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patbateman91 · 14 January 2013, 05:51 PM

Good evening all,

I just stumbled upon this forum earlier on and figured I'd make an account. I'm a huge watch buff, especially with a strong love for all things Rolex. I figured this would be an appropriate forum to pose a question to those knowledgable with the brand. I'm close to my 22nd birthday and I would like to know what would be an appropriate Rolex for someone my age to wear without being too flashy.

Cheers,

Pat

Gaijin · 14 January 2013, 05:53 PM

Ss gmt ii c.

superdog · 15 January 2013, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Gaijin

Ss gmt ii c.

this

nick c · 15 January 2013, 12:51 AM

Welcome and start with a sub

padi56 · 14 January 2013, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patbateman91

Good evening all,

I just stumbled upon this forum earlier on and figured I'd make an account. I'm a huge watch buff, especially with a strong love for all things Rolex. I figured this would be an appropriate forum to pose a question to those knowledgable with the brand. I'm close to my 22nd birthday and I would like to know what would be an appropriate Rolex for someone my age to wear without being too flashy.

Cheers,

Pat

Any Rolex you yourself want to own and wear, just go to any AD and try some on the one you like most thats the one to buy.

andyboy39 · 14 January 2013, 06:56 PM

DJ or SS Sub... or anything else you may like..

Sub4Life · 14 January 2013, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

any rolex you yourself want to own and wear, just go to any ad and try some on the one you like most thats the one to buy.

x2

Psmith · 14 January 2013, 08:37 PM

Anything steel...
DJ - DJII - Sub - GMT - Exp - Exp II

Armyguy03 · 14 January 2013, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

any rolex you yourself want to own and wear, just go to any ad and try some on the one you like most thats the one to buy.

x1

Roma315 · 14 January 2013, 10:29 PM

Whichever you like. I don't think any rolex is "flashy" except the ones covered in multi colored diamonds

Bangel · 14 January 2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by patbateman91

I'm close to my 22nd birthday and I would like to know what would be an appropriate Rolex for someone my age to wear without being too flashy.

When it comes to opinions about age appropriateness and flashiness of various Rolex models, there will be many different ones, but the most important one will always be yours.

As Padi said, choose the one that appeals to you the most.

That said, my opinion is to get the sub or sub date.

Welcome to the forum and good luck with your decision.

travisb · 14 January 2013, 07:40 PM

Anything in the SS sports line would probably be the most common answer, but any can be worn daily. Your choice.

impalass · 14 January 2013, 09:25 PM

Welcome to TRF, if you're concerned about being too flashy Stainless Steel is the way to go.

Imho any model you like, SS, TT, or full Gold would be appropiate, as long as it's the one that makes you smile the most.

joe100 · 14 January 2013, 09:57 PM

You're 21, so lets start with budget first. What do you want to spend?

AK797 · 14 January 2013, 10:07 PM

The older model subs like 16610 are less flashy and shiny than the new ceramic Subs so that might be best for you. And they are also much cheaper.

dddrees · 14 January 2013, 10:35 PM

Regardless of which you pick it will be something special.

So take your time, do some research, try some on, and chose the one you like the most.

Kiddodoc · 14 January 2013, 10:49 PM

Only you will know which one fits the bill after you have tried on different watches. Just make sure that the one you buy is the one you absolutely love..........if not you won't be happy with settling.

KingCobra007 · 14 January 2013, 10:59 PM

116333 green slate

mjclark32 · 14 January 2013, 11:13 PM

Pretty much all great advice above

gpfps · 14 January 2013, 11:16 PM

Listen to the above advise. A yellow gold day date not so. Happy hunting

kilyung · 15 January 2013, 12:19 AM

Have you done any research on old vs new models? Maybe you can repose the question once you've narrowed the field a little.

Thatguy · 15 January 2013, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by nick c

Welcome and start with a sub

Without any direction this is safe.

Trouble15 · 15 January 2013, 01:45 AM

SS Sub-C.

SohAIS · 15 January 2013, 01:48 AM

Welcome to the forum. I would select between Milgauss GV, Sub C or a GMT II C

gymguy6969 · 15 January 2013, 01:56 AM

Yes, look at all models before making a decision. As someone pointed out go to a a dealer and look at what they have, try them on, and see what grabs you the best. Thats how I ended up buying my GMT Master II and I love it- and I'm 24 BTW

OttoDog · 15 January 2013, 01:57 AM

14060m.

floater156 · 15 January 2013, 02:00 AM

Choose the watch that floats your boat!!!!

steve1985 · 15 January 2013, 03:47 AM

I'm 27 and my first Rolex was a TT DJ. Hope that helps!

jontay02 · 15 January 2013, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patbateman91

Good evening all,

I just stumbled upon this forum earlier on and figured I'd make an account. I'm a huge watch buff, especially with a strong love for all things Rolex. I figured this would be an appropriate forum to pose a question to those knowledgable with the brand. I'm close to my 22nd birthday and I would like to know what would be an appropriate Rolex for someone my age to wear without being too flashy.

