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TempoKing · 10 March 2009, 01:07 PM

1. Yachtmaster has presence and it will get you noticed
2. The Submariner date is the most desireable watch in the Rolex Collection
3. The Sea Dweller is the watch to go diving with...
your TOOL at sea AND THE MONSTER IN YOUR WRIST

The most expensive of the three is the DSSD at 7950
YM at 6,750...and the Sub 4,750,
I think the Sub 16610
is the best deal... price vs collectibility/value/desireability
But...
The choice is yours, your watch, your money, your perception of RWC...

Cato · 10 March 2009, 01:10 PM

I love the YM, but the Subdate is a legendary watch.

Lion · 10 March 2009, 01:14 PM

The Sub Date is a classic watch and will always be popular. You could also look into the anniversary Sub with the green bezel insert to be a little different. But my watch of choice would be a vote for the GMT's, any of them!!!

Z-Sub · 10 March 2009, 02:50 PM

SubDate.

Did you mean DSSD 116600 or SD4000?

Starwalker · 10 March 2009, 03:25 PM

i'd go with YM, but another watch the u shud consider is the GMT-II-C

Lol-x · 10 March 2009, 03:29 PM

The YM is my choice of the 3, but as a first Rolex you should get a Sub as that is the strongest selling model of those specified. However, I would go for the LV Sub, you gotta love the maxi dial.

Basically get any, you can't go wrong

Good Luck.

SubDiver · 10 March 2009, 03:29 PM

My vote is for the Yachtmaster. Seems like everyone has a Sub nowadays ;)

JJ Irani · 10 March 2009, 03:31 PM

Maybe this will convince you!!

xblk33360 · 10 March 2009, 03:35 PM

haha JJ, that does help alot. thanks!

well, the budget i had in mind was enough to get me either the YM or the DSSD, but if i were to get the sub instead of the YM or DSSD, i actually have enough change left to get myself the air king as well!

haha, what do you guys think about the air king?
then i can have a casual watch (sub) and a more dressy one (air king)

JJ Irani · 10 March 2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xblk33360

haha JJ, that does help alot. thanks!

well, the budget i had in mind was enough to get me either the YM or the DSSD, but if i were to get the sub instead of the YM or DSSD, i actually have enough change left to get myself the air king as well!

haha, what do you guys think about the air king?
then i can have a casual watch (sub) and a more dressy one (air king)

WHOA!! WHOA!! WHOA!! Hold on.....just a little bit.

First get the Sub pictured above.....then do NOTHING.....for a while, at least.

Then.....you start to SAVE, SAVE, SAVE......for the stunning Platty.

DON'T buy the Air-King in haste......you will regret it later on down the line....and even find it too small on your wrist.

SAVE up for this beauty......next!!! Hope this pic will convince you!!

BLACK DIAMOND · 10 March 2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xblk33360

....if i were to get the sub instead of the YM or DSSD, i actually have enough change left to get myself the air king as well!

.......

The more Rollies, the merrier!

topcat30093 · 10 March 2009, 08:27 PM

S/S Sub, followed by the SD.
Would be my choice.

cody p · 10 March 2009, 08:37 PM

cellini.

greenfan · 11 March 2009, 12:47 AM

Between the three, I voted for Sub. But my personal view is that the most versatile ROLEX watch is the GMT II.....

DS/B MINI S · 11 March 2009, 01:48 AM

I bought the Sea-Dweller because I didn't want to be like the other dozen people at my office with their Sub.

tthopp05 · 11 March 2009, 03:18 AM

Deepsea

bodybump · 11 March 2009, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskey

- MSRP on the Sub-Date Canada wide is $6,260.00

- MSRP on the Sub without the Date function is $5,420.00.

- MSRP on the fullsize-YMI is $10,500.00

- MSRP on the Deepsea SeaDweller is $9,950.00.

In terms of discount, you should be able to get 25% on everything but the Deepsea.

Deepsea, I've heard discounts in Canada range from 3%-11% being the highest.

