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edco · 5 June 2011, 12:41 PM

Greetings
I have been thinking about getting a Rolex to replace / alternate with my Omega, which has served me well for over 10 years.

This is a new purchase for me, and I would like to start "gently"...

My question is if you had only $5000 to spend what would you buy ? New, reconditioned, unused older model, resale/estate/auction ?

I'm actually heading to Bermuda tomorrow on business, and stumbled here as I was attempting to determine if there really are SIGNIFICANT savings vs an AD in the US...(not).

Thank you in advance

ed in NJ

BTW, this board is very informative, with lots of good ideas and suggestions.

sleddog · 5 June 2011, 01:20 PM

Welcome to TRF Ed.

Savings can be had right here on TRF, just do some research first and you'll find some excellent sellers here....

With 5K, depending on taste, A Sub 14060 would be my choice.
Good luck on your choice and I hope a Rolex will land on your wrist soon.

Enjoy the boards,
Rob.

BarkMaster · 5 June 2011, 01:32 PM

Are you looking for a sports watch or a dress watch?

You can get a nice used DateJust or a used DayDate (on leather). If you get a used watch, do your research first and be sure it's been serviced recently or allow some $$$ for that in the price.

ssmui · 5 June 2011, 01:32 PM

I am 49, still employed, and like you, has just been yearning for a Rolex.

I got myself a 116613 TT black sub last month. USD10k.

I am happy !

hdrazor251 · 5 June 2011, 01:42 PM

I suggest you go to a dealer and try on as many as possible to see what you like. Your price range can get you almost any used stainless and many two tone models. Then as Sleddog said, there are deals to be had right here.

Good luck.

MortgageGuy · 5 June 2011, 01:43 PM

Welcome... check out the FS section tight here on TRF, some great sellers

If your looking for something in the sport line I would look at a 16610 (Sub) or a 16710 (GMT) two classics and you should get every dime you put into them when you decide to sell

phampau · 5 June 2011, 01:58 PM

Definately go pre-owned if 5k is the budget. You can get a nice watch for that price!

buke45 · 5 June 2011, 02:00 PM

Deff Pre-owned, the watch would depend on what you are looking for TT, SS, Sport, etc.

horseco · 5 June 2011, 02:05 PM

hows this its in the $5,000 range

Art 1 · 5 June 2011, 02:06 PM

I would be looking for an LV or an Ex2, second hand.

Dr. Robert · 5 June 2011, 02:06 PM

pre-owned sub or ex 2

dalip · 5 June 2011, 02:16 PM

Welcome to the forum Ed...I'd look at a pre-owned Submariner as a 1st Rolex. Check our FS section here..some excellent and trusted sellers. Enjoy your time here and good luck!

Gharddog03 · 5 June 2011, 02:21 PM

Pre owned GMT of 16610.

snog · 5 June 2011, 02:24 PM

a boring answer but there really is no bad choice,go to an AD try on as many as possble,a watch looks a lot different on your wrist than in a pic,don't ask the price untill you know which you want to take home,then the new or used question will take care of it's self,5k opens up alot of choices for you,if you end up going the used route then buying from a trusted seller on here would be a good move.

glimmer · 5 June 2011, 02:28 PM

Welcome! Is your Omega a sports, or more formal model? For 5K you could get a lot of different kinds of models, the Sub, GMT II, Explorer 1 or 2, DJ, a Yachtmaster... The sales corner is an excellent place to buy, since I discovered it I only purchase from there...best of luck!

TDS · 5 June 2011, 02:33 PM

If you have a really active lifestyle that takes you to the great outdoors, go with an Explorer, Sub or GMT.

If you are more the scholarly business type, go for a datejust or regular explorer.

Whatever you choose, make it match "who" you are....

George Ab · 5 June 2011, 02:44 PM

Welcome to TRF!

Sure would help if we knew what Omega you currently have that you like. For example I went from a 2254.50 to a Sub no-date, to a Sea-dweller.

That said, as said by others, a Sub, maybe an LV which gives a splash of color, GMT is great, and white dial Exp II changes things up. Looking at the new style cases or if classic style case should also factor into things. For $5K you can get a quality piece in most sport models.

