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eric23 · 28 April 2012, 10:33 AM

Good Day All,

I am looking at these 3 PO's

The new version with the rubber strap;

The new one on the SS;

Or the one old stock on the SS (on sale) 2K cheaper then the others;

Thanks,

Eric

Gharddog03 · 28 April 2012, 10:36 AM

2nd one.

Andad · 28 April 2012, 10:38 AM

If you are going orange GO ORANGE.

Number 3 for me.

sleddog · 28 April 2012, 10:38 AM

Either new one would be a my choice Eric!!

You've been busy at the AD's haven't you...?

eric23 · 28 April 2012, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

Either new one would be a my choice Eric!!

You've been busy at the AD's haven't you...?

They are having there big yearly sale

mfserge · 28 April 2012, 10:42 AM

Buy the second one then add a strap & deploy at a later time. I really really prefer the raised numerals on the 8500 over the previous model.

z32turbo · 28 April 2012, 10:42 AM

I'd probably go for the old one and put the 2K towards another.

sleddog · 28 April 2012, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric23

They are having there big yearly sale

I feel your pain!!!

FeelingTheBlues · 28 April 2012, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

If you are going orange GO ORANGE.

Number 3 for me.

You have the right answer here!

eric23 · 28 April 2012, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

You have the right answer here!

What think Carl order the orange rubber strap to go with it.

Cabaiguan · 28 April 2012, 12:00 PM

Get the new PO on steel. Buy the rubber later if you like it. It is a better value to get the watch on the bracelet.

EPS3 · 28 April 2012, 12:02 PM

The new 8500 on SS

mws222 · 28 April 2012, 12:04 PM

Go orange but 8500, I managed to get a pretty good deal on the one I picked up.

eric23 · 28 April 2012, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mws222

Go orange but 8500, I managed to get a pretty good deal on the one I picked up.

My only issue is the new orange is not ceramic.

mws222 · 28 April 2012, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric23

My only issue is the new orange is not ceramic.

I originally had the same issue, but in the end thought the 8500 updates were worth the extra $$

psv · 28 April 2012, 12:21 PM

#2 but all black for me.

azguy · 28 April 2012, 12:54 PM

If it was me; I'd go with #1, I have plenty of SS bracelets already

Having the rubber on there from the start will really increase the wrist time because it's different

jnelson3097 · 28 April 2012, 12:59 PM

#2 for me

beaglehusky · 28 April 2012, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfserge

Buy the second one then add a strap & deploy at a later time. I really really prefer the raised numerals on the 8500 over the previous model.

What he said

htc8p · 28 April 2012, 06:40 PM

the 2nd one! i have it and you would like it too! go ahead jump in!

but i may get the over priced rubber strap down the line.

capote · 28 April 2012, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfserge

Buy the second one then add a strap & deploy at a later time. I really really prefer the raised numerals on the 8500 over the previous model.

Agreed.

gaopa · 28 April 2012, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gharddog03

2nd one.

+1 for the second one on the bracelet

Cheers, Bill P.

jnkay · 28 April 2012, 09:37 PM

+Second one on the bracelet unless you feel you must get your orange on.

wardman · 28 April 2012, 10:20 PM

#2 - aftermarket SS straps are expensive, rubber can be added easily.

WJGESQ · 28 April 2012, 10:23 PM

Go for orange.

Alexth1 · 28 April 2012, 10:31 PM

I would say the first one for the strap, specially if you don't have one in your collection. If not buy the cheapest and get the strap separately.

Survivor · 29 April 2012, 01:37 AM

Save the 2 grand (or more) and get the caliber 2500.......great watch!!!! The ceramic bezel on the new caliber 8500 is washed out, the orange bezel on the caliber 8500 is the same material as the bezel on the 2500. Yes, of course, the new 8500 has a far superior movement, an exhibition caseback, etc., etc but for the savings, I'd stick with the 2500.

Good luck...at the end of the day, you can't make a wrong decision!!!!

Andrés G · 29 April 2012, 01:48 AM

#3 gets my vote. My favorite PO.

DCgator · 29 April 2012, 02:25 AM

I vote for the model with 8500 movt.

eric23 · 29 April 2012, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrés G

#3 gets my vote. My favorite PO.

Nice!

28 April 2012, 10:38 AM	#4
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,906	Either new one would be a my choice Eric!! You've been busy at the AD's haven't you...? __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

28 April 2012, 10:42 AM	#7
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I'd probably go for the old one and put the 2K towards another. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

28 April 2012, 12:00 PM	#11
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,150	Get the new PO on steel. Buy the rubber later if you like it. It is a better value to get the watch on the bracelet. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

28 April 2012, 10:33 AM	#1
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Looking at these 3 Good Day All, I am looking at these 3 PO's The new version with the rubber strap; The new one on the SS; Or the one old stock on the SS (on sale) 2K cheaper then the others; Thanks, Eric

28 April 2012, 10:36 AM	#2
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	2nd one.

28 April 2012, 10:38 AM	#3
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,881	If you are going orange GO ORANGE. Number 3 for me. __________________ E

28 April 2012, 10:42 AM	#6
mfserge Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Watch: YM40 Rhodium Posts: 901	Buy the second one then add a strap & deploy at a later time. I really really prefer the raised numerals on the 8500 over the previous model.

28 April 2012, 12:02 PM	#12
EPS3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Watch: 16600/Breit/Omega Posts: 102	The new 8500 on SS

28 April 2012, 12:04 PM	#13
mws222 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,103	Go orange but 8500, I managed to get a pretty good deal on the one I picked up.

28 April 2012, 12:21 PM	#16
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,066	#2 but all black for me.

28 April 2012, 12:54 PM	#17
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	If it was me; I'd go with #1, I have plenty of SS bracelets already Having the rubber on there from the start will really increase the wrist time because it's different

28 April 2012, 12:59 PM	#18
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	#2 for me

28 April 2012, 06:40 PM	#20
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,448	the 2nd one! i have it and you would like it too! go ahead jump in! but i may get the over priced rubber strap down the line.

28 April 2012, 09:37 PM	#23
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,812	+Second one on the bracelet unless you feel you must get your orange on.

28 April 2012, 10:20 PM	#24
wardman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PA Watch: Sub-c date Posts: 192	#2 - aftermarket SS straps are expensive, rubber can be added easily.

28 April 2012, 10:23 PM	#25
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	Go for orange.

28 April 2012, 10:31 PM	#26
Alexth1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: California Watch: 116234 Posts: 144	I would say the first one for the strap, specially if you don't have one in your collection. If not buy the cheapest and get the strap separately.

29 April 2012, 01:37 AM	#27
Survivor Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Thousand Oaks Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,017	Save the 2 grand (or more) and get the caliber 2500.......great watch!!!! The ceramic bezel on the new caliber 8500 is washed out, the orange bezel on the caliber 8500 is the same material as the bezel on the 2500. Yes, of course, the new 8500 has a far superior movement, an exhibition caseback, etc., etc but for the savings, I'd stick with the 2500. Good luck...at the end of the day, you can't make a wrong decision!!!!

29 April 2012, 01:48 AM	#28
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,391	#3 gets my vote. My favorite PO.

29 April 2012, 02:25 AM	#29
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I vote for the model with 8500 movt.

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