First Time Buyer -- Need help deciding among...

[AndyK]

I say get the Sub.

[Racerdj]

SubC for your first then on to others. Welcome

[Isaactanjs]

I'll go for the sub, if budget permits the SubC.
Went for the 16610 as my first Rolex too.. :)

[jjgriss]

UPDATE: So I went to my local jeweler and low and behold he had both watches on site. As soon as they were on my wrist, I knew. It has to be the sub...now the controversial part. The watch is a flawless F series, from 2004, with no stretch, and serviced last year. He wants $5800 but it doesnt have any box or papers...is this a good deal? Seems like I can get a similar deal on this forum with box and papers...only difference would be I'd have to rely on only pictures whereas I saw this one in person...and it is beautiful....any thoughts?

[alubin]

Sub first.

[DamageInc.77]

Originally Posted by jjgriss

UPDATE: So I went to my local jeweler and low and behold he had both watches on site. As soon as they were on my wrist, I knew. It has to be the sub...now the controversial part. The watch is a flawless F series, from 2004, with no stretch, and serviced last year. He wants $5800 but it doesnt have any box or papers...is this a good deal? Seems like I can get a similar deal on this forum with box and papers...only difference would be I'd have to rely on only pictures whereas I saw this one in person...and it is beautiful....any thoughts?

Have it checked for authenticity before purchasing. I hate buying without box or papers. It always makes me uneasy.

[jjgriss]

Originally Posted by DamageInc.77

Have it checked for authenticity before purchasing. I hate buying without box or papers. It always makes me uneasy.

It's good advice, thanks. The jeweler will warranty it for 1 year and it is a reputable store within my neighborhood. My only issue is if and when I decide I want to resell it, how much will I be impacted without box and papers. Am I better off taking a risk sight unseen buying from the classifieds here?

[DamageInc.77]

Originally Posted by jjgriss

It's good advice, thanks. The jeweler will warranty it for 1 year and it is a reputable store within my neighborhood. My only issue is if and when I decide I want to resell it, how much will I be impacted without box and papers. Am I better off taking a risk sight unseen buying from the classifieds here?

A general rule of thumb as far as I've noticed, is that if taken care of, you can get back roughly the amount of money you payed for your Rolex.
If you buy it without Box and Papers, you should be able to sell without Box and Papers for the same price.