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Old 12 April 2013, 05:24 AM   #1
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Might have found my 1st Rolex :)

Hi all.

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

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Old 12 April 2013, 05:27 AM   #2
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Really like the air king.
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Old 12 April 2013, 05:28 AM   #3
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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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Old 12 April 2013, 05:35 AM   #4
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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.
didn't mean to do that.
This is the 3rd one:-

http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/O...234/item/25771
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Old 12 April 2013, 05:28 AM   #5
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The 114200 is a solid choice
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Old 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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Old 13 April 2013, 09:19 AM   #7
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the dj if it was me, as 77t/paulg said above, air king is small.
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Old 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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Old 12 April 2013, 05:56 AM   #9
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Have you tried on an AK? They're relatively small compared to other Rolex models.
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Old 12 April 2013, 06:05 AM   #10
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Have you tried on an AK? They're relatively small compared to other Rolex models.
No not yet. I'm off to an AD in taunton on Wednesday to try some on and get a feel for them.
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Old 12 April 2013, 06:21 AM   #11
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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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Old 12 April 2013, 06:44 AM   #12
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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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Old 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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Old 12 April 2013, 06:54 AM   #14
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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!
I agree. Plus the connection to the RAF and the Battle of Britain. Lineage second to none
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Old 12 April 2013, 07:09 AM   #15
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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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Old 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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Old 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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Old 12 April 2013, 11:12 AM   #19
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I also say DJ
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Old 12 April 2013, 11:56 AM   #20
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Old 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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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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The prices you sent are retail so try some haggling and see where it gets you
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Old 12 April 2013, 05:14 PM   #24
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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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Old 12 April 2013, 05:19 PM   #26
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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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Old 12 April 2013, 05:31 PM   #27
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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
I know what you mean but I haven't seen any 2012 AK models for under £2k
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Old 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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Old 12 April 2013, 05:40 PM   #29
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I see what you mean. I will try and get a great deal.
Are UK prices higher then USA??
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Old 12 April 2013, 06:21 PM   #30
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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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