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rolex75216 · 2 February 2013, 12:49 AM

I am looking to purchase my first rolex and I was wondering what the best Rolex is regardless of the sticker price. I am most interested in what is inside the watch, the quality of the movement, reliability, durability, and something that will last for a long time. Thank you.

kilyung · 2 February 2013, 12:56 AM

116710 GMTIIc

kilyung · 2 February 2013, 01:00 AM

For something a little more special. 116718 GMTIIc.

Thatguy · 2 February 2013, 01:00 AM

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116710 GMTIIc

This or sub for durability.

kilyung · 2 February 2013, 01:02 AM

For something spectacular. 218206 Platinum DD2.

mldaytona · 2 February 2013, 01:02 AM

Datejust II

padi56 · 2 February 2013, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rolex75216

I am looking to purchase my first rolex and I was wondering what the best Rolex is regardless of the sticker price. I am most interested in what is inside the watch, the quality of the movement, reliability, durability, and something that will last for a long time. Thank you.

The best Rolex is the one you like the most, all the men line up except the chronographs are all based on one movement the cal 3135 with or without added complications.And with just a little care and regular routine service all will last a life time and beyond.The sports S.steel models hold there prices a little better that say the Airking DJ range, but all Rolex watches hold there prices well compared to many other high end brands.

Armyguy03 · 2 February 2013, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by rolex75216

I am looking to purchase my first rolex and I was wondering what the best Rolex is regardless of the sticker price. I am most interested in what is inside the watch, the quality of the movement, reliability, durability, and something that will last for a long time. Thank you.

Any Rolex will do

Try a Sub, anyone that makes you

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seand442 · 2 February 2013, 01:12 AM

The best Rolex is the one you like and can afford. At the same time, there is nothing wrong with having that grail you can dream about.

tfduff723 · 2 February 2013, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

The best Rolex is the one you like the most, all the men line up except the chronographs are all based on one movement the cal 3135 with or without added complications.And with just a little care and regular routine service all will last a life time and beyond.The sports S.steel models hold there prices a little better that say the Airking DJ range, but all Rolex watches hold there prices well compared to many other high end brands.

Very sound advice.

My 3 choices are narrowed down to these:

Exp II 16570 (white dial)
GMT Master II 16710 (coke or pepsi)
Sub LV 16610

JOEJOEJOE · 2 February 2013, 02:04 AM

Sub or an Explorer

Knappo 1307 · 2 February 2013, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

116710 GMTIIc

This....

Knappo 1307 · 2 February 2013, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

For something spectacular. 218206 Platinum DD2.

Welshwatchman · 2 February 2013, 02:30 AM

The most "complete" watch for me is this one, at a sensible £11.5k MRSP back in 2007 ... and I had a really hefty discount.

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The TT version is ok too.

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snowpea · 2 February 2013, 02:39 AM

This thread is a MUST STAY OUT!!!!!

JJL · 2 February 2013, 02:45 AM

Regardless of price, I think I'd want either a WG Blue Sub or Platinum Pres. Probably the WG Sub... it's tough to beat IMO

Vincent65 · 2 February 2013, 02:49 AM

'best' is subjective - get what you like 'best'

Micha · 2 February 2013, 02:58 AM

PN SS Daytona.......

Painter · 2 February 2013, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

The most "complete" watch for me is this one, at a sensible £11.5k MRSP back in 2007 ... and I had a really hefty discount.

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The TT version is ok too.

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Nice GMTs there

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LightOnAHill · 2 February 2013, 03:12 AM

For me, best means some precious metal, so go gold!

SohAIS · 2 February 2013, 03:21 AM

as some of the other people said. Day Date II with glacier dial

sea-dweller · 2 February 2013, 03:25 AM

It depends on what you are looking for. Every Rolex is "best" to someone.

Sublovin · 2 February 2013, 03:28 AM

Really tough to pick one....but I will go with the white gold Sub. I think the sub is the classic Rolex, and the white gold with blue dial and bezel is truly an understated classic.

kingSubTT · 2 February 2013, 04:07 AM

Best is the most 'sought after' Rolex. If you call 10 ADs, 5 won't even have it. That is 116520, SS Daytona.

Rolexitis · 2 February 2013, 04:13 AM

Totally subjective. I'm surprised not to hear more 216570 as tough and reliable. Relly!? The sub and GMT are awesome too! I should have stayed out of here! Now I want that damn 116710!!!

