_UKSheffield · 4 March 2015, 04:46 AM

lol only appreciation you are going to get is your appreciation

modern watches do not increase in value you will be lucky not to lose more than £1,000

Jfullm42 · 4 March 2015, 04:48 AM

I love the 16600 personally, have had two and sold them and another is coming today cause I can't stay away. For me the perfect watch. No cyclops, without the ceramic bezel it's a little less flashy and the lugs are nicer to me. I just wish that it had the newer style bracelet / clasp. Maybe in the future I will add that, but the 16600 was for me!

jjnd08 · 4 March 2015, 04:50 AM

Blnr

watchstudent · 4 March 2015, 05:44 AM

16600 for me, tried one today actually in Bristol. It was a mint 2007 version and listed at £5,350 and I was told there was quite a bit of room for negotiation, you can definitely find one for less than £5.5k. Picking a watch to appreciate in value makes no sense, watches are not good investments, especially modern ones.

rollee1 · 4 March 2015, 05:53 AM

Man up!

luvsub · 4 March 2015, 06:12 AM

gmt.

HERITAGE82 · 4 March 2015, 06:18 AM

No question you need one if these!!

travisb · 4 March 2015, 06:41 AM

BLNR.
Or I'd also consider the 116600 SD if you haven't already.

JJL · 4 March 2015, 06:56 AM

Sea Dweller all day!

Doy- · 4 March 2015, 07:01 AM

The only reason I mentioned appreciation as a factor is that my friend has a 2007 16600 SD he purchased in 2011 for 3K and is now selling for considerably more. Has there been a change in the market since then or was he lucky at the time?

rollee1 · 4 March 2015, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doy-

The only reason I mentioned appreciation as a factor is that my friend has a 2007 16600 SD he purchased in 2011 for 3K and is now selling for considerably more. Has there been a change in the market since then or was he lucky at the time?

He lucked out, and its only going higher without end in sight

tfduff723 · 4 March 2015, 07:12 AM

My vote is for the 16600.

Grab that iconic classic while you can. You wont be disappointed!

707soldier · 4 March 2015, 08:02 AM

I would go with SD this time. BLNR close second.

Skyrider01 · 4 March 2015, 11:34 AM

Blnr

Brimstone · 4 March 2015, 11:35 AM

Sea Dweller

Tudor66 · 4 March 2015, 01:12 PM

Partial to the SD, but all are good choices. Prices are lower in the U.S. WHy not take a vacation and pickup a nice example here in the states...

GsurgBM · 4 March 2015, 01:37 PM

Personally....LV.

3 March 2015, 11:55 PM	#1
Doy- "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: London Posts: 3	116710, 16600 or 16610? Help!!! Hi All, I'm looking at getting my first Rolex and have narrowed it down to 1 of 3 choices. GMT Master II Blue and Black Bezel 116710 BLNR (£6K) Sea Dweller 16600 (£5.5K) 50th Edition Submariner 16610 LV (£5K) What would you go for? ANy and all comments would be appreciated.

4 March 2015, 01:50 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I don't do green and have not warmed up to the black and blue GMT.. Dweller for me.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

4 March 2015, 01:57 AM	#3
fdm79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 931	I have both BLNR and LV-c But in the end, I'd stick with the BLNR ! __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO - Rolex Submariner 116610 LV - Breitling Navitimer 01 Pan-American Bronze Limited Edition AB0121C4/Q605-447A - Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional 3861 (Sapphire) 310.30.42.50.01.002 - Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 41mm Ceramic (Blue) 212.30.41.20.03.001

4 March 2015, 02:04 AM	#7
fdm79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 931	By the way, I don't have the SD but I hope the pic helps you choosing one... __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO - Rolex Submariner 116610 LV - Breitling Navitimer 01 Pan-American Bronze Limited Edition AB0121C4/Q605-447A - Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional 3861 (Sapphire) 310.30.42.50.01.002 - Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 41mm Ceramic (Blue) 212.30.41.20.03.001

4 March 2015, 05:53 AM	#17
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	Man up! Attached Images __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

4 March 2015, 01:58 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Blnr.

4 March 2015, 02:00 AM	#5
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Well, from that list I would pick the BLNR...although I prefer the LN.

