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25 September 2015, 08:21 AM | #1 |
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First Rolex - Can't Decide
Hey Guys,
I've narrowed my search down to these two beauties for my first Rolex. I wear mostly blue and brown, occasionally will wear a suit. Which should I go with? Are these ok for a first Rolex? HELP!!!! Many Thanks :) |
25 September 2015, 08:31 AM | #2 |
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Blue sub
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25 September 2015, 08:39 AM | #3 |
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Try them both on and get what you like. Any Rolex is a great first Rolex, good luck!
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25 September 2015, 08:43 AM | #4 |
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Bluesy for me, love the sunburst dial.
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25 September 2015, 08:45 AM | #5 |
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If you MUST pick from those two, based on the colors you say you wear, the DJ will be a better fit for your wardrobe.
Based on blues and reds: Consider looking into a 116710LV Hulk (split complimentary) or a 16710 Pepsi (complimentary). |
25 September 2015, 08:49 AM | #6 |
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25 September 2015, 08:56 AM | #7 |
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DJ2..
More of a dress watch imho. Sub more of a sports watch. Only my opinion.. Maybe get the Sub at a later date |
25 September 2015, 09:10 AM | #8 |
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The sub is a beautiful watch, but I say go with the DJ II
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25 September 2015, 09:11 AM | #9 |
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25 September 2015, 09:12 AM | #10 |
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25 September 2015, 09:26 AM | #11 |
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Thank you all so much for the advice. I really appreciate it.
I'm open to other models, just really love these two :) Thank you again!!! |
25 September 2015, 09:28 AM | #12 |
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Gotta be a sub!
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25 September 2015, 09:30 AM | #13 |
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Two fantastic choices there...I can see your dilemma. Love these two.
My thought is the sub is a better all rounder...they both dress up or down, but to me, the sub is better in the casual environment. Good luck with your decision! |
25 September 2015, 09:31 AM | #14 |
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if you are wedded to two tone models then the bluesy sub would be my choice. Two tone model are a little more blingy that SS models so also bear that in mind.
Have you considered a BLNR GMT - gives you a splash of colour and pcls so can be dressed up and down very well
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25 September 2015, 09:36 AM | #15 |
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DJ2. I think that's potentially the nicest, most versatile watch they've got.
Can be dressed up. Casual. Sport. Playful. I flipped it. But someday I'll have it back again. I absolutely love that watch.
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25 September 2015, 09:37 AM | #16 |
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I'd go DJ2 in this case, that's a HOT watch.
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25 September 2015, 09:52 AM | #17 |
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I think any Rolex is a good first Rolex so long as you like it.
Of those, I like the Sub better. That's just my personal taste. |
25 September 2015, 09:58 AM | #18 |
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25 September 2015, 10:15 AM | #19 |
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25 September 2015, 10:38 AM | #20 |
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25 September 2015, 10:41 AM | #21 |
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I recently had a Wimbledon like that. It is an awesome piece, that would be my choice.
Bluesy is too flashy in my opinion, but obviously YMMV. |
25 September 2015, 10:45 AM | #22 |
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I love the bluesy, but its loud so IMO shouldn't be your only watch. It's my next, but I have two steel watches already. I think for your first it should be either the DJ2 or the TT Black Sub. These are more appropriate for work dress.
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25 September 2015, 10:46 AM | #23 |
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I'd do the Sub.
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25 September 2015, 10:48 AM | #24 |
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25 September 2015, 10:49 AM | #25 |
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DJ for sure. But if I were you, I would wait a year and see if Rolex releases the anticipated DJ40 for Basel 2016.
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25 September 2015, 10:53 AM | #26 |
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Sub. Love the blue sunburst dial.
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25 September 2015, 11:10 AM | #27 |
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DJ ! that grey dial is beautiful!!
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25 September 2015, 11:25 AM | #28 |
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Blue Sub.
More versatile. |
25 September 2015, 11:30 AM | #29 |
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Dj2
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25 September 2015, 12:24 PM | #30 |
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I own a sub and I really want that DJ.
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