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wot_fan · 1 May 2011, 04:19 PM

I have been lurking here for awhile and have learned a lot. Thanks to all for sharing your knowledge.

For the last few weeks I have changed my mind daily about buying a Rolex. I can afford it, but it is still a good deal of money for a watch. I finally made a decision and bought my first (and most likely only) Rolex today. I had intended to get an AirKing but the AD's recommendation & the 36mm case on the OP changed my mind. I took some pictures and thought I would share.

Mandatory in box shot

Whole watch

Closeup

Extreme Closeup

Night + 60 sec shutter

sleddog · 2 May 2011, 01:19 AM

Welcome to TRF!

Congratulations on your first Rolex...some great pics as well!
Enjoy the boards,
Rob.

wot_fan · 2 May 2011, 05:09 AM

Thanks :) The more time I spend with this watch the more I like it. I do have a general question though. How accurate should a Rolex be? IOW, how many seconds a week should I expect it lose/gain?

I ask because my watch has lost about 5 seconds in the day that I have had it. This kind of surprised me since my inexpensive Sieko does better than that. Since my watch sat in the AD's display case for who know how long (serial V60XXXX) before I came along, it most likely hasn't run in awhile. Does that affect anything?

TIA for any comments ;)

jatco · 2 May 2011, 06:00 AM

Damn fine looking watch, Wot - Like it..!!

Kiwinz · 2 May 2011, 06:05 AM

Congrats to this awesome watch, love the lume numbers dial

Give the new watch a bit of time to run in, the specs are -4/+6 sec. daily rate, so it's good

If any worse, it can be adjusted via watchmaker

kareemthedream33 · 2 May 2011, 06:18 AM

Very classy watch, and nice pictures. Congrats.

kcmo · 2 May 2011, 08:45 AM

Congrats! Hope you enjoy it.

Art 1 · 2 May 2011, 08:47 AM

That looks good, congrats.

MonBK · 2 May 2011, 08:51 AM

Welcome to the forum and congrats on a very nice watch.

wot_fan · 2 May 2011, 09:32 AM

Thanks for the comments everyone.

Kiwinz: Thanks for the info. I'll give the watch a month to settle in and then check again.

DG123 · 2 May 2011, 09:59 AM

Looking good !

dddrees · 2 May 2011, 10:19 AM

Congrats, and Welcome to TRF.

Numismatist · 2 May 2011, 10:20 AM

great shots of a nice clean watch!

wot_fan · 2 May 2011, 03:07 PM

Thanks again for the comments. Here is a lume picture that is less extreme than the one in the OP. The bottom is out of focus but IMHO it is still a nice shot since the eye is drawn to the Rolex logo.

amaninspired · 8 May 2011, 05:34 AM

Nice choice! I much prefer the Oyster Perpetual to the Air King. The size looks slightly better and I have never liked the cursive writing on the dial of the Air King.

rolexgolfer23 · 8 May 2011, 05:37 AM

Nice

ptugolf · 8 May 2011, 07:45 AM

Congrats. I always love the blue dial.

Indyzed · 10 May 2011, 02:58 AM

Love the dial. Understated elegance.

wot_fan · 10 May 2011, 03:20 AM

Thanks for the kind words. I really love this watch!

When I purchased it I thought it would be my only Rolex. Now I am researching which Sub I will someday buy ;). I just wish Rolex wasn't raising its pricing so much.

sea-dweller · 10 May 2011, 10:46 AM

Very nice!

SkyClown · 11 May 2011, 07:44 AM

Congrats!!! I while ago I was struggling between Your model and Explorer I. Great watch! Enjoy it!

Rolesor · 19 May 2011, 06:36 AM

Great watch - congrats!

BeekerMuppet · 19 May 2011, 10:16 PM

Fabulous watch! This one sits high on my wish list =)

wot_fan · 20 May 2011, 01:13 AM

Thanks for the comments :). I really love this watch but it hasn't gotten much wrist time though since I picked up the SubC.

Luggy · 22 May 2011, 07:23 AM

That's my favorite watch.

Yeahnah · 22 May 2011, 04:37 PM

Congrats - A Really fine looking and sized Rolex.
Re the accuracy - there are many here that could advise better than me, however had it been fully wound manually when you picked it up?
Also there are posts on here that explain the effect on accuracy (when not being worn) when laying the watch down in different ways. e.g. on it's side crown down/up etc.
Nice avatar too

Andad · 22 May 2011, 04:47 PM

Looking good Wade and very nice pix.

AE67 · 23 May 2011, 08:01 AM

Hey. Love the watch. I too have been "lurking" around the website and have been debating with myself between the 116000/silver dial, and the Explorer. This will be my first purchase, too. Glad you're happy with your decision.

RolexPete32 · 23 May 2011, 08:04 AM

Nice choice I got the exact same one but it says Air-king and is a 34mm watch.

vukotab · 27 May 2011, 11:22 PM

Beautiful watch! Love that Explorer dial! And lume shot is awesome!

Great choice, congrats!

