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smeowly · 4 November 2016, 09:47 PM

What's a good first rolex?

Everyone says a sub. Is this true?

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beshannon · 4 November 2016, 09:53 PM

Whichever one you like the most!

RMC12 · 4 November 2016, 09:55 PM

There is no wrong choice to be honest. All down to preference.

WillOdling · 4 November 2016, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smeowly

What's a good first rolex?

Everyone says a sub. Is this true?

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Depends what you want?

Time only? Time and date? Time, 2nd time zone and date? Chronograph? Dive watch?

mikemcq · 4 November 2016, 09:58 PM

I recently bought my first Rolex after years of research. I knew exactly what I wanted. So, on the 22nd of October I headed over to my local rolex AD....

Confident, and ready to buy..... Guess what? I walked out of there the a watch that I had never even considered.

Upon my first glance at the watches, one watch caught my eye that I had not even considered prior to seeing it, it was the DJII, with PCL Oyster bracelet, smooth bezel and white stick dial.

I tried on the ones I thought I "wanted" but my eyes (and mind) kept going back to the DJII.

Believe this, you will know which one is the best one to purchase, you'll just know!

Best of luck in your search!

Kevin of Larchmont · 4 November 2016, 10:00 PM

There is no bad first Rolex.

traf · 4 November 2016, 10:02 PM

Don't worry, if you don't get it right the first time, there's always your "next Rolex"

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tifosi · 4 November 2016, 10:04 PM

Whichever one you are drawn to. Unless you want a Rolex just cause of the name on the dial. Then just get a datejust on jubilee. Classic Rolex.

giskard · 4 November 2016, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smeowly

What's a good first rolex?

Everyone says a sub. Is this true?

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Didn't you answer your own question by buying a Batman?

mtgjr · 4 November 2016, 10:31 PM

Odd question for someone who already owns a GMT BLNR.

bluebeamer · 4 November 2016, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by giskard

Didn't you answer your own question by buying a Batman?

he's thinking he's shoulda gotten a sub LOL

ernie2 · 4 November 2016, 10:35 PM

How much money do you have to spend ?

kilyung · 4 November 2016, 11:09 PM

Best first Rolex is the one you like and can afford.

dcarrer0 · 5 November 2016, 12:05 AM

X2

The Libertine · 5 November 2016, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

There is no bad first Rolex.

Very true. Buy what you like, and like what you buy!

ferrissteve11 · 5 November 2016, 01:22 AM

Its a Rolex....none are really bad choices :)

Etschell · 5 November 2016, 03:07 AM

get the newest watch you can afford. im very high on get a bnib watch for your first rolex.

brandrea · 5 November 2016, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bluebeamer

he's thinking he's shoulda gotten a sub LOL

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Lordofrolex · 5 November 2016, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillOdling

Depends what you want?

Time only? Time and date? Time, 2nd time zone and date? Chronograph? Dive watch?

I would stick to a sub or gmt. Very versatile and even if you don't get it as your first you'll end up getting it due to sheer realization that its a great piece to have.

actionkwj · 5 November 2016, 03:25 AM

If everyone says it, it must be true... especially if you read it on the Internet!

rolexnub · 5 November 2016, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Best first Rolex is the one you like and can afford.

This

And1dre · 5 November 2016, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Whichever one you like the most!

This

tyngshen · 5 November 2016, 04:55 AM

a yellow gold yachmaster 2, or as others have pointed out, whichever you like most.

osamu · 5 November 2016, 06:00 AM

my first was a milgauss, which seems to be NOT a "recommended" first Rolex.... whatever I like it. Haha.

I usually would say to do your research and spend a long time looking, if it's going to be your first and only for the foreseeable future. I know my tastes have changed a lot in the last 3 years. But I see you've been a member here longer than me, so I assume you've looked at your fair share of watches to make a pretty educated decision.

Zilla99 · 5 November 2016, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

There is no bad first Rolex.

This.

rollee1 · 5 November 2016, 06:08 AM

Good is a vague description.
Good being eye catching to the unknowing will be anything solid gold bling bling.
Good being to hold its value is any submariner.
Good being comfortable is as good as yours is mine.

I have yet to find a bad Rolex.
Perhaps we should start hunting?

RichM · 5 November 2016, 07:14 AM

The 2016 Explorer 1.

dr35mm · 5 November 2016, 07:47 AM

There's no bad choice in rolex.

I would recommend steel sports.

IMHO Sub and Explorer II are the best bang for buck.

watchwatcher · 5 November 2016, 09:50 AM

I would get this one. This would make a nice first.