I can attest that if you buy the Deepsea, you'll probably never need/want another Rolex ever again. It's the biggest, strongest, heaviest watch with all the newest gadgets Rolex has to offer which will slowly be introduced into all their models in their line-up. All the other models are small and light.

I've owned the old SD4000. I sold that to get the Deepsea. I like big, heavy, and over-engineered stuff.

I'm biased, what can I say. I own one!

PS - Rolex Canada hasn't had a price increase since May 2006. Rumour has it that prices will increase 5-10% next month on all new AD models.

Whiskey i have one deepsea for 20% off.....brand new V series open warranty..heeheheh pm me

bodybump · 11 March 2009, 03:50 AM

but to answer your question get the sd....

Latrodectus · 11 March 2009, 06:12 AM

It would be the SUB Date for me!

mixedccr · 11 March 2009, 08:05 AM

DSSD. It has the 'presence' similar to the other choices, yet maintains an exclusivity being what it is.

mingsta · 11 March 2009, 10:00 AM

Sea Dweller for me.

I love its clean lines without the cyclops lense and there's fewer around than the Sub Date. Its also out of production now, so maybe 2009 is the last chance to find a BNIB.

Whiskey · 11 March 2009, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodybump

Whiskey i have one deepsea for 20% off.....brand new V series open warranty..heeheheh pm me

I already have the Deepsea.

rescue7 · 11 March 2009, 10:58 AM

I voted DSSD, its a beautiful engineered watch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskey

I already have the Deepsea.

I knew you had one Whiskey.

Msrp in U.S. $9250 less 20% = $7400 converted at $1.2852 is $9500 Canadian. Then if you declare it, taxes will be 13% here in Ontario.

Net price of $10,735. I paid 10K taxes in, and no worry crossing into the States. The country code is #700, meaning it landed and was purchased in Canada.

If you wait long enough Rolex AD's in Canada will someday offer a discount, I got 11% off on mine, but i've bought several watches from this AD.

xblk33360 · 12 March 2009, 08:30 AM

alright.... i've been reading up more on the submariner and i see that there's rumour that rolex will be releasing an updated version of the sub with a ceramic bezel, like the GMT IIc. or are they only leaving the ceramic bezel for the gold sub? (since i know that the currently sub in white gold has a ceramic bezel already).

is there are HUGE difference between the current sub bezel and the ceramic one?

EmailShmemail2000 · 13 March 2009, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TempoKing

1. Yachtmaster has presence and it will get you noticed
2. The Submariner date is the most desireable watch in the Rolex Collection
3. The Sea Dweller is the watch to go diving with...
your TOOL at sea AND THE MONSTER IN YOUR WRIST

The most expensive of the three is the DSSD at 7950
YM at 6,750...and the Sub 4,750,
I think the Sub 16610
is the best deal... price vs collectibility/value/desireability
But...
The choice is yours, your watch, your money, your perception of RWC...

How did you come up with those prices? Is that what the market GD price is at for a new watch? I'm in the process of getting my first Rolex and it's going to be the Platinum YM. Just want to get a sense of how low I can get it for. So far I am able to get it down to 6,900.

kcmo · 13 March 2009, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EmailShmemail2000

How did you come up with those prices? Is that what the market GD price is at for a new watch? I'm in the process of getting my first Rolex and it's going to be the Platinum YM. Just want to get a sense of how low I can get it for. So far I am able to get it down to 6,900.

Those are probably Anastasio's prices

Boopie · 13 March 2009, 02:01 PM

I have, and love, the SS/Platinum YM, but frankly that's because I'm a woman, I loved the look of Rolex's professional models (especially the TT "Bluesy" Sub) and the YM was the only woman's professional model by Rolex. If I were a guy I'd go for the Sub as the first Rolex.

