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Haze · 27 June 2008, 05:14 AM

Hi all,

Firstly great site and very informative.

I am on the brink of buying my first Rolex and love the Submariner. However I am unsure what to buy? I have been told to buy a brand new one and others recommend an older, slightly cheaper one as they are all very similar!

Is this true, I appreciate there is many variations of the same model, could anyone offer any sound advice?

Many thanks in advance :-)

SPORTSFAN · 27 June 2008, 05:29 AM

Hi.and Welcome.

I have a 2002 SS Sub Date and have just sent it for its fist service that will cost £260,
So that is something to consider when buying pre-owned.
The current price of a new one is around £2900 therefore you would need to get one under £2000 to make it worth it IMO

Regards Mike.

Haze · 27 June 2008, 05:35 AM

Thanks for the information, it all goes towards hopefully getting it right first time.

Can you get a used Submariner in good condition for around the 2k mark?

HDHNTER · 27 June 2008, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haze

Thanks for the information, it all goes towards hopefully getting it right first time.

Can you get a used Submariner in good condition for around the 2k mark?

No

Leighton · 27 June 2008, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDHNTER

No

Allen, he's talking 2K in Pound Sterling which is close to 4K USD.

Haze · 27 June 2008, 06:01 AM

I mean two thousand sterling not dollars if that helps!

HDHNTER · 27 June 2008, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leighton

Allen, he's talking 2K in Pound Sterling which is close to 4K USD.

I forgot, not everyone has a failing economy... my bad, lol

Haze · 27 June 2008, 06:07 AM

So is there a recommended model to pitch for? What is the most popular and which is likley to hold so value?

Leighton · 27 June 2008, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by HDHNTER

I forgot, not everyone has a failing economy... my bad, lol

Well considering how the stock market is doing today, I totally understand!!!! Red numbers just about everywhere except food and gas!!!

Spark · 27 June 2008, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leighton

Well considering how the stock market is doing today, I totally understand!!!! Red numbers just about everywhere except food and gas!!!

Don't worry guys us Brits are chasing you down the financial slippery slope very fast indeed.
Give it a few months and well be deeper in the brown stuff than you are

HDHNTER · 27 June 2008, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spark

Don't worry guys us Brits are chasing you down the financial slippery slope very fast indeed.
Give it a few months and well be deeper in the brown stuff than you are

Misery loves company.

fear · 27 June 2008, 06:14 AM

Ya know if it's a first purchase, you're better off buying from an AD. Don't risk getting ripped off. Good Luck!

Haze · 27 June 2008, 06:14 AM

Thanks for the optimism!

Haze · 27 June 2008, 06:16 AM

That was aimed at the economy jibe - lol not your comment fear!

I think I will opt for the AD, is there different models in the new Submariner line? Which would be the best one to go for?

HDHNTER · 27 June 2008, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haze

So is there a recommended model to pitch for? What is the most popular and which is likley to hold so value?

SS holds value a little better, that being said....the TT Blue has a pretty substantial fan base.

You can't go wrong with either. My first Rolex was the TT Blue, loved it then & still love it but I do prefer the SS models for daily wear now that I have the option. At the end of the day you really can't go wrong with either. I would visit the AD, try on both and buy the one that smiles at you.

Haze · 27 June 2008, 06:25 AM

Cheers, I am visiting the AD this weekend so I will see what smiles back.

Perdu · 27 June 2008, 06:25 AM

The classic Sub is the 16610.

Haze · 27 June 2008, 06:28 AM

Forgive my ignorance, I have tried to research all the models but what is the SS Sumbmariner?

Tools · 27 June 2008, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haze

Forgive my ignorance, I have tried to research all the models but what is the SS Sumbmariner?

Spend some time in our reference library... Lots of great information there...

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=30746

fear · 27 June 2008, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haze

That was aimed at the economy jibe - lol not your comment fear!

I think I will opt for the AD, is there different models in the new Submariner line? Which would be the best one to go for?

It's all cool. Don't worry about it.

I have the 16610 Z series. The current M series have the Rolex RRRs around the chapter ring. Some people like to CBR, some don't. There may still be ADs with unsold subdates without the CBR.

The 14060M sub do not have the date feature. The current ones also have the CRB as well as chronometer title. I've seen an older unsold no date sub without the RRR at a local AD. There may still be some out there.

dkpw · 27 June 2008, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fear

Ya know if it's a first purchase, you're better off buying from an AD. Don't risk getting ripped off. Good Luck!

x2 - find a local and respected AD - the Rolex web site will point you in the right direction. You may pay RRP or close to it but you will have a brand new Sub, guaranteed to be genuine, and you will be in seventh heaven.

Good luck!

sea-dweller · 27 June 2008, 06:54 AM

Probably, most buyers will buy the 16610 SS Sub Date, it is a classic. Then, you will desire a TT Sub, in either blue face or black. It's impossible to own only one !!! Here are my two Sub date watches.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haze

Hi all,

Firstly great site and very informative.

I am on the brink of buying my first Rolex and love the Submariner. However I am unsure what to buy? I have been told to buy a brand new one and others recommend an older, slightly cheaper one as they are all very similar!

