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Title: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on January 27, 2015, 10:20:05 AM
I'm planning to get a watch for my son 18 year-old birthday. Which is 16 years later. Will safe keep until he is 18.
My list as below:

Rolex 116710LN
(http://yokotsang.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/l_116710ln.jpg)

Rolex 116710BLNR
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/rjbroer/Baselworld2013Rolex/RolexGMTMasterII-2_zpsaff312f7.jpg)

Rolex 116610LN / LV
(http://www.qualitywatchesdepot.com/media/catalog/product/cache/2/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/1/5/15_42mm_10mm.jpg)

Which model worth to keep until 16 years later?
Prefer model listed above only, those high end or luxury one, he should work and buy one himself.  :Cheers:

Updated with pics. (all pics borrowed from internet, thanks google)
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: rahkshi007 on January 27, 2015, 10:26:18 AM
Rolex 116710LN +1... will look cool even 16 years later
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Post by: sidestreaker on January 27, 2015, 10:28:09 AM
116710BLNR gets my vote

If you're considering adopting another son, please consider me...  ;D
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Post by: Lurch on January 27, 2015, 10:58:14 AM
I vote for Rolex 116710LN
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Post by: dualcarb on January 27, 2015, 11:28:45 AM
116610 LN. A classic never runs out of style
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Post by: meoramri on January 27, 2015, 11:56:34 AM
Can anyone put up pictures of all three?
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Post by: silverstan on January 27, 2015, 02:53:53 PM
Can anyone put up pictures of all three?

Edited with pictures from internet.  ;D
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Post by: squasub on January 27, 2015, 03:14:04 PM
blue black gmt  ;)
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Post by: niteowl on January 27, 2015, 03:43:34 PM
Batman or Hulk. Both are winners.
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Post by: Clicko on January 27, 2015, 03:47:38 PM
Rolex 116610LN
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Post by: chestlwh on January 27, 2015, 04:02:30 PM
116610LN. The icon of Rolex.
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Post by: hidden830726 on January 27, 2015, 05:11:41 PM
Batman..... Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah... Batman....
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Post by: silverstan on January 27, 2015, 05:23:07 PM
will keep the vote running till tomorrow 23:59  ;D
Let's see which model get more vote.
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Post by: JeepWH on January 27, 2015, 05:35:19 PM
WOW. :o

Lucky guy, your son.  :thumbsup:

My vote goes to the GMT. Classic design and love the cyclops.  :Cheers:
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: Narco on January 27, 2015, 05:47:27 PM
Dad, I don't mind any of those  ;D
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Post by: Boeing on January 27, 2015, 05:52:41 PM
LV- Limited Version. Official color of Rolex.
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Post by: Yikkie on January 27, 2015, 05:56:10 PM
Definitely the BATMAN.
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Post by: maxbill on January 27, 2015, 06:36:29 PM
Pardon me, these are not high end watches ??  :Confused:
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on January 27, 2015, 06:42:37 PM
Pardon me, these are not high end watches ??  :Confused:

My apologize if my comment above has caused misunderstood. I meant those complicated and super high priced time piece.
At least this is within the price range i can afford, as of now.  :)
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: s802487 on January 27, 2015, 06:56:45 PM
Between the 3 I'd Get your boy a 16610lv instead. Father can wear now first..
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on January 27, 2015, 07:02:17 PM
Between the 3 I'd Get your boy a 16610lv instead. Father can wear now first..

i have 16610LV already. for myself, i am searching for good condition 16710 pepsi or 16660 sea dweller  ;)
I can pass down to him together with other watches if he want. LOL

Now just to get 1 to safe keep till he is 18. Actually planning to get it when he was born. But i opt to get for his mum first.  ;D
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: stevenfish89 on January 27, 2015, 07:11:10 PM
vote for Rolex 116710BLNR ! !
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Post by: jason_recliner on January 28, 2015, 02:35:17 AM
All those are too common, not special at all. If you have an old watch which is yours, give him that, much more meaningful. Otherwise at least buy him classy vintage Rolex instead of these modern gaudy baubles
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: moxxjet on January 28, 2015, 03:15:21 AM
A lot can change by the time he's 18 so it really should depend on what you can envision him proudly wearing when he eventually reaches that age. I think your son is so lucky to have a dad as generous as you.

