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divmat · 10 August 2007, 01:57 PM

I just purchased another Rolex last week. It's a brand new
18K/SS Sub with Slate Serti dial / Diamonds and Sapphires. A really nice watch that I use around the office and to wear out on business trips. Don't want to be too flashy with the Pres. I wanted it originally as a knock around watch, but after it arrived, I decided it was just too nice.

What would be a really dependable total use watch. One that does not cost as much as this Sub did ($8,025.00). One that I can take to the ranch and work fences, swimming at the river, working on my vehicles, and one I would expect some pretty good wear and scratches!! And no, I don't want a Timex. I do have my limits.

I really don't know much about all the various Rolex models. Most I am learing here since I started posting a few weeks ago.
I know I'll probably get pistol whipped by some of you, but GMT's, Sub's, Explorer's, they all basically look the same. What are the differences between them, and which one would work best for what I just mentioned?

I'm sure I will want an all Stainless band, but after that I'm lost.
I've seen a basic Sub in the $4K range. But I just bought one.
Your comments.
Thanks!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 10 August 2007, 07:34 PM

As a real tough, everyday classic Rolex I would go for the SS Sub Date, if I were you

What you need is there, what you don't is not

ashu2289 · 10 August 2007, 10:48 PM

Even when I purchased my Daytona I thought of kinda like you and for me for a regular wearer I bought a SD.

nko51 · 10 August 2007, 10:55 PM

The new Sub no date is really really nice, and COCS certified.

Tools · 11 August 2007, 12:05 AM

Since you asked..

It's easy to just get another Sub....I might do that, or maybe not...

For what you describe, that bezel insert is going to take a beating...Both the Air King and the Explorer have the exact same movement and they don't have a bezel insert to beat up..The price range is about the same.

Or you could step up to the EXP II...With it's stainless steel bezel and it's extra hand, it will take more of a physical beating than the Sub, and if you are running into the next state, with about a 5 second procedure, you can change to the new time zone. Very Practical..

We could o into pre-owned DJ's too, pretty dependable and work horses, not just office attire.. Hey, roll some dice,.. eeny, meeny, miney, moe, you can't go wrong with any decision..

GoldenBear · 11 August 2007, 04:01 AM

I got my SS Sub first and loved it. 10 years later I decided to get another Rolex. I loved my Submariner so much, I got the TT Blue Sub. Now I have both. If it ain't broke, don't fix it...or something like that. You could have the business watch and the weekender, with no drop-off in quality.

Green Arrow · 11 August 2007, 04:31 AM

1. Ball "Mad Cow" Engineer

2. Rolex Seadweller

3. Panerai 187 Submersible

4. Muhle Glashutte Nautic Timer

5. Girard Perregaux Seahawk Pro

6. Any G- Shock

Price range: $80.00 to $11,000. All super. I've owned or own 1, 2, 3, 4, and a variation of 5. Faultless, flawless.

bayhillrolex · 11 August 2007, 04:34 AM

SS GMT II (Ceramic) or SS EXP II (Whiteface)

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10 August 2007, 01:57 PM	#1
divmat Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 52	Can't decide on one?? I just purchased another Rolex last week. It's a brand new 18K/SS Sub with Slate Serti dial / Diamonds and Sapphires. A really nice watch that I use around the office and to wear out on business trips. Don't want to be too flashy with the Pres. I wanted it originally as a knock around watch, but after it arrived, I decided it was just too nice. What would be a really dependable total use watch. One that does not cost as much as this Sub did ($8,025.00). One that I can take to the ranch and work fences, swimming at the river, working on my vehicles, and one I would expect some pretty good wear and scratches!! And no, I don't want a Timex. I do have my limits. I really don't know much about all the various Rolex models. Most I am learing here since I started posting a few weeks ago. I know I'll probably get pistol whipped by some of you, but GMT's, Sub's, Explorer's, they all basically look the same. What are the differences between them, and which one would work best for what I just mentioned? I'm sure I will want an all Stainless band, but after that I'm lost. I've seen a basic Sub in the $4K range. But I just bought one. Your comments. Thanks!!

10 August 2007, 07:34 PM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	As a real tough, everyday classic Rolex I would go for the SS Sub Date, if I were you What you need is there, what you don't is not __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

10 August 2007, 10:48 PM	#3
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	Even when I purchased my Daytona I thought of kinda like you and for me for a regular wearer I bought a SD. __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

10 August 2007, 10:55 PM	#4
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	The new Sub no date is really really nice, and COCS certified. __________________

11 August 2007, 04:01 AM	#6
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	I got my SS Sub first and loved it. 10 years later I decided to get another Rolex. I loved my Submariner so much, I got the TT Blue Sub. Now I have both. If it ain't broke, don't fix it...or something like that. You could have the business watch and the weekender, with no drop-off in quality. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

11 August 2007, 12:05 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Since you asked.. It's easy to just get another Sub....I might do that, or maybe not... For what you describe, that bezel insert is going to take a beating...Both the Air King and the Explorer have the exact same movement and they don't have a bezel insert to beat up..The price range is about the same. Or you could step up to the EXP II...With it's stainless steel bezel and it's extra hand, it will take more of a physical beating than the Sub, and if you are running into the next state, with about a 5 second procedure, you can change to the new time zone. Very Practical.. We could o into pre-owned DJ's too, pretty dependable and work horses, not just office attire.. Hey, roll some dice,.. eeny, meeny, miney, moe, you can't go wrong with any decision..

11 August 2007, 04:31 AM	#7
Green Arrow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,060	Totally dependable but not a Timex 1. Ball "Mad Cow" Engineer 2. Rolex Seadweller 3. Panerai 187 Submersible 4. Muhle Glashutte Nautic Timer 5. Girard Perregaux Seahawk Pro 6. Any G- Shock Price range: $80.00 to $11,000. All super. I've owned or own 1, 2, 3, 4, and a variation of 5. Faultless, flawless.

11 August 2007, 04:34 AM	#8
bayhillrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: C-rad Location: Louisiana Watch: YM116655 EverRose Posts: 308	SS GMT II (Ceramic) or SS EXP II (Whiteface) no no yes yes no no yes yes no no yes yes no no

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