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Jay1204 · 2 July 2016, 12:57 PM

Hello guys!

I always liked Rolex watches for years but never had any means to purchase one. Now that Im somewhat financially stable, I am looking into purchase one. Im learning so many things about Rolex from this website and im debating if I should purchase vintage or a new one. I really like new Daytona ceramic black bezel, Deep-sea Deep-blue, and GMT Master Stainless Pepsi but my friends suggesting go with older vintage... I dont know where I should pull the trigger... (My heart is at Deepsea Blue now, oh I love it soooo much)
Im currently own TagHeuer-Auto Chrono, Omega-Man on the Moon, Tudor-Black bay, Mido-multifold.

Any suggestions?

TimeRookie · 2 July 2016, 01:35 PM

Get yourself a GMT Pepsi. That's a great start.

joli160 · 2 July 2016, 01:35 PM

Welcome Jay, I can only advice you to take your time and try on your wrist any watch before you make a decision to buy. Between vintage and new is a world of difference.

kromdom · 2 July 2016, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay1204

My heart is at Deepsea Blue now, oh I love it soooo much. Any suggestions?

FOLLOW YOUR HEART

Slippy Chips · 2 July 2016, 01:58 PM

Get what you like not what people tell you you should like. All of those are amazing watches and a great place to start. But I know first hand what it's like to pass on something you love just because someone else said something. Then I regretted that decision for years.

Eacast · 2 July 2016, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kromdom

FOLLOW YOUR HEART

X2... Go for the one you really like and you would be happy for sure. Vintaje are nice but follow your heart.

dadonn2 · 2 July 2016, 02:02 PM

My suggestion would be to wait for awhile as you get the lay of the land on this forum. My tastes changed and expanded pretty rapidly in the early going. That said, in the realm of Rolex, there are no mistakes unless you get something off the grid and come to hate it. The tool watches are a no brainer.

TickTopia · 2 July 2016, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kromdom

FOLLOW YOUR HEART

This

RHF1109 · 2 July 2016, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Slippy Chips

Get what you like not what people tell you you should like. All of those are amazing watches and a great place to start. But I know first hand what it's like to pass on something you love just because someone else said something. Then I regretted that decision for years.

Exactly this. Wear what you enjoy, for yourself. Hard to go wrong with any of those.

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KAYPIPEE · 2 July 2016, 02:18 PM

I am acquiring a new Date Just 41 and I am really thrilled to have one since I have been thinking to own one. So far I have been having Mont Blanc Limited edition Maesterstuk and very happy I have Rolex as my life time possession.

BLACKHORSE 6 · 2 July 2016, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dadonn2

My suggestion would be to wait for awhile as you get the lay of the land on this forum. My tastes changed and expanded pretty rapidly in the early going. That said, in the realm of Rolex, there are no mistakes unless you get something off the grid and come to hate it. The tool watches are a no brainer.

This forum will also give you a schewed view of Rolex ownership. TRF will tempt and entice you with another watch no matter how many you have and is full of enablers who post amazing pictures of their collections. Before you know it, the idea of a collection of three, four or even five Rolexs seems to be the norm, because you have to have all of your bases covered (modern and vintage, a diver then a GTM and then a special occasion/PM watch).

Choose the watch that YOU want. Then DECIDE that you're content, no matter how many pictures of new watches are posted on TRF. Otherwise, you'll buy a new watch, be happy with it for six weeks, then flip it for a loss in order to buy the one you "should have" gotten in the first place.

No offense to any members. I love TRF and all of the great people here!

GradyPhilpott · 2 July 2016, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BLACKHORSE 6

Before you know it, the idea of a collection of three, four or even five Rolexs seems to be the norm, because you have to have all of your bases covered (modern and vintage, a diver then a GTM and then a special occasion/PM watch).

Rolex: The Lay's Potato Chip of Watches.

1William · 2 July 2016, 09:04 PM

Being new to Rolex I would suggest going to an AD and trying everything on. See what works, do your research and buy right. If you can figure out how to buy, sell and trade you will be able to trade or sell better and get the watches you want. It took me a while to figure it out, and it is still expensive, but not so much compared to AD prices. The search engine is your friend.