That being said, if he's going to grow up to be a big lad, the sea dweller might be a better fit. If he's a little more expressive the batman would be spot on. Maybe he loves the simplicity of the submariner bezel? Too many factors at this moment.

My 2 shillings worth
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on January 28, 2015, 07:18:15 AM
All those are too common, not special at all. If you have an old watch which is yours, give him that, much more meaningful. Otherwise at least buy him classy vintage Rolex instead of these modern gaudy baubles

Just need an iconic model which worth to keep till 18 years later. I still have other watches can pass down to him.
Just thinking of getting him a watch, let him start his own journey.

As for the vintage, by the time he grow up, my watches will become vintage already.  ;D
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on January 28, 2015, 07:19:04 AM
A lot can change by the time he's 18 so it really should depend on what you can envision him proudly wearing when he eventually reaches that age. I think your son is so lucky to have a dad as generous as you.

That being said, if he's going to grow up to be a big lad, the sea dweller might be a better fit. If he's a little more expressive the batman would be spot on. Maybe he loves the simplicity of the submariner bezel? Too many factors at this moment.

My 2 shillings worth

If he don't like, i can wear. LOL
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Post by: jacky8888 on January 28, 2015, 07:46:00 AM
i would vote for 116610LV the HULK...
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Post by: Zen8 on January 28, 2015, 09:07:11 AM
It is hard to guess his taste when he reaches 18.

To be save, you may wanna avoid the Hulk.  Black is neutral but green, hmmm if you really go for it, make sure you bring him up to like green.    :Laughing_on_floor:
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Post by: contender on January 28, 2015, 12:09:08 PM
Well my vote goes to GMT Batman .... for bad boys  :angel:
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Post by: ahboy on January 28, 2015, 03:15:01 PM
my vote goes to Rolex 116710LN
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Post by: moxxjet on January 28, 2015, 03:24:09 PM
To each his own..never found the hulk appealing. But I'm sure so many hulk advocates would say otherwise
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Post by: Timeless on January 29, 2015, 06:14:27 AM
IMO Rolex 116610LN / LV carry a lot of meaningful weight to next generation, Evergreen it's something that retains the spirits throughout his path of growth
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Post by: silverstan on January 29, 2015, 07:08:42 AM
The result:

116710BLNR - 6
116710 LN - 2
116610 LV - 6
116610 LN - 3

So, its either 116710 BLNR or 116610 LV. Gonna let his mother to choose between these 2.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Omnipotent on January 29, 2015, 07:14:04 AM
batman....just so that my hulk will be a little bit more rare in the market 16 yrs later  :P
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Post by: moxxjet on January 29, 2015, 07:26:07 AM
116710BLNR for my vote to break the tiebreaker :P
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Post by: dennis.T on January 29, 2015, 08:55:50 AM
116710BLNR...
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Post by: davidtth on January 29, 2015, 02:23:43 PM
LV the hulk for me too, the green is absolute different feeling when wearing it on hand, and not forget their iconic color too  :thumbsup:
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Post by: MDF on January 29, 2015, 04:17:46 PM
BLNR gets my vote
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Post by: mike on January 29, 2015, 05:15:22 PM
Hulk for me!
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Post by: roystock on January 29, 2015, 05:43:31 PM
Batman
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Post by: silverstan on January 29, 2015, 05:48:13 PM
what is the MSRP for batman?
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Post by: ckoh on January 29, 2015, 06:10:42 PM
I will vote for green hulk
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on January 29, 2015, 06:13:41 PM
Batman vs Hulk!

