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TheDon2000 · 16 July 2019, 06:56 AM

I've potentially got the chance to do as the title says...

I have always loved dive pieces. The Sub was my grail until the SD43 came out. That said, I still lean Sub as this would be my first and only for a few years.

Do you feel that "only" getting an SS Sub would be a waste of such a chance when you could get a DaytonaC or SD43 etc.?

mgsooner · 16 July 2019, 07:27 AM

Most here would advise you to get the watch you like, not the watch you think will be worth the most down the line - particularly if it will be your only watch for awhile. I am not a lover of the six digit ceramic sports models, but I would likely go with a Sub LN date. My second choice would probably be the discontinued BLNR or LN GMT on the oyster and I would have the PCLs brushed.

garbanzo · 16 July 2019, 07:28 AM

Blro.

Yobber76 · 16 July 2019, 07:30 AM

Of the items you listed, I already have 2 of them. So for me I would go Daytona C in white preferably.

Solo118 · 16 July 2019, 07:30 AM

Daytona C of course. That is one to keep forever.

101031-28 · 16 July 2019, 07:35 AM

Blro

JPS · 16 July 2019, 07:35 AM

I’ve got both Daytona’s ceramic in black and white. As I already have them my choice would next be the Hulk.

Wobbly · 16 July 2019, 07:38 AM

I already have a Daytona, albeit a stainless bezel, but I choose BLRO/BLNR, to me, the GMT are a much better daily watch, easier to read and a less fussy dial, also wears slightly larger. The Sub coming a close second, for the same reasons, LVc is stunning.

Having said all of that, the Daytona is a fantastic watch.

SpeakWithMichael · 16 July 2019, 07:41 AM

116610LV (Hulk)

Dr. Robert · 16 July 2019, 07:41 AM

Daytona in the lead!

dxbtousa · 16 July 2019, 07:43 AM

Daytona in the lead purely from market hype. People convince themselves to love it because it's "unobtainable", it cures the human body of their desire to lust after something.

Brew · 16 July 2019, 07:44 AM

I voted "other," as I have no interest in any more ss Rolexes.

Tennessee BTick · 16 July 2019, 07:45 AM

Sky Dweller w Blue dial for me.

TheDon2000 · 16 July 2019, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxbtousa

Daytona in the lead purely from market hype. People convince themselves to love it because it's "unobtainable", it cures the human body of their desire to lust after something.

This is an interesting point. How many less people would truly be after the Daytona if it wasn't "The Daytona"...

AK797 · 16 July 2019, 07:48 AM

It would be a Patek, 5712.

TheDon2000 · 16 July 2019, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

It would be a Patek, 5712.

Let me get this straight:

*Question*: If you had the chance to buy any Stainless Steel Rolex at Retail, which would it be?
*Answer*: Patek Phillipe 5712.

RJRJRJ · 16 July 2019, 07:50 AM

I think the question should have specified "if you didn't have any of these already" just because the results are basically useless without knowing if somebody chose X only because they already have Y.

Anyway, Daytona for me even though I already have it.

TheDon2000 · 16 July 2019, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

I think the question should have specified "if you didn't have any of these already" just because the results are basically useless without knowing if somebody chose X only because they already have Y.

Anyway, Daytona for me even though I already have it.

I should have written it in the post but the title is using all the characters it allows and few people read posts.

Though isn't it a little bit "Goes without saying" IMO but...

watchmework · 16 July 2019, 08:09 AM

BLRO ten times over.

timepieceluvr · 16 July 2019, 08:15 AM

Blue dial Sky-Dweller by a country mile

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VicLeChic · 16 July 2019, 08:19 AM

BLRO without a doubt, to wear and enjoy. Can't read the tiny chrono subdials of the Daytona and I've found the Speedy Racing 44 to be the perfect chrono for what I value, a usable and aestethically pleasing chrono with solid heritage and next gen movement.

At retail I wouldn't get anything else than the BLRO. With a discount I could consider a DJ41. That's about it, I already have what I like (YM40, SD43).

42itus · 16 July 2019, 08:21 AM

BLRO for me.

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RHIII · 16 July 2019, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

It would be a Patek, 5712.

I’m with you 100% —

And the next Rolex to get added to the collection is probably an Air King.

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FTX I · 16 July 2019, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDon2000

Let me get this straight:

*Question*: If you had the chance to buy any Stainless Steel Rolex at Retail, which would it be?
*Answer*: Patek Phillipe 5712.

I'm not his attorney but the last option is "Other". You probably meant other Rolex, but he chose a reference that is also hard to get from a different brand.

wulin · 16 July 2019, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Daytona in the lead!

Surprise！

ltmgeller · 16 July 2019, 09:29 AM

Need a Pepsi GMT at Retail. Thats my vote.

Jim Smyth · 16 July 2019, 09:36 AM

116710ln

brandrea · 16 July 2019, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTX I

I'm not his attorney but the last option is "Other". You probably meant other Rolex, but he chose a reference that is also hard to get from a different brand.

