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Old 25 July 2018, 06:45 PM   #1
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Icon7 Which Rolex Under $9,000 USD?

Which new Rolex watch under $9,000 should I get? This will be my first Rolex, and I would like to wear it every day. Thank you.
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Old 25 July 2018, 06:46 PM   #2
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Old 25 July 2018, 06:57 PM   #3
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My friend has a SubC Date, and that's what he recommended for me too. What are your thoughts on a plain SubC?
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Old 25 July 2018, 08:46 PM   #4
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My friend has a SubC Date, and that's what he recommended for me too. What are your thoughts on a plain SubC?
Better looking but you will probably miss the date complication.
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Old 25 July 2018, 10:09 PM   #5
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My friend has a SubC Date, and that's what he recommended for me too. What are your thoughts on a plain SubC?
Both are great. I personally went with the 114060 (no date). They are days in which I wish for the date model. Both are classic, neither will disappoint.
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Old 25 July 2018, 11:20 PM   #6
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My friend has a SubC Date, and that's what he recommended for me too. What are your thoughts on a plain SubC?
Love the date window
Looks really different having one
Go for the SubC
Robust
Classic
Reliable
And with history
Matches suits or plain clothing
Adjustable size and can be used at the beach

Downsides
Common and many other brands have copied its style
I dont care about that personally

Other than that its a must for any real Rolex follower in my opinion
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Old 26 July 2018, 07:36 AM   #7
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A watch is obviously a very personal thing so i dont really think anyones opinion matters other than your own...

Having said that, Ive hidden a subliminal message at the bottom of this post that may help you decide...see if you can spot it....


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Old 25 July 2018, 07:08 PM   #8
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Depends on if you can live with a watch with no date. I wear a Tudor Black Bay in my rotation and find that I don't miss the date complication at all. Also, I prefer the symmetry of the dial on watches without dates. In the end, go with what you like best, I don't think you can really go wrong
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Old 25 July 2018, 07:15 PM   #9
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Get the one with the date. Its actually a very useful complication. Or for your budget I'd seriously look at an explorer 2 or even a 5 digit sub.
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Old 25 July 2018, 07:17 PM   #10
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BLNR (Batman) GMT retails for $8950 if you get it at an AD (it’s selling for a premium through the secondary market).

It’s an incredible watch. Beautiful and with date and the gmt complication.
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Old 26 July 2018, 09:23 AM   #11
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BLNR (Batman) GMT retails for $8950 if you get it at an AD (it’s selling for a premium through the secondary market).

It’s an incredible watch. Beautiful and with date and the gmt complication.
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Old 25 July 2018, 07:29 PM   #12
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Go an extra $250 and get the BLRO in stainless.
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Old 26 July 2018, 02:39 AM   #13
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Which Rolex Under $9,000 USD?

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Go an extra $250 and get the BLRO in stainless.


If he can find one at that price


The sub is an easy pick, either with date (my choice) or ND. Suggest you buy pre-owned / pre loved as you can spend way less and perhaps get another used Rolex or Tudor, like a Rolex Datejust or Tudor Date Day with the $9k budget


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Old 26 July 2018, 04:56 AM   #14
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Go an extra $250 and get the BLRO in stainless.


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Old 25 July 2018, 07:33 PM   #15
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For a one watch wearing it all the time its hard to beat the SubC date. If you don't need a date complication then the no date is great too. I have a BLNR but as a one watch the PCL's may not always fit depending on your lifestyle choices. However the BLNR can still pull it off, just the SubC does it easier dressing up or down.


Now you just have to find one at an AD. Good luck!

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Old 25 July 2018, 07:45 PM   #16
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Old 25 July 2018, 07:53 PM   #17
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Definitely sub c date
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Old 25 July 2018, 07:54 PM   #18
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Sub no date, I have rolex’. With date too but so happy with the no date... just so simple
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Old 25 July 2018, 08:07 PM   #19
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BLRO on jubilee... $8950 including a 20%VAT buying in the UK and paying in USD. Best deal inclusive of tax there is


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Old 25 July 2018, 08:15 PM   #20
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Awesome watch, but probably not feasible considering it’s his first and I doubt he would be willing to pay a 100%+ premium to acquire it immediately.
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Old 26 July 2018, 09:30 AM   #21
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Old 25 July 2018, 08:22 PM   #22
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Old 25 July 2018, 08:53 PM   #23
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Another vote for the SubC, very cool watch. I do not miss the date function at all.
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Old 26 July 2018, 07:21 AM   #24
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Another vote for the SubC, very cool watch. I do not miss the date function at all.
Thanks Laurie. Do you have any other watches with date functions? How often do you wear your SubC?
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Old 25 July 2018, 08:55 PM   #25
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As above, SubC Date. As nice as the colored GMTs may be, supply issues aside, I would find colour too much for an everyday watch I’d want to wear in the office
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Old 25 July 2018, 08:57 PM   #26
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The Submariner-C with either a date or ND.
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Old 31 July 2018, 12:58 AM   #27
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Old 25 July 2018, 08:59 PM   #28
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114060 and you still have good money left to take your Missus out on the town
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Which new Rolex watch under $9,000 should I get? This will be my first Rolex, and I would like to wear it every day. Thank you.
Which ones have you looked at, tried on and like the best?
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Old 25 July 2018, 09:04 PM   #30
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It’s awfully hard to beat a Submariner
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