My wife choose Batman as well. But she asked: "can i wear first?" LOL

Hunting for Batman now. Thanks for all the feedback, appreciated!
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on January 29, 2015, 07:37:54 PM
No stock in most of AD. gonna search oversea now...
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Post by: GMTmaster on January 29, 2015, 07:48:13 PM
 :thumbsup: good choice
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Post by: jason_recliner on January 30, 2015, 02:06:08 AM
Why not give him one of your watches? That would be surely much more meaningful than a mere mass produced commodity item like a new Rolex?
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Post by: timenut on January 30, 2015, 06:11:10 AM
Yeah, I also think it would make more sense to give him one of your timepieces, rather than a 16-year old NOS Rolex. Personally, I'd prefer to have received a watch that had spent a lot of time with my father, rather than an "old" watch that has no history.

Also, a lot can happen in 16 years. Maybe in the future, people don't wear mechanical wristwatches anymore. 
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: JeepWH on January 30, 2015, 06:19:18 AM
Mechanical timepieces will forever be worn by people....

During the quartz revolution, many people said that it was the end of mechanical timepieces. But look at the world now, or nearer in this forum, most if not all the watches posted here are mechanical watches.
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: moxxjet on January 30, 2015, 06:59:31 AM
Think silverstan has in mind a Rolex so let's give him that support :)

So many 'maybes' and 'what ifs' to even debate. Another pandora's box waiting to happen.
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on January 30, 2015, 07:53:01 AM
Yeah, I also think it would make more sense to give him one of your timepieces, rather than a 16-year old NOS Rolex. Personally, I'd prefer to have received a watch that had spent a lot of time with my father, rather than an "old" watch that has no history.

Also, a lot can happen in 16 years. Maybe in the future, people don't wear mechanical wristwatches anymore. 

Why not give him one of your watches? That would be surely much more meaningful than a mere mass produced commodity item like a new Rolex?

My point of view, mechanical is still mechanical, no matter how advance the technology will be. I don't think it will happen in 16 years that no one going to wear mechanical watch anymore.
I have 1 can pass down in my mind, which is my 5054R. But that just not suitable for kid. That's why plan to get 1 and keep for him. By his 18, give him as birthday present, it's still from my collection anyway, but with unworn condition only.  ;D
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: Nobby on January 30, 2015, 11:33:13 AM
If you are looking to pass on an icon of a watch, then I guess a classic styled 2015 SubC works...kind of  :-\

However, if you with the watch to be heavier on the Iconic and a decent investment to boot, then you should consider maybe a mint non-ceramic example from a few years back ie. one that is beginning to show an appreciation in price right now.

My opinion...True icons need a little exclusivity, therefore buy him something that is much sought after right now...in 20 years time you then hand over not only an icon, but an ever appreciating investment. For the price range you are looking at, maybe a mint late 80's Daytona 16520 - already appreciating nicely and a very nice inheritance 15 - 20 years hence.

Cheers
Nobby

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Post by: moxxjet on January 30, 2015, 12:07:36 PM
My opinion...True icons need a little exclusivity, therefore buy him something that is much sought after right now...in 20 years time you then hand over not only an icon, but an ever appreciating investment.

Very well said sir  :thumbsup:
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Post by: dankhar on January 30, 2015, 01:36:59 PM
Rolex 116710LN
GMT for me  ;D
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Post by: vtecdiehard on February 01, 2015, 07:40:41 PM
1 watch that means alot to you and passing down from generation sounds cool. love the sentimental thought of it there.
Lucky son...are you still adopting?
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Post by: Narco on February 01, 2015, 09:20:41 PM
U better que.. I'm in line  ;D
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Post by: silverstan on February 02, 2015, 07:58:51 AM
while in search of batman, i was offered a pepsi, 1675. no box no paper. But it's a reputable seller got it from a collector.