View Poll Results: Which rolex to be the first rolex?
YachtMaster I Platinum - 16622	31	21.68%
Submariner Date - 16610	77	53.85%
Sea Dweller - 116660	35	24.48%
Voters: 143. You may not vote on this poll

10 March 2009, 01:14 PM	#33
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	The Sub Date is a classic watch and will always be popular. You could also look into the anniversary Sub with the green bezel insert to be a little different. But my watch of choice would be a vote for the GMT's, any of them!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

10 March 2009, 02:50 PM	#34
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	SubDate. Did you mean DSSD 116600 or SD4000? __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

10 March 2009, 03:25 PM	#35
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,261	i'd go with YM, but another watch the u shud consider is the GMT-II-C __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

10 March 2009, 03:29 PM	#36
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,594	The YM is my choice of the 3, but as a first Rolex you should get a Sub as that is the strongest selling model of those specified. However, I would go for the LV Sub, you gotta love the maxi dial. Basically get any, you can't go wrong Good Luck. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

10 March 2009, 01:07 PM	#31
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	1. Yachtmaster has presence and it will get you noticed 2. The Submariner date is the most desireable watch in the Rolex Collection 3. The Sea Dweller is the watch to go diving with... your TOOL at sea AND THE MONSTER IN YOUR WRIST The most expensive of the three is the DSSD at 7950 YM at 6,750...and the Sub 4,750, I think the Sub 16610 is the best deal... price vs collectibility/value/desireability But... The choice is yours, your watch, your money, your perception of RWC...

10 March 2009, 01:10 PM	#32
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	I love the YM, but the Subdate is a legendary watch.

10 March 2009, 03:29 PM	#37
SubDiver Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: Roseville, CA Watch: TT Submariner Posts: 144	My vote is for the Yachtmaster. Seems like everyone has a Sub nowadays ;)

10 March 2009, 03:31 PM	#38
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Maybe this will convince you!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

10 March 2009, 03:35 PM	#39
xblk33360 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Watch: DJ II, Calibre. Posts: 68	haha JJ, that does help alot. thanks! well, the budget i had in mind was enough to get me either the YM or the DSSD, but if i were to get the sub instead of the YM or DSSD, i actually have enough change left to get myself the air king as well! haha, what do you guys think about the air king? then i can have a casual watch (sub) and a more dressy one (air king)

10 March 2009, 08:27 PM	#42
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	S/S Sub, followed by the SD. Would be my choice. __________________

10 March 2009, 08:37 PM	#43
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	cellini.

11 March 2009, 12:47 AM	#44
greenfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: George Location: Athens Greece Watch: GMT II 16710 Coke Posts: 1,046	Between the three, I voted for Sub. But my personal view is that the most versatile ROLEX watch is the GMT II..... __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\George.HOME\My Documents\My Pictures\Rolex$

11 March 2009, 01:48 AM	#45
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	I bought the Sea-Dweller because I didn't want to be like the other dozen people at my office with their Sub. __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

11 March 2009, 03:18 AM	#46
tthopp05 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Watch: THE MIGHTY DEEPSEA Posts: 839	Deepsea

11 March 2009, 03:50 AM	#48
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	but to answer your question get the sd.... __________________

11 March 2009, 06:12 AM	#49
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	It would be the SUB Date for me! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

11 March 2009, 08:05 AM	#50
mixedccr Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: omar Location: singapore Watch: deepsea Posts: 192	DSSD. It has the 'presence' similar to the other choices, yet maintains an exclusivity being what it is.

11 March 2009, 10:00 AM	#51
mingsta Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 185	Sea Dweller for me. I love its clean lines without the cyclops lense and there's fewer around than the Sub Date. Its also out of production now, so maybe 2009 is the last chance to find a BNIB.

12 March 2009, 08:30 AM	#54
xblk33360 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Watch: DJ II, Calibre. Posts: 68	alright.... i've been reading up more on the submariner and i see that there's rumour that rolex will be releasing an updated version of the sub with a ceramic bezel, like the GMT IIc. or are they only leaving the ceramic bezel for the gold sub? (since i know that the currently sub in white gold has a ceramic bezel already). is there are HUGE difference between the current sub bezel and the ceramic one?

13 March 2009, 02:01 PM	#57
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	I have, and love, the SS/Platinum YM, but frankly that's because I'm a woman, I loved the look of Rolex's professional models (especially the TT "Bluesy" Sub) and the YM was the only woman's professional model by Rolex. If I were a guy I'd go for the Sub as the first Rolex.

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