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timebroker · 26 July 2007, 07:28 AM

Hi,

The more I read and see pictures on here, the more I am thinking of buying a Rolex for keeps.
What would be a good one to start my long life addiction?

Sturdy movement, some complications would be nice, water proof, not too expensive.
I like the newer ones a lot but I'm into older ones as well.

Pictures plz

Dan Pierce · 26 July 2007, 07:46 AM

Either one of these would do fine.
Good luck,
dP

Tools · 26 July 2007, 08:00 AM

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All Rolex sports watches are waterproof and rugged..

Just go out and pick one ....

mike · 26 July 2007, 08:29 AM

If you like sport models,

Vintage,

SPACE-DWELLER · 26 July 2007, 08:32 AM

Besides telling hours, minutes and seconds, you really only need one "complication": The date function

So if I were you, I'd go for the SS Sub Date. An all-time classic that you will NEVER be tired of!

BiG JeEzY · 26 July 2007, 08:50 AM

My vote would be to go with the older style GMT II (16710). If you want you can eventually swap out the bezels and have yourself a different watch. So its is basically like having three different watches in one. You can interchange between the blue/red, black/black and black/red bezels and that is always a great feature to have and is something worth considering.

You cannot go wrong with all the other sports model though. Because in the end, they each have a distinction about them that sets them apart from all the others. It depends on which of the features will be most useful to you or which you would prefer to have. Like if you need a second time zone, a time-lapse feature, or a chronograph etc.

John685 · 26 July 2007, 09:38 AM

I know I'm in the minority here but I would recommend a DateJust. The variety of bracelets and dials offer numerous choices and it's just as rugged as any of the Rolexes. IMO it's also a bit dressier when needed.

Rubenonfire · 26 July 2007, 09:42 AM

I think a DJ is a great choice, along with a Sub date or non-date. Either is a great way to start a collection as they are quite iconic Rolex pieces. If money permits, allow me to recommend a Sub Date. Easily the quintessencial sport Rolex, it's clean, classic and elegant. Everything you need in a rugged watch, nothing you don't.

roadcarver · 26 July 2007, 09:54 AM

Go with the SD... unless you prefer the cyclops then go with the sub date.

timebroker · 26 July 2007, 10:34 AM

Sigh, so many great looking watches, can't I have em all?

Gonna think it over for awhile, second time zone would be nice but is not essential.
I like the black bezels on SD and Submariner, the one in the middle that Mike posted is to die for!
GMT with possibility of changing the bezel is very interesting.
Any rough price indications on these?
Pre owned in good condition with box and papers.
Think I will visit an AD in the Netherlands I've been to before, to have a look feel at them.

Thx guys!

Gaijin · 26 July 2007, 10:58 AM

Good choice! The black dial Submariner Date is the quintessential Rolex. Classic!

Gedanken · 26 July 2007, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

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All Rolex sports watches are waterproof and rugged..

Just go out and pick one ....

"Just go out and pick one"? Whaddaya think, they grow on trees?

AndrewCadwell · 26 July 2007, 11:03 AM

I started with a nice Datejust as it is a very versatile watch. A Sub/ SD is great but in my opinion does not fit with a suit or on the golf course. I think everyone eventually needs a Sub, but if you can only have one I would start with a Datejust. The new lumed stick marker DJ's look a little sportier and would be one you may consider looking at.

^fai^ · 26 July 2007, 01:13 PM

Go for this.........and you will never go wrong.
It's my first rolex.

LH

Blue Bull · 26 July 2007, 02:18 PM

Any ss sport Rolex that tickles your fancy ... There's your winner !!

chemist · 26 July 2007, 02:26 PM

Here is mine. BTW, the TT YM midsize belonged to one of my friends.

JJ Irani · 26 July 2007, 05:28 PM

Filip,

For your very FIRST Rolex, I'd go with either one of these two - SS if you like all steel....or TT if you like that kinda stuff!!

timebroker · 26 July 2007, 09:53 PM

Yeah, the black one is really nice, the blue one too but without the gold, seems misplaced to me but that might change after trying one

I have worn Rolex before but only vintage ones and not my own like a very old Sea Dweller, Submariner, President and a couple of DD's, back then I did not like em very much but as with many watches they grow on you.