Gerardus · 5 June 2011, 09:20 PM

EX2(red hand) or 116200 would be my pick.

travisb · 5 June 2011, 09:27 PM

HL65 · 5 June 2011, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

Welcome to TRF Ed.

Savings can be had right here on TRF, just do some research first and you'll find some excellent sellers here....

With 5K, depending on taste, A Sub 14060 would be my choice.
Good luck on your choice and I hope a Rolex will land on your wrist soon.

Enjoy the boards,
Rob.

X2!

xjeeunitx · 5 June 2011, 09:40 PM

I just saw a 14060M for $3700 in the FS section. I'd definitely hop on that...

Johny · 5 June 2011, 11:00 PM

hi ed the 16610 lv is a nice watch with many interesting features. good luck with whatever you choose.

docmarioce · 5 June 2011, 11:56 PM

With 5k and a little of patience you can get a great condition Sub date 16610 here in the sales section and you wont regret it. That was my first Rolex, traded it, and got it back again. The perfect watch to wear with any atire.
Best,

Michael M. · 6 June 2011, 12:00 AM

Welcome Ed!

If I were to buy a Rolex with a 5k budget, I'd go for a ref.16610 submariner date:

globalmedia33 · 6 June 2011, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hdrazor251

I suggest you go to a dealer and try on as many as possible to see what you like. Your price range can get you almost any used stainless and many two tone models. Then as Sleddog said, there are deals to be had right here.

Good luck.

Agreed.

Oh, by the way, welcome to the TRF.

lhanddds · 6 June 2011, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Welcome... check out the FS section tight here on TRF, some great sellers

If your looking for something in the sport line I would look at a 16610 (Sub) or a 16710 (GMT) two classics and you should get every dime you put into them when you decide to sell

X2

TheDude · 6 June 2011, 12:38 AM

Used SD.

Oyster1982 · 6 June 2011, 03:47 AM

I was just in Bermuda, and there is an AD called Crisson's on Front Street in Hamilton that had a nice selection. They have two stores on Front Street, I saw a nice Datejust SS black dial oyster band for around 5K. I also saw a Datejust SS Blue dial with the superjubilee band for 6k. The Sub-dates were around 7K. While in Bermuda check out Horseshoe Bay Beach.

mgsimmer · 6 June 2011, 04:01 AM

I would go with the versatile 16610. I you buy a used one in good shape for the right price you will enjoy it and won't lose any money if you sell it later.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 6 June 2011, 04:09 AM

Another vote for the 16610.

5 June 2011, 12:41 PM	#1
edco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: New Jersey Watch: Omega Posts: 8	First Rolex for a 50ish, employed fellow. Advice please Greetings I have been thinking about getting a Rolex to replace / alternate with my Omega, which has served me well for over 10 years. This is a new purchase for me, and I would like to start "gently"... My question is if you had only $5000 to spend what would you buy ? New, reconditioned, unused older model, resale/estate/auction ? I'm actually heading to Bermuda tomorrow on business, and stumbled here as I was attempting to determine if there really are SIGNIFICANT savings vs an AD in the US...(not). Thank you in advance ed in NJ BTW, this board is very informative, with lots of good ideas and suggestions.

5 June 2011, 01:20 PM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Welcome to TRF Ed. Savings can be had right here on TRF, just do some research first and you'll find some excellent sellers here.... With 5K, depending on taste, A Sub 14060 would be my choice. Good luck on your choice and I hope a Rolex will land on your wrist soon. Enjoy the boards, Rob. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

5 June 2011, 01:32 PM	#3
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Are you looking for a sports watch or a dress watch? You can get a nice used DateJust or a used DayDate (on leather). If you get a used watch, do your research first and be sure it's been serviced recently or allow some $$$ for that in the price. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

5 June 2011, 01:42 PM	#5
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	I suggest you go to a dealer and try on as many as possible to see what you like. Your price range can get you almost any used stainless and many two tone models. Then as Sleddog said, there are deals to be had right here. Good luck. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

5 June 2011, 01:43 PM	#6
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Welcome... check out the FS section tight here on TRF, some great sellers If your looking for something in the sport line I would look at a 16610 (Sub) or a 16710 (GMT) two classics and you should get every dime you put into them when you decide to sell __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

5 June 2011, 01:32 PM	#4
ssmui "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Malaysia Posts: 79	I am 49, still employed, and like you, has just been yearning for a Rolex. I got myself a 116613 TT black sub last month. USD10k. I am happy !

