Datejust or AirKing or Oyster Perpetual?

[cryo75]

Hi all,

I'm looking at 3 vintages Rolex watches and a newer OP one. All fall within the same price range.

I currently own an Oyster Perpetual Dark Rhodium and a Datejust2 white dial. Both beautiful pieces.

Now I would like to add a third watch to my collection, with it being one of the following:

1. Datejust 16030 Buckley Dial from 1982 with box, no papers, but service papers from Rolex AD. Also, has quite a bit of band stretch.

or

2. Datejust 16200 roman dial, with box, no papers, but certificate from the jeweller. Slight band stretch and the clasp has a couple of scratches.

or

3. AirKing 14000 from 1993 white dial with roman numbers, box and papers, serviced in 2016, sapphire glass was replaced.

or

4. Oyster Perpetual 116000 from 2017 grey dial with box and papers.

If you had to choose, which one would you choose to expand the collection, and also to be worn frequently.

[chinaski]

Of those, the OP. Just because it's newer and a full kit. I like the old Air King's, but they are just too small for my liking.

[Dan S]

It sounds like you already have some modern pieces, so I'd suggest the 16030 Buckley dial. Although frankly, I think maybe you might want to consider a sport watch for some variety.

[cryo75]

Originally Posted by chinaski

Of those, the OP. Just because it's newer and a full kit. I like the old Air King's, but they are just too small for my liking.

That was my thinking too. Alas I already have an OP.

[cryo75]

Originally Posted by Dan S

It sounds like you already have some modern pieces, so I'd suggest the 16030 Buckley dial. Although frankly, I think maybe you might want to consider a sport watch for some variety.

That would be my choice from the vintage ones. A Submariner would be next one I'll get but I have to save up for it first :)

[Richard Carver]

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