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amanico
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If you don't want to spend too much money, avoid the DRSD.

As well as the Red Sub, because if you want one complete box and papers, you will have to pay for it.

In general, if you don't want to spend too much money, avoid the Rolex Vintage.

The Triple 6 SD is a nice compromise.

Some will tell you that the fact that it has a sapphire instead of a plexy is not making it belonging to the Vintage category, though.

I slightly disagree when it comes with the painted indexes.

But, here again, a box and papers will cost you a lot of money, if in good condition.

And another thing, if you're not very keen on plexys, you should consider another thema of collection.

Because plexy is one of the strong point of a Vintage Rolex.

Did you ever see a super domed plexy on a SD?

A domed plexy on a Big Crown?

Plexys are the cherry on the cake, they enhance the soul of the watch, which is the main flaw on the Triple 6, by the way, as it has a flat cold sapphire glass.

But, at least with a Triple 6, if you have a recent service, you can swim with it.

A last advice: In a certain way, the more you pay for a superb Rolex, the best it is.

I mean, if you want to save a thousand bucks and go for the less appealing one, it is not worth it.

You'll pay the condition, the patina, the box and the papers, all that has a price, and if you're not ready for that you'd better pass on it, or you will have regrets, with time passing.

Best,

Nicolas.