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Old 1 May 2013, 01:34 PM   #1
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The perfect vintage Rolex SS Sports trio is...?

I am seeking opinions on the best Rolex Stainless Steel Sports watch trio.

I currently have a 1969 pepsi and a 1976 Submariner, help me decide on a third vintage Rolex that will close out the sport's model collection..., Then I can move on to dress watches:

-41mm or smaller...
-$6,000 dollars (US) maximum
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Old 1 May 2013, 01:36 PM   #2
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Old 1 May 2013, 01:44 PM   #3
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Old 1 May 2013, 01:46 PM   #4
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This is what I have. Will try to post a picture later.
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Old 1 May 2013, 01:52 PM   #5
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Old 1 May 2013, 01:53 PM   #6
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$6000 max is tough. The best watch to round out that trio would've been a vintage Daytona with a black bezel.
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Old 1 May 2013, 01:57 PM   #7
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an explorer 2 would have sealed the deal but price is too high so i think the best would be an 1016 explorer. not only is it a sport model but it is dressy enough to be used as a dress watch in my opinion
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Old 1 May 2013, 02:33 PM   #8
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That's a killer GMT in that picture Alan
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Old 1 May 2013, 02:45 PM   #9
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Thanks, it my current favorite watch...
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Old 1 May 2013, 02:54 PM   #10
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Explorer 2 white dial since you already have 2 black dials
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Old 1 May 2013, 05:45 PM   #11
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Well, I am sort of in the same boat, I have:

1680
1675

Logically, from there, you have to go:

1665
1655

Unfortunately, you then need:

1625
1600

To complete the sports and sporty dress watch 16-hundred series watches.
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Old 1 May 2013, 05:55 PM   #12
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Limited by 6k - maybe a nice DJ?
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Old 1 May 2013, 06:05 PM   #13
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I would try a bit of green, blue or a SeaDweller but whatever you do don't start wearing dresses Alan.
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Old 1 May 2013, 09:11 PM   #14
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5513 on the vintage side.
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Old 1 May 2013, 09:14 PM   #15
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A nice Explorer 2 (16550) would round it out.
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Old 2 May 2013, 01:00 AM   #16
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I think the best trio would be a 1655, 1665, and a 6263, but you said under $6,000. So maybe a 1016 Explorer or if you want another Submariner maybe a nice 5513 Matte?
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Old 2 May 2013, 05:00 AM   #17
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Old 2 May 2013, 05:07 AM   #18
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I'd like one of those too, but it's about 2X the OP's max spending limit!

As a couple of previous posters said, I also suggest a nice 1016. My gilt one cost me quite a bit less than 6K, but now (3 years later) they seem to go for more.

Non-gilt would fit neatly within the price range:

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Old 2 May 2013, 05:11 AM   #19
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Old 2 May 2013, 05:18 AM   #20
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I was thinking chrono but at 6k it will be tough. Why not a 1016 as previouly mentioned?

Here's my fav ss sports trio.

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Old 2 May 2013, 05:37 AM   #21
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I'd like one of those too, but it's about 2X the OP's max spending limit!

As a couple of previous posters said, I also suggest a nice 1016. My gilt one cost me quite a bit less than 6K, but now (3 years later) they seem to go for more.

Oeps didn't read that part...
Add this 5513 then !

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Old 2 May 2013, 09:58 AM   #22
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Um, no way under 6K for a trio, but:

@ Roh123: very nice

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Old 2 May 2013, 05:09 PM   #23
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Old 3 May 2013, 12:21 AM   #24
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9411 blue snowflake would be a perfect for IMO :)
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