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29 March 2015, 05:06 AM | #1 |
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Help me pick 1st rolex
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I am curious to hear your thoughts on getting my first Rolex. For background the stories behind the attached watches are as follows. 1) speedmaster -10yr company anniversary (my daily) 2) Hamilton- purchased when our son was born (dress) 3) Douglas- was my grandfather's and despite being 40-50yrs old keeps decent time (world time bezel is cool too) I am considering the following 1) SD4000 -nice blend of modern and vintage with matte dial and ceramic bezel 2)114060 -modern version of the classic sub 3) Hulk- completely modern and birthstone color of our daughter due this May |
29 March 2015, 05:14 AM | #2 |
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pictures attached
sorry pictures now attached
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29 March 2015, 05:16 AM | #3 |
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29 March 2015, 05:17 AM | #4 |
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Datejust 41mm or BLNR
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29 March 2015, 05:25 AM | #5 |
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SD4K, it's the best modern SS Rolex IMO (with BLNR a close second!). Here is mine:
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29 March 2015, 05:26 AM | #6 |
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Hulk. You have black and white so get something different. Also a nice story having it to celebrate the birth of your daughter with her birthstone colour.
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29 March 2015, 05:29 AM | #7 |
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29 March 2015, 05:30 AM | #8 |
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I think any of those Rolex dive options are a good choice. I think the LV fits better once you have several other Rolex pieces, but that's just my opinion. Personally I'd go Sea Dweller or no date Submariner.
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29 March 2015, 05:54 AM | #9 |
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114060 but im biased!
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29 March 2015, 05:56 AM | #10 |
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All are great choices. I would go with the SD4K.
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29 March 2015, 06:15 AM | #11 |
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29 March 2015, 06:19 AM | #12 |
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Hulk...it's Spring time and, like you said, your Daughter arrives in May. Congrats.
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29 March 2015, 06:26 AM | #13 |
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I love all 3 but I'm gonna say 114060 or SD.
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29 March 2015, 07:41 AM | #14 |
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I'd go LVc with what you already have, then sell or save and add another Rolex.
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29 March 2015, 07:44 AM | #15 |
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114060 it'll always be a classic and versatile
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29 March 2015, 07:44 AM | #16 |
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Sounds to me like the Hulk....
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29 March 2015, 07:46 AM | #17 |
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The Hulk makes great sense in your position. It is still a Sub, but it is a bright dressy one, and the colour as well as being awesome in its own right, fits in with the intended occasion. Enjoy.
(If she's born early or late you'll have to change to a diamond or pearl watch ;)
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For many people, 104060 and SD4000 are similar watches. One has date, the other one does not. Although both are 40mm watches, 104060 will look visually bigger than SD4000.
Go to an AD and check them side by side. I prefer 104060 because I found the SD4000 too thick for my wrist. |
29 March 2015, 08:09 AM | #20 |
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Of your options, my vote would be a SD4000. Good luck in your hunt!
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29 March 2015, 08:12 AM | #21 |
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29 March 2015, 08:15 AM | #22 |
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SD4000....nice collection btw. That Douglas is very cool.
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29 March 2015, 08:29 AM | #23 |
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Get a classic stainless steel Rolex Submariner style watch with a black bezel
Submariner Date Submariner no date Sea dweller GMT Sale the color bezels for your second Rolex |
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29 March 2015, 08:31 AM | #25 |
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Sub for sure!
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29 March 2015, 12:29 PM | #26 |
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Thanks for the input everyone. Malak, that gray dial Oyster is beautiful, Ruk, have noticed your profile pic before and thought your collection was great. Hopefully I can get some wrist shots of the contenders to share. I've tried them all on in the past and there is no clear winner..yet.
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29 March 2015, 12:38 PM | #27 |
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Agree, nice collection you have there.
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29 March 2015, 12:45 PM | #28 |
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I say SD4000, just got one a few days ago and find it more appealing than my subc date.
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29 March 2015, 12:49 PM | #29 |
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29 March 2015, 12:52 PM | #30 |
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SD4K...
It's one of Rolex's best diving achievements....ever and are still compact enough to wear on any occasion. I'd consider getting a preloved 16600... Save your self a lot of money. If you are willing to pay full retail for a ceramic SD, I'd consider a preloved Zenith Daytona. http://www.jewelersontime.com/store/...rca_1996_.html Absolute stunner! |
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