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mhassoldt · 25 March 2019, 01:22 AM

Hello TRF. First post, so forgive any transgressions. I've been a lurker on the TRF for several years and have really enjoyed reading all of the discussions and using the forum as a tool for research. I have made a couple purchases on TRF, which went went very smooth. So, thank you to the entire community for making this place so great.

My current Rolex 2 piece: Sea Dweller 116600 (from ponycar350) & Air King 116900 (from local AD). I'll post pics when I get enough posts under my belt.

I am looking to add a third watch to my collection. I plan on adding something in SS. I am open to new or vintage. I prefer the 40-44 mm range. But, I'd dip down for the right watch.

Given the current SS, I'd love to hear thoughts on the all important 3rd watch for my Rolex collection. Important factors for me are two-fold: 1. The "it factor". 2. Value retention.

Thanks for the input! Also, I am a police officer (Los Angeles County). If you ever have any law enforcement related questions, especially California specific, please feel free to message me.

mistermann · 25 March 2019, 02:28 AM

White dial daytona.

subprimero · 25 March 2019, 03:11 AM

GMT II, Explorer II or Speedmaster Pro.

henrylee · 25 March 2019, 03:13 AM

welcome! I think specifically your missing a GMT. SD, AK, and GMT would be a great TRIO.

timeldn · 25 March 2019, 03:18 AM

GMT Master II

denmanproject · 25 March 2019, 03:21 AM

A white dial will add some diversity

OP39

rb250 · 25 March 2019, 03:57 AM

Explorer II

JKD75 · 25 March 2019, 04:16 AM

Perhaps a different dial color than black? Hard to beat the explorer II polar, either the 5 or 6 digit variant. Can dress up, but certainly withstand the hard use or your job.

watchaser · 25 March 2019, 04:41 AM

I would add a white dial Daytona 116500 or a datejust 41 with a dial other than black to dress up your collection.

brucethemanlee · 25 March 2019, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhassoldt

Important factors for me are two-fold: 1. The "it factor". 2. Value retention.

"There can be only ONE".....Daytona 116500 ceramic - white dial

Etschell · 25 March 2019, 06:14 AM

44 mm ss ym 2. If you want wrist presence buy used and it won't dip. Otherwise a skydweller with white or black dial

bobernet · 25 March 2019, 07:23 AM

White dial Milgauss may not be too hard to source, and provide some variety to what you already have. Daytona if you’re willing to pay up.

dannyp · 25 March 2019, 07:24 AM

I sense a theme in the OP’s current collection: reasonably uncomplicated and all brushed bracelet. Given his profession, this makes a lot of sense (depending on what type of duties he’s typically performing). I like the suggestion for a white dial OP 39, though it’s footprint on the wrist will be similar to the AK. We’re it not even more similar, I’d advocate an Exp I. Though an Exp II polar is great, too.

mhassoldt · 25 March 2019, 02:44 PM

I appreciate all of the input! I’m spending my off day tomorrow researching white dial references!

What is a reasonable price to pick up an 116500 for (after market)?

mhassoldt · 25 March 2019, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannyp

I sense a theme in the OP’s current collection: reasonably uncomplicated and all brushed bracelet. Given his profession, this makes a lot of sense (depending on what type of duties he’s typically performing).

That’s how I tend to justify it in my head.

mhassoldt · 25 March 2019, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JKD75

Perhaps a different dial color than black? Hard to beat the explorer II polar, either the 5 or 6 digit variant. Can dress up, but certainly withstand the hard use or your job.

Explorer II is on the short list. You mind educating me on the difference in digit variance here?

DocHorton · 25 March 2019, 02:50 PM

Exp 2 Polar or if you want something a little dressier a blue or white dial DJ2.

If you want some extra wrist presence a SS YM2 would be great.

