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13 February 2011, 08:03 AM | #1 |
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Buying my frist Rolex- which one?
Hi! any advice on which one to buy? I like the Rolex Datejust with Oyster chain, but I also saw a vintage one today Rolex Date 1979. any advise?
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13 February 2011, 08:04 AM | #2 |
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Buy the one you like best....They are all nice....
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13 February 2011, 08:05 AM | #3 |
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Welcome to the forum.
They are all good, buy the one that "Sings" to you. |
13 February 2011, 08:13 AM | #4 |
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thanks for the replies! is there no golden rule for a novice in the world of Rolex; a watch that one really should possess?:-) what price range approximately should a Rolex Datejust with Oyster chain be in?
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13 February 2011, 08:13 AM | #5 |
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im in the same boat... except i want to buy my first rolex from an actual authorised dealer new, to get that feeling out of the way, after that i'm definitely going to look at some second and vintage pieces.
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13 February 2011, 08:24 AM | #6 |
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You really don't need to buy from an actual AD new, to "get that feeling out of the way". Get it BNIB from a trusted TRF seller, and you'll get much more than "that feeling". At the AD you give them your money and you get the watch. When you buy from one of our trusted sellers, you give them the money, then needlessly sweat, worry, look out the window for the FedEx truck, etc. Personally, I got a better feeling that way than going to the mall and paying $500 to $1,000 more for the same new watch...Sorry for hijacking your thread, Elisabeth...Half the fun of owning a Rolex is the hunt...
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13 February 2011, 08:28 AM | #7 |
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Hello ..and welcome, Elisabeth.. -
To answer your question, NO, - there is no 'Golden Rule' as to which Rolex one should possess. The Rolex brand stands for itself - without a doubt. When it comes to owning one, for the 1st time or the 5th time, it is the watch YOU like most, looks the best on you and feels the best one you... irregardless of what others may think. It's the one that 'tickles' your fansy.. to treat yourself. It's special.. and should be special to you...!! . That's how I feel about mine.. I waited for a long time to find it, at the price I was willing to spend for it.. and got it.. from a trusted TRF seller on these boards. . If (or when) I should look for another.. it'll be for the same reasons..and criteria.. Good luck.. You'll find it...!!
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The rule of retaining resale value dictates that Sports SS models retain their value better than the others.
That being said however go with whatever makes your heart skip a beat. |
13 February 2011, 08:42 AM | #10 |
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both of your choices would be great..
Chances are that you will catch the bug and then buy more that one.. They are all great, even the off brands. |
13 February 2011, 08:59 AM | #11 |
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Vist an authorized dealer and try on some Rolex watches. This is the way to find out which model is for you.
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