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cis11 · 17 March 2015, 12:13 PM

Hey everyone,

Just joined the forum recently and I have been tediously researching as I am finally committing myself to save up for my first rolex. Searching within vintage and modern(ish) watches I think I have narrowed down my journey.

Probably in order of interest I would say:

1) GMT Master II Ref 16710 with pepsi bezel. - I love the sportiness of the watch but it sets itself apart from other sport rolexes without compromising the general look. At Gettysburg college, the go-to watch for parents to get their kids for graduating high school seems to be the submariner. This seems to be a win win for me getting my desired look but at the same time not being the same as the others.

2) Submariner SS 16610- I still can't help but look at the sub because to people who aren't in tune with watches this seems to be the model that comes to mind when they think Rolex. The black goes with everything and is a sharp look that can be dressed up and dressed down (as if you all didn't know already

)

Downside: again going to a college with a big sticker price you see lots of kids who have these.

3) Vintage Datejust 1603 1972-1973 with grey dial - This is different from the others. The color reminds me of my very first watch that I bought myself: A grey nixon time teller P. You could say I have upgraded since then

It also has a smaller sticker price.

Let me know what you all think!

Ian

P.S. I added only the photo of the Datejust because this is the actual watch I would be buying where as I haven't found the others yet, Except I have a 16710 pepsi on the forum that I am eyeing up.

GsurgBM · 17 March 2015, 12:15 PM

Pepsi dude. You'll love it.

red1108nyc · 17 March 2015, 12:19 PM

Easy call.. this one!

LuminousMaximus · 17 March 2015, 12:20 PM

I purchased the Yachtmaster as my first because it reminded me of nothing I had purchased in the past..lol

I say go with the 16610 Sub

and make sure you buy from a vendor on this board... so you don't get ripped off

Chadridv · 17 March 2015, 12:21 PM

Although that Datejust is beautiful I would go for the GMT or sub. I think it will pay off to have a watch of the "tool" variety for your first!

This is my first and my best. Either way good luck!

brandrea · 17 March 2015, 12:25 PM

Welcome to TRF, theyre all really great choices and you can't go wrong with any of them!

domrusso10 · 17 March 2015, 12:31 PM

Sun hands down is the best first rolex

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fishingbear · 17 March 2015, 01:00 PM

No brainier:

AF_Rob · 17 March 2015, 01:03 PM

Out of the 3, I vote the Pepsi.

cht · 17 March 2015, 01:13 PM

I agree, Pepsi.

The dial is nice on that datejust, but that bezel is just bleh and dull. It does nothing for the watch except remove any chance of having sparkle/shine/gimmer when the light hits it. You'd be better off with a smooth bezel or a fluted one which will reflect and catch light at all angles giving the watch a gleam to it.

Onikage · 17 March 2015, 01:17 PM

Sub is more conservative so GMT with its red hand and coloured bezel would be my choice.

cis11 · 17 March 2015, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cht

I agree, Pepsi.

The dial is nice on that datejust, but that bezel is just bleh and dull. It does nothing for the watch except remove any chance of having sparkle/shine/gimmer when the light hits it. You'd be better off with a smooth bezel or a fluted one which will reflect and catch light at all angles giving the watch a gleam to it.

I didn't even realize until now that it wasn't truly fluted

I agree, I think I know I really want the pepsi

Now to finish saving, with a birthday coming up I hope my parents will help me out at least a little bit.

kamek · 17 March 2015, 01:21 PM

16610

adawil2002 · 17 March 2015, 01:24 PM

Pepsi GMT.

Sepahan · 17 March 2015, 01:28 PM

16610

Rogdogg · 17 March 2015, 01:31 PM

From those 3 choices I think I would go with (in order of preference)

1.) Pepsi

2.) Sub

3.) DJ

sickened1 · 17 March 2015, 01:35 PM

Pepsi gets my vote.

luvsub · 17 March 2015, 02:03 PM

Pepsi.

tjbender · 17 March 2015, 02:30 PM

#pepsi

Ruud Van Driver · 17 March 2015, 02:55 PM

Option 1. Good luck

c41006 · 17 March 2015, 02:59 PM

If you want something to stand out a bit from the crowd, go with the Pepsi.

