Deciding On First Rolex

[First_timer_23]

Hi all! First timer in watches and debating between what to purchase. I’ve developed decent rapport with my local AD. I am a bigger dude (above 6 foot 200 pounds) but have a modest wrist size of 6.5 inches. Was debating between a ym 40 in blue or the ND submariner 41. Which of the two should I go with? Anything else I should consider?

[0nly5iv3Digits]

Both very nice watches. Your wrist size will accommodate both nicely with no issue. I’d personally go 124060 - simple, elegant. PCLs are something to commit to. No such commitment required with brushed sub bracelets.

[TickTockChuck]

A Submariner is always a great first choice. A classic watch with a great history, very iconic. Try it on and do the mirror test to see how it looks from a third angle. Welcome to TRF and good luck in your choice. Cheers

[77T]

Originally Posted by First_timer_23

Was debating between a ym 40 in blue or the ND submariner 41. Which of the two should I go with? Anything else I should consider?

Welcome to the forum.

Ask for both - buy whatever comes in first.

Then the other one next.


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[ZOOK]

Welcome to TRF. Another vote for the Sub.

[Ny325]

Sub.

[anodyne13]

Try them both on. They are very different. The YM is more svelte and I think more stylish, the sub is more bit rugged and “tooly”.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Postpone a purchase until you ache for one more than the other.

[Guppydriver]

For your first? Gentle and easy. Submariner 124060.

You’ll probably be offered the YM first though

[value.target]

Both are amazing watches to have. The ND Submariner might be easier to get as your first piece!

[slide13]

Yeah, I’d say express interest in both and see what comes first. Hard to go wrong with a Sub though, for me the Sub is just the archetypal sports watch and I couldn’t be happier with my 126610. The Sub is an iconic reference point in the watch world for a reason, but I also understand to some that can be a negative as well. YM will definitely be less common.

[Watchdog]

They are such different looks that my suggestion would be to give it a bit more time and reflect or . . . just express interest and see what appears first. Both are great.

[mgsooner]

I’m a big YM fan, although I’ve never owned one. However it’s tough to beat the classic Sub - particularly as your first. When I got a call out of the blue to go and pick my 114 up, that was a special experience.

[KatGirl]

Which matches your lifestyle better? If you are always in a suit and tie, the YM is a solid choice. If you are generally dressed more casually, the ND Sub is the better choice. The Sub can be dressed up or down. In general, for a first Rolex, I’d go Sub, if I were a guy. Good luck! Let the wait begin.

Kat


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[Krash]

Submariner. Best watch ever.


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[gates]

def a sub first, whether its a nd sub or an explorer most of us have a 3 hander, might as well make it a sub - like women you always remember your first rolex, make it count.

[PBJ1925]

Sub all day

[Drew.rob]

ND sub 100% you won’t regret it.


126040 & 136660

[First_timer_23]

The sub it is! Thanks everyone, I think I’ll try for the sub and then get a YM later down the road

[madsitalia]

Originally Posted by First_timer_23

Hi all! First timer in watches and debating between what to purchase. I’ve developed decent rapport with my local AD. I am a bigger dude (above 6 foot 200 pounds) but have a modest wrist size of 6.5 inches. Was debating between a ym 40 in blue or the ND submariner 41. Which of the two should I go with? Anything else I should consider?

Submariner date or perhaps sea dweller

[996marty]

The sub would get my vote

[travisb]

The choice is yours, but I'd choose the Sub every time.

[brandrea]

You can never go wrong buying a Submariner.

Congratulations in advance

[7enderbender]

I didn’t know that 6”+ @200lb puts me into the “bigger dude” category. Dang.
Be that as it may. I’m a fan of 40mm or less, though I’m happy wearing a Speedmaster at 42 also. For divers I think the five digit watches are peak Rolex. Proportions are off on the new ones, especially with a wrist on the smaller side.

[agriculture&watches]

Submariner will be great choice for you

[Sgooter]

Take whichever piece is available/offered first. Then obey the whispering voice in your head compelling you to buy the other one. You cannot resist the force.

[1William]

The Submariner. A classic and a cornerstone of my collection.

[joli160]

The YM is more interesting imho. The Sub is more mainstream and probably a safer bet. Downside is that you see them everywhere

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by First_timer_23

Which of the two should I go with? Anything else I should consider?

If you want them equally, buy the first available. If you don't know what you want, keep looking. At some point you'll meet a watch that you must have, regardless of what anybody else thinks. That's the watch you'll own. All the best with it.

[RolexDave68]

Originally Posted by First_timer_23

The sub it is! Thanks everyone, I think I’ll try for the sub and then get a YM later down the road

Perfect first to enjoy, cheers and photos when your Sub arrives