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subtona · 10 April 2015, 03:36 AM

Submariner pre ceramic. Money in the bank.

Bfd70 · 10 April 2015, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollee1

Original Explorer II 16570 is the best $5k you can spend

you can even have left over to buy a RubberB for it

Trust me on this one.

Agreed

Watchgeek5000 · 10 April 2015, 04:20 AM

These are all great suggestions! Funny thing is, I've owned all these watches at one time or another but just can't seem to say "yes" this is the keeper!!!! I may have to start leaning towards the 114060 Submariner no date. Reason is, it's the watch I chose as my screen saver, must be I like it most!

otisc · 10 April 2015, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

I would save up another $1400 or so and buy a BNIB SubC (No Date) from DavidSW:)

This.

bswanson · 10 April 2015, 04:33 AM

Definitely the Sub. Milgauss is beautiful but the Sub has a better presence!

T. Ferguson · 10 April 2015, 04:37 AM

In the $5K ballpark I'd be looking at a GMT 16710. Pick up the other two bezels and you've got three looks for the price of one.

Nycturbovr6 · 10 April 2015, 05:38 AM

I would go with. 16710 or a milgauss for that money

AK797 · 10 April 2015, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watchgeek5000

These are all great suggestions! Funny thing is, I've owned all these watches at one time or another but just can't seem to say "yes" this is the keeper!!!! I may have to start leaning towards the 114060 Submariner no date. Reason is, it's the watch I chose as my screen saver, must be I like it most!

RocketScience · 10 April 2015, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollee1

original explorer ii 16570 is the best $5k you can spend

You can even have left over to buy a rubberb for it

Trust me on this one.

+2

Malak · 10 April 2015, 06:35 AM

Explorer

36 mm OP

watchwatcher · 10 April 2015, 06:41 AM

214270, 16610, or the Milguass.

DKRanger22 · 10 April 2015, 06:49 AM

$5,600 can net you a BNIB Datejust II. That's exactly what I did a few weeks back and could not be happier about it...

repoman · 10 April 2015, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by busytimmy

+1

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+3. I just listed my 16570 over on omegaforums.net for $4100 (complete with box/papers). I'll list it here as well when I have a few more mins to spare. I bought it from Tony "justrolexes" Geha last year here on TRF. (sorry for the shameless hijack there).

Even if I wasn't selling one, I think the Exp II 16570 represents the best current value with Rolex, very likely to see price appreciation in the coming years. Of course, you have to love how it looks first, no sense buying a watch you don't absolutely LOVE just because you got a good price on it. If you don't love it, you won't end up wearing it, and if you don't wear it, why even own it?

jay1988 · 10 April 2015, 07:06 AM

214270 for that price.

My old boss was telling me the other day that a friend of his picked up a 214270 as a golf watch. He ended up loving it so much that he wears it 24/7 and his other watches (a white dialed Patek 5980 and a Patek aquanaut world time) haven't been worn in months.

A $5k watch that can knock two Pateks out of rotation can't be too bad!

brandrea · 10 April 2015, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

In the $5K ballpark I'd be looking at a GMT 16710. Pick up the other two bezels and you've got three looks for the price of one.

Good advice here

Mak2013 · 10 April 2015, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

In the $5K ballpark I'd be looking at a GMT 16710. Pick up the other two bezels and you've got three looks for the price of one.

great advice

Fort Rolex · 10 April 2015, 11:39 AM

Gmt

gwozhog · 10 April 2015, 11:44 AM

If you have to ask a group of complete strangers how to spend 5K I would save your money until you find something that sings to you.

DrThom · 10 April 2015, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watchgeek5000

If been shopping around for a Rolex with a $5000 budget, I have considered Submariners with holes solid end links with and without papers ( seen between $4500- $5000, "4 line" Subs no dates 14060M with papers around $5000. I have considered 1990's GMT's and also Sea dwellers usually without papers for around $5000. If the price was right I have considers new style datejusts which I've seen for low $4000's with papers in stainless. So far my number one choice is a Milgauss "M" serial number with card, no box for $4750! It is not the green, it has a black dial and is in great condition. I guess if your going to have a problem, finding the right Rolex is a nice one to have.....any suggestions?

I know you gotten a considerable amount of feedback, but Milgauss, 16570 (Polar, get the black if your going for the 216570), Exp 39MM or SubC for a little more, I'd really lean towards the SubC. It's the best bracelet of the bunch, by far. Newer tech, great presence on the wrist! You really can't go wrong. Good luck!

HogwldFLTR · 10 April 2015, 12:31 PM

16700, 16710, or 14060 would be my choices.