If you want a timeless classic that makes a great foundation for any collection, go with the 16610

T01 · 17 March 2015, 03:26 PM

Sub

RDA 1 · 17 March 2015, 06:52 PM

Try them all on

You'll know soon enough, all lovely but the sub is a great starter piece.Love mine !

Enjoy the process

Token74 · 17 March 2015, 07:01 PM

From your list, I would have said Sub, although I'm personally a Sea Dweller fan (had the 16600 and now have the 1160600). I did also have a GMT for about a year and I loved it, but not quite as versatile as the Sub in my view.

However. STOP PRESS. That DateJust is amazing!

badass09 · 17 March 2015, 07:26 PM

I think in your case the pepsi gmt should be best to stand out from the college crowd and something you'll love too.. the sub would also be a gd contender but since you said most of the kids get them nowadays the you should be getting the pepsi gmt..

Or you could get a 114060..

ordanltd1 · 17 March 2015, 07:50 PM

Sub

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Alex4 · 17 March 2015, 07:54 PM

I would go for the 16610

Britexpat76 · 17 March 2015, 08:28 PM

Gmt

travisb · 17 March 2015, 09:22 PM

Stick with your first choice! Pepsi.
Can't go wrong with the GMT or Sub. I'd keep the DJ on the back burner for your second.

Urosfan · 17 March 2015, 09:29 PM

Pepsi

17 March 2015, 12:13 PM	#1
cis11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Ian Location: Pennsylvania Watch: On the market ;) Posts: 9	The final 3: Choosing my first Rolex Hey everyone, Just joined the forum recently and I have been tediously researching as I am finally committing myself to save up for my first rolex. Searching within vintage and modern(ish) watches I think I have narrowed down my journey. Probably in order of interest I would say: 1) GMT Master II Ref 16710 with pepsi bezel. - I love the sportiness of the watch but it sets itself apart from other sport rolexes without compromising the general look. At Gettysburg college, the go-to watch for parents to get their kids for graduating high school seems to be the submariner. This seems to be a win win for me getting my desired look but at the same time not being the same as the others. 2) Submariner SS 16610- I still can't help but look at the sub because to people who aren't in tune with watches this seems to be the model that comes to mind when they think Rolex. The black goes with everything and is a sharp look that can be dressed up and dressed down (as if you all didn't know already) Downside: again going to a college with a big sticker price you see lots of kids who have these. 3) Vintage Datejust 1603 1972-1973 with grey dial - This is different from the others. The color reminds me of my very first watch that I bought myself: A grey nixon time teller P. You could say I have upgraded since then It also has a smaller sticker price. Let me know what you all think! Ian P.S. I added only the photo of the Datejust because this is the actual watch I would be buying where as I haven't found the others yet, Except I have a 16710 pepsi on the forum that I am eyeing up. Attached Images

17 March 2015, 12:15 PM	#2
GsurgBM "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: Not enough Posts: 3,759	Pepsi dude. You'll love it. Attached Images __________________ Rolex • Tudor • Omega • Panerai

17 March 2015, 12:20 PM	#4
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	make it happen I purchased the Yachtmaster as my first because it reminded me of nothing I had purchased in the past..lol I say go with the 16610 Sub and make sure you buy from a vendor on this board... so you don't get ripped off Attached Images __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

17 March 2015, 01:00 PM	#8
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	No brainier: Attached Images

17 March 2015, 01:17 PM	#11
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Sub is more conservative so GMT with its red hand and coloured bezel would be my choice. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

17 March 2015, 12:19 PM	#3
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	Easy call.. this one!

17 March 2015, 12:21 PM	#5
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Although that Datejust is beautiful I would go for the GMT or sub. I think it will pay off to have a watch of the "tool" variety for your first! This is my first and my best. Either way good luck!

