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qwest3 · 21 July 2020, 01:50 AM

What is the cheapest but most coveted rolex watch can I buy?

BlueGlacier · 21 July 2020, 01:52 AM

Op 39

MacanS · 21 July 2020, 01:53 AM

Day date platinum

STLrolexfan · 21 July 2020, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by qwest3

What is the cheapest but most coveted rolex watch can I buy?

Why do you care if it’s the “most coveted”? The most coveted watches are also the most expensive on the secondary marketed. Indeed, there is a direct relationship between how coveted it is and what it costs.

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bp1000 · 21 July 2020, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MacanS

Day day platinum

Just pick up a date just, OP (oyster perpetual) or explorer 1. Latter because I could not give AF what other people feel is coveted, but if I wanted a solid, incredibly engineered mechanical watch it would be the EXP1

gops · 21 July 2020, 01:57 AM

The most coveted will be the daytona.....the cheapest that is fairly popular will be white op39...

Cheapest and most coveted does not belong in the same category...this will only apply to Patek nautilus at AD.

Bruce_Wayne · 21 July 2020, 02:10 AM

Paul Newman Daytona or Oysterquartz

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envuks · 21 July 2020, 02:12 AM

Explorer 1 perhaps?

Cheap and coveted tend to not go hand in hand with Rolex...

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vh2k · 21 July 2020, 02:17 AM

If you’re buying new, an Oyster Perpetual is your entry point.

Flybak · 21 July 2020, 02:21 AM

Welcome to TRF

If I can make a suggestion, the best way to start out is to visit a dealer in person, try out the models that get your attention, and go for the one that you feel both wears the best and suits your budget.

Rolex, is a great brand, but certainly not the only one so make this a great experience rather than a rushed decision.

Good luck and look forward to seeing what you choose!

SAlNlDllvllAlNl · 21 July 2020, 02:21 AM

Sounds like you're just buying any Rolex just to have a Rolex. I get it, but don't do that. First, figure out what is your maximum budget for the watch. Second, shop around for any watch, in your case a Rolex that sings to you within your maximum budget. Lastly, enjoy the watch as long as you can and may be upgrade along the way.

beshannon · 21 July 2020, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by qwest3

What is the cheapest but most coveted rolex watch can I buy?

Coveted by whom?

Calatrava r · 21 July 2020, 02:25 AM

Are you looking to buy from an AD or gray?

JRell · 21 July 2020, 02:27 AM

Coveted in the general population, I would always say sub and datejust. Coveted by collectors, no date sub, Daytona ceramic and day-date. Out of all of those, I would go with the datejust 36 or 41 depending on your wrist size. 41 with smooth bezel, or 36 with fluted as the fluted is more coveted, as long as your wrist is not too large. That is the least expensive out of all of those, but get an iconic watch. Will cost you mid 7-8k if you consider that cheap.

21 July 2020, 01:50 AM	#1
qwest3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1	First timepiece purchase What is the cheapest but most coveted rolex watch can I buy?

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envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	Explorer 1 perhaps? Cheap and coveted tend to not go hand in hand with Rolex... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

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BlueGlacier "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Europe Posts: 32	Op 39

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MacanS "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Somewhere Watch: Hulk, Z blue Posts: 162	Day date platinum

21 July 2020, 01:57 AM	#6
gops "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: SoCal Posts: 171	The most coveted will be the daytona.....the cheapest that is fairly popular will be white op39... Cheapest and most coveted does not belong in the same category...this will only apply to Patek nautilus at AD.

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Bruce_Wayne "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Batman Location: Houston / Oahu Watch: 116400GV Z-Blue Posts: 309	Paul Newman Daytona or Oysterquartz Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 July 2020, 02:17 AM	#9
vh2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 3,018	If you’re buying new, an Oyster Perpetual is your entry point.

21 July 2020, 02:21 AM	#10
Flybak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Canada Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 1,606	Welcome to TRF If I can make a suggestion, the best way to start out is to visit a dealer in person, try out the models that get your attention, and go for the one that you feel both wears the best and suits your budget. Rolex, is a great brand, but certainly not the only one so make this a great experience rather than a rushed decision. Good luck and look forward to seeing what you choose!

21 July 2020, 02:21 AM	#11
SAlNlDllvllAlNl "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Around Posts: 200	Sounds like you're just buying any Rolex just to have a Rolex. I get it, but don't do that. First, figure out what is your maximum budget for the watch. Second, shop around for any watch, in your case a Rolex that sings to you within your maximum budget. Lastly, enjoy the watch as long as you can and may be upgrade along the way.

21 July 2020, 02:25 AM	#13
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,383	Are you looking to buy from an AD or gray?

21 July 2020, 02:27 AM	#14
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,076	Coveted in the general population, I would always say sub and datejust. Coveted by collectors, no date sub, Daytona ceramic and day-date. Out of all of those, I would go with the datejust 36 or 41 depending on your wrist size. 41 with smooth bezel, or 36 with fluted as the fluted is more coveted, as long as your wrist is not too large. That is the least expensive out of all of those, but get an iconic watch. Will cost you mid 7-8k if you consider that cheap.

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