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Ro Lex · 25 July 2018, 06:45 PM

Which new Rolex watch under $9,000 should I get? This will be my first Rolex, and I would like to wear it every day. Thank you.

rolexfanforlife · 25 July 2018, 06:46 PM

SubC Date

Ro Lex · 25 July 2018, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexfanforlife

SubC Date

My friend has a SubC Date, and that's what he recommended for me too. What are your thoughts on a plain SubC?

Muxi · 25 July 2018, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ro Lex

My friend has a SubC Date, and that's what he recommended for me too. What are your thoughts on a plain SubC?

Better looking but you will probably miss the date complication.

Easy E · 25 July 2018, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ro Lex

My friend has a SubC Date, and that's what he recommended for me too. What are your thoughts on a plain SubC?

Both are great. I personally went with the 114060 (no date). They are days in which I wish for the date model. Both are classic, neither will disappoint.

Flier · 25 July 2018, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ro Lex

My friend has a SubC Date, and that's what he recommended for me too. What are your thoughts on a plain SubC?

Love the date window
Looks really different having one
Go for the SubC
Robust
Classic
Reliable
And with history
Matches suits or plain clothing
Adjustable size and can be used at the beach

Downsides
Common and many other brands have copied its style
I dont care about that personally

Other than that its a must for any real Rolex follower in my opinion

Swiss Mad! · 26 July 2018, 07:36 AM

A watch is obviously a very personal thing so i dont really think anyones opinion matters other than your own...

Having said that, Ive hidden a subliminal message at the bottom of this post that may help you decide...see if you can spot it....

BUY THE SUBMARINER - YOU KNOW IT MAKES SENCE.....

tie219 · 25 July 2018, 07:08 PM

Depends on if you can live with a watch with no date. I wear a Tudor Black Bay in my rotation and find that I don't miss the date complication at all. Also, I prefer the symmetry of the dial on watches without dates. In the end, go with what you like best, I don't think you can really go wrong

peterpl · 25 July 2018, 07:15 PM

Get the one with the date. Its actually a very useful complication. Or for your budget I'd seriously look at an explorer 2 or even a 5 digit sub.

jstan9 · 25 July 2018, 07:17 PM

BLNR (Batman) GMT retails for $8950 if you get it at an AD (it’s selling for a premium through the secondary market).

It’s an incredible watch. Beautiful and with date and the gmt complication.

Rose Gold · 26 July 2018, 09:23 AM

Agreed.

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Originally Posted by jstan9

BLNR (Batman) GMT retails for $8950 if you get it at an AD (it’s selling for a premium through the secondary market).

It’s an incredible watch. Beautiful and with date and the gmt complication.

HogwldFLTR · 25 July 2018, 07:29 PM

Go an extra $250 and get the BLRO in stainless.

fskywalker · 26 July 2018, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Go an extra $250 and get the BLRO in stainless.

If he can find one at that price

The sub is an easy pick, either with date (my choice) or ND. Suggest you buy pre-owned / pre loved as you can spend way less and perhaps get another used Rolex or Tudor, like a Rolex Datejust or Tudor Date Day with the $9k budget

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SoCal_Batman · 26 July 2018, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Go an extra $250 and get the BLRO in stainless.

+1

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Ben.McDonald7 · 25 July 2018, 07:33 PM

For a one watch wearing it all the time its hard to beat the SubC date. If you don't need a date complication then the no date is great too. I have a BLNR but as a one watch the PCL's may not always fit depending on your lifestyle choices. However the BLNR can still pull it off, just the SubC does it easier dressing up or down.

Now you just have to find one at an AD. Good luck!

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JPS · 25 July 2018, 07:45 PM

116610LN Sub Date

T435 · 25 July 2018, 07:53 PM

Definitely sub c date
Perfect first all rounder

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Fat_ninja · 25 July 2018, 07:54 PM

Sub no date, I have rolex’. With date too but so happy with the no date... just so simple

tyler1980 · 25 July 2018, 08:07 PM

BLRO on jubilee... $8950 including a 20%VAT buying in the UK and paying in USD. Best deal inclusive of tax there is

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MTBer · 25 July 2018, 08:15 PM

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BLRO on jubilee... $8950 including a 20%VAT buying in the UK and paying in USD. Best deal inclusive of tax there is

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Awesome watch, but probably not feasible considering it’s his first and I doubt he would be willing to pay a 100%+ premium to acquire it immediately.

HL65 · 26 July 2018, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

BLRO on jubilee... $8950 including a 20%VAT buying in the UK and paying in USD. Best deal inclusive of tax there is

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100%

Onequik135i · 25 July 2018, 08:22 PM

SubC

Laurie · 25 July 2018, 08:53 PM

Another vote for the SubC, very cool watch. I do not miss the date function at all.