Should i accept the offer?
(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee226/tohstanley/watch/0FE44567-FAE9-44A0-8CCF-85A7C1B562A9_zpskwsge4yl.jpg) (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/tohstanley/media/watch/0FE44567-FAE9-44A0-8CCF-85A7C1B562A9_zpskwsge4yl.jpg.html)
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Post by: contender on February 02, 2015, 09:05:55 AM
Since it will be handed down to your son, better get a brand new piece from AD .....
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Post by: pexus on February 02, 2015, 11:08:57 AM
while in search of batman, i was offered a pepsi, 1675. no box no paper. But it's a reputable seller got it from a collector.

Should i accept the offer?
(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee226/tohstanley/watch/0FE44567-FAE9-44A0-8CCF-85A7C1B562A9_zpskwsge4yl.jpg) (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/tohstanley/media/watch/0FE44567-FAE9-44A0-8CCF-85A7C1B562A9_zpskwsge4yl.jpg.html)

i love vintages.  And they don't come better than the 1675
But do consider these options
1.  you son will grow up to become a WIS , and specifically, vintage pieces.  Then this will be a wonderful choice
2.  Your son will become a WIS, but he wants something he can wear and enjoy, without much worry.  The 1675 will require service and proper replacement of parts.  You might not want to hand in down this burden
3.  You son will not become a WIS but would appreciate that his dad gave him a nice Rolex.  So, modern Rolex is the best bet here.

If you want something that that can be worn worry free for many years and yet still maintain that classy feel, maybe a 16710 Pepsi?
All the best. 
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on February 02, 2015, 04:45:10 PM
Sorry didn't make it clear.
This is for myself. Not for my kid. will get batman for him.
Checked the serial, should be manufactured at year 1978. It's same age as me. Always wanted to look for a watch from year 1978.


then no need to think lor...Pull the trigger now!  ;D ;D
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Post by: moxxjet on February 02, 2015, 05:38:29 PM
One thing with the newer GMTs that won my heart is the font and the ceramic bezel..makes the older fonts look a tad bit 'weak'
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Post by: 2ndOpinion on February 02, 2015, 10:40:47 PM
Sorry didn't make it clear.
This is for myself. Not for my kid. will get batman for him.
Checked the serial, should be manufactured at year 1978. It's same age as me. Always wanted to look for a watch from year 1978.

No box, no paper would be a deal breaker for me. Not so much to support the authenticity but for completeness as a collectable, and particularly for a year that's personally significant to you.

As for your kid, pick the one Rolex that you like, NOT that I think a Rolex would -  "Whoa! Thank's dad! How did you ever guess I've always wanted a NOS Rolex?! - on his 18th birthday.
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Post by: Narco on February 03, 2015, 06:15:54 AM
Born in 1978 and u can afford to have Rolexes.. I'm amazed.
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Post by: kenji1903 on February 03, 2015, 08:04:45 AM
Born in 1978 and u can afford to have Rolexes.. I'm amazed.
lots of young capable chaps around, that's why its always fun browsing wrist shots in MWF ;D
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Post by: Everdying on February 03, 2015, 08:08:28 AM
whats wrong with 1978? not like this is the year 1998.
36yrs old, plenty of time to save up rm20k over working so many years.
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Post by: silverstan on February 03, 2015, 08:21:04 AM
well, i raise up from a poor family, during my childhood, my mum work so hard to give the best to me. A seiko for my graduation is already very expensive watch for me. I told myself i need to give my family the best i can. I take every moment in my life a precise lesson and I work hard to achieve my goal. I always set a target for myself.  :Cheers:

36 years old is consider old already.. hahaha.  ;D
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Post by: moxxjet on February 03, 2015, 08:32:53 AM
And you should be proud of your accomplishments and humble upbringing sir! Kudos to that :)
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Post by: moxxjet on February 03, 2015, 08:34:03 AM
Back to the watch..erm, no box no paper = red flag to me. You don't want to end up trying to justify your watch later in time when you're letting it go ..
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Post by: silverstan on February 03, 2015, 08:38:59 AM
Back to the watch..erm, no box no paper = red flag to me. You don't want to end up trying to justify your watch later in time when you're letting it go ..

That's true. Should hunt for a better one. At least, with box and paper.

