What’s the most “exciting” Rolex?

[Rolexvoyer]

What do you think the most “exciting” Rolex is from a looks perspective? Most exciting under $30k usd? I’m asking because I saw a post with people talking about how the Submariner is a “perfect, yet boring watch”. I just bought a 43mm SD and I have to admit, I’m feeling a bit blah about it and wondering if I should get something different with a bit more bling to it.

I’m keen to hear folks thoughts on this as I’m new to the forum. Thank you!

[Roger Lococco]

Pepsi


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[Old Expat Beast]

The first one.

[Mr. K]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The first one.

That's the best answer

[espanol]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The first one.

Bingo. One's first Rolex is by far the most exciting.

[JRell]

126610lv

[macplee]

i have gone down this journey and it is very subjective but i absolutely think the subs/SD are very boring. this journey is NOT done. i thought my pepsi w jubilee was IT! but i went to an event and felt so ordinary as everyone had a GMT in one form or another.

So in isolation the pepsi is great but in the crowd ....not so much. sub / sea D is boring or some would say classic.

u know what is nice .....the two tone rootbeer. really different (not copied as much) and is better live.

the panda daytona copied or there are lots like it - see omega etc.

of course there is something about the weight of a platinum watch....that baby blue the metal....oh - rolex and having their own foundry....really something.

the metal of a rolex - steel / gold/ everose/ platinum - there is a difference.

and the platinum rolex - esp the daydate smooth bezel (yes most under the radar big dog) - and daytona - yikes - if you know you know! like a porsche gt3 touring. the REAL DEAL - others wish but cant...

[inadeje]

Daytona by a long margin.

[HMHM]

The most exciting Rolex is the one you bought with a story behind it. Whether it’s for an occasion, or the journey you had with your AD to get one. The stories behind YOUR watch are unique to you and that’s what makes it exciting! Or else there are 20000 Daytona/Pepsi around the whole world.

[Seddyspaghetti]

In the current models I’d go with the blue dial skydweller as the most exciting aesthetically. And the chnr as a second. I find the lacquered colored OPs exciting also

[Oyster Al]

The John Mayer

[noshame]

Originally Posted by HMHM

The most exciting Rolex is the one you bought with a story behind it. Whether it’s for an occasion, or the journey you had with your AD to get one. The stories behind YOUR watch are unique to you and that’s what makes it exciting! Or else there are 20000 Daytona/Pepsi around the whole world.

I like this answer. Well said HMHM.

[GradyPhilpott]

I pity the man who finds a Submariner boring.

There's got to be some pathology behind that, but there is hope.

One can always own more than one watch across many brands and price ranges.

This is just a small sample of the watches I own, although many would hardly raise and eyebrow here.

[Dberry]

The most exciting one is the “one” that you pass along to your son, and see him wearing it daily.

[interestedinwatches]

Not sure why everyone has to try to sound philosophically cool when it's clear the OP just wants to know what has the most aesthetic bling factor... sheesh

My suggestions under 30k:

The YM40s - blue dial, rhodium dial, the two tone brown dial and rose gold is the blingiest
Milgauss
Root Beer / CHNR
Bluesy
Datejust with fluted motif
Sky-Dweller

[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I pity the man who finds a Submariner boring.

There's got to be some pathology behind that, but there is hope.

One can always own more than one watch across many brands and price ranges.

This is just a small sample of the watches I own, although many would hardly raise and eyebrow here.

Nice to know you have a polerouter

[7enderbender]

My answer would’ve been Sea Dweller. Since your 43 SD doesn’t tickle you I’m not sure I can help. I went with the classic 16600 as I prefer the more classic proportions and no ceramic bezel. Next for me on the list of exciting Rolex would be the Explorer 1 in 36mm and a 40mm Explorer 2 white dial. And yes, there are always the classic GMTs and vintage no date subs. No love for precious metals or Daytonas from me.

[Carguy87]

For me the most exciting Rolex is my JC 126660. It’s my first, took me 6 years to be in a place financially to buy it, and it excites me every time I put it on. Now I will also say if money was no object I think I would go with a meteor dial BLRO. I think Rolex has gotten pretty damn close to perfection with that one.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

Nice to know you have a polerouter

Actually, that's a Tudor Tuxedo.

[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Actually, that's a Tudor Tuxedo.

And I thought you were cool for a second

That’s a beaut and just as cool

[omar-rye]

For most people, any Rolex is an exciting material to own. But which one is the most exciting to own? It depends on your budget. I would be out of this world excited if I got my hands on a John Player Daytona or a Paul Newman. But for a $30K budget?…I’d rather spread it into a few pieces…I’d get an Explorer, an OP 41 (pick a bright colour for diversity), GMT (or a Sub but I prefer a GMT if I had to choose), and a Speedy (at a discount to stay under budget)

[Oldfellow]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I pity the man who finds a Submariner boring.

There's got to be some pathology behind that, but there is hope.

One can always own more than one watch across many brands and price ranges.

This is just a small sample of the watches I own, although many would hardly raise and eyebrow here.

Nothing boring about your collection.
I consider that I am fortunate to own three Submariners and get much pleasure from them.

[waxy88]

Most exciting in the current Rolex catalogue for $30k (which given where cable is, is equivalent to £30k)?
For me I would say a YG green dial 40mm Day date, just a breathtaking watch and very iconic.
Or a blue dial SS Sky Dweller with a jubilee bracelet

I’d also say a “Tiffany” blue OP41, even though it is no longer in the actual Rolex line up any more, the dial colour is so striking and distinctive

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Rolexvoyer

What do you think the most “exciting” Rolex is from a looks perspective? Most exciting under $30k usd? I’m asking because I saw a post with people talking about how the Submariner is a “perfect, yet boring watch”. I just bought a 43mm SD and I have to admit, I’m feeling a bit blah about it and wondering if I should get something different with a bit more bling to it.

I’m keen to hear folks thoughts on this as I’m new to the forum. Thank you!

What’s the most “exciting” Rolex?. The one you saved hard for and bought to own and wear its that simple.

[Alinoe]

From the current selection I'd say the 40mm rose gold yachtmaster, the 36mm datejust on jubilee with the wimbledon dial and the stainless blue dial skydweller are the most visually popping. But this is of course a matter of taste.

[alphadweller]

The first and the latest, everything in between is a blur.

[Qristian]

Discontinued Rolex Explorer 2 ref. 1655 is the most exciting looking Rolex in my opinion.

[S.Explorer]

GMT BLRO / LN, Submariner LV, Yacht-Master blue dial and surprisingly an Explorer for me.

[espanol]

Originally Posted by interestedinwatches

Not sure why everyone has to try to sound philosophically cool

Yikes

[WILLIWALKER]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The first one.

Unfortunately he is right
No other will have the same effect, regardless of the price or what do I know