Which Rolex?

[rog007]

My 16234 Oyster Perpetual Datejust has served me well for some 23 years; never been off my wrist and been everywhere and done everything faultlessly. I would like to add to it and would like a bit of colour. I still fancy an Alain Silberstein, but a Rolex will come first. I have narrowed it down to one of these three, new or pre-owned and with a budget of around £5/6k; any views would be most welcome (buying all three is not an option sadly):

16710 Oyster Perpetual GMT-MASTER II

http://sidomoro.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/rol...

5513/0 Oyster Perpetual SUBMARINER in steel with green bezel

http://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/resources/1/rolex...

M116400GV-0001 Milgauss

http://www.watchsites.net/watches/wp-content/galle...

What would you do?

[toohuge]

Of all the 'colourful' options available from Rolex, I would go for the 16610LV (what's linked to above). The stainless steel sub with black face and green bezel. I like these and are sure to become sought after in the next 25 years.

Chris

[PJ S]

Of the three linked, the Milgauss, without a hesitation.
Don't get the Pepsi/Coke bezel thing, and the Hulk is different, but still garish.

[The Nur]

Milgauss, then greeny for me.

I will have a milgauss one day.

[toohuge]

PJ S said:

Of the three linked, the Milgauss, without a hesitation.
Don't get the Pepsi/Coke bezel thing, and the Hulk is different, but still garish.

The op is interested in a Kermit not hulk.

Chris

[HarrySmash]

As a GMT has made the shortlist, what about the new blue/ black ceramic bezel version?

[PJ S]

toohuge said:

The op is interested in a Kermit not hulk.

It matters not whether it be a Jim Henson muppet or a Marvel Comics superhero, it's still garishly green!

[hilly10]

Bit biased I suppose as I have a date Sub,but I do like a GMT with a coke bezel. The only rreason I have not gone down the GMT route is the similarity between the two.

[HarrySmash]

hilly10 said:

Bit biased I suppose as I have a date Sub,but I do like a GMT with a coke bezel. The only rreason I have not gone down the GMT route is the similarity between the two.

Well you do get the polished centre links on the GMT and different coloured dial & bezel between the two watches

Edited by HarrySmash on Friday 13th September 22:55

[rog007]

C'mon guys; need some killer fact/detail/issue to help make the decision. I've tried again and cannot decide. Might have to find the cheapest of all three and see if they can all be bought!!
Seriously, I really like the Mil but I am sure I would lament it not having a date on it; I do like my dates. Pepsi is so iconic, it tickles my fancy. Hulk/Kermit just looks so substantial that it fits my wear anywhere/anytime requirement.
Help!

[ditchvisitor]

What about a vintage GMT? Much softer dial

[B17NNS]

16610LV

[Rufus]

Millgauss GV without a shadow of a doubt for me. Feels great on the wrist, weighty but not burdening. The colour is subtle enough to not stand out miles off but is still vibrant enough to catch the right eye. Subtle changes in the way the colour looks at different angles and in different lights, the colour is also allowed to stand out by the uncomplicated design. I really love mine and would recommend it hugely.

[Arun_D]

GV Milgauss for me, it's been on my list for a while. The absence of a date window would normally be an immediate dismissal from me, but the rest of the watch more than makes up for it. Looked really good on the wrist when i tried it, and the glass can look remarkably subtle until light catches the edge of the crystal to show the vibrant green at times.

I found the green hue offered a little less clarity when viewing the dial compared to the other two Milgauss models, but I've always been drawn to the GV.

[epom]

The third one, even though it doesn't look as shiny

[mikeveal]

I would buy the one I liked best. My strong recommendation is that you should buy the one you like best too.

[Vvroom]

ditchvisitor said:

What about a vintage GMT? Much softer dial

What a beauty!

[westberks]

pepsi is the one i'm missing and would go for (currently looking)

Milgauss is a nice piece but i'd go for the other 2 first as they are old models and in limited supply so probably going up in price faster.

[fausTVR]

I have the LV Sub and the Mil GV and love them both, but the Mil feels so good on the wrist and that beautiful green light from around the crystal is still amazing to me. The sub is very subtle compared to the ceramic blocky model that followed and it was just an instant classic to me.

I wouldn't want to chose between them.

Edited by fausTVR on Saturday 14th September 12:23

[rog007]

fausTVR said:

I wouldn't want to chose between them.

Edited by fausTVR on Saturday 14th September 12:23

You're very privileged. Sadly, unless I sell my perpetual, I do have to choose. Or...maybe buy one now and buy the other two later...I'm sure I can sort the man maths out to suit! So, as there has been no silver bullet fact to differentiate, I'll buy whichever of the three comes along first at the right condition, price and proximity. My search begins...