Thanks for all the input guys. Appreciated.
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Post by: pexus on February 03, 2015, 08:39:57 AM
A 1675 with box and paper won't come cheap.  A 16710, yes,  you will bump into one occasionally.

If you can bring yourself to pay the extra money for a full set, then wait,  scout around. But not easy to find locally.

There are seller overseas that offer full set.  But with the crazy exchange rate, be prepared for at least RM 22k (if i remember the price correctly)

Also, more importantly, the dial, the end links, bezel.. whether it matches the period,, blah blah blah. Vintage is a minefield..
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on February 03, 2015, 08:57:15 AM
I have a friend who collect vintage rolexes. When come to vintage rolex, always discuss with him.
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Post by: jason_recliner on February 03, 2015, 09:02:11 AM
No boxes and papers isn't a big deal on a watch to be written and enjoyed, especially a watch that old. Very few full sets from the 60s remain. But it's critical to knew exactly what you are buying with vintage. E.g. original crown, hands, even dial? Or replaced? Case had been polished? Etc, etc
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Post by: axaxax on February 03, 2015, 10:31:57 AM
on the topic of steel or ceramic bezel.
whats your kid's temperament? if he is more of an active person, you should just go for the ceramic verses the easily scratched steel bezel.

never the less, i vote for the green hulk! keep the pepsi dial for yourself  :Dancing_banana:
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Post by: pexus on February 03, 2015, 04:20:55 PM
I have a friend who collect vintage rolexes. When come to vintage rolex, always discuss with him.

all the best..you will love the GMT pepsi.....my 16750 says hi... ;D
(http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab256/nandopexus/2014-10-18091423copy_zpsce44b769.jpg) (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/nandopexus/media/2014-10-18091423copy_zpsce44b769.jpg.html)
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Post by: Narco on February 03, 2015, 04:22:06 PM
Nothing is wrong with 1978. Based on my judgement, 36 year old is the year where most men are about to reach year of stability in life. Buying houses, bits of investment, money on the kids education and lots of other commitment too. Not to forget preparing for early retirement for some. Most age of luxury started between 40s and above.

It means, our friend silverstan has reach a certain degree of success and from the story he told, it is something motivating. So, do not get me wrong.

Kenji1903 - yep, lot of financially capable young chap nowadays. I can only afford an orient at that age of silverstan.

Alexngbk, i CONCUR to that. But our friend here already using the HULK.
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on February 03, 2015, 05:25:22 PM
It is an old 50th anniversary LV, not hulk. how i wish i have hulk with me.  ;D

I do envy achiever, so i told myself to be an achiever as well.
Life's short, do what can make you happy in a right way.
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: Narco on February 03, 2015, 05:33:38 PM
My mistake.. Yes, u have the LV. Hulk is coming ????

Right on bro!
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Post by: silverstan on February 03, 2015, 05:36:52 PM
My mistake.. Yes, u have the LV. Hulk is coming ????

Right on bro!

Nope, it was on my list, but never pull the trigger..  ;D
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Post by: Narco on February 03, 2015, 06:08:40 PM
Haha.. Another mistake. Today is my mistake day ????
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Post by: pexus on February 04, 2015, 06:05:43 AM
So, Batman won?  ;D
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Post by: skareb on February 05, 2015, 06:07:06 AM
Might be risky, rolex may not be his thing. If its for sentiment value maybe the watch you're wearing now.
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Post by: Narco on February 05, 2015, 07:04:38 AM
I'm agreeing to skareb on this. My dad once gave me a replica. I know that's all he can afford. But I appreciate that watch more than the rest. Dad's is the best.
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Post by: JeepWH on February 05, 2015, 07:12:56 AM
I'm agreeing to skareb on this. My dad once gave me a replica. I know that's all he can afford. But I appreciate that watch more than the rest. Dad's is the best.

What counts and is most important is the sentimentality of the watch.
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on February 05, 2015, 07:45:05 AM
So, Batman won?  ;D

Yea, hunting for one now.  ;D
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on February 05, 2015, 07:46:45 AM
Might be risky, rolex may not be his thing. If its for sentiment value maybe the watch you're wearing now.

