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    I've owned 13 Rolexes and...

    ...and this is my favorite. :)


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    Lovely. Too big for me though. My favourite is the Explorer. I have the 214270 and an Explorer 2 16570.

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    Very nice!!! Wish the news ones were not so damn glossy

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    Is that a Mazda?😀

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    Yup with you on that, I will never get rid of my dweller.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JPE View Post
    ...and this is my favorite. :)
    When I think of Rolex, that is what I mean! Absolute classic.

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    My ass dweller is my fav too

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    The 40mm seadweller, in any of its incarnations, is to me the best thing they've ever done.

    Completely untouched by cyclops or yellow gold...

    ...l see that this year they've even managed to undo the latter...

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    Quote Originally Posted by RAJEN View Post
    Is that a Mazda?
    No it's a Mercedes C-class (2011).

    PS: Thanks, all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JPE View Post
    No it's a Mercedes C-class (2011).

    PS: Thanks, all.
    I am kidding. I can't say anything about your watch that hasn't been said. A true classic.
    Now let us talk Panerais.😜

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    It's a beauty, you're right in saying it's the best one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RAJEN View Post
    I am kidding. I can't say anything about your watch that hasn't been said. A true classic.
    Now let us talk Panerais.
    Arh panerai just revisiting them so cool


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    Is that the 16600?

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    Quote Originally Posted by trident-7 View Post
    Is that the 16600?
    Yes.


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    I can only agree... had mine on yesterday and today...



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    My all time favourite watch.

    Nothing has come close for me in an everyday sports watch.

    I'm sure there is room for dressier watches, but this model would be the last to leave for me, followed by the 16610LV, the COSC 14060, then the Patek 5711. All my other watches are just nice to haves.
    It's just a matter of time...

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    Perfect watch
    Andy

    Wanted - Damasko DC57

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    Last of the proper tool range ( maybe the SD4k too). Regret not getting one when they were decent money only a couple of years ago.

    Enjoy wearing it, it’s a lovely thing.

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    Certainly the best Rolex sports of its generation and currently a relative bargain by comparison.

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    this is my only offering at the minute


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    Quote Originally Posted by JPE View Post
    Yes.

    Thanks. I thought so. In that case I concur :-)


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    Quote Originally Posted by JPE View Post
    Yes.

    They just do not make them like this anymore :(

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    Quote Originally Posted by Benji053 View Post
    They just do not make them like this anymore :(
    I agree. 6-digit Dwellers sure are great watches but they lost this beautiful and timeless case shape.

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    I'm not so keen on the new Sea dwellers but the SD4k was IMHO the last true SD

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    The SD 16600 is just sublime - it shouldn’t be possible but it’s a hard core tool watch with elegance. Looks good with anything, perfect size and classy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JPE View Post
    ...and this is my favorite. :)

    Agree....looks perfect!


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    Quote Originally Posted by 2BNOT2B View Post
    Agree....looks perfect!


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    The SD is a classic but a Pepsi pops more for me

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    Quote Originally Posted by mhurley View Post
    The SD is a classic but a Pepsi pops more for me
    I own Pepsi 16710 too. It's definitely the most "photogenic" Rolex I've owned.



    But as a daily wearer 16600 and 16610 are much nicer (just a personal preference).

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    Funny amongst the WIS, the chosen "most fav" Rolex models are the dull safe choices "everyone" makes.

    It really is a collective bubble.

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    I wanted a 16600 a few years ago and went to buy one from my watchmaker, who had a case full of new and near new Rolexes in his safe. Unfortunately he'd sold the SD that morning, but offered me a NOS 16710 GMT II with a black bezel. It wasn't what I wanted, but 5 years later he still had it, so we did a deal, I bought it - and that coincided with a period where my international travel increased, so the extra functionality of the GMT II has come in very handy. I've tried it on the black, the Coke and the Pepsi bezel - and I'd be hard pressed to choose between them all. The GMT II is probably the most versatile watch Rolex has ever made - suiting a bracelet or a NATO equally well.



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    Quote Originally Posted by nunya View Post
    Funny amongst the WIS, the chosen "most fav" Rolex models are the dull safe choices "everyone" makes.

    It really is a collective bubble.
    I had that period of collecting when I was lusting after every new model and thinking "oh, that's the watch I've been looking for". I bought three Planet Oceans, one Breguet XX, Breitling Skyland, TT Sub, Explorer II, etc.

    Not that I didn't like those... all fine watches for sure. But in the end of the day you just go "back to basics". At least it happened to me. I don't want new watches anymore, I'm happy with the ones I have because I know I found the ones I really like, and want to own long term.

    PS: SD is not quite the choice "everyone" makes. That would be the 16610 Submariner. I have that too, though... but I prefer the SD.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nunya View Post
    Funny amongst the WIS, the chosen "most fav" Rolex models are the dull safe choices "everyone" makes.

    It really is a collective bubble.
    Nothing 'dull' about it. The only bubble is the one that some people who think scoffing at popular choices makes them look smart live in.

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    I counted mine up, and over the years I’ve owned 14 Rolex’s including 3 SD’s👍

    The one I like the most and means the most is this one..


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