If you like bigger watches a Daytona will be disappointing...it's smaller than 40mm.

exador · 25 March 2019, 02:57 PM

You have Sea and Air, so next should be Land obviously.

danwang0520 · 25 March 2019, 04:40 PM

a chrono(daytona) or gmt(gmt-master or explorer ii) would be a nice addition to your collection.......

Harry-57 · 25 March 2019, 06:00 PM

An Explorer Polar would go a treat with those two. Not impossible to get either - this month!

HogwldFLTR · 25 March 2019, 06:18 PM

I'd go with a GMTII in Pepsi whether used or new, five digit or six digit. Five digit allows bezel insert swaps as well!!!

These are good for value retention. Otherwise I'd go with a Daytona or ExpII with the ExpII a bit poorer on value retention and it factorism.

ppalasthira · 25 March 2019, 06:35 PM

For a police officer, an Explorer 2 would be great.

DLRIDES · 25 March 2019, 07:06 PM

IMO, Explorer II, polar dial, 216570

Nikrnic · 26 March 2019, 01:42 AM

Explorer ll might be a good choice for you to round out your collection. 42mm GMT that wears very comfortable..

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Oldwoods · 26 March 2019, 01:49 AM

I suggest Explorer II Polar or Milgauss white face

rmlovett1 · 26 March 2019, 01:52 AM

I’d go ExpII, white dial.

mhassoldt · 26 March 2019, 11:03 AM

Appreciate all the feedback! I had a great conversation with my AD today and I should have an Incoming in the next 2-3 months. I’ll make sure to post it back here.

reddog4063 · 26 March 2019, 12:38 PM

Exp1 or exp2. Then you will have sea, land and air combo!

yannis · 26 March 2019, 03:10 PM

Welcome! I would opt for a BLNR.

chloebear · 7 April 2019, 06:40 AM

Welcome to the forum! We were just out in LA (Santa Monica) for Spring Break and loved every second of it. You have a fantastic duo already. A white dial Milgauss would be super nice with those two black dial models. The Rolex AD in Korea Town has a brand new one in inventory. It has a lot of polish which would be a nice contrast to two brushed finishes.

Good luck deciding!

25 March 2019, 01:22 AM	#1
mhassoldt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: So Cal, USA Posts: 15	Help on 3/3 for the 3 Watch Collection Hello TRF. First post, so forgive any transgressions. I've been a lurker on the TRF for several years and have really enjoyed reading all of the discussions and using the forum as a tool for research. I have made a couple purchases on TRF, which went went very smooth. So, thank you to the entire community for making this place so great. My current Rolex 2 piece: Sea Dweller 116600 (from ponycar350) & Air King 116900 (from local AD). I'll post pics when I get enough posts under my belt. I am looking to add a third watch to my collection. I plan on adding something in SS. I am open to new or vintage. I prefer the 40-44 mm range. But, I'd dip down for the right watch. Given the current SS, I'd love to hear thoughts on the all important 3rd watch for my Rolex collection. Important factors for me are two-fold: 1. The "it factor". 2. Value retention. Thanks for the input! Also, I am a police officer (Los Angeles County). If you ever have any law enforcement related questions, especially California specific, please feel free to message me.

25 March 2019, 03:13 AM	#4
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,214	welcome! I think specifically your missing a GMT. SD, AK, and GMT would be a great TRIO. __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

25 March 2019, 06:14 AM	#11
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	44 mm ss ym 2. If you want wrist presence buy used and it won't dip. Otherwise a skydweller with white or black dial __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

25 March 2019, 06:18 PM	#21
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	I'd go with a GMTII in Pepsi whether used or new, five digit or six digit. Five digit allows bezel insert swaps as well!!! These are good for value retention. Otherwise I'd go with a Daytona or ExpII with the ExpII a bit poorer on value retention and it factorism. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

25 March 2019, 07:06 PM	#23
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,598	IMO, Explorer II, polar dial, 216570 __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

25 March 2019, 02:28 AM	#2
mistermann "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Drew Location: Iowa Watch: 116600 Posts: 496	White dial daytona.