Is this true, I appreciate there is many variations of the same model, could anyone offer any sound advice?

Many thanks in advance :-)

Haze · 27 June 2008, 07:05 AM

Sweet watches, it does seem rather addictive.

Keep the advice and information coming! I have learnt more in two hours here than I have surfing the net for and asking people for nearly a year!

All appreciated

HDHNTER · 27 June 2008, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haze

Sweet watches, it does seem rather addictive.

Keep the advice and information coming! I have learnt more in two hours here than I have surfing the net for and asking people for nearly a year!

All appreciated

Fair warning: they're very addictive, far more then they should be, lol

SPACE-DWELLER · 27 June 2008, 07:42 AM

Welcome to TRF!

I also vote for getting a brand new SS Sub Date from an AD. When it's your first Rolex, you want to get the right thing and full benefit of the warranty.

Best of luck!

harvey · 27 June 2008, 07:44 AM

the price of a submariner is 3090 pounds

i can help you get 10% of a brand new one from ernest jones and 12 months interest free credit

i hope that helps...

PNR001 · 27 June 2008, 12:05 PM

I also recommend getting your first one from AD. When you put your name on the warranty card, you will smile ear to ear..... call me shallow, but that's how i felt.

taylor · 27 June 2008, 01:47 PM

i'm trying to decide between a sub date and an LV with a black insert

Baptistman · 27 June 2008, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPORTSFAN

Hi.and Welcome.

The current price of a new one is around £2900

Just a quick correction on price, the Sub date retails for £3090 the ND version £2790

sini1717 · 28 June 2008, 06:20 AM

buy new from a rolex dealer thier is not much if any discount to be had on this type of watch and you get peace of mind and the buzz of sliding on your first rolex its something i cant describe but trust me you will no what i am saying when you buy your watch good luck let us no how u get on

27 June 2008, 05:14 AM	#1
Haze "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Darlington, UK. Posts: 9	Which Rolex Submariner? Hi all, Firstly great site and very informative. I am on the brink of buying my first Rolex and love the Submariner. However I am unsure what to buy? I have been told to buy a brand new one and others recommend an older, slightly cheaper one as they are all very similar! Is this true, I appreciate there is many variations of the same model, could anyone offer any sound advice? Many thanks in advance :-)

27 June 2008, 06:25 AM	#17
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	The classic Sub is the 16610. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

27 June 2008, 07:42 AM	#25
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! I also vote for getting a brand new SS Sub Date from an AD. When it's your first Rolex, you want to get the right thing and full benefit of the warranty. Best of luck! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

27 June 2008, 07:44 AM	#26
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,438	the price of a submariner is 3090 pounds i can help you get 10% of a brand new one from ernest jones and 12 months interest free credit i hope that helps... __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

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27 June 2008, 05:29 AM	#2
SPORTSFAN "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: NW England Posts: 791	Hi.and Welcome. I have a 2002 SS Sub Date and have just sent it for its fist service that will cost £260, So that is something to consider when buying pre-owned. The current price of a new one is around £2900 therefore you would need to get one under £2000 to make it worth it IMO Regards Mike.

27 June 2008, 05:35 AM	#3
Haze "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Darlington, UK. Posts: 9	Thanks for the information, it all goes towards hopefully getting it right first time. Can you get a used Submariner in good condition for around the 2k mark?

27 June 2008, 06:01 AM	#6
Haze "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Darlington, UK. Posts: 9	I mean two thousand sterling not dollars if that helps!

27 June 2008, 06:07 AM	#8
Haze "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Darlington, UK. Posts: 9	So is there a recommended model to pitch for? What is the most popular and which is likley to hold so value?

27 June 2008, 06:14 AM	#12
fear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mililani, Oahu Posts: 1,307	Ya know if it's a first purchase, you're better off buying from an AD. Don't risk getting ripped off. Good Luck!

27 June 2008, 06:16 AM	#14
Haze "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Darlington, UK. Posts: 9	That was aimed at the economy jibe - lol not your comment fear! I think I will opt for the AD, is there different models in the new Submariner line? Which would be the best one to go for?

27 June 2008, 06:28 AM	#18
Haze "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Darlington, UK. Posts: 9	Forgive my ignorance, I have tried to research all the models but what is the SS Sumbmariner?

27 June 2008, 07:05 AM	#23
Haze "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Darlington, UK. Posts: 9	Sweet watches, it does seem rather addictive. Keep the advice and information coming! I have learnt more in two hours here than I have surfing the net for and asking people for nearly a year! All appreciated

27 June 2008, 12:05 PM	#27
PNR001 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 26	I also recommend getting your first one from AD. When you put your name on the warranty card, you will smile ear to ear..... call me shallow, but that's how i felt.

27 June 2008, 01:47 PM	#28
taylor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: StL Posts: 447	i'm trying to decide between a sub date and an LV with a black insert

28 June 2008, 06:20 AM	#30
sini1717 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: PAUL Location: u k Watch: WHITE FACE DAYTONA Posts: 632	buy new from a rolex dealer thier is not much if any discount to be had on this type of watch and you get peace of mind and the buzz of sliding on your first rolex its something i cant describe but trust me you will no what i am saying when you buy your watch good luck let us no how u get on

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