Ckci · 2 July 2016, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BLACKHORSE 6

This forum will also give you a schewed view of Rolex ownership. TRF will tempt and entice you with another watch no matter how many you have and is full of enablers who post amazing pictures of their collections. Before you know it, the idea of a collection of three, four or even five Rolexs seems to be the norm, because you have to have all of your bases covered (modern and vintage, a diver then a GTM and then a special occasion/PM watch).

Choose the watch that YOU want. Then DECIDE that you're content, no matter how many pictures of new watches are posted on TRF. Otherwise, you'll buy a new watch, be happy with it for six weeks, then flip it for a loss in order to buy the one you "should have" gotten in the first place.

No offense to any members. I love TRF and all of the great people here!

I fully agree! This is a dangerous place if you don't have lots of disposable income. I like all of your choices. A PEPSI appeals to me most out of your list although I have all of the ones you listed. I'd try on the DSSD blue first because it's a very big watch. The PEPSI has some really good vintage versions that you can swap out bracelets and straps on if you go with say a 16750.
Here's a more modern one. I wear it as much as anything I have.
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I don't really wear my DSSD blue although it is gorgeous.

AK797 · 2 July 2016, 09:24 PM

Go for the DB as you love it the most. Vintage requires a lot more analysis so you should do a lot of homework first.

brandrea · 2 July 2016, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Go for the DB as you love it the most. Vintage requires a lot more analysis so you should do a lot of homework first.

Well said

Spend some time at your AD, visit several times if need be and feel good about making your decision. Don't rush it

Sandblaster · 2 July 2016, 11:03 PM

You like the deepsea d-blue it's brand new and nobody has the watch so it would put you in a rare group absolutely Jump On It.

arizonapaul · 2 July 2016, 11:11 PM

I just got the deep sea blue Friday from a membet here and I love it. I does make my subs seem small now with its great presence. Very unique watch.

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LostinNihon · 2 July 2016, 11:23 PM

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jrs146 · 2 July 2016, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BLACKHORSE 6

TRF will tempt and entice you with another watch no matter how many you have and is full of enablers who post amazing pictures of their collections. Before you know it, the idea of a collection of three, four or even five Rolexs seems to be the norm

TRF is quite the temptress. It's hard shy away from her magical powers of enablement.

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Jay1204 · 6 July 2016, 12:43 PM

Thank you guys, I appreciate all your inputs. I narrowed it down to Sea-Dweller deep sea Blue and Black. The diffidence between these two are $3000-$3500 But im still not neglecting Pepsi either... I will let you guys know within few months.

fskywalker · 7 July 2016, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Slippy Chips

Get what you like not what people tell you you should like. All of those are amazing watches and a great place to start. But I know first hand what it's like to pass on something you love just because someone else said something. Then I regretted that decision for years.

Solid advice!

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rmlovett1 · 7 July 2016, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kromdom

follow your heart

x2!

Librarywilliam · 7 July 2016, 01:01 AM

Buy the one that gets you hot!
Deep Blue baby.later there is time

watchwatcher · 7 July 2016, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay1204

(My heart is at Deepsea Blue now, oh I love it soooo much)

Any suggestions?

Yes. Go with your heart.

Rolex addict · 7 July 2016, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Rolex: The Lay's Potato Chip of Watches.

Yep!!!! Your bank account will now be forever lighter.

captain_NEMO · 7 July 2016, 04:37 AM

Let the AD salesperson earn their commission. Try 10 pieces and go with what sings to you and your checkbook. More often, for me at least, these watches take on a whole new look when sitting on YOUR wrist.

The Libertine · 7 July 2016, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kromdom

FOLLOW YOUR HEART

x100; buy what you truly like!

dht_tubes · 7 July 2016, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kromdom

FOLLOW YOUR HEART

Strongly agree!!!!

