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Coffes4closers · 29 December 2016, 12:43 PM

I'm going to be a bit against the grain here.. I feel that Rolex is an outstanding company and I gladly dump money on them, but diversification is a beautiful thing. I would personally snag the 2 tone sub, and then diversify with maybe a slightly nicer Pam like a 233 or 422. You can use both rubber and leather straps on those, thus a sport/dressier option, and the bluesy is super flexible with its application as both a dress and sports watch, so you will truly have a watch for any and all occasions. I'm not a huge breitling fan, although the chronomat/avenger/navitimers are always classics on in my book, with pretty impressive finishing (despite what the breitling haters say).

The Pam 90 has never done anything for me personally, and I would much prefer a 1950s case, like the 422, 423, or 233.

LBC4225 · 29 December 2016, 12:51 PM

#2

droptopman · 29 December 2016, 12:52 PM

I would guess you could do a nice package deal from a trusted seller on bnib 116613lb and a 114060 as an option in your budget.
I think a decent 16618 will run more than 15k for sure a 116618 will run more. If you found one for 14k that is in good shape that is a great deal. Add a little to your budget and look at a Tudor for a black dialed daily.

Al1969 · 29 December 2016, 12:54 PM

Vote for Option 2.

Beauregard · 29 December 2016, 01:02 PM

Where the heck are you going to find a 116618lb for $15-16k?

usood89 · 29 December 2016, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Beauregard

Where the heck are you going to find a 116618lb for $15-16k?

He won't.

Roll the Lex · 29 December 2016, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by usood89

He won't.

Hold up. Don't shatter my dreams just yet. I'd like to hear where the op can find one at that price. I doubt it too but I want to give him a chance.

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kdphan · 29 December 2016, 01:50 PM

i'd glady buy two 118818lb for around 15k

Daytonaman799 · 29 December 2016, 01:59 PM

Yg Sub hands down

tkerrmd · 29 December 2016, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Door #2

Yup!!

Beauregard · 29 December 2016, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdphan

i'd glady buy two 118818lb for around 15k

Hell at that price I'll take two.

slickrick68 · 29 December 2016, 02:15 PM

116509 and then save up for a meteorite dial.

Karlig · 29 December 2016, 02:16 PM

I like option 2, looking for a nice blue gold sub myself but will be hard to find at your price point.

gtnator · 29 December 2016, 02:29 PM

No. 2. Might as well go all in on bling!

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bradj · 29 December 2016, 02:32 PM

If I use OP's logic... then it's option #3 all day long.. platona for $16k

ajas · 29 December 2016, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sickened1

Option 2 and for a few hundreds more you could get a Tudor Black Bay as a beater.

this was exactly my thought

vman · 29 December 2016, 02:34 PM

Forget the Rolex options. For $15K get something complicated or vintage. I'd steer to PP, AP. Perhaps save another $5K and get a 15202 AP.

kdphan · 29 December 2016, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradj

If I use OP's logic... then it's option #3 all day long.. platona for $16k

You made me choke

Bigsykedaddy · 29 December 2016, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kdphan

You made me choke

Can you imagine? That would be amazing lol.

astewartconst · 29 December 2016, 03:01 PM

In for the $15k gold sub

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peterpl · 29 December 2016, 03:07 PM

For that Budget forget the gold sub. You wont get one for that price for sure. If you can I'll buy it now.

nikesupremedunk · 29 December 2016, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bradj

If I use OP's logic... then it's option #3 all day long.. platona for $16k

I'm pretty sure OP meant 16618 not 116618, but like I said, even the 16618 will be hard to find at 14-15k...

ajas · 29 December 2016, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by astewartconst

In for the $15k gold sub

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By the way, anybody knows where to find YG Sub for 15 k?
The cheapest I came across was for 20 k.

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GB-man · 29 December 2016, 04:53 PM

If it has to be gold and sub 15k I'm looking at omega speedys or I'm stretching for 116655 or 116515.

BigCFM · 29 December 2016, 04:56 PM

15k!!!, not made in China is it???

redsubby · 29 December 2016, 05:06 PM

All gold sub, but will cost you a lot more than $14K...

NeoAnderson · 29 December 2016, 05:31 PM

All gold
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CWIN · 29 December 2016, 05:55 PM

Not sure a gold sub is doable at 14-16K ...