If he don't want, then it will become mine.  :laugh:
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Post by: pexus on February 05, 2015, 07:48:36 AM
So, Batman won?  ;D

Yea, hunting for one now.  ;D

sigh, brute strength still not match against good looks, suave and gadgets.... ;D ;D
Enjoy the hunt.. all the best :) 
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Post by: Nobby on February 05, 2015, 08:02:59 AM
Batman, Pepsi, Hulk...I despair  ::)

Terms that take the edge off what little class the watch has left.
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: hanz079 on February 05, 2015, 08:48:14 AM
Hmmmm...
Wearing my 03.2430.3000 today after almost a month of wearing 26470ST.00.A801CR.01 since getting it the end of last year.
Was glad that I was able to see it's cousin the 26470ST.00.A101CR.01 in the flesh.
Another member also bought the awesome 15707CE.00.A002CA.01.... That was an eye opener.
Not to mention Mikey's 5000-1110-B52A... Don't see those too often.
Still hoping I would be able to afford the 116719BLRO in the near future.
Just afraid that I might give it to my dad which is currently wearing the 116710BLNR which he seemed pretty content with after upgrading from 116710LN last year.

 ;)
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: pexus on February 05, 2015, 09:00:14 AM
Hmmmm...
Wearing my 03.2430.3000 today after almost a month of wearing 26470ST.00.A801CR.01 since getting it the end of last year.
Was glad that I was able to see it's cousin the 26470ST.00.A101CR.01 in the flesh.
Another member also bought the awesome 15707CE.00.A002CA.01.... That was an eye opener.
Not to mention Mikey's 5000-1110-B52A... Don't see those too often.
Still hoping I would be able to afford the 116719BLRO in the near future.
Just afraid that I might give it to my dad which is currently wearing the 116710BLNR which he seemed pretty content with after upgrading from 116710LN last year.

 ;)

hahahaha!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
it took me 10 minutes of googling back and forth to decipher and break the Najavo code of what you have, what you like and what you cannot afford...Good tutorial lesson for me... ;D
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: TheHobbit on February 05, 2015, 09:35:55 AM
Batman, Pepsi, Hulk...I despair  ::)

Terms that take the edge off what little class the watch has left.

Terms of endearment.....
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on February 05, 2015, 11:50:02 AM
Hmmmm...
Wearing my 03.2430.3000 today after almost a month of wearing 26470ST.00.A801CR.01 since getting it the end of last year.
Was glad that I was able to see it's cousin the 26470ST.00.A101CR.01 in the flesh.
Another member also bought the awesome 15707CE.00.A002CA.01.... That was an eye opener.
Not to mention Mikey's 5000-1110-B52A... Don't see those too often.
Still hoping I would be able to afford the 116719BLRO in the near future.
Just afraid that I might give it to my dad which is currently wearing the 116710BLNR which he seemed pretty content with after upgrading from 116710LN last year.

 ;)

hahahaha!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
it took me 10 minutes of googling back and forth to decipher and break the Najavo code of what you have, what you like and what you cannot afford...Good tutorial lesson for me... ;D

I need to google every model mentioned in hanz079's post. LOL
Rolex model number are easily to identify, but AP, the model number just too long.
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: hidden830726 on February 05, 2015, 12:36:47 PM
Wow deciphering the code is quite educational.. We should use code.
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: Omnipotent on February 05, 2015, 01:04:53 PM
So, Batman won?  ;D

Yea, hunting for one now.  ;D

as i was making payment for my new acquisition at Rolex pavilion yesterday, 2 armed guards and 2 delivery men rolled in few big boxes from the entrance to the storeroom/vault. i am assuming those are new stocks which has just arrived. you can try your luck there if there isn't any waiting list for batman already  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: 1to12 on February 05, 2015, 08:07:54 PM
Wow! You're one very patient guy with superb advance planning. If I were your son, I'd take any of the NOS Rolex... that my Dad bought for me 16 yrs ago with so much love. In fact, I'd settle for any watches from my Dad (preferably mechanical ones).