17 March 2015, 12:25 PM	#6
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,120	Welcome to TRF, theyre all really great choices and you can't go wrong with any of them!

17 March 2015, 12:31 PM	#7
domrusso10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: new york Watch: 116334 & 116610 Posts: 1,310	Sun hands down is the best first rolex Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

17 March 2015, 01:03 PM	#9
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,673	Out of the 3, I vote the Pepsi.

17 March 2015, 01:13 PM	#10
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,143	I agree, Pepsi. The dial is nice on that datejust, but that bezel is just bleh and dull. It does nothing for the watch except remove any chance of having sparkle/shine/gimmer when the light hits it. You'd be better off with a smooth bezel or a fluted one which will reflect and catch light at all angles giving the watch a gleam to it.

17 March 2015, 01:21 PM	#13
kamek "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Brian Location: NYC Posts: 534	16610

17 March 2015, 01:24 PM	#14
adawil2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andrew Wilson Location: Brunswick, Maine Watch: 16550 Explorer II Posts: 1,773	Pepsi GMT. __________________ 6284 SS, 16014 SS Jubilee silver stick, 16253 TT Blue Thunderbird, 16550 SS Exp II Cream, bought in 1986, 116400GV Z-blue Milgauss, 79260 Tudor, 116660 DSSD-Blue, 116500LV Daytona White, 116710 BLNR, 326934 Blue Skydweller

17 March 2015, 01:28 PM	#15
Sepahan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 41	16610

17 March 2015, 01:31 PM	#16
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	From those 3 choices I think I would go with (in order of preference) 1.) Pepsi 2.) Sub 3.) DJ __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

17 March 2015, 01:35 PM	#17
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	Pepsi gets my vote.

17 March 2015, 02:03 PM	#18
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Pepsi.

17 March 2015, 02:30 PM	#19
tjbender 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,428	#pepsi

17 March 2015, 02:55 PM	#20
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Option 1. Good luck

17 March 2015, 02:59 PM	#21
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	If you want something to stand out a bit from the crowd, go with the Pepsi. If you want a timeless classic that makes a great foundation for any collection, go with the 16610

17 March 2015, 03:26 PM	#22
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Sub

17 March 2015, 06:52 PM	#23
RDA 1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: UK Watch: 14060m Posts: 34	Try them all on You'll know soon enough, all lovely but the sub is a great starter piece.Love mine ! Enjoy the process

17 March 2015, 07:01 PM	#24
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	From your list, I would have said Sub, although I'm personally a Sea Dweller fan (had the 16600 and now have the 1160600). I did also have a GMT for about a year and I loved it, but not quite as versatile as the Sub in my view. However. STOP PRESS. That DateJust is amazing! __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

17 March 2015, 07:26 PM	#25
badass09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: prabhu Location: singapore Watch: ROLEX 116613LBD Posts: 713	I think in your case the pepsi gmt should be best to stand out from the college crowd and something you'll love too.. the sub would also be a gd contender but since you said most of the kids get them nowadays the you should be getting the pepsi gmt.. Or you could get a 114060..

17 March 2015, 07:50 PM	#26
ordanltd1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: israel Posts: 7	Sub Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 March 2015, 07:54 PM	#27
Alex4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: France Posts: 113	I would go for the 16610 __________________ instagram: alex_aal

17 March 2015, 08:28 PM	#28
Britexpat76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: James Location: Middle East Watch: AP ROO,GP FTC, YM Posts: 892	Gmt

17 March 2015, 09:22 PM	#29
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Stick with your first choice! Pepsi. Can't go wrong with the GMT or Sub. I'd keep the DJ on the back burner for your second.

17 March 2015, 09:29 PM	#30
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Pepsi

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