If you could only pick one..................

[sgmgolf]

.................which would it be? I would like to buy a Rolex but have it be as versatile as possible. I would like to be able to wear it on vacation to the beach, with jeans and t-shirts but also be able to dress it up with a suit or coat and tie. I guess I am looking for the perfect sport/dress watch that can perform both really well.
Suggestions? Thanks.

[JJG]

Didn't James Bond wear a stainless steel Sub with a Tux?

I recently saw a gentleman wearing a two-tone Sub Date Ceramic black dial with a dark business suit and tie and it looked very classy without being overstated.

Without a doubt, either SS or TT also works great worn with casual clothes.

On the beach, it is in its realm.

[JBHII]

Yep, I usually recommend the Submariner if you plan to get "one and only one" Rolex:

[essar]

TT ( SS / YG ) Sub C black dial would take care of your requirement. Please keep us posted.

[RedwinGV]

Take a peak at a GMT II C. A bit more features, and IMO, I like the Polished Center Links.

[HockeyBrand]

I would second the vote for GMT-ii C as it has the added GMT versatility (ie James Bond World traveller?)


Dress-down: Sport, rugged, in SS.

Dress-up: Polished centre links, Ceramic bezel, in TT or full Gold

[Dave0013]

.................which would it be? I would like to buy a Rolex but have it be as versatile as possible. I would like to be able to wear it on vacation to the beach, with jeans and t-shirts but also be able to dress it up with a suit or coat and tie. I guess I am looking for the perfect sport/dress watch that can perform both really well.
Suggestions? Thanks.

My choice would be (and is) the Yachtmaster is ss/gold. The Sub and GMT's are nice, but to me, the Yachtmaster ratchets up the "class" just a bit for the times you want to dress up.

[sgmgolf]

Thanks for all the replies and thoughts. I was leaning towards the 16610 at the start. I personally cannot justify spending the extra $1500 for the new 116610. Yes, it is a beautiful watch but after reading JBH II comparison of the 2, I am going with the 16610. I am a s/s black dial guy. For some reason I just can't bring myself to wear anything gold, even my wedding band is platinum. SO now I start the journey for a nice pre-loved 2008-2010 16610.
Wish me luck.

[alam]

Thanks for all the replies and thoughts. I was leaning towards the 16610 at the start. I personally cannot justify spending the extra $1500 for the new 116610. Yes, it is a beautiful watch but after reading JBH II comparison of the 2, I am going with the 16610. I am a s/s black dial guy. For some reason I just can't bring myself to wear anything gold, even my wedding band is platinum. SO now I start the journey for a nice pre-loved 2008-2010 16610.
Wish me luck.

good choice! I think you'll be pleased when you get one! here's my 2008 16610

[JJG]

I was leaning towards the 16610 at the start.

Consider the 16610 LV Anniversary Sub with the green bezel. You can swap to black bezel, but the large hands and hour markers are a nice bonus.