4 March 2015, 02:02 AM	#6
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	easy choice for me...

4 March 2015, 04:04 AM	#8
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	Sorry but I would buy a Sub C date, in fact I did.

4 March 2015, 04:23 AM	#9
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Blnr

4 March 2015, 04:24 AM	#10
Jeffreyw2014 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: NJ Watch: SS Daytona 116520 Posts: 161	Blnr

4 March 2015, 04:26 AM	#11
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	If it were me I would probably lean towards the BLNR but then again I don't know. They are all great choices.

4 March 2015, 04:40 AM	#12
Doy- "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: London Posts: 3	I not only want a watch that's great but also that's going to appreciate well in the next 10 years or so. Surely the LV and SD are going to appreciate more as they are discontinued or is that a false assumption and if so why? Thanks for all the responses so far. Those pictures make it harder as they both look so good haha.

4 March 2015, 04:46 AM	#13
Sal_UKSheffield "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: UK Posts: 1,284	lol only appreciation you are going to get is your appreciation modern watches do not increase in value you will be lucky not to lose more than £1,000

4 March 2015, 04:48 AM	#14
Jfullm42 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: Seattle, WA Watch: 5513 Posts: 4,235	I love the 16600 personally, have had two and sold them and another is coming today cause I can't stay away. For me the perfect watch. No cyclops, without the ceramic bezel it's a little less flashy and the lugs are nicer to me. I just wish that it had the newer style bracelet / clasp. Maybe in the future I will add that, but the 16600 was for me!

4 March 2015, 04:50 AM	#15
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Blnr

4 March 2015, 05:44 AM	#16
watchstudent "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SW England Watch: Sub and a Speedy Posts: 368	16600 for me, tried one today actually in Bristol. It was a mint 2007 version and listed at £5,350 and I was told there was quite a bit of room for negotiation, you can definitely find one for less than £5.5k. Picking a watch to appreciate in value makes no sense, watches are not good investments, especially modern ones.

4 March 2015, 06:12 AM	#18
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	gmt.

4 March 2015, 06:18 AM	#19
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,438	No question you need one if these!! Attached Images __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

4 March 2015, 06:41 AM	#20
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	BLNR. Or I'd also consider the 116600 SD if you haven't already.

4 March 2015, 06:56 AM	#21
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	Sea Dweller all day!

4 March 2015, 07:01 AM	#22
Doy- "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: London Posts: 3	The only reason I mentioned appreciation as a factor is that my friend has a 2007 16600 SD he purchased in 2011 for 3K and is now selling for considerably more. Has there been a change in the market since then or was he lucky at the time?

4 March 2015, 07:12 AM	#24
tfduff723 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan USA Watch: Rolex & Omega 4 Me Posts: 1,685	My vote is for the 16600. Grab that iconic classic while you can. You wont be disappointed! Attached Images

4 March 2015, 08:02 AM	#25
707soldier "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: 707soldier Location: California, USA Watch: ROLEX USA Posts: 522	I would go with SD this time. BLNR close second. __________________

4 March 2015, 11:34 AM	#26
Skyrider01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 1,312	Blnr

4 March 2015, 11:35 AM	#27
Brimstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Utah Watch: 16610 Posts: 31	Sea Dweller

4 March 2015, 01:12 PM	#28
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	Sd 16600 Partial to the SD, but all are good choices. Prices are lower in the U.S. WHy not take a vacation and pickup a nice example here in the states... Attached Images __________________ -NAWCC Member

4 March 2015, 01:37 PM	#29
GsurgBM "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: Not enough Posts: 3,759	Personally....LV. Attached Images __________________ Rolex • Tudor • Omega • Panerai

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