Cheers,

Pat

i got my GMT IIC as my 2nd rolex after trading in 2 TAG HEUER Carrera models. My first piece was a Daytona ( Black dial ). Even now, i'm still considering whether or not to get a submariner Ceramic as my 3rd piece. the GMT IIC looks great in a suit, but casual wear ? No.

The sub C wears bigger as well so we dont know your wrist size. That said, you need to go to a store /AD and try both on.

Daytona aint a daily wearer in my case as well so a Sub C is a safe bet. If you get bored with it, flip it for a GMT IIC. Thats the fun of owning a Rolex without getting burned too much.

I suggest mint condition so you wont lose much of $ when flipping for another rolex or even funding for an AP

patbateman91 · 15 January 2013, 04:23 AM

Hi everyone,

I wanted to thank you all for contributing to my post. Your feedback has been great. I'm going to look for a watch that suits me and one that I will never have any regrets about. As it stands, I am leaning towards an SS GMT ii c and a Submariner although I should note I have a very small wrist. Are there any watches in particular that would be better suited to my wrist size?

Thanks again,
Pat

14 January 2013, 05:51 PM	#1
patbateman91 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto Watch: Sub-C Posts: 26	Which Rolex To Get? Good evening all, I just stumbled upon this forum earlier on and figured I'd make an account. I'm a huge watch buff, especially with a strong love for all things Rolex. I figured this would be an appropriate forum to pose a question to those knowledgable with the brand. I'm close to my 22nd birthday and I would like to know what would be an appropriate Rolex for someone my age to wear without being too flashy. Cheers, Pat

14 January 2013, 08:37 PM	#8
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Anything steel... DJ - DJII - Sub - GMT - Exp - Exp II __________________

14 January 2013, 10:29 PM	#10
Roma315 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York(Upstate) Watch: The clock Posts: 992	Whichever you like. I don't think any rolex is "flashy" except the ones covered in multi colored diamonds __________________

14 January 2013, 09:57 PM	#14
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	You're 21, so lets start with budget first. What do you want to spend? __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

14 January 2013, 10:35 PM	#16
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Regardless of which you pick it will be something special. So take your time, do some research, try some on, and chose the one you like the most. __________________ 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

14 January 2013, 05:53 PM	#2
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Ss gmt ii c.

15 January 2013, 12:51 AM	#4
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Welcome and start with a sub

14 January 2013, 06:56 PM	#6
andyboy39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Zealand Watch: Day Date Posts: 1,409	DJ or SS Sub... or anything else you may like..

14 January 2013, 07:40 PM	#12
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Anything in the SS sports line would probably be the most common answer, but any can be worn daily. Your choice.

14 January 2013, 09:25 PM	#13
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Welcome to TRF, if you're concerned about being too flashy Stainless Steel is the way to go. Imho any model you like, SS, TT, or full Gold would be appropiate, as long as it's the one that makes you smile the most.

14 January 2013, 10:07 PM	#15
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	The older model subs like 16610 are less flashy and shiny than the new ceramic Subs so that might be best for you. And they are also much cheaper.

14 January 2013, 10:49 PM	#17
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,531	Only you will know which one fits the bill after you have tried on different watches. Just make sure that the one you buy is the one you absolutely love..........if not you won't be happy with settling.

14 January 2013, 10:59 PM	#18
KingCobra007 Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 70	116333 green slate

14 January 2013, 11:13 PM	#19
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Pretty much all great advice above __________________

14 January 2013, 11:16 PM	#20
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	Listen to the above advise. A yellow gold day date not so. Happy hunting

15 January 2013, 12:19 AM	#21
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Have you done any research on old vs new models? Maybe you can repose the question once you've narrowed the field a little.

15 January 2013, 01:45 AM	#23
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,884	SS Sub-C.

15 January 2013, 01:48 AM	#24
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 34,546	Welcome to the forum. I would select between Milgauss GV, Sub C or a GMT II C __________________ Instagram: AIS_Watches 2FA security active

15 January 2013, 01:56 AM	#25
gymguy6969 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New York Posts: 82	Yes, look at all models before making a decision. As someone pointed out go to a a dealer and look at what they have, try them on, and see what grabs you the best. Thats how I ended up buying my GMT Master II and I love it- and I'm 24 BTW

15 January 2013, 01:57 AM	#26
OttoDog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Scott Location: DFW, TX, USA Watch: 14060M Posts: 14	14060m.

15 January 2013, 02:00 AM	#27
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	Choose the watch that floats your boat!!!! __________________ Lead by example through production.

15 January 2013, 03:47 AM	#28
steve1985 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: ohio Posts: 160	I'm 27 and my first Rolex was a TT DJ. Hope that helps! __________________ My Watches Rolex DateJust TT 16013 1982-SOLD Citizen BN0090-52E Eco-Drive Scuba Fin Stainless Steel

15 January 2013, 04:23 AM	#30
patbateman91 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto Watch: Sub-C Posts: 26	Hi everyone, I wanted to thank you all for contributing to my post. Your feedback has been great. I'm going to look for a watch that suits me and one that I will never have any regrets about. As it stands, I am leaning towards an SS GMT ii c and a Submariner although I should note I have a very small wrist. Are there any watches in particular that would be better suited to my wrist size? Thanks again, Pat

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