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Old 18 August 2011, 11:08 AM   #1
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which watch to add?

I am in a lucky position that I will add another Rolex to my collection (is 2 a collection?) - I have a 2009 ExII and a '75 5513 (original and papers). So I am looking at a late SD or an early GMT..I have flirted with another brand such as Breguet/Blancpain, but I always come back to these two... like the Sub, if vintage then it's a friday watch, if the SD then another daily (like the Ex)..?
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Old 18 August 2011, 11:15 AM   #2
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Welcome to TRF.

I think anybody that has one Rolex has something pretty special. Heck most people think we are dumb for spending that much money on one watch, but that is a different matter. I consider two Rolex's a collection. Congrats, nice collection you have there.

Either watch you have so far is pretty special and can be worn almost anywhere. Either of your choices I think will work, all you need to determine is which one you like the most. Get that one and use it whenever the mood strikes you.
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Old 18 August 2011, 11:17 AM   #3
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Either one would be an awesome addition to your collection.

Good luck in the hunt!
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Old 18 August 2011, 11:40 AM   #4
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what is considered vintage for a watch, like cars say for ex 25 puts them in the antique era, so is 25 for a watch pushing vintage??

id like to know seeing how my '96 sub may soon be there in a few more....
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Old 18 August 2011, 11:47 AM   #5
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what is considered vintage for a watch, like cars say for ex 25 puts them in the antique era, so is 25 for a watch pushing vintage??

id like to know seeing how my '96 sub may soon be there in a few more....
Most consider a watch to be vintage if it has a plexi crystal. Rolex stopped making those about 1988 I believe.

However at some point this criteria will probably change.
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