GFONG · 7 July 2016, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by joli160

welcome jay, i can only advice you to take your time and try on your wrist any watch before you make a decision to buy. Between vintage and new is a world of difference.

x2

2 July 2016, 12:57 PM	#1
Jay1204 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4	New to Rolex Hello guys! I always liked Rolex watches for years but never had any means to purchase one. Now that Im somewhat financially stable, I am looking into purchase one. Im learning so many things about Rolex from this website and im debating if I should purchase vintage or a new one. I really like new Daytona ceramic black bezel, Deep-sea Deep-blue, and GMT Master Stainless Pepsi but my friends suggesting go with older vintage... I dont know where I should pull the trigger... (My heart is at Deepsea Blue now, oh I love it soooo much) Im currently own TagHeuer-Auto Chrono, Omega-Man on the Moon, Tudor-Black bay, Mido-multifold. Any suggestions?

2 July 2016, 01:35 PM	#2
TimeRookie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Don Location: Canada Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 2,204	Get yourself a GMT Pepsi. That's a great start. __________________ 1988 15053 Rolex Date Two Tone (Grad Present) 116710 GMT Master II BLNR Seiko Prospex LX SNR031 Pelagos 42mm Explorer II 226570

2 July 2016, 01:35 PM	#3
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	Welcome Jay, I can only advice you to take your time and try on your wrist any watch before you make a decision to buy. Between vintage and new is a world of difference. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

2 July 2016, 02:18 PM	#10
KAYPIPEE "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hyderabad, India Posts: 1	New Rolex Date-Just 41 roll-gold I am acquiring a new Date Just 41 and I am really thrilled to have one since I have been thinking to own one. So far I have been having Mont Blanc Limited edition Maesterstuk and very happy I have Rolex as my life time possession.

2 July 2016, 11:11 PM	#18
arizonapaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Fountain Hills,Az Watch: All 3 Sea-Dwellers Posts: 975	I just got the deep sea blue Friday from a membet here and I love it. I does make my subs seem small now with its great presence. Very unique watch. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Sea-Dweller SD43 Rolex D-blue- Rolex Hulk Rolex TT Sub- Rolex SD4000 Omega Ploprof 1200 m Panerai 510 Panerai 785 set-NIB Rolex Airking

2 July 2016, 01:58 PM	#5
Slippy Chips "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Dirty South Posts: 629	Get what you like not what people tell you you should like. All of those are amazing watches and a great place to start. But I know first hand what it's like to pass on something you love just because someone else said something. Then I regretted that decision for years.

2 July 2016, 02:02 PM	#7
dadonn2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 1,557	My suggestion would be to wait for awhile as you get the lay of the land on this forum. My tastes changed and expanded pretty rapidly in the early going. That said, in the realm of Rolex, there are no mistakes unless you get something off the grid and come to hate it. The tool watches are a no brainer.

2 July 2016, 09:04 PM	#13
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Being new to Rolex I would suggest going to an AD and trying everything on. See what works, do your research and buy right. If you can figure out how to buy, sell and trade you will be able to trade or sell better and get the watches you want. It took me a while to figure it out, and it is still expensive, but not so much compared to AD prices. The search engine is your friend.

2 July 2016, 09:24 PM	#15
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Go for the DB as you love it the most. Vintage requires a lot more analysis so you should do a lot of homework first.

2 July 2016, 11:03 PM	#17
Sandblaster Banned Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: US Watch: 16570, 216570 Posts: 161	You like the deepsea d-blue it's brand new and nobody has the watch so it would put you in a rare group absolutely Jump On It.

2 July 2016, 11:23 PM	#19
LostinNihon "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: John Location: Encinitas, CA Watch: 5712/5164/SBGW253/ Posts: 460	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 July 2016, 12:43 PM	#21
Jay1204 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4	Thank you guys, I appreciate all your inputs. I narrowed it down to Sea-Dweller deep sea Blue and Black. The diffidence between these two are $3000-$3500 But im still not neglecting Pepsi either... I will let you guys know within few months.

7 July 2016, 01:01 AM	#24
Librarywilliam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Bill Collins Location: Sun valley,idaho Watch: Audemars,IWC,Smurf Posts: 233	Buy the one that gets you hot! Deep Blue baby.later there is time

7 July 2016, 04:37 AM	#27
captain_NEMO "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jansky Location: Midwest Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 610	Let the AD salesperson earn their commission. Try 10 pieces and go with what sings to you and your checkbook. More often, for me at least, these watches take on a whole new look when sitting on YOUR wrist.

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