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Old 19 February 2009, 10:07 PM   #1
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If you could only have one Rolex?

Just curious, if you could only have one Rolex, which one would you buy, new or used doesn't matter, which model and features? To keep it simple, let's assume a max budget of $8k-9k.
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Old 19 February 2009, 10:17 PM   #2
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Simple a 1930-40s Rolex Prince doctor style dial plain S.Steel but would except a silver or TT if price was right.
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Old 19 February 2009, 10:29 PM   #3
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My ref 1680 Sub date (1977 vintage) would do.
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Old 19 February 2009, 10:30 PM   #4
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Old 19 February 2009, 10:42 PM   #5
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Old 19 February 2009, 10:43 PM   #6
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Old 19 February 2009, 10:49 PM   #8
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Just curious, if you could only have one Rolex, which one would you buy, new or used doesn't matter, which model and features? To keep it simple, let's assume a max budget of $8k-9k.
In that price range it would be a GMT in gold. (1675 pre-owned)
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Old 19 February 2009, 10:51 PM   #9
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LV Sub with Black insert is the best all around Rolex Out there. I prefer the look of the 1680, but I would need the dial to glow and installing Luminova on the 1680 would kill the value.
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In that price range it would be a GMT in gold. (1675 pre-owned)
I think you would need + $ 9.000+1.000=10.000
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Old 19 February 2009, 11:12 PM   #11
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Old 19 February 2009, 11:15 PM   #12
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Old 19 February 2009, 11:30 PM   #13
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I have to say that I am quite happy with my TT ivory white and Roman dial DJ, I just love it, simple yet perfect! Maybe a YG DayDate one day but thats exceeding the budget of this question
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Old 19 February 2009, 11:45 PM   #14
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Just curious, if you could only have one Rolex, which one would you buy, new or used doesn't matter, which model and features? To keep it simple, let's assume a max budget of $8k-9k.
In that price range hummmmm think I got it
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Old 19 February 2009, 11:47 PM   #15
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Old 19 February 2009, 11:54 PM   #16
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To stay in budget I would like a SS Daytona with a white face(dial)!!!
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Old 19 February 2009, 11:54 PM   #17
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Old 20 February 2009, 12:18 AM   #18
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A 1980 Pepsi GMT master (Like Magnum P.I's) with an extra LN and olive zulu to go with it.
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Old 20 February 2009, 12:32 AM   #19
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Just curious, if you could only have one Rolex, which one would you buy, new or used doesn't matter, which model and features? To keep it simple, let's assume a max budget of $8k-9k.

Sub Date or Sub LV (two watches in one)
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Old 20 February 2009, 12:42 AM   #20
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It would have to be a vintage, interesting Rolex model from the
past, a bit larger in diameter but not an absolute must, made during
the Wilsdorf years and definately before the "accountants" take over
with their..."Mickey Mouse" micro-economics, directives, rules, regulations
and all the rest of the BS that they introduced.



How about this..?

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Old 20 February 2009, 12:45 AM   #21
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Old 20 February 2009, 12:46 AM   #22
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Old 20 February 2009, 12:49 AM   #23
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within that budget, it would be a SS daytona white dial for me too
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Old 20 February 2009, 12:56 AM   #25
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A white faced Daytona would be really nice, but I'm not sure I'd be any happier than with my GMT IIc, which to me is the ultimate Rolex.
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Old 20 February 2009, 01:51 AM   #26
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At the moment, 16710 with oyster, jubilee and 3 bezel inserts.

Bluesy's a fine "only Rolex." A 116713 would be too.

Really, ANY Rolex is a great only watch!
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Old 20 February 2009, 03:50 AM   #27
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Although I could have more, there is only one I want and I have it:


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Old 20 February 2009, 04:00 AM   #28
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very interesting. far more variety than I ever expected. I was also surprised at how few tt blues, I always thought that was the number one sought after rolex. at least that's what some of the sales folks say.

didn't realize the daytona was such a hot item too.
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Old 20 February 2009, 04:05 AM   #29
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In that price range it would be a GMT in gold. (1675 pre-owned)
Me, too. with the nipple...................that would look outstanding! But can we find one at that price range!
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Old 20 February 2009, 04:05 AM   #30
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deepsea... its the ultimate man's watch!!!!!
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