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12 April 2013, 05:24 AM | #1 |
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Might have found my 1st Rolex :)
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I've been looking for my first Rolex which my lovely wife has said she will get me for my 30th later in the year. It's going to be a preowned watch due to funds and lifestyle. Here is a short list ive found but im sure i'll add more, any feedback is more than welcome:- http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/A...431/item/25698 http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/A...431/item/25698 http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/D...286/item/25666 Thanks Johnny This is the 3rd choice:- http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/O...234/item/25771 Last edited by Johnny H; 12 April 2013 at 05:40 AM.. Reason: Be silly ;) |
12 April 2013, 05:27 AM | #2 |
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Really like the air king.
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The A-K appears twice - does that mean you like it twice as much as the DJ?
Either one are great first Rolexes - I would suggest trying the A-K on your wrist because they wear "smaller" in some people's eyes after they get one from an on-line seller.
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This is the 3rd one:- http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/O...234/item/25771 |
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The 114200 is a solid choice
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12 April 2013, 05:33 AM | #6 |
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The DJ if it was me, as 77T/PaulG said above, Air King is small.
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12 April 2013, 05:52 AM | #8 |
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i like the DJ for the extra 2mm. but the AK is still a bona fide classic.
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Have you tried on an AK? They're relatively small compared to other Rolex models.
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Very Nice Rolex's. I'd probly go with 35mm or larger. Which ever one you choose I think you will enjoy your first.
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I'm a big airking fan as I had a few of them when I got into rolex so I would go airking plus I like no date watches better.
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12 April 2013, 06:51 AM | #13 |
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The Air King is pretty badass - to echo everyone else's contributions, assuming you have a normal sized wrist, 34mm may be on the small side for you. However, personally I'd stick with the Air King - clean look and the Oyster > Jubilee IMHO. Either way, there's really no 'wrong' choice - enjoy!
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On a model like the AK, my AD would probably get you within a couple of hundred pounds of watchfinders price, for a brand new watch. P.M. me if you want their details.
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12 April 2013, 07:15 AM | #16 |
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Rolex Datejust 16234 - love the salmon color.
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The datejust...happy birthday:))
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12 April 2013, 08:27 AM | #18 |
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Just based upon looks and functionality alone, my choice is the DJ.
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I also say DJ
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12 April 2013, 11:56 AM | #20 |
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12 April 2013, 04:36 PM | #21 |
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Could anyone tell me the true value of these watches please? So when I make an offer I know I've got a good deal.
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A Rolex oyster cased watch wears bigger than its specs.
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The prices you sent are retail so try some haggling and see where it gets you
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They said that they are open to offers, so hope to get a good deal. That's after I've picked the one I like. Lol.
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Yeah, it's not about the best deal but about finding the watch for you.
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Like the AK bigtime....but really don't like that price for a used one. Going price on that model in my neighborhood is around the equivalent of 1700 GBP
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12 April 2013, 05:36 PM | #28 |
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Well it's not necessarily a "2012 model"..It was just bought by someone last year. It may have been made a few years ago for all we know from the advert. FWIW, I just walked by that model about an hour ago on my way home at the price I just mentioned above. If buying that one I'd try to get them to bring down that price quite a bit.
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12 April 2013, 05:40 PM | #29 |
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I see what you mean. I will try and get a great deal.
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The DJ is my personal favorite. Not a fan of the Oyster band, since the Jubilee screams Rolex =]
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