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DayDate45 · 18 December 2021, 12:41 PM

Looking for my first Rolex, the dream is to eventually own a birth year gold Champaign dial day date President. Looking at what my wallet can afford today, I’d be curious to hear some opinions on the following watches future collectibility:

OP 11600
AK Bloodhound 116900 - something about the green in the dial draws me to this
DJ TurnOgraph “thunderbird” 116264 - love the history of these and the red seconds hand

Long story, each model has a great historical story, the latter two never really seemed to take off. Curious if folks think they’ll become collectible?

Thanks for any feedback!

Brenngun · 18 December 2021, 12:47 PM

Well unless you were born yesterday do some searches for the DD. You might find one more affordable than you think.

DayDate45 · 18 December 2021, 12:50 PM

Lol Brenngun, I’ve looked high and low- but you’re right, maybe one will show up when I least expect it.

HogwldFLTR · 18 December 2021, 12:56 PM

I'd go for the AK. It's the only one that really current imho.

nwafboi · 19 December 2021, 12:34 AM

Old Gold day date is relatively cheap. I would buy an OP36 though because it is more reliable and looks less of an old people watch.

Model12 · 19 December 2021, 12:51 AM

116264 in blue or white is my choice. Underrated. I wish I could afford one.

Tikandtokalot · 19 December 2021, 12:55 AM

Buy the watch you connect with to enjoy.
Everything else is crystal ball.

muskaroxs · 19 December 2021, 05:47 AM

White face 116264, undervalued and looks killer.
The smooth bezel on the OP/ AK Bloodhound 116900 will just get nicked up and show a ton of scratches compared.

18 December 2021, 12:41 PM	#1
DayDate45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: America Posts: 2	AK bloodhound / OP no date or / thunderbird Looking for my first Rolex, the dream is to eventually own a birth year gold Champaign dial day date President. Looking at what my wallet can afford today, I’d be curious to hear some opinions on the following watches future collectibility: OP 11600 AK Bloodhound 116900 - something about the green in the dial draws me to this DJ TurnOgraph “thunderbird” 116264 - love the history of these and the red seconds hand Long story, each model has a great historical story, the latter two never really seemed to take off. Curious if folks think they’ll become collectible? Thanks for any feedback!

18 December 2021, 12:47 PM	#2
Brenngun 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,866	Well unless you were born yesterday do some searches for the DD. You might find one more affordable than you think. __________________ Simple solutions solve complexed problems more often than complexed solutions solve simple problems!

18 December 2021, 12:56 PM	#4
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,694	I'd go for the AK. It's the only one that really current imho. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

19 December 2021, 12:55 AM	#7
Tikandtokalot "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Scotland Watch: Tudor BB41 M79540 Posts: 648	Buy the watch you connect with to enjoy. Everything else is crystal ball. __________________ Tudor BB41 M79540

18 December 2021, 12:50 PM	#3
DayDate45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: America Posts: 2	Lol Brenngun, I’ve looked high and low- but you’re right, maybe one will show up when I least expect it.

19 December 2021, 12:34 AM	#5
nwafboi "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Someplace Posts: 12	Old Gold day date is relatively cheap. I would buy an OP36 though because it is more reliable and looks less of an old people watch.

19 December 2021, 12:51 AM	#6
Model12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Dave Location: Knoxville, TN Watch: Air King 5500 Posts: 57	116264 in blue or white is my choice. Underrated. I wish I could afford one.

19 December 2021, 05:47 AM	#8
muskaroxs "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: stl Posts: 166	White face 116264, undervalued and looks killer. The smooth bezel on the OP/ AK Bloodhound 116900 will just get nicked up and show a ton of scratches compared.

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