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grbec22 · 9 December 2010, 11:46 AM

I'll advise.

grbec22 · 9 December 2010, 11:50 AM

Bill Bratton was the best. Last of the few Police Commissioners that would go on the line and say the cop was right and shut up. L.A. you got a Decent guy for Chief. I Remember he was for the Grunts. Him and Joe Dunne, and Esposito, in the begginning, for a year.

Z-Sub · 9 December 2010, 11:54 AM

Too many choices but my vote would be SD4000 then Sub LV with black bezel and then the classic GMT's.

CoopJr · 9 December 2010, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grbec22

What is the notable change in recent memory to the submariner that makes it so much better, or is just hype?

IMO...not hype at all...and I have both the 16610 and a TT SubC. I personally think that the changes are so great that there are actually two different watches. I personally would choose a SubC.

nauticajoe · 9 December 2010, 12:10 PM

Either watch would be a great choice as a 1st. Go with the one that makes you smile.

Don't forget to post pics.

timeisfathaoftruth · 9 December 2010, 01:25 PM

Which Rolex do you buy first? The one you like best, that is within you budget..Period!

Makes no sense to do it any other way....good luck!

JBat · 9 December 2010, 01:29 PM

My first was the 116710, but you certainly can't go wrong with any of the watches you listed. The Sub is an outstanding and popular first choice, but the GMT's, especially the Coke or Pepsi, are great choices too. I wouldn't worry one bit about the color standing out too much. They look great.

Boadicea · 9 December 2010, 11:05 PM

It sounds to me like you already made your mind up on the GMT. I would personally agree with the others, a Sub or a Datejust. Both are classics. If I was to pick just one watch in this price range and never get another, it would be one of these two.

JimSnyder · 9 December 2010, 11:38 PM

GMT

detyler · 10 December 2010, 01:58 AM

Awesome defender. The guy driving that should be wearing a PAM.
14060m to start.

train-time · 10 December 2010, 02:01 AM

GMT Master back in the early '90s!

Acer15 · 10 December 2010, 03:01 AM

+ 1 on the Subbie w/ coke bezel, great everyday knock-around piece yet still classy. stainless steal will be perfect with that Defender!! I loooooove that jeep.

detyler · 10 December 2010, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acer15

+ 1 on the Subbie w/ coke bezel, great everyday knock-around piece yet still classy. stainless steal will be perfect with that Defender!! I loooooove that jeep.

That is not a Jeep!

Rolexcess · 10 December 2010, 03:23 AM

My Uncle Frank is a retired cop from Brooklyn. His watch - the one that he always wore for as long as I can remember (I'm 48) was the Submariner No Date.

My Aunt bought it for him as a Christmas gift in 1968. We drove all the way up from South Carolina to spend Christmas with them.

I will never forget that Christmas - New York for the first time. But the one thing that I remember the most was when Uncle Frank opened up his Christmas present - that Rolex was so special.

That is what influenced me to purchase my ND Sub. Bought it last month and, well, it just feels special when I wear it.

Get the No Date Submariner. You will be very happy.

baxta69 · 11 December 2010, 03:37 AM

sea dweller in around 1989 but soon flipped for a sub

chsu74 · 11 December 2010, 07:27 AM

GMTII if you have to deal with time zones or Sub Date if you want to keep track of anything under 60 minutes. Both with black bezel. Can't go wrong.

HL65 · 11 December 2010, 07:46 AM

My first Rolex was a DJ TT-that was 23 years ago! If I was going to recommend a first Rolex today--it would be a Submariner. I also like the idea of a GMT Coke or Pepsi!! You can't go wrong with any of those!

JJL · 11 December 2010, 08:34 AM

No votes for the YachtMaster or Daytona? Everybody has the Sub and GMT, think differently! ;) just kidding, they are all gorgeous!!

I don't think you could go wrong with any of them.

chouston06 · 11 December 2010, 07:23 PM

I bought my first Rolex (a Datejust) about 5 yrs ago as a present for myself. I went with the DJ b/c I couldn't afford a Sub at the time. I like my DJ just fine but have been coveting a Sub ever since. Probably a "grass is greener" sort of thing but the heart wants what it wants. If I had it to do over again I would've waited until I could comfortably afford the one I really wanted. My advice: get the Rolex that you love and will cherish for years/decades to come. And thank you, sir, for your service!

SkyKing31 · 11 December 2010, 08:46 PM

My vote is simple .. Get what ever you want .. It's you're retirement .. Any model you choose will be "the right one" .. Enjoy you're retirement as well as you're first Rolex .. Wear it in good health .. Thanks for you're service

grbec22 · 12 December 2010, 12:37 AM

I'm leaning sub c for the first one. I think a gmt is going to have to make it into my collection at one time and knowing how I buy, I'll have both. I like the Fat Lady as it different and I like big watches. It seems that it has appeal that means something, maybe just me.

If the two girls driving the defender could figure out how to drive a stick shift especially one on the wrong side that you need to shift with your left, that Defender would be gone. That car is the father to the jeep, prob. just as unreliable as a jeep , but its a defender and there are only 10,000 in the US.

DaveDK · 12 December 2010, 02:00 AM

My top three as starter:

1. Sub SS 16610 or the Non Date
2. GMT II (either Pepsi or Coke)
3. Daytona

the SD is too big and bulky for my taste - I was going to get one but went with the GMT II instead..

My next watch is sub ND.. hopefully vintage..

But you cant go wrong with Rolex.. Just try them and get the one that smiles back to you.

Good luck!

