The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Rolex General Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 19 November 2008, 04:37 PM   #1
investmd7
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: California
Posts: 31
Buying First Rolex. Q's?

Hi everyone. I have wanted a Rolex for years and have finally decided its time, I figure its a nice early b-day gift to myself. I was considering the Milgauss with the black face. I was trying to locate a Green Quartz but they say its near impossible to find at an Authorized Dealer. Does anyone have a Milgauss? Any feed back or opinions. Is it worth it, or would a Submariner be better for a first time Rolex buy? One of the things I like about it is they say they are hard to come by? Is that true or more of a sales gimmick? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
investmd7 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2008, 04:48 PM   #2
geoffmalter
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: SoCal
Posts: 42
In my opinion there are only three considerations for choosing your first Rolex: 1) what can you afford? 2) what do you already have in your watch stable? 3) and the most important question.............what do you really like? Good luck in your decision.
geoffmalter is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2008, 04:53 PM   #3
bodybump
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller
 
bodybump's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Oscar
Location: Florida
Watch: Me!!!
Posts: 23,233
WELCOME TO TRF MY FRIEND!!! To answer your question its not really hard to buy a milgauss gv..look at our buy and sell forum there are a lot of people selling it there...2nd whats your budget?? if its a tight budget you can never go wrong with subs and any sports models...but i will go for the GV IMO....It will be your first Rolex that you will never forget...enjoy your stay!!!
__________________
bodybump is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2008, 05:01 PM   #4
Dubai
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: UAE
Posts: 232
Welcome to TRF , Just have a look at the for sale section in this forum , i'm sure you'll find whaterver you want with a reasonable prices as well !
__________________
Milgauss GV V-Serial
SS Daytona Black-Dial M-Serial
Dubai is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2008, 05:32 PM   #5
Andad
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
Andad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Real Name: Eddie
Location: Australia
Watch: A few.
Posts: 37,527
IMO you will find a GV fairly easily.

It is a very special Rolex.
__________________
E

Andad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2008, 05:42 PM   #6
KenrickJ
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: us/pt
Posts: 207
Welcome to the rolex forum you'll find plenty of information here :)
KenrickJ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2008, 06:08 PM   #7
scottschoe
"TRF" Member
 
scottschoe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: CA
Posts: 3,295
Quote:
Originally Posted by investmd7 View Post
Hi everyone. I have wanted a Rolex for years and have finally decided its time, I figure its a nice early b-day gift to myself. I was considering the Milgauss with the black face. I was trying to locate a Green Quartz but they say its near impossible to find at an Authorized Dealer. Does anyone have a Milgauss? Any feed back or opinions. Is it worth it, or would a Submariner be better for a first time Rolex buy? One of the things I like about it is they say they are hard to come by? Is that true or more of a sales gimmick? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
It's a sales gimmick; although it's not sitting in every case, the GV does pop up pretty regularly. No modern Rolex is rare, so buy what looks best.
__________________
__________________
scottschoe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2008, 06:14 PM   #8
swatty
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
swatty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Peter
Location: Sydney
Watch: The Game
Posts: 17,415
Welcome to TRF. I say get the watch that smiles at you when you try it on .
swatty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2008, 06:59 PM   #9
Singslinger
"TRF" Member
 
Singslinger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: singapore
Posts: 6,424
Get the one that looks best to you, is within your budget and therefore makes you happy. There's nothing worse than spending that kind of money on a watch because others have advised you to, only to find that it wasn't really what you wanted and that you should have gone for something else.
Singslinger is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2008, 07:09 PM   #10
Jimbits76
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 9,407
The GV is a beautiful watch. Then again so is the sub.

This "first Rolex" thing is a little bit of a myth....you don't have to work your way up, it's your money my friend, buy the nicest watch you can afford.

If you really want a GV and "make do" with a Sub, you'll probably still end up buying the GV.

Get what your heart desires.

J
Jimbits76 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 November 2008, 03:56 AM   #11
investmd7
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: California
Posts: 31
Thanks!

Thanks to everyone for all the great advice. That was really helpful. I will be on the hunt for the GV. Thanks again.
investmd7 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 November 2008, 04:14 AM   #12
charliec
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 969
Hi Inv7 ... Don't listen to them !!!! The GV is VERY HARD to get from an AD. Yes you can buy them all day long from other sources etc but to actuallly buy from an AD is extremely hard. Most AD's have only had a few each and I can assure you every AD has a list of customers waiting their turn!!!
People on this forum aren't the usual Rolex buyers. We are constantly looking in shops etc so when we see a watch that shouldn't be there due to it's rariety we always remember that and it may cloud our memory as to the amount of other times that watch hasn't been available.
charliec is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 November 2008, 04:20 AM   #13
harvey
"TRF" Member
 
harvey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: rolexforums.com
Posts: 5,437
to add i think there is a vast difference between the american market and the british market... that is supply and demand... watches over there pond seem plentiful compared to over here... i am still waiting for a sub no date which i ordered over 4 weeks ago!
__________________
And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.
harvey is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

My Watch LLC

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches

OCWatches

Asset Appeal

Wrist Aficionado


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.