Which Rolex should I buy?

[OysterLover]

Hello. I've wanted one daily wearer Rolex for a long time. I was originally thinking about getting a 36mm Oyster Perpetual, but am willing to spend around double that amount. For less than 2k over the Oyster, I could buy a steel DJ on the beautiful jubilee bracelet. That notion, in turn, makes me consider the DJ in yellow or even rose gold w/steel at around 10k. Also, the Oyster's limited [boring] dial choices compared to those for the DJ push me towards the latter.
I am planning on buying this watch when I finish school as a present to myself. Is the plain steel Oyster enough or should I splurge a bit? Gold or (gold and steel) for a day-to-day piece?
Thanks!

[PossumDixon]

First Rolex, I’d buy a steel sports model like a Sub.

[torrente]

Originally Posted by OysterLover

Hello. I've wanted one daily wearer Rolex for a long time. I was originally thinking about getting a 36mm Oyster Perpetual, but am willing to spend around double that amount. For less than 2k over the Oyster, I could buy a steel DJ on the beautiful jubilee bracelet. That notion, in turn, makes me consider the DJ in yellow or even rose gold w/steel at around 10k. Also, the Oyster's limited [boring] dial choices compared to those for the DJ push me towards the latter.

I am planning on buying this watch when I finish school as a present to myself. Is the plain steel Oyster enough or should I splurge a bit? Gold or (gold and steel) for a day-to-day piece?

Thanks!

Go to an AD and check what calls you, I would consider an Explorer 39 too, but this one usually is not ready available on most ADs but it is not very difficult to get.

[coaxial]

Lots of variables at play when it comes to your first. Do you own any other watches? If yes; What function(s) do those already fulfill in your collection/Sport vs. Dress watch?

If you have some sportier watches already, a Datejust with a fluted bezel & jubilee bracelet is a classic piece. Fits well as a dressed down daily or a formal piece. The Oyster Perpetual line does this as well on a smaller budget giving you some $ leftover for the next piece.

Classic sport models like a 114060 or a 214270 are excellent points of entry for a tool/sport watch.

Best thing to do is try them on wrist & walkout with the one that speaks to you. PM vs. SS is an issue of supply; A little easier to source PM at this time.

[OysterLover]

Well, I think that a 36mm watch best suits my 6.875 inch wrist. Does that not eliminate sports watches as options? Subs always seemed bulbous to me.

[Mystro]

Buy which ever you like. There is no way possible a stranger is going to know what your personal style is or what you will like.

[Luther89]

I’d go datejust jubilee with a fluted bezel - you can’t go wrong!