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TempoKing · 25 November 2010, 08:40 AM

Hayden's watch looks good

nauticajoe · 25 November 2010, 09:45 AM

Another vote for the 16610

TheCanadian · 25 November 2010, 10:20 AM

GMTIIc is what I would recommend. Good luck and I look forward to seeing you posting some pictures of your Rolex 1 day

ersnyder · 25 November 2010, 03:56 PM

IMO, a nice Exp II white face is a great way to start your collection. Somewhat unique, well within a beginning price range and a "4 hander" to boot!

Rolexcess · 26 November 2010, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oo7

14060m if there's any left bnib.

x2!

qulhey22 · 26 November 2010, 02:44 AM

Cool Thread and here is my recomendation.

Make it an accomplishment IMO. But respect the goal you set. I hit my accomplishment 3 years in a row and still didn't pull the trigger until this year. When I did, I wish I wouldn't have waited as it was a great experience. Best money spent to reflect past achievements. It will mean more again IMO.

Good luck on your path!

av8ors · 26 November 2010, 04:23 AM

That's a great idea.

Quote:

Originally Posted by qulhey22

Cool Thread and here is my recomendation.

Make it an accomplishment IMO. But respect the goal you set. I hit my accomplishment 3 years in a row and still didn't pull the trigger until this year. When I did, I wish I wouldn't have waited as it was a great experience. Best money spent to reflect past achievements. It will mean more again IMO.

Good luck on your path!

buke45 · 26 November 2010, 03:47 AM

Any of the sports models, my first one was a Sea Dweller, I was 18.

av8ors · 26 November 2010, 04:05 AM

GMTIIc is great for pilots. JAT...

HORNBLOWER · 26 November 2010, 04:46 AM

A real pilots watch, the 1675 gmt.

tictocChuck · 26 November 2010, 05:24 AM

Part of the fun with Rolex is getting to know it's wonderful history and heritage first. Do some research and reading on the various models to gain an appreciation.

Find some nice screen shots of your favorite models so you can have them handy to look at to build anticipation and excitement.

It's a nice goal to look forward to and perhaps you can make it a reward for a significant personal achievement to give it more meaning.

Good luck and I hope you enjoy your first Rolex when the day comes....it's probably something you will keep a lifetime!

harry in montreal · 26 November 2010, 05:36 AM

Its not great advice to recommend that a young man spend his life savings on a very expensive watch.

If you are lucky to have thousands of dollars during your childhood, you should spend it on a more moderately priced watch, use it to travel, spend time with your friends, save a little, get a used car and stay in school, study hard. just my thoughts. Harry

Rolex 16600
Rolex 1603
Tudor 72000
And a bunch of other vintage

sappie66 · 26 November 2010, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harry in montreal

Its not great advice to recommend that a young man spend his life savings on a very expensive watch.

If you are lucky to have thousands of dollars during your childhood, you should spend it on a more moderately priced watch, use it to travel, spend time with your friends, save a little, get a used car and stay in school, study hard. just my thoughts. Harry

Rolex 16600
Rolex 1603
Tudor 72000
And a bunch of other vintage

Probably not the opinion the OP wanted, but the best one he'll get.

steven.veres · 26 November 2010, 05:38 AM

Don't count out the OP Air-King and Date watches. They are excellent entry level watches, and come in a variety of bezel and dial combos.

And as mentioned above these are classics:

SS Submariner

SS Daytona

harry in montreal · 26 November 2010, 06:19 AM

I started with an Air King Date ($1000) as a reward to myself for getting my accounting designation. over the next 7/8 years, i traded it up to the Sea Dweller i currently have. Harry

26 November 2010, 02:44 AM	#6
qulhey22 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Toby Location: Thibodaux LA Watch: GMT II c 11/2010 Posts: 35	Cool Thread and here is my recomendation. Make it an accomplishment IMO. But respect the goal you set. I hit my accomplishment 3 years in a row and still didn't pull the trigger until this year. When I did, I wish I wouldn't have waited as it was a great experience. Best money spent to reflect past achievements. It will mean more again IMO. Good luck on your path! Attached Images

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25 November 2010, 08:40 AM	#1
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	Hayden's watch looks good

25 November 2010, 09:45 AM	#2
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Another vote for the 16610

25 November 2010, 10:20 AM	#3
TheCanadian Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Watch: GMTIIc, TTDJ2 Posts: 186	GMTIIc is what I would recommend. Good luck and I look forward to seeing you posting some pictures of your Rolex 1 day

25 November 2010, 03:56 PM	#4
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	IMO, a nice Exp II white face is a great way to start your collection. Somewhat unique, well within a beginning price range and a "4 hander" to boot!

26 November 2010, 03:47 AM	#8
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	Any of the sports models, my first one was a Sea Dweller, I was 18.

26 November 2010, 04:05 AM	#9
av8ors Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Roger Location: California Posts: 182	GMTIIc is great for pilots. JAT...

26 November 2010, 04:46 AM	#10
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	A real pilots watch, the 1675 gmt.

26 November 2010, 05:24 AM	#11
tictocChuck Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Seattle Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 256	Part of the fun with Rolex is getting to know it's wonderful history and heritage first. Do some research and reading on the various models to gain an appreciation. Find some nice screen shots of your favorite models so you can have them handy to look at to build anticipation and excitement. It's a nice goal to look forward to and perhaps you can make it a reward for a significant personal achievement to give it more meaning. Good luck and I hope you enjoy your first Rolex when the day comes....it's probably something you will keep a lifetime!

26 November 2010, 05:36 AM	#12
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	Its not great advice to recommend that a young man spend his life savings on a very expensive watch. If you are lucky to have thousands of dollars during your childhood, you should spend it on a more moderately priced watch, use it to travel, spend time with your friends, save a little, get a used car and stay in school, study hard. just my thoughts. Harry Rolex 16600 Rolex 1603 Tudor 72000 And a bunch of other vintage

26 November 2010, 05:38 AM	#14
steven.veres "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 152	Don't count out the OP Air-King and Date watches. They are excellent entry level watches, and come in a variety of bezel and dial combos. And as mentioned above these are classics: SS Submariner SS Daytona

26 November 2010, 06:19 AM	#15
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	I started with an Air King Date ($1000) as a reward to myself for getting my accounting designation. over the next 7/8 years, i traded it up to the Sea Dweller i currently have. Harry

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