5 June 2011, 01:58 PM	#7
phampau "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Watch: Sub-C Posts: 460	Definately go pre-owned if 5k is the budget. You can get a nice watch for that price! __________________

5 June 2011, 02:00 PM	#8
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	Deff Pre-owned, the watch would depend on what you are looking for TT, SS, Sport, etc.

5 June 2011, 02:05 PM	#9
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	hows this its in the $5,000 range

5 June 2011, 02:06 PM	#10
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I would be looking for an LV or an Ex2, second hand.

5 June 2011, 02:06 PM	#11
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	pre-owned sub or ex 2 __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

5 June 2011, 02:16 PM	#12
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Welcome to the forum Ed...I'd look at a pre-owned Submariner as a 1st Rolex. Check our FS section here..some excellent and trusted sellers. Enjoy your time here and good luck! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

5 June 2011, 02:21 PM	#13
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Pre owned GMT of 16610.

5 June 2011, 02:24 PM	#14
snog "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 908	a boring answer but there really is no bad choice,go to an AD try on as many as possble,a watch looks a lot different on your wrist than in a pic,don't ask the price untill you know which you want to take home,then the new or used question will take care of it's self,5k opens up alot of choices for you,if you end up going the used route then buying from a trusted seller on here would be a good move.

5 June 2011, 02:28 PM	#15
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	Welcome! Is your Omega a sports, or more formal model? For 5K you could get a lot of different kinds of models, the Sub, GMT II, Explorer 1 or 2, DJ, a Yachtmaster... The sales corner is an excellent place to buy, since I discovered it I only purchase from there...best of luck!

5 June 2011, 02:33 PM	#16
TDS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: U.S. Posts: 77	I'm New but.... If you have a really active lifestyle that takes you to the great outdoors, go with an Explorer, Sub or GMT. If you are more the scholarly business type, go for a datejust or regular explorer. Whatever you choose, make it match "who" you are....

5 June 2011, 02:44 PM	#17
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Welcome to TRF! Sure would help if we knew what Omega you currently have that you like. For example I went from a 2254.50 to a Sub no-date, to a Sea-dweller. That said, as said by others, a Sub, maybe an LV which gives a splash of color, GMT is great, and white dial Exp II changes things up. Looking at the new style cases or if classic style case should also factor into things. For $5K you can get a quality piece in most sport models. __________________

5 June 2011, 09:20 PM	#18
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	EX2(red hand) or 116200 would be my pick. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

5 June 2011, 09:27 PM	#19
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	For 5k I'd go for a 16610 Submariner

5 June 2011, 09:40 PM	#21
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,533	I just saw a 14060M for $3700 in the FS section. I'd definitely hop on that...

5 June 2011, 11:00 PM	#22
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	hi ed the 16610 lv is a nice watch with many interesting features. good luck with whatever you choose. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

5 June 2011, 11:56 PM	#23
docmarioce "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 476	Get a Sub With 5k and a little of patience you can get a great condition Sub date 16610 here in the sales section and you wont regret it. That was my first Rolex, traded it, and got it back again. The perfect watch to wear with any atire. Best, __________________ ______________________________________________ Rolex Sub 16610. The Classic! Omega Seamaster Chrono

6 June 2011, 12:00 AM	#24
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Welcome Ed! If I were to buy a Rolex with a 5k budget, I'd go for a ref.16610 submariner date:

6 June 2011, 12:38 AM	#27
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Used SD.

6 June 2011, 03:47 AM	#28
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	I was just in Bermuda, and there is an AD called Crisson's on Front Street in Hamilton that had a nice selection. They have two stores on Front Street, I saw a nice Datejust SS black dial oyster band for around 5K. I also saw a Datejust SS Blue dial with the superjubilee band for 6k. The Sub-dates were around 7K. While in Bermuda check out Horseshoe Bay Beach.

6 June 2011, 04:01 AM	#29
mgsimmer Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SF Bay Posts: 75	I would go with the versatile 16610. I you buy a used one in good shape for the right price you will enjoy it and won't lose any money if you sell it later.

6 June 2011, 04:09 AM	#30
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Another vote for the 16610. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

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