TickTockChuck · 5 November 2016, 10:08 AM

I'd go for a SS sports model such as the Explorer I or no date Sub. You just can't go wrong with either. The designs are understated time-tested elegance that won't cause buyer's remorse or the urge to flip. On the other hand the DJ41 is a smart dressy watch currently only in 2-tone, but will likely be extended to SS models next year (my guess). Cheers!

4 November 2016, 09:47 PM	#1
smeowly "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: singapore Posts: 331	Good first rolex What's a good first rolex? Everyone says a sub. Is this true? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 November 2016, 09:53 PM	#2
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Whichever one you like the most! __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

4 November 2016, 10:04 PM	#8
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Whichever one you are drawn to. Unless you want a Rolex just cause of the name on the dial. Then just get a datejust on jubilee. Classic Rolex. __________________ Russ

5 November 2016, 12:05 AM	#14
dcarrer0 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Mt. Vernon, KY Posts: 61	X2 Attached Images

5 November 2016, 03:07 AM	#17
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	get the newest watch you can afford. im very high on get a bnib watch for your first rolex. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

4 November 2016, 09:55 PM	#3
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	There is no wrong choice to be honest. All down to preference.

4 November 2016, 09:58 PM	#5
mikemcq Banned Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Mike Location: New Jersey Watch: Rolex Datejust II Posts: 75	I recently bought my first Rolex after years of research. I knew exactly what I wanted. So, on the 22nd of October I headed over to my local rolex AD.... Confident, and ready to buy..... Guess what? I walked out of there the a watch that I had never even considered. Upon my first glance at the watches, one watch caught my eye that I had not even considered prior to seeing it, it was the DJII, with PCL Oyster bracelet, smooth bezel and white stick dial. I tried on the ones I thought I "wanted" but my eyes (and mind) kept going back to the DJII. Believe this, you will know which one is the best one to purchase, you'll just know! Best of luck in your search!

4 November 2016, 10:00 PM	#6
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 3,398	There is no bad first Rolex.

4 November 2016, 10:02 PM	#7
traf "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: dave Location: miami Watch: me ride bikes Posts: 1,938	Don't worry, if you don't get it right the first time, there's always your "next Rolex" Sent from my iPhone 7+ using Tapatalk

4 November 2016, 10:31 PM	#10
mtgjr Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,926	Odd question for someone who already owns a GMT BLNR.

4 November 2016, 10:35 PM	#12
ernie2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Arnold Location: New York Watch: SD4K+BLNR Posts: 849	How much money do you have to spend ?

4 November 2016, 11:09 PM	#13
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Best first Rolex is the one you like and can afford.

5 November 2016, 01:22 AM	#16
ferrissteve11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,116	Its a Rolex....none are really bad choices :)

5 November 2016, 03:25 AM	#20
actionkwj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san diego Watch: me soak up the sun Posts: 1,245	If everyone says it, it must be true... especially if you read it on the Internet!

5 November 2016, 04:55 AM	#23
tyngshen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: united kingdom Posts: 126	a yellow gold yachmaster 2, or as others have pointed out, whichever you like most.

5 November 2016, 06:00 AM	#24
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	my first was a milgauss, which seems to be NOT a "recommended" first Rolex.... whatever I like it. Haha. I usually would say to do your research and spend a long time looking, if it's going to be your first and only for the foreseeable future. I know my tastes have changed a lot in the last 3 years. But I see you've been a member here longer than me, so I assume you've looked at your fair share of watches to make a pretty educated decision.

5 November 2016, 06:08 AM	#26
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	Good is a vague description. Good being eye catching to the unknowing will be anything solid gold bling bling. Good being to hold its value is any submariner. Good being comfortable is as good as yours is mine. I have yet to find a bad Rolex. Perhaps we should start hunting? __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

5 November 2016, 07:14 AM	#27
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,772	The 2016 Explorer 1. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

5 November 2016, 07:47 AM	#28
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	There's no bad choice in rolex. I would recommend steel sports. IMHO Sub and Explorer II are the best bang for buck.

5 November 2016, 09:50 AM	#29
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I would get this one. This would make a nice first. Attached Images

5 November 2016, 10:08 AM	#30
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,270	I'd go for a SS sports model such as the Explorer I or no date Sub. You just can't go wrong with either. The designs are understated time-tested elegance that won't cause buyer's remorse or the urge to flip. On the other hand the DJ41 is a smart dressy watch currently only in 2-tone, but will likely be extended to SS models next year (my guess). Cheers!

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