Suddenly a weird thought came to me... what if Rolex goes bankrupt within 16 yrs time? Unthinkable for now but... forget it, it's not for this thread.  :HammerHead:
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: JeepWH on February 06, 2015, 06:07:26 AM
Wow! You're one very patient guy with superb advance planning. If I were your son, I'd take any of the NOS Rolex... that my Dad bought for me 16 yrs ago with so much love. In fact, I'd settle for any watches from my Dad (preferably mechanical ones).

Suddenly a weird thought came to me... what if Rolex goes bankrupt within 16 yrs time? Unthinkable for now but... forget it, it's not for this thread.  :HammerHead:

Rolex bankrupt = end of the world......

 :Laughing_on_floor:
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on February 06, 2015, 07:26:59 AM
Wow! You're one very patient guy with superb advance planning. If I were your son, I'd take any of the NOS Rolex... that my Dad bought for me 16 yrs ago with so much love. In fact, I'd settle for any watches from my Dad (preferably mechanical ones).

Suddenly a weird thought came to me... what if Rolex goes bankrupt within 16 yrs time? Unthinkable for now but... forget it, it's not for this thread.  :HammerHead:

I believe the watch that i keep for him now, will be more meaningful than i buy later at his 18.  ;D
At least, there's a story behind this watch.

Wow! You're one very patient guy with superb advance planning. If I were your son, I'd take any of the NOS Rolex... that my Dad bought for me 16 yrs ago with so much love. In fact, I'd settle for any watches from my Dad (preferably mechanical ones).

Suddenly a weird thought came to me... what if Rolex goes bankrupt within 16 yrs time? Unthinkable for now but... forget it, it's not for this thread.  :HammerHead:

Rolex bankrupt = end of the world......

 :Laughing_on_floor:

Haha that's true.
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on August 17, 2015, 07:47:17 PM
Late update for this: Finally got the 116710BLNR for him. Been busy since last I replied here and forgot to check for stock availability. Result? Bought it with more expensive price .... Sigh...

And also got myself a pre-owned Rolex Explorer 36mm version.
Most probably will on my wife's wrist more.  ;D

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Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: Clicko on August 17, 2015, 11:17:44 PM
Good choice, I wish to have one too.
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: Omnipotent on August 18, 2015, 09:04:51 AM
Good choice, I wish to have one too.

BLNR? or a dad like him?  ;D
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on August 18, 2015, 10:02:51 AM
Received the pre-owned 114270 Explorer. Overall in very good condition.
According to the last owner, this watch stay in the safety box instead on the wrist.
The original purchase date is same as my wife's birthday (day & month only, not year  ;D ).

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee226/tohstanley/watch/78CD0F13-3228-458D-812A-3715CEEFBF30_zpsgn9brp1p.jpg) (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/tohstanley/media/watch/78CD0F13-3228-458D-812A-3715CEEFBF30_zpsgn9brp1p.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: rrk on August 18, 2015, 02:21:19 PM
Tough to say in 18 years which one if these will be a truly iconic watch.

As on today I would say the Hulk followed by the batman. 
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: r3kahsttub on August 18, 2015, 03:01:32 PM
Congrats on both the BLNR and Explorer, stan. Did you get the Batman via AD or grey? AD prices are all at a premium :(
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: Clicko on August 18, 2015, 05:29:42 PM
Good choice, I wish to have one too.

BLNR? or a dad like him?  ;D

haha good Q, both!
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on August 18, 2015, 07:59:35 PM
Congrats on both the BLNR and Explorer, stan. Did you get the Batman via AD or grey? AD prices are all at a premium :(

AD on waiting list, so...   ::)
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on August 18, 2015, 08:01:28 PM
Tough to say in 18 years which one if these will be a truly iconic watch.

As on today I would say the Hulk followed by the batman.