I’m lead attorney for Neil, and yes that’s what he meant

FTX I · 16 July 2019, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’m lead attorney for Neil, and yes that’s what he meant

He's very well represented.

vesnyder · 16 July 2019, 11:12 AM

Chnr

View Poll Results: Which SS Rolex at Retail given the opportunity?
DaytonaC (White or Black)	296	48.93%
SkyDweller (Black, Blue, White)	59	9.75%
BLRO/BLNR	162	26.78%
Submariner LN/LV	51	8.43%
Milgauss/AirKing/Explorer 1 or 2	13	2.15%
Other...Explain?	24	3.97%
Voters: 605. You may not vote on this poll

16 July 2019, 06:56 AM	#1
TheDon2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Posts: 215	If you had the chance to buy any SS Rolex at Retail right now, which would it be? I've potentially got the chance to do as the title says... I have always loved dive pieces. The Sub was my grail until the SD43 came out. That said, I still lean Sub as this would be my first and only for a few years. Do you feel that "only" getting an SS Sub would be a waste of such a chance when you could get a DaytonaC or SD43 etc.? __________________ Racing \| Watches \| Boating

16 July 2019, 07:28 AM	#3
garbanzo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Spain Posts: 832	Blro. __________________ 116610LN - 216570 Polar - 114300 Red Grape - 326934 White - 116660 Black - 126300 Blue - 116713LN - 116503 Black - 116900 - 126600 - 116618LB - 116689 - 79220R ETA

16 July 2019, 07:35 AM	#6
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,744	Blro __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

16 July 2019, 07:41 AM	#10
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,381	Daytona in the lead! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

16 July 2019, 07:27 AM	#2
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,909	Most here would advise you to get the watch you like, not the watch you think will be worth the most down the line - particularly if it will be your only watch for awhile. I am not a lover of the six digit ceramic sports models, but I would likely go with a Sub LN date. My second choice would probably be the discontinued BLNR or LN GMT on the oyster and I would have the PCLs brushed.

16 July 2019, 07:30 AM	#4
Yobber76 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Illinois Watch: BLNR VTNR PAM 915 Posts: 1,746	Of the items you listed, I already have 2 of them. So for me I would go Daytona C in white preferably.

16 July 2019, 07:30 AM	#5
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,063	Daytona C of course. That is one to keep forever.

16 July 2019, 07:35 AM	#7
JPS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Jonathan Location: UK Watch: 116500 White&Black Posts: 1,359	I’ve got both Daytona’s ceramic in black and white. As I already have them my choice would next be the Hulk.

16 July 2019, 07:38 AM	#8
Wobbly "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: 🇬🇧 Posts: 1,398	I already have a Daytona, albeit a stainless bezel, but I choose BLRO/BLNR, to me, the GMT are a much better daily watch, easier to read and a less fussy dial, also wears slightly larger. The Sub coming a close second, for the same reasons, LVc is stunning. Having said all of that, the Daytona is a fantastic watch.

16 July 2019, 07:41 AM	#9
SpeakWithMichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South FL Watch: Superocean 44not42 Posts: 1,684	116610LV (Hulk)

16 July 2019, 07:43 AM	#11
dxbtousa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: dubai Posts: 672	Daytona in the lead purely from market hype. People convince themselves to love it because it's "unobtainable", it cures the human body of their desire to lust after something.

16 July 2019, 07:44 AM	#12
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I voted "other," as I have no interest in any more ss Rolexes.

16 July 2019, 07:45 AM	#13
Tennessee BTick "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Tennessee Posts: 16	Sky Dweller w Blue dial for me.

16 July 2019, 07:48 AM	#15
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,264	It would be a Patek, 5712.

16 July 2019, 07:50 AM	#17
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,496	I think the question should have specified "if you didn't have any of these already" just because the results are basically useless without knowing if somebody chose X only because they already have Y. Anyway, Daytona for me even though I already have it.

16 July 2019, 08:09 AM	#19
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	BLRO ten times over.

16 July 2019, 08:15 AM	#20
timepieceluvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,960	Blue dial Sky-Dweller by a country mile Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 July 2019, 08:19 AM	#21
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	BLRO without a doubt, to wear and enjoy. Can't read the tiny chrono subdials of the Daytona and I've found the Speedy Racing 44 to be the perfect chrono for what I value, a usable and aestethically pleasing chrono with solid heritage and next gen movement. At retail I wouldn't get anything else than the BLRO. With a discount I could consider a DJ41. That's about it, I already have what I like (YM40, SD43).

16 July 2019, 08:21 AM	#22
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	BLRO for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 July 2019, 09:29 AM	#26
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,417	Need a Pepsi GMT at Retail. Thats my vote. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

16 July 2019, 09:36 AM	#27
Jim Smyth Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jim Smyth Location: Florida Watch: DD Posts: 1,842	116710ln

16 July 2019, 11:12 AM	#30
vesnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Vance Location: North Coast Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,450	Chnr

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