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17 March 2015, 12:13 PM
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The final 3: Choosing my first Rolex
Hey everyone,
Just joined the forum recently and I have been tediously researching as I am finally committing myself to save up for my first rolex. Searching within vintage and modern(ish) watches I think I have narrowed down my journey. Probably in order of interest I would say: 1) GMT Master II Ref 16710 with pepsi bezel. - I love the sportiness of the watch but it sets itself apart from other sport rolexes without compromising the general look. At Gettysburg college, the go-to watch for parents to get their kids for graduating high school seems to be the submariner. This seems to be a win win for me getting my desired look but at the same time not being the same as the others. 2) Submariner SS 16610- I still can't help but look at the sub because to people who aren't in tune with watches this seems to be the model that comes to mind when they think Rolex. The black goes with everything and is a sharp look that can be dressed up and dressed down (as if you all didn't know already  ) Downside: again going to a college with a big sticker price you see lots of kids who have these. 3) Vintage Datejust 1603 1972-1973 with grey dial - This is different from the others. The color reminds me of my very first watch that I bought myself: A grey nixon time teller P. You could say I have upgraded since then  It also has a smaller sticker price.Let me know what you all think! Ian P.S. I added only the photo of the Datejust because this is the actual watch I would be buying where as I haven't found the others yet, Except I have a 16710 pepsi on the forum that I am eyeing up. |
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17 March 2015, 12:15 PM
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Pepsi dude. You'll love it.
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17 March 2015, 12:19 PM
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Easy call.. this one!
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17 March 2015, 12:20 PM
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make it happen
I purchased the Yachtmaster as my first because it reminded me of nothing I had purchased in the past..lol
I say go with the 16610 Sub  and make sure you buy from a vendor on this board... so you don't get ripped off
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17 March 2015, 12:21 PM
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Although that Datejust is beautiful I would go for the GMT or sub. I think it will pay off to have a watch of the "tool" variety for your first!
This is my first and my best. Either way good luck! 
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17 March 2015, 12:25 PM
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Welcome to TRF, theyre all really great choices and you can't go wrong with any of them!
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17 March 2015, 12:31 PM
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Sun hands down is the best first rolex
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17 March 2015, 01:00 PM
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No brainier:
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17 March 2015, 01:03 PM
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Out of the 3, I vote the Pepsi.
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17 March 2015, 01:13 PM
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I agree, Pepsi.
The dial is nice on that datejust, but that bezel is just bleh and dull. It does nothing for the watch except remove any chance of having sparkle/shine/gimmer when the light hits it. You'd be better off with a smooth bezel or a fluted one which will reflect and catch light at all angles giving the watch a gleam to it. |
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17 March 2015, 01:17 PM
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Sub is more conservative so GMT with its red hand and coloured bezel would be my choice.
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17 March 2015, 01:20 PM
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 I agree, I think I know I really want the pepsi Now to finish saving, with a birthday coming up I hope my parents will help me out at least a little bit. |
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17 March 2015, 01:21 PM
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17 March 2015, 01:24 PM
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Pepsi GMT.
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17 March 2015, 01:28 PM
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17 March 2015, 01:31 PM
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From those 3 choices I think I would go with (in order of preference)
1.) Pepsi 2.) Sub 3.) DJ
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17 March 2015, 01:35 PM
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Pepsi gets my vote.
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17 March 2015, 02:03 PM
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Pepsi.
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17 March 2015, 02:30 PM
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#pepsi
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17 March 2015, 02:55 PM
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Option 1. Good luck
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17 March 2015, 02:59 PM
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If you want something to stand out a bit from the crowd, go with the Pepsi.
If you want a timeless classic that makes a great foundation for any collection, go with the 16610 |
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17 March 2015, 03:26 PM
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Sub
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17 March 2015, 06:52 PM
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Try them all on
You'll know soon enough, all lovely but the sub is a great starter piece.Love mine ! Enjoy the process |
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17 March 2015, 07:01 PM
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From your list, I would have said Sub, although I'm personally a Sea Dweller fan (had the 16600 and now have the 1160600). I did also have a GMT for about a year and I loved it, but not quite as versatile as the Sub in my view.
However. STOP PRESS. That DateJust is amazing!
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17 March 2015, 07:26 PM
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I think in your case the pepsi gmt should be best to stand out from the college crowd and something you'll love too.. the sub would also be a gd contender but since you said most of the kids get them nowadays the you should be getting the pepsi gmt..
Or you could get a 114060.. 
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17 March 2015, 07:50 PM
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17 March 2015, 07:54 PM
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I would go for the 16610
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17 March 2015, 08:28 PM
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Gmt
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17 March 2015, 09:22 PM
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Stick with your first choice! Pepsi.
Can't go wrong with the GMT or Sub. I'd keep the DJ on the back burner for your second. |
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17 March 2015, 09:29 PM
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Pepsi
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