25 March 2019, 03:11 AM	#3
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,431	GMT II, Explorer II or Speedmaster Pro.

25 March 2019, 03:18 AM	#5
timeldn "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 606	GMT Master II

25 March 2019, 03:21 AM	#6
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,356	A white dial will add some diversity OP39

25 March 2019, 03:57 AM	#7
rb250 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Ryan Location: Houston Watch: Tudor, Seiko Posts: 236	Explorer II

25 March 2019, 04:16 AM	#8
JKD75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 12	Perhaps a different dial color than black? Hard to beat the explorer II polar, either the 5 or 6 digit variant. Can dress up, but certainly withstand the hard use or your job.

25 March 2019, 04:41 AM	#9
watchaser 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 1,424	I would add a white dial Daytona 116500 or a datejust 41 with a dial other than black to dress up your collection.

25 March 2019, 07:23 AM	#12
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,900	White dial Milgauss may not be too hard to source, and provide some variety to what you already have. Daytona if you’re willing to pay up.

25 March 2019, 07:24 AM	#13
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	I sense a theme in the OP’s current collection: reasonably uncomplicated and all brushed bracelet. Given his profession, this makes a lot of sense (depending on what type of duties he’s typically performing). I like the suggestion for a white dial OP 39, though it’s footprint on the wrist will be similar to the AK. We’re it not even more similar, I’d advocate an Exp I. Though an Exp II polar is great, too.

25 March 2019, 02:44 PM	#14
mhassoldt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: So Cal, USA Posts: 15	I appreciate all of the input! I’m spending my off day tomorrow researching white dial references! What is a reasonable price to pick up an 116500 for (after market)?

25 March 2019, 02:50 PM	#17
DocHorton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: God Bless Texas Watch: Smurf, DD40, SkyD. Posts: 1,493	Exp 2 Polar or if you want something a little dressier a blue or white dial DJ2. If you want some extra wrist presence a SS YM2 would be great. If you like bigger watches a Daytona will be disappointing...it's smaller than 40mm.

25 March 2019, 02:57 PM	#18
exador Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NZ Posts: 2,600	You have Sea and Air, so next should be Land obviously.

25 March 2019, 04:40 PM	#19
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,669	a chrono(daytona) or gmt(gmt-master or explorer ii) would be a nice addition to your collection.......

25 March 2019, 06:00 PM	#20
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,676	An Explorer Polar would go a treat with those two. Not impossible to get either - this month!

25 March 2019, 06:35 PM	#22
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	For a police officer, an Explorer 2 would be great.

26 March 2019, 01:42 AM	#24
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	Explorer ll might be a good choice for you to round out your collection. 42mm GMT that wears very comfortable.. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

26 March 2019, 01:49 AM	#25
Oldwoods "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Scotland Watch: Rolex Hulk Posts: 436	I suggest Explorer II Polar or Milgauss white face

26 March 2019, 01:52 AM	#26
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,498	I’d go ExpII, white dial.

26 March 2019, 11:03 AM	#27
mhassoldt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: So Cal, USA Posts: 15	Appreciate all the feedback! I had a great conversation with my AD today and I should have an Incoming in the next 2-3 months. I’ll make sure to post it back here.

26 March 2019, 12:38 PM	#28
reddog4063 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 216	Exp1 or exp2. Then you will have sea, land and air combo! __________________ King of the Air Please note, all of my posts are meant to spark discussion to make the board fun. I do not need advice and consent, I am having fun here

26 March 2019, 03:10 PM	#29
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Welcome! I would opt for a BLNR. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

7 April 2019, 06:40 AM	#30
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	Welcome to the forum! We were just out in LA (Santa Monica) for Spring Break and loved every second of it. You have a fantastic duo already. A white dial Milgauss would be super nice with those two black dial models. The Rolex AD in Korea Town has a brand new one in inventory. It has a lot of polish which would be a nice contrast to two brushed finishes. Good luck deciding!

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