I'd just buy a mint 15202 for around 16K and call it a day :)

kdphan · 29 December 2016, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CWIN

Not sure a gold sub is doable at 14-16K ...

I'd just buy a mint 15202 for around 16K and call it a day :)

Where can I find a mint 15202 for 16?

CWIN · 29 December 2016, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kdphan

Where can I find a mint 15202 for 16?

They're available for between 16K-17K preowned. There are a ton of great sellers, literally all over the world, not just here on TRF. The hunt is the best part

29 December 2016, 12:52 PM	#33
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	$15k - Which Would You Choose? I would guess you could do a nice package deal from a trusted seller on bnib 116613lb and a 114060 as an option in your budget. I think a decent 16618 will run more than 15k for sure a 116618 will run more. If you found one for 14k that is in good shape that is a great deal. Add a little to your budget and look at a Tudor for a black dialed daily. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

29 December 2016, 12:54 PM	#34
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,613	Vote for Option 2. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

29 December 2016, 01:02 PM	#35
Beauregard "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Beau Location: Avila Beach, CA Watch: Rolex 116719BLRO Posts: 971	Where the heck are you going to find a 116618lb for $15-16k? __________________ I am the milkman of human kindness.

29 December 2016, 05:55 PM	#58
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Not sure a gold sub is doable at 14-16K ... I'd just buy a mint 15202 for around 16K and call it a day :) __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

29 December 2016, 12:43 PM	#31
Coffes4closers "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 326	I'm going to be a bit against the grain here.. I feel that Rolex is an outstanding company and I gladly dump money on them, but diversification is a beautiful thing. I would personally snag the 2 tone sub, and then diversify with maybe a slightly nicer Pam like a 233 or 422. You can use both rubber and leather straps on those, thus a sport/dressier option, and the bluesy is super flexible with its application as both a dress and sports watch, so you will truly have a watch for any and all occasions. I'm not a huge breitling fan, although the chronomat/avenger/navitimers are always classics on in my book, with pretty impressive finishing (despite what the breitling haters say). The Pam 90 has never done anything for me personally, and I would much prefer a 1950s case, like the 422, 423, or 233.

29 December 2016, 12:51 PM	#32
LBC4225 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Middle Tennessee Watch: Daytona Ceramic Posts: 107	#2

29 December 2016, 01:50 PM	#38
kdphan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Fitbit Posts: 265	i'd glady buy two 118818lb for around 15k

29 December 2016, 01:59 PM	#39
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,523	Yg Sub hands down

29 December 2016, 02:15 PM	#42
slickrick68 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North East Watch: anything shiny Posts: 375	116509 and then save up for a meteorite dial.

29 December 2016, 02:16 PM	#43
Karlig "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Sam Emerson Location: Las vegas Watch: Rolex Sub Hulk Posts: 441	I like option 2, looking for a nice blue gold sub myself but will be hard to find at your price point.

29 December 2016, 02:29 PM	#44
gtnator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: DSSD, SD43, Pepsi, Posts: 2,068	No. 2. Might as well go all in on bling! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 December 2016, 02:32 PM	#45
bradj "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Austin, TX Watch: 116610LN 116613LB Posts: 359	If I use OP's logic... then it's option #3 all day long.. platona for $16k

29 December 2016, 02:34 PM	#47
vman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,224	Forget the Rolex options. For $15K get something complicated or vintage. I'd steer to PP, AP. Perhaps save another $5K and get a 15202 AP.

29 December 2016, 03:01 PM	#50
astewartconst "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 453	In for the $15k gold sub Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 December 2016, 03:07 PM	#51
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	For that Budget forget the gold sub. You wont get one for that price for sure. If you can I'll buy it now.

29 December 2016, 04:53 PM	#54
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,902	If it has to be gold and sub 15k I'm looking at omega speedys or I'm stretching for 116655 or 116515.

29 December 2016, 04:56 PM	#55
BigCFM "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Chris Location: London Watch: this Space [ ] Posts: 1,830	15k!!!, not made in China is it???

29 December 2016, 05:06 PM	#56
redsubby "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: TW/SoCal Posts: 1,632	All gold sub, but will cost you a lot more than $14K...

29 December 2016, 05:31 PM	#57
NeoAnderson "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: NeoAnderson Location: Tax Free Shopping Posts: 725	All gold Get others later

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