Soulfultofu · 10 April 2015, 01:19 PM

SubC No Date gets my vote!

Justin Stacks · 10 April 2015, 07:39 PM

+1 for GMT or GMT II

toneafficianado · 10 April 2015, 08:30 PM

Sub 14060M
You will never want to sell it is the reason. Just add to it with a other Rolex!
That is what I did. Working on number three now!

watchnutty · 10 April 2015, 10:19 PM

39mm Explorer

tomcorkery · 10 April 2015, 11:46 PM

gmt

rollee1 · 11 April 2015, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

In the $5K ballpark I'd be looking at a GMT 16710. Pick up the other two bezels and you've got three looks for the price of one.

Where can I find a 16710 for $5k now? I would like one as well

HogwldFLTR · 11 April 2015, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollee1

Where can I find a 16710 for $5k now? I would like one as well

Well my 16700 Pepsi was within $200 of that price.

crfsocal · 11 April 2015, 03:59 AM

Explorer or Explorer 2 used

BTW you can also pick up a 116000 OP 36mm new for under 5k...

Balsquat · 11 April 2015, 06:05 AM

If you only plan on owning one, go with the new explorer. If you plan to go with more than 1 eventually? Go sub. 4 line no date with holes.

Lrlx · 5 August 2015, 11:52 AM

114060 Submariner no date

10 April 2015, 03:36 AM	#31
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	Submariner pre ceramic. Money in the bank. __________________

10 April 2015, 04:37 AM	#36
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	In the $5K ballpark I'd be looking at a GMT 16710. Pick up the other two bezels and you've got three looks for the price of one. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

10 April 2015, 06:49 AM	#42
DKRanger22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: Cleveland Posts: 557	$5,600 can net you a BNIB Datejust II. That's exactly what I did a few weeks back and could not be happier about it... Attached Images

10 April 2015, 11:44 AM	#48
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	If you have to ask a group of complete strangers how to spend 5K I would save your money until you find something that sings to you. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

10 April 2015, 12:31 PM	#50
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,695	16700, 16710, or 14060 would be my choices. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

10 April 2015, 04:20 AM	#33
Watchgeek5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brooklyn USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,622	These are all great suggestions! Funny thing is, I've owned all these watches at one time or another but just can't seem to say "yes" this is the keeper!!!! I may have to start leaning towards the 114060 Submariner no date. Reason is, it's the watch I chose as my screen saver, must be I like it most!

10 April 2015, 04:33 AM	#35
bswanson 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Nevada Watch: Sky Dweller 326935 Posts: 2,779	Definitely the Sub. Milgauss is beautiful but the Sub has a better presence!

10 April 2015, 05:38 AM	#37
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	I would go with. 16710 or a milgauss for that money

10 April 2015, 06:35 AM	#40
Malak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Germania Posts: 762	Explorer 36 mm OP

10 April 2015, 06:41 AM	#41
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	214270, 16610, or the Milguass.

10 April 2015, 07:06 AM	#44
jay1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,515	214270 for that price. My old boss was telling me the other day that a friend of his picked up a 214270 as a golf watch. He ended up loving it so much that he wears it 24/7 and his other watches (a white dialed Patek 5980 and a Patek aquanaut world time) haven't been worn in months. A $5k watch that can knock two Pateks out of rotation can't be too bad!

10 April 2015, 11:39 AM	#47
Fort Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 586	Gmt

10 April 2015, 01:19 PM	#51
Soulfultofu "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Singapore Posts: 35	SubC No Date gets my vote!

10 April 2015, 07:39 PM	#52
Justin Stacks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Justin Location: Sydney Watch: AP 15300 Posts: 22	+1 for GMT or GMT II __________________ "If there be no enemy there's no fight. If no fight, no victory and if no victory there is no crown."

10 April 2015, 08:30 PM	#53
toneafficianado 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	Sub 14060M You will never want to sell it is the reason. Just add to it with a other Rolex! That is what I did. Working on number three now!

10 April 2015, 10:19 PM	#54
watchnutty "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 347	39mm Explorer

10 April 2015, 11:46 PM	#55
tomcorkery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Corkery Location: westchester ny Watch: ap ro 15400 Posts: 502	gmt

11 April 2015, 03:59 AM	#58
crfsocal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 690	Explorer or Explorer 2 used BTW you can also pick up a 116000 OP 36mm new for under 5k...

11 April 2015, 06:05 AM	#59
Balsquat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 227	If you only plan on owning one, go with the new explorer. If you plan to go with more than 1 eventually? Go sub. 4 line no date with holes.

5 August 2015, 11:52 AM	#60
Lrlx "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ny Posts: 292	114060 Submariner no date

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