Buying New vs. Used

[Laszlo]

Your first Rolex should always be brand new with your name on the warranty card IMHO. After that a fine, very crispy pre-owned (unworn) or BNIB or excellent condition from a trusted seller is the way to go.

[Laszlo]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

It's been said a million times and I'm going to say it again.

If you are going to buy used, go with someone you know and know well, who also offers a good return policy, as well as a warranty of at least two years.

I love my 114270 and I think it would be an excellent choice, but unless you really know what you are doing, I'd go with the DJ from an AD.

Agree the DJ from an AD fits the OP and occasion perfectly.

[mui.richard]

Originally Posted by aggierolex

I have considered the smooth bezel on the datejust but it just doesn't look right to me. I couldn't tell you why but it just looks weird. I'm also not the biggest fan of the OP, I think that is because of the hands. I like the hands of the Explorer, especially the second hand.



I absolutely agree with you, a wedding is a big deal. I've been having this internal debate between these two watches for about 3 or 4 months now because it is such a big deal.



For those of you that have a datejust, how much do you where it outside of work? I always thought of it more of a dressier, work watch than a go do whatever you want watch (which is how I see the Explorer) though I know it is just as tough, 100m WR and all that.

While we can't change how you perceive the Datejust, ultimately it's your call. But fact is, the Datejust, especially on the Oyster bracelet, is not a really dressy watch. In fact it looks perfectly fine with a simple tee and denim or a shirt and khakis outfits. Fact is, more often than not I wore my 16014 with a tee and jeans and it works perfectly fine.

Most would suggest a brand-new watch for a wedding, it's supposed to be a once in a lifetime event.

If you're set on the Explorer, I'd suggest you try on a 39mm 214270. It doesn't really wear large and is a fine first Rolex. It was my first brand-new Rolex and even though mine is the Mk I with short hands I love it.



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[Mac-427]

After having over 10 gray market Rolex watches, will no longer buy pre-owned. I have come to value having the warranty card in my name. I've sold all my grays and have a Ceramic, Date, Submariner in my name.

[Ssunnylee24]

I’ve bought 5 used (3 Tudors and 2 Rolexes) and 2 brand new from an AD (Tudor GMT and Rolex Sub).
Just having them purchased from AD new with your name on the card felt very special. Truly recommend you to buy new if possible.

[aggierolex]

Thanks to everyone for the replies. If this watch wasn't going to be a gift from my future wife for getting married, I'd go with the 114270 explorer. Something that has come up in a few posts is go with an AD if you don't know what you're doing. I'm a little unsure of what this means. This will be my first luxury watch so I definitely don't have experience buying them, but I feel like know my way around the watch world. What I'm trying to ask is what does it mean to know what you're doing and should I learn to get there?

I think I've come to the conclusion that I'll go new because this is a once in a lifetime event. I'm going to hunt down a 214270 MK2 and give it a try.

I also need to get over only seeing old men wear datejusts. I the fluted bezel was a lot quieter than I expected it to be in person. I would just have to get used to doing stuff outside with it and know that I can beat it up and it will be fine.

Again, thanks to everyone who replied. This had a lot more feedback than I expected.

[ROlesorusLEX]

Originally Posted by aggierolex

Thanks to everyone for the replies. If this watch wasn't going to be a gift from my future wife for getting married, I'd go with the 114270 explorer. Something that has come up in a few posts is go with an AD if you don't know what you're doing. I'm a little unsure of what this means. This will be my first luxury watch so I definitely don't have experience buying them, but I feel like know my way around the watch world. What I'm trying to ask is what does it mean to know what you're doing and should I learn to get there?



I think I've come to the conclusion that I'll go new because this is a once in a lifetime event. I'm going to hunt down a 214270 MK2 and give it a try.



I also need to get over only seeing old men wear datejusts. I the fluted bezel was a lot quieter than I expected it to be in person. I would just have to get used to doing stuff outside with it and know that I can beat it up and it will be fine.



Again, thanks to everyone who replied. This had a lot more feedback than I expected.

"If you don't know what you're doing" really means "buy the seller, then the watch". In other words, there are a lot of unscrupulous sellers out there who peddle watches that aren't what they seem at face value. You will not get that at an AD.

Aside from fakes, there are frankenwatches that are comprised of parts from multiple watches, used watches advertised as new, and other sundry ways to part you from your money in a market that is, frankly, out of control right now.

There was a recent thread about a well known online retailer that I'd advise you to read:

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/top...ink_source=app

Some of this stuff is subtle, but can be a rip-off just the same. Make sure to use this forum to learn about trusted sellers who won't rip you off if you decide to buy from the parallel, or "grey" market.