Already have LV in the collection, maybe next should get Hulk into collection.
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: nikfs1881 on August 18, 2015, 11:17:16 PM

Tough to say in 18 years which one if these will be a truly iconic watch.

As on today I would say the Hulk followed by the batman.

Already have LV in the collection, maybe next should get Hulk into collection.

I thought LV and Hulk refer to the same watch?


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Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on August 19, 2015, 06:39:49 AM
16610LV this is the first version, so ppl called LV, 116610LV is this new version, and ppl called it Hulk, correct me if I am wrong.
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: r3kahsttub on August 19, 2015, 07:58:19 AM
LV actually stands for Lunette Verde (green bezel). LN is Lunette Noir (black bezel). 16610LV is also known as Kermit, whilst the 116610LV is known as Hulk. BLNR is Bleu/Noir (blue/black).

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Title: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on August 20, 2015, 03:23:40 PM
Received my son's 116710BLNR today.

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee226/tohstanley/watch/4E5DAD2A-37AB-4B45-9D6C-079DF36C82D7_zpsdjoqr7rl.jpg) (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/tohstanley/media/watch/4E5DAD2A-37AB-4B45-9D6C-079DF36C82D7_zpsdjoqr7rl.jpg.html)


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Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: nikfs1881 on August 20, 2015, 05:18:52 PM

Received my son's 116710BLNR today.

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee226/tohstanley/watch/4E5DAD2A-37AB-4B45-9D6C-079DF36C82D7_zpsdjoqr7rl.jpg) (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/tohstanley/media/watch/4E5DAD2A-37AB-4B45-9D6C-079DF36C82D7_zpsdjoqr7rl.jpg.html)


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Lucky boy! Super Nice watch! I personally should have bought this one instead of the SDC


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Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on August 20, 2015, 08:07:37 PM

Received my son's 116710BLNR today.

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee226/tohstanley/watch/4E5DAD2A-37AB-4B45-9D6C-079DF36C82D7_zpsdjoqr7rl.jpg) (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/tohstanley/media/watch/4E5DAD2A-37AB-4B45-9D6C-079DF36C82D7_zpsdjoqr7rl.jpg.html)


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Lucky boy! Super Nice watch! I personally should have bought this one instead of the SDC


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Well, he has to wait for another 16 years. LOL
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on August 21, 2015, 08:23:16 PM
So, this is on my wife's wrist now...   ;D

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee226/tohstanley/watch/EDCAAA1E-9FE5-4595-8C75-1A857FC83B8E_zpshwcqs8yu.jpg) (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/tohstanley/media/watch/EDCAAA1E-9FE5-4595-8C75-1A857FC83B8E_zpshwcqs8yu.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: nikfs1881 on August 21, 2015, 11:31:20 PM

So, this is on my wife's wrist now...   ;D

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee226/tohstanley/watch/EDCAAA1E-9FE5-4595-8C75-1A857FC83B8E_zpshwcqs8yu.jpg) (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/tohstanley/media/watch/EDCAAA1E-9FE5-4595-8C75-1A857FC83B8E_zpshwcqs8yu.jpg.html)

It fits her nicely....


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Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on August 22, 2015, 08:24:44 PM
So, i guess this is belong to her wrist then..  ;D
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: silverstan on September 04, 2015, 10:16:58 AM
So, i guess this is belong to her wrist then..  ;D

Since the explorer one will stay on my wife's wrist. This came in last night.  ;D
A pre-owned 16600 with swiss-T<25 dial
(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee226/tohstanley/watch/C704F557-6109-4DD5-A8B8-FCFF2D7CCFD0_zpso93iu1hd.jpg) (http://s235.photobucket.com/user/tohstanley/media/watch/C704F557-6109-4DD5-A8B8-FCFF2D7CCFD0_zpso93iu1hd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Your Opinion?
Post by: Friedrice on September 04, 2015, 01:14:31 PM
if it is a heirloom piece, you should always go for the classics. And when in doubt, follow your heart.

Ps - well done on the new heirloom BLNR. It's a classic