Ro Lex · 26 July 2018, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Laurie

Another vote for the SubC, very cool watch. I do not miss the date function at all.

Thanks Laurie. Do you have any other watches with date functions? How often do you wear your SubC?

Sandpit · 25 July 2018, 08:55 PM

As above, SubC Date. As nice as the colored GMTs may be, supply issues aside, I would find colour too much for an everyday watch I’d want to wear in the office

1William · 25 July 2018, 08:57 PM

The Submariner-C with either a date or ND.

ajas · 31 July 2018, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 1William

The Submariner-C with either a date or ND.

Well said

THC · 25 July 2018, 08:59 PM

114060 and you still have good money left to take your Missus out on the town

beshannon · 25 July 2018, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ro Lex

Which new Rolex watch under $9,000 should I get? This will be my first Rolex, and I would like to wear it every day. Thank you.

Which ones have you looked at, tried on and like the best?

brandrea · 25 July 2018, 09:04 PM

It’s awfully hard to beat a Submariner

25 July 2018, 06:45 PM	#1
Ro Lex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 7	Which Rolex Under $9,000 USD? Which new Rolex watch under $9,000 should I get? This will be my first Rolex, and I would like to wear it every day. Thank you.

26 July 2018, 07:36 AM	#7
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,727	A watch is obviously a very personal thing so i dont really think anyones opinion matters other than your own... Having said that, Ive hidden a subliminal message at the bottom of this post that may help you decide...see if you can spot it.... BUY THE SUBMARINER - YOU KNOW IT MAKES SENCE..... __________________ instagram: max.parkin

25 July 2018, 07:29 PM	#12
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,692	Go an extra $250 and get the BLRO in stainless. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

25 July 2018, 07:33 PM	#15
Ben.McDonald7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Arizona Watch: Rolex 116500LN Posts: 823	For a one watch wearing it all the time its hard to beat the SubC date. If you don't need a date complication then the no date is great too. I have a BLNR but as a one watch the PCL's may not always fit depending on your lifestyle choices. However the BLNR can still pull it off, just the SubC does it easier dressing up or down. Now you just have to find one at an AD. Good luck! Sent from my VS996 using Tapatalk __________________ Philippians 3:13-14 Ω Omega Speedmaster Pro Ω Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Good Planet LE Rolex Daytona 116500LN Rolex Submariner Date 126610LV Rolex Explorer II 16570

25 July 2018, 08:07 PM	#19
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	BLRO on jubilee... $8950 including a 20%VAT buying in the UK and paying in USD. Best deal inclusive of tax there is Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

25 July 2018, 06:46 PM	#2
rolexfanforlife "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Watch: Sub Posts: 963	SubC Date

25 July 2018, 07:08 PM	#8
tie219 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Troy Location: Houston, TX Watch: 16710 GMT, BBR Posts: 926	Depends on if you can live with a watch with no date. I wear a Tudor Black Bay in my rotation and find that I don't miss the date complication at all. Also, I prefer the symmetry of the dial on watches without dates. In the end, go with what you like best, I don't think you can really go wrong

25 July 2018, 07:15 PM	#9
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Get the one with the date. Its actually a very useful complication. Or for your budget I'd seriously look at an explorer 2 or even a 5 digit sub.

25 July 2018, 07:17 PM	#10
jstan9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jon Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex GMT BLNR Posts: 1,342	BLNR (Batman) GMT retails for $8950 if you get it at an AD (it’s selling for a premium through the secondary market). It’s an incredible watch. Beautiful and with date and the gmt complication.

25 July 2018, 07:45 PM	#16
JPS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Jonathan Location: UK Watch: 116500 White&Black Posts: 1,360	116610LN Sub Date

25 July 2018, 07:53 PM	#17
T435 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Australia Posts: 25	Definitely sub c date Perfect first all rounder Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 July 2018, 07:54 PM	#18
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Sub no date, I have rolex’. With date too but so happy with the no date... just so simple

25 July 2018, 08:22 PM	#22
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,573	SubC __________________ 16750 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Ed White 321 / PAM111 / PAM170

25 July 2018, 08:53 PM	#23
Laurie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Switzerland Watch: Depends Posts: 36	Another vote for the SubC, very cool watch. I do not miss the date function at all.

25 July 2018, 08:55 PM	#25
Sandpit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Middle East Posts: 1,808	As above, SubC Date. As nice as the colored GMTs may be, supply issues aside, I would find colour too much for an everyday watch I’d want to wear in the office

25 July 2018, 08:57 PM	#26
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	The Submariner-C with either a date or ND.

25 July 2018, 08:59 PM	#28
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,664	114060 and you still have good money left to take your Missus out on the town

25 July 2018, 09:04 PM	#30
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,076	It’s awfully hard to beat a Submariner

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