Thx

26 July 2007, 07:28 AM	#1
timebroker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Filip Location: Belgium Posts: 1,619	This forum is getting me hooked :) Hi, The more I read and see pictures on here, the more I am thinking of buying a Rolex for keeps. What would be a good one to start my long life addiction? Sturdy movement, some complications would be nice, water proof, not too expensive. I like the newer ones a lot but I'm into older ones as well. Pictures plz

26 July 2007, 07:46 AM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Either one of these would do fine. Good luck, dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

26 July 2007, 08:32 AM	#5
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Besides telling hours, minutes and seconds, you really only need one "complication": The date function So if I were you, I'd go for the SS Sub Date. An all-time classic that you will NEVER be tired of! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

26 July 2007, 09:38 AM	#7
John685 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Kansas Watch: YG DD Posts: 497	I know I'm in the minority here but I would recommend a DateJust. The variety of bracelets and dials offer numerous choices and it's just as rugged as any of the Rolexes. IMO it's also a bit dressier when needed. __________________ Regards, John There is never enough time, unless you're serving it. His: TT DJ (116233) YG/Oyster/White dial, romans TT DJ (116231) RG/Jubilee/Black dial, romans Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub Hers: TT LDJ (179171) RG/Jubilee/BMOP dial, romans

26 July 2007, 09:42 AM	#8
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	I think a DJ is a great choice, along with a Sub date or non-date. Either is a great way to start a collection as they are quite iconic Rolex pieces. If money permits, allow me to recommend a Sub Date. Easily the quintessencial sport Rolex, it's clean, classic and elegant. Everything you need in a rugged watch, nothing you don't. __________________ Throw your Rollies in the sky, wave 'em side to side, now keep your hands high.

26 July 2007, 08:00 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	. All Rolex sports watches are waterproof and rugged.. Just go out and pick one ....

26 July 2007, 08:29 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	If you like sport models, Vintage,

26 July 2007, 08:50 AM	#6
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	My vote would be to go with the older style GMT II (16710). If you want you can eventually swap out the bezels and have yourself a different watch. So its is basically like having three different watches in one. You can interchange between the blue/red, black/black and black/red bezels and that is always a great feature to have and is something worth considering. You cannot go wrong with all the other sports model though. Because in the end, they each have a distinction about them that sets them apart from all the others. It depends on which of the features will be most useful to you or which you would prefer to have. Like if you need a second time zone, a time-lapse feature, or a chronograph etc.

26 July 2007, 09:54 AM	#9
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Go with the SD... unless you prefer the cyclops then go with the sub date. __________________ I'm just a cook...

26 July 2007, 10:34 AM	#10
timebroker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Filip Location: Belgium Posts: 1,619	Sigh, so many great looking watches, can't I have em all? Gonna think it over for awhile, second time zone would be nice but is not essential. I like the black bezels on SD and Submariner, the one in the middle that Mike posted is to die for! GMT with possibility of changing the bezel is very interesting. Any rough price indications on these? Pre owned in good condition with box and papers. Think I will visit an AD in the Netherlands I've been to before, to have a look feel at them. Thx guys!

26 July 2007, 10:58 AM	#11
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Good choice! The black dial Submariner Date is the quintessential Rolex. Classic!

26 July 2007, 11:03 AM	#13
AndrewCadwell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kings Beach, CA Posts: 5	I started with a nice Datejust as it is a very versatile watch. A Sub/ SD is great but in my opinion does not fit with a suit or on the golf course. I think everyone eventually needs a Sub, but if you can only have one I would start with a Datejust. The new lumed stick marker DJ's look a little sportier and would be one you may consider looking at.

26 July 2007, 01:13 PM	#14
^fai^ Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 231	Go for this.........and you will never go wrong. It's my first rolex. LH

26 July 2007, 02:18 PM	#15
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Any ss sport Rolex that tickles your fancy ... There's your winner !!

26 July 2007, 02:26 PM	#16
chemist Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: usa Posts: 77	I play Here is mine. BTW, the TT YM midsize belonged to one of my friends. Attached Images

26 July 2007, 05:28 PM	#17
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Filip, For your very FIRST Rolex, I'd go with either one of these two - SS if you like all steel....or TT if you like that kinda stuff!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

26 July 2007, 09:53 PM	#18
timebroker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Filip Location: Belgium Posts: 1,619	Yeah, the black one is really nice, the blue one too but without the gold, seems misplaced to me but that might change after trying one I have worn Rolex before but only vintage ones and not my own like a very old Sea Dweller, Submariner, President and a couple of DD's, back then I did not like em very much but as with many watches they grow on you. Thx

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