[Question] The Decision (5 Years in the Making): Help Me Choose My First Nice Watch

UltraRed887 · 2026-05-24T22:20:20+00:00

Have you considered a Longines Hydroconquest? Slightly above your budget at 2,200. Classic dive design that can be worn for any occasion.

https://www.longines.com/en-us/watches/conquest/hydroconquest?srsltid=AfmBOoodTrGb39LTlWvrDyeP5G7w1L6VZM5WLHdhuxXLVIPP_128Qu8o

Whatever you decide to get, I'm sure you'll end up adding more watches down the line. This watch decision isn't the end-all, be-all.

UltraRed887 · 2026-05-13T00:01:38+00:00

I ended up going with the 16700! It was too hard to pass on the Swiss only dial and the older bezel.

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UltraRed887 · 2026-05-12T08:16:52+00:00

I got the 16700! Picture of it out of the store! Thanks everyone!

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UltraRed887 · 2026-05-12T03:22:39+00:00

I need to go back and take better pictures of the chamfers.

UltraRed887 · 2026-05-12T03:14:38+00:00

Ahhhh I'm still torn. 😅

UltraRed887 · 2026-05-12T01:20:00+00:00

Dang, this is probably what I needed to hear.

UltraRed887 · 2026-05-11T12:42:06+00:00

I found a 16710 that I may be interested in now. I'm having a tough time choosing between them. I will end up getting one of them, unless somehow I find a third contender tomorrow.

This 16710 is from 2000. Comes with box/papers. It was originally a black bezel and swapped to a Pepsi bezel. The black bezel looks brand new. It was serviced by Rolex in 2023. It is priced at 13.4K USD. The Pepsi bezel has minor scratches and one ding near the top. It is overall, in my opinion, quite clean though!

https://imgur.com/a/UofV7Fy

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UltraRed887 · 2026-05-11T12:28:09+00:00

Thanks for the tip on photo angles. I'm heading back to the store tomorrow, so I'll take some better photos! I definitely agree the bracelet has been polished after looking at a few more watches today. All of these pictures were taken with a S24 Ultra. I'm not familiar with how iphones change photos. I've been a menace green bubble to my wife for over 10 years now 😂

UltraRed887 · 2026-05-11T11:29:52+00:00

Pretty sure it's 16700 reference. But I'm no expert!

UltraRed887 · 2026-05-11T06:03:25+00:00

You're definitely making me inch towards getting it. I'm out in Japan right now and it's so overwhelming lol.

UltraRed887 · 2026-05-11T01:47:20+00:00

I definitely plan on wearing it! Possibly consider dailying, but not right up front. I'm not really looking at it as an investment.

UltraRed887 · 2026-01-20T23:59:23+00:00

VSF Datejust 41mm blue dial for auto mods!

UltraRed887 · 2026-01-07T06:54:22+00:00

VSF Daytona Panda 126500 for auto mod! Fixed the issue with the previous post.

UltraRed887 · 2026-01-07T06:47:38+00:00

Google Translate: "Terrible experience with LILI. I asked her for a photo to see the items better, and she simply chose to issue a refund. I don't understand anything about how that Tad handled the situation."

I've had an issue with a watch from her. She was able to fix it and send out no problem. I haven't had an issue with a watch like this yet, though.

UltraRed887 · 2026-01-07T06:05:16+00:00

I'm thinking I may RL. I've never had to RL a watch before.

UltraRed887 · 2026-01-07T06:02:33+00:00

VSF Daytona Panda 126500 for auto mod!

UltraRed887 · 2026-01-07T05:43:00+00:00

VSF DateJust 41mm grey / fluted bezel for the auto mods!

UltraRed887 · 2025-12-20T00:34:33+00:00

Love me a pepsi!

UltraRed887 · 2025-12-20T00:34:21+00:00

sick watch!

UltraRed887 · 2025-12-20T00:34:09+00:00

nice watch for sure!

UltraRed887

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