The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Rolex General Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 16 April 2017, 10:28 AM   #1
Kdb
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 3
Rolex watch help for a newbie!

Hi! Rolex newbie here with a question...

My Dream watch has always been to have a 36mm yellow gold gold Rolex day date 118238.
I'm a busy mom with 3 kids. The gold Rolex is quite heavy and can be showy for my casual lifestyle. It is also pricey.
I found an 15238 yellow gold 34mm date case In great condition from 2005.
I went to see it today and I was confused by the strap. I have tried on the 118238 a few times. It feels heavy and substantial. The watch I tried today the strap felt light and it moved a lot because it has the oyster rivet bracelet.
It is my first time looking at a used watch so I was hoping for some advice. Is this a good watch? I would save about $5000 buying this 15238 instead of the 118238 used.

I really appreciate any advice you can give me

Thanks!!
Kdb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 April 2017, 10:38 AM   #2
Bigsykedaddy
"TRF" Member
 
Bigsykedaddy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Real Name: Anthony
Location: Florida
Watch: LVc | SubC
Posts: 2,285
If your dream watch is the 118238 I would just save up or bite the bullet and pay the extra $5,000. If you don't you may get this watch and regret not buying your Day Date and then you will have a hard time moving that 34 mm date.

Just my opinion though, obviously go with whichever one you like the most
Bigsykedaddy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 April 2017, 10:44 AM   #3
Brainh18
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Real Name: Brian
Location: Colorado
Watch: Rolex BLNR, Sub
Posts: 277
Buy the watch you really want. You won't be satisfied with anything else.
Brainh18 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 April 2017, 10:45 AM   #4
Quailhunter
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Real Name: Doug
Location: Georgia USA
Watch: Rolex President
Posts: 1,348
The DayDate represents a considerable expenditure.. I would recommend doing a considerable amount of research if you are not buying new from an AD. There are a lot of convincing dishonest sellers that thrive on unsuspecting buyers.
Quailhunter is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 April 2017, 11:02 AM   #5
watchwatcher
"TRF" Member
 
watchwatcher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 35,047
Never settle.

It will be more expensive in the long run if you do, trust me.
watchwatcher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 April 2017, 11:33 AM   #6
AboutTime
"TRF" Member
 
AboutTime's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: N California
Posts: 909
Several times I've "settled for" a watch that was less costly than the one I really wanted. I regretted it every time and wound up spending more in the long run to obtain the watch I really wanted.
AboutTime is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 April 2017, 11:48 AM   #7
locutus49
Banned
 
Join Date: May 2014
Real Name: John
Location: La Jolla, CA
Watch: Platona
Posts: 12,194
I would not settle. Buy the 36mm DD and the hell with what others think.

Now, on cost, I would start a conversation (PM) with one of the trusted TRF sellers in the LA area. I bought a great watch from OCRolexguy and he drove to my house to show me some watches. He is very trustworthy and is local to you. See what kind of prices he can do for you and explore your options with him.

There are other trusted sellers who are exceptional, he is just one who I know lives near you so you can have face to face meetings.

Best of luck.
locutus49 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 April 2017, 02:06 PM   #8
KDS777
Banned
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: YYC-GIG
Watch: 16618LB
Posts: 675
Great advice here. Buy what you want. You save money and compromise on non-emotional purchases..........this does not qualify. I am a newbie as well and thought about doing exactly what you are thinking and am glad I did not.
KDS777 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 April 2017, 07:09 PM   #9
Quailhunter
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Real Name: Doug
Location: Georgia USA
Watch: Rolex President
Posts: 1,348
Be aware, the term "trusted seller" does not imply in any way that the seller is necessarily bonded, insured, or has any official license. Any or all may apply, but also may not. The term means the seller has a good reputation on an Internet web site among some contributors. Be wise. Do your research. It's just my cautious manner, but I believe buying from an authorized Rolex dealer is the safest path especially for a person new into watches.
Quailhunter is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 April 2017, 07:23 PM   #10
mui.richard
"TRF" Member
 
mui.richard's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 673
Why settle? If you can afford the 118238, I wouldn't go with a 15238 which is a substantially different watch. But for what it's worth the 15238 is correct with the rivet bracelet and would be substantially lighter, it being a 34mm and all.

But that's just my opinion... only you know your lifestyle best and I understand being a busy mom with three kids can be a real handful...I'm a child photographer and I see this first hand all the time. Meaning the lighter 15238 is probably easier to wear all the time...instead of sitting in a watch box on the dresser.

Check with Bob's watches or HQ Milton, a couple of well known pre-owned Rolex dealers on the net.

A quick search on HQ Milton shows they currently have a 118238 for sale, might wanna check that out.

https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...-with-box-8642





And Bob's watches has 4 available

https://www.bobswatches.com/search?query=118238

He also has a couple of 15238's available. The one with the original bracelet looks to be in very good condition.

https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-da...ld-oyster.html


Sent from my F8132 using Tapatalk
mui.richard is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 April 2017, 07:32 PM   #11
travisb
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
travisb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
Watch: Yes..
Posts: 33,493
Your first choice is the only way to go. Nothing less.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
travisb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 April 2017, 07:36 PM   #12
Xerxes77
Banned
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Home!
Posts: 3,307
Go for what you like !
Xerxes77 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 April 2017, 10:45 AM   #13
Kdb
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 3
Thank you so much for all your thoughtful replies! Wow thank you!! This really does help a lot. I will do a bit more research. Thanks again!!��
Kdb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 April 2017, 11:22 AM   #14
JSolano305
"TRF" Member
 
JSolano305's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Miami *305*
Watch: 114060/116710BLNR
Posts: 903
I too vote for not giving up. Get what you truly want.
JSolano305 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 April 2017, 11:33 AM   #15
brandrea
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
brandrea's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 78,126
As others have mentioned, shoot for the one you really want. Settling, leads to flipping, which leads to discontent
brandrea is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 April 2017, 12:42 PM   #16
Andrés G
"TRF" Member
 
Andrés G's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Guatemala
Posts: 3,392
One is your dream watch the other $5,000 less... I know which one I would get.
Andrés G is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 April 2017, 01:49 PM   #17
Kdb
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 3
You all are really wonderful! I appreciate each of you taking the time to comment! Thank you!!
Kdb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 April 2017, 02:02 PM   #18
Duke84
"TRF" Member
 
Duke84's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Real Name: T
Location: USA
Watch: 116600
Posts: 998
Don't settle. Get the one you want.

HQ Milton is based in San Francisco, CA and is fantastic for vintage watches. For a trusted seller in the Los Angeles area, I recommend OCRolexGuy (Patrick). He's great.
Duke84 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Wrist Aficionado

My Watch LLC

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches

OCWatches


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.