9 December 2010, 11:54 AM	#33
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Too many choices but my vote would be SD4000 then Sub LV with black bezel and then the classic GMT's. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

9 December 2010, 01:25 PM	#36
timeisfathaoftruth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: New England Watch: Sub,Daytona,GMT,YM Posts: 997	Which Rolex do you buy first? The one you like best, that is within you budget..Period! Makes no sense to do it any other way....good luck! __________________ Time and tide wait for no man...

9 December 2010, 11:38 PM	#39
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	GMT __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

11 December 2010, 07:46 AM	#47
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,007	My first Rolex was a DJ TT-that was 23 years ago! If I was going to recommend a first Rolex today--it would be a Submariner. I also like the idea of a GMT Coke or Pepsi!! You can't go wrong with any of those! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

9 December 2010, 11:46 AM	#31
grbec22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ny Posts: 38	I'll advise.

9 December 2010, 11:50 AM	#32
grbec22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ny Posts: 38	Bill Bratton was the best. Last of the few Police Commissioners that would go on the line and say the cop was right and shut up. L.A. you got a Decent guy for Chief. I Remember he was for the Grunts. Him and Joe Dunne, and Esposito, in the begginning, for a year.

9 December 2010, 12:10 PM	#35
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Either watch would be a great choice as a 1st. Go with the one that makes you smile. Don't forget to post pics.

9 December 2010, 01:29 PM	#37
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	My first was the 116710, but you certainly can't go wrong with any of the watches you listed. The Sub is an outstanding and popular first choice, but the GMT's, especially the Coke or Pepsi, are great choices too. I wouldn't worry one bit about the color standing out too much. They look great.

9 December 2010, 11:05 PM	#38
Boadicea Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Daniel Location: UK Posts: 520	It sounds to me like you already made your mind up on the GMT. I would personally agree with the others, a Sub or a Datejust. Both are classics. If I was to pick just one watch in this price range and never get another, it would be one of these two.

10 December 2010, 01:58 AM	#40
detyler "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Tyler Location: Alabama Watch: White Milgauss Posts: 90	Awesome defender. The guy driving that should be wearing a PAM. 14060m to start.

10 December 2010, 02:01 AM	#41
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	GMT Master back in the early '90s!

10 December 2010, 03:01 AM	#42
Acer15 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Orange County Ca Posts: 17	+ 1 on the Subbie w/ coke bezel, great everyday knock-around piece yet still classy. stainless steal will be perfect with that Defender!! I loooooove that jeep.

10 December 2010, 03:23 AM	#44
Rolexcess Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Rey Location: South Carolina Watch: it, Sucka! Posts: 253	My Uncle Frank is a retired cop from Brooklyn. His watch - the one that he always wore for as long as I can remember (I'm 48) was the Submariner No Date. My Aunt bought it for him as a Christmas gift in 1968. We drove all the way up from South Carolina to spend Christmas with them. I will never forget that Christmas - New York for the first time. But the one thing that I remember the most was when Uncle Frank opened up his Christmas present - that Rolex was so special. That is what influenced me to purchase my ND Sub. Bought it last month and, well, it just feels special when I wear it. Get the No Date Submariner. You will be very happy.

11 December 2010, 03:37 AM	#45
baxta69 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: davinci Location: suffolk, uk Watch: Rolex & Breitling Posts: 340	sea dweller in around 1989 but soon flipped for a sub

11 December 2010, 07:27 AM	#46
chsu74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: CT Watch: 16710,116520,SLA19 Posts: 405	GMTII if you have to deal with time zones or Sub Date if you want to keep track of anything under 60 minutes. Both with black bezel. Can't go wrong.

11 December 2010, 08:34 AM	#48
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	No votes for the YachtMaster or Daytona? Everybody has the Sub and GMT, think differently! ;) just kidding, they are all gorgeous!! I don't think you could go wrong with any of them.

11 December 2010, 07:23 PM	#49
chouston06 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: phoenix Posts: 16	I bought my first Rolex (a Datejust) about 5 yrs ago as a present for myself. I went with the DJ b/c I couldn't afford a Sub at the time. I like my DJ just fine but have been coveting a Sub ever since. Probably a "grass is greener" sort of thing but the heart wants what it wants. If I had it to do over again I would've waited until I could comfortably afford the one I really wanted. My advice: get the Rolex that you love and will cherish for years/decades to come. And thank you, sir, for your service!

11 December 2010, 08:46 PM	#50
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	My vote is simple .. Get what ever you want .. It's you're retirement .. Any model you choose will be "the right one" .. Enjoy you're retirement as well as you're first Rolex .. Wear it in good health .. Thanks for you're service

12 December 2010, 12:37 AM	#51
grbec22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ny Posts: 38	I'm leaning sub c for the first one. I think a gmt is going to have to make it into my collection at one time and knowing how I buy, I'll have both. I like the Fat Lady as it different and I like big watches. It seems that it has appeal that means something, maybe just me. If the two girls driving the defender could figure out how to drive a stick shift especially one on the wrong side that you need to shift with your left, that Defender would be gone. That car is the father to the jeep, prob. just as unreliable as a jeep , but its a defender and there are only 10,000 in the US.

12 December 2010, 02:00 AM	#52
DaveDK Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Denmark Watch: Daytona SS Posts: 61	My top three as starter: 1. Sub SS 16610 or the Non Date 2. GMT II (either Pepsi or Coke) 3. Daytona the SD is too big and bulky for my taste - I was going to get one but went with the GMT II instead.. My next watch is sub ND.. hopefully vintage.. But you cant go wrong with Rolex.. Just try them and get the one that smiles back to you. Good luck!

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