Good safe 'starter' first Rolex?

[TheFSword]

Originally Posted by Kyle3130

Find "the one" for you and save for it! You will be a lot happier with the one you want rather than settling for one in a certain price range.

Couldn't agree more! Since you're buying a Rolex and not just any watch to see the time I think it's not worth settling with anything less that what you really want. That said, if your dream watch is an all-gold Rolex I'd say you need to make a few compromises because you're way too far from 2k.

In any case, go to an AD, try on some of the models, see how it fits your hand, go back and read some details about them, perhaps ask a few more questions here until you realize what really attracts you. Then you can set a goal, gather up a few more money, start searching for the best price until you buy what you really want.

[RMC12]

Originally Posted by Brimstone

Tudor or save a bit more

This.

For that money I would look at a Tudor Ranger. I tried one on a couple of weeks ago and it is a great watch. Definitely on my list.

[Nycturbovr6]

Save more that's a tough price point

[m j b]

Originally Posted by slashd0t

I would try save up a bit more and get a non ceramic sub no-date..

+1. 2K ain't gonna get a pristine watch, and that's what you need to get. Keep it looking nice, and it won't drop much in value. Keep it long enough and it will go up in value.

My first Rolex was a used non-ceramic sub no date (14060M) which I'm wearing today. I just keep adding to the collection...

[leem99]

I agree with the others, I would continue saving until you can get the watch you want. In the meantime, think about what matches your identity and lifestyle. Since it will be your first (and only Rolex for awhile), you want to make sure its right for you.

For now, my first and only is an Explorer II. I'm active, so I wanted a flip lock clasp and an all brushed steel braclet. I can't remember the date and I travel internationally (wanted GMT feature), so the choice came pretty easily.

[leem99]

I agree with the others, I would continue saving until you can get the watch you want. In the meantime, think about what matches your identity and lifestyle. Since it will be your first (and only Rolex for awhile), you want to make sure its right for you.

For now, my first and only is an Explorer II. I'm active, so I wanted a flip lock clasp and an all brushed steel braclet. I can't remember the date and I travel internationally (wanted GMT feature), so the choice came pretty easily.

[illiguy]

Non-ceramic Sub Date

[ronin_ph]

Sub should be the pillar of any collection. But I agree with the Tudor comment(s) above. You can squeeze out a black bay, or add a bit more and get a pelagos.


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[Racerdj]

Nothing wrong with starting with a sub.