Things to look for... Submariner

[Stevenbrla]

Hi folks...

I've enjoyed reading your posts the last few weeks, so thought I'd try to gleen a little more wisdom from you all.

I'm in the market for my first Rolex, a 16610 to exact. (or at least, I think)

Planning to buy used, just because it fits my budget best, and I plan to wear it daily in my outdoors business... so I figure it wouldn't be pristine after a few months of me wearing it anyway.

Wondering if you guys could point out some different details of different Submariners that I might not understand or be familiar with..

As of now, I'm sold on trying to get one without the holes on the case... so I think that means 2003 or newer, right?

Also open to recommendations on dealers... in the past, I've pulled the trigger on many things off of ebay, and there seems to be handful of reputable dealers there... wouldn't do a $4k deal with an unknown guy across the country though.

I welcome your thoughts... thanks again.... Steve