1 May 2011, 04:19 PM	#1
wot_fan Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Wade Location: Chicagoland Watch: OP, SubC, GMT II Posts: 152	My first Rolex - Oyster Perpetual 116000 I have been lurking here for awhile and have learned a lot. Thanks to all for sharing your knowledge. For the last few weeks I have changed my mind daily about buying a Rolex. I can afford it, but it is still a good deal of money for a watch. I finally made a decision and bought my first (and most likely only) Rolex today. I had intended to get an AirKing but the AD's recommendation & the 36mm case on the OP changed my mind. I took some pictures and thought I would share. Mandatory in box shot Whole watch Closeup Extreme Closeup Night + 60 sec shutter

2 May 2011, 01:19 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Welcome to TRF! Congratulations on your first Rolex...some great pics as well! Enjoy the boards, Rob. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

2 May 2011, 06:00 AM	#4
jatco 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 50,540	Damn fine looking watch, Wot - Like it..!! __________________ . ..- ' A Crown for every achievement '

2 May 2011, 10:19 AM	#12
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Congrats, and Welcome to TRF. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 May 2011, 10:20 AM	#13
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	great shots of a nice clean watch! __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

2 May 2011, 05:09 AM	#3
wot_fan Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Wade Location: Chicagoland Watch: OP, SubC, GMT II Posts: 152	Thanks :) The more time I spend with this watch the more I like it. I do have a general question though. How accurate should a Rolex be? IOW, how many seconds a week should I expect it lose/gain? I ask because my watch has lost about 5 seconds in the day that I have had it. This kind of surprised me since my inexpensive Sieko does better than that. Since my watch sat in the AD's display case for who know how long (serial V60XXXX) before I came along, it most likely hasn't run in awhile. Does that affect anything? TIA for any comments ;)

2 May 2011, 06:05 AM	#5
Kiwinz Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Mario Location: USA / NZ Watch: All sorts Posts: 799	Congrats to this awesome watch, love the lume numbers dial Give the new watch a bit of time to run in, the specs are -4/+6 sec. daily rate, so it's good If any worse, it can be adjusted via watchmaker

2 May 2011, 06:18 AM	#6
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	Very classy watch, and nice pictures. Congrats.

2 May 2011, 08:45 AM	#7
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats! Hope you enjoy it.

2 May 2011, 08:47 AM	#8
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	That looks good, congrats.

2 May 2011, 08:51 AM	#9
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Welcome to the forum and congrats on a very nice watch.

2 May 2011, 09:32 AM	#10
wot_fan Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Wade Location: Chicagoland Watch: OP, SubC, GMT II Posts: 152	Thanks for the comments everyone. Kiwinz: Thanks for the info. I'll give the watch a month to settle in and then check again.

2 May 2011, 09:59 AM	#11
DG123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Francisco, Ca Watch: Oyster Perpetual Posts: 1,629	Looking good !

2 May 2011, 03:07 PM	#14
wot_fan Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Wade Location: Chicagoland Watch: OP, SubC, GMT II Posts: 152	Thanks again for the comments. Here is a lume picture that is less extreme than the one in the OP. The bottom is out of focus but IMHO it is still a nice shot since the eye is drawn to the Rolex logo.

8 May 2011, 05:34 AM	#15
amaninspired "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 383	Nice choice! I much prefer the Oyster Perpetual to the Air King. The size looks slightly better and I have never liked the cursive writing on the dial of the Air King.

8 May 2011, 05:37 AM	#16
rolexgolfer23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Ray Location: Chicago Watch: Rolex Sub 5513 Posts: 102	Nice

8 May 2011, 07:45 AM	#17
ptugolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Alan Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: SubC Date Posts: 676	Congrats. I always love the blue dial.

10 May 2011, 02:58 AM	#18
Indyzed "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 37	Love the dial. Understated elegance.

10 May 2011, 03:20 AM	#19
wot_fan Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Wade Location: Chicagoland Watch: OP, SubC, GMT II Posts: 152	Thanks for the kind words. I really love this watch! When I purchased it I thought it would be my only Rolex. Now I am researching which Sub I will someday buy ;). I just wish Rolex wasn't raising its pricing so much.

10 May 2011, 10:46 AM	#20
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very nice!

11 May 2011, 07:44 AM	#21
SkyClown "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matthew Location: 40°43′N 74° Watch: 114060/116234 Posts: 255	Congrats!!! I while ago I was struggling between Your model and Explorer I. Great watch! Enjoy it!

19 May 2011, 06:36 AM	#22
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	Great watch - congrats! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

19 May 2011, 10:16 PM	#23
BeekerMuppet "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Yuri Location: NL Watch: 14000M, 16570 Posts: 574	Fabulous watch! This one sits high on my wish list =)

20 May 2011, 01:13 AM	#24
wot_fan Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Wade Location: Chicagoland Watch: OP, SubC, GMT II Posts: 152	Thanks for the comments :). I really love this watch but it hasn't gotten much wrist time though since I picked up the SubC.

22 May 2011, 07:23 AM	#25
Luggy Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 38	That's my favorite watch.

22 May 2011, 04:37 PM	#26
Yeahnah "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Sydney Aust. Watch: Mil116400 Posts: 81	Congrats - A Really fine looking and sized Rolex. Re the accuracy - there are many here that could advise better than me, however had it been fully wound manually when you picked it up? Also there are posts on here that explain the effect on accuracy (when not being worn) when laying the watch down in different ways. e.g. on it's side crown down/up etc. Nice avatar too

22 May 2011, 04:47 PM	#27
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	Looking good Wade and very nice pix. __________________ E

23 May 2011, 08:01 AM	#28
AE67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United States Watch: Rolex OP 116000 Posts: 17	Hey. Love the watch. I too have been "lurking" around the website and have been debating with myself between the 116000/silver dial, and the Explorer. This will be my first purchase, too. Glad you're happy with your decision.

23 May 2011, 08:04 AM	#29
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	Nice choice I got the exact same one but it says Air-king and is a 34mm watch.

27 May 2011, 11:22 PM	#30
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Beautiful watch! Love that Explorer dial! And lume shot is awesome! Great choice, congrats! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

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