Rolexitis · 2 February 2013, 04:14 AM

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116710 GMTIIc

Thanks a lot, Mike! Now I'm going to stroll into the AD for a 216570 and come out with a 116710 instead!

tkerrmd · 2 February 2013, 04:31 AM

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116710 GMTIIc

totally agree

Astro_Train · 2 February 2013, 04:41 AM

not biased because I love the GMT Master above all Rolex watches but I think its the best bang for the buck. Especially its newest iteration being the ceramic one. Glad to see most people here agree

warrior · 2 February 2013, 04:58 AM

The Best Rolex is not the most popular model or the most expensive model or the flashiest model or the ones that have the most upgrades...as others have said, it's the one you like best, the one that best suits your personality. They're all durable. I've had many sport or dress Rolexes. My best is the Explorer.

FNFZ4 · 2 February 2013, 05:00 AM

I would say GMTIIC TT

2 February 2013, 12:49 AM	#1
rolex75216 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 2,008	Best Rolex Regardless of Price I am looking to purchase my first rolex and I was wondering what the best Rolex is regardless of the sticker price. I am most interested in what is inside the watch, the quality of the movement, reliability, durability, and something that will last for a long time. Thank you.

2 February 2013, 01:02 AM	#6
mldaytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: USA Watch: me go all out Posts: 1,183	Datejust II Attached Images

2 February 2013, 01:12 AM	#9
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	The best Rolex is the one you like and can afford. At the same time, there is nothing wrong with having that grail you can dream about. __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

2 February 2013, 02:30 AM	#14
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	The most "complete" watch for me is this one, at a sensible £11.5k MRSP back in 2007 ... and I had a really hefty discount. The TT version is ok too.

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snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	This thread is a MUST STAY OUT!!!!! __________________

2 February 2013, 12:56 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	116710 GMTIIc

2 February 2013, 01:00 AM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	For something a little more special. 116718 GMTIIc.

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JOEJOEJOE "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Posts: 159	Sub or an Explorer

2 February 2013, 02:45 AM	#16
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	Regardless of price, I think I'd want either a WG Blue Sub or Platinum Pres. Probably the WG Sub... it's tough to beat IMO

2 February 2013, 02:49 AM	#17
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	'best' is subjective - get what you like 'best'

2 February 2013, 02:58 AM	#18
Micha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: S.Florida/Ontario Watch: 6263, 1675 Posts: 2,259	PN SS Daytona....... __________________ life is good

2 February 2013, 03:12 AM	#20
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	For me, best means some precious metal, so go gold!

2 February 2013, 03:21 AM	#21
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 34,546	as some of the other people said. Day Date II with glacier dial

2 February 2013, 03:25 AM	#22
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	It depends on what you are looking for. Every Rolex is "best" to someone.

2 February 2013, 03:28 AM	#23
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	Really tough to pick one....but I will go with the white gold Sub. I think the sub is the classic Rolex, and the white gold with blue dial and bezel is truly an understated classic.

2 February 2013, 04:07 AM	#24
kingSubTT "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Watch: SmurfDaytonaBLNR Posts: 682	Best is the most 'sought after' Rolex. If you call 10 ADs, 5 won't even have it. That is 116520, SS Daytona. __________________ White Daytona 116520, Sub 116619LB, GMT II BLNR

2 February 2013, 04:13 AM	#25
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	Totally subjective. I'm surprised not to hear more 216570 as tough and reliable. Relly!? The sub and GMT are awesome too! I should have stayed out of here! Now I want that damn 116710!!! __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 February 2013, 04:41 AM	#28
Astro_Train Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: USA Watch: 116610 Posts: 39	not biased because I love the GMT Master above all Rolex watches but I think its the best bang for the buck. Especially its newest iteration being the ceramic one. Glad to see most people here agree

2 February 2013, 04:58 AM	#29
warrior "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: massachusetts Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,692	The Best Rolex is not the most popular model or the most expensive model or the flashiest model or the ones that have the most upgrades...as others have said, it's the one you like best, the one that best suits your personality. They're all durable. I've had many sport or dress Rolexes. My best is the Explorer.

2 February 2013, 05:00 AM	#30
FNFZ4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Alfred Location: DC Metro Watch: None Posts: 29,368	I would say GMTIIC TT __________________ NEED PC HELP? ASK HERE! Watches: Patek 5205G \| Patek 5167A \| 16613 Serti \| 116718 Green \| 216570 Black \| 16700 Pepsi Wish list: Patek 5726/1 \| AP RG Ceramic \| Patek 5712 \| Patek 5130

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