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watchwatcher · 10 April 2015, 06:41 AM

214270, 16610, or the Milguass.

DKRanger22 · 10 April 2015, 06:49 AM

$5,600 can net you a BNIB Datejust II. That's exactly what I did a few weeks back and could not be happier about it...

jay1988 · 10 April 2015, 07:06 AM

214270 for that price.

My old boss was telling me the other day that a friend of his picked up a 214270 as a golf watch. He ended up loving it so much that he wears it 24/7 and his other watches (a white dialed Patek 5980 and a Patek aquanaut world time) haven't been worn in months.

A $5k watch that can knock two Pateks out of rotation can't be too bad!

maxbaris · 17 October 2015, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jay1988

214270 for that price.

My old boss was telling me the other day that a friend of his picked up a 214270 as a golf watch. He ended up loving it so much that he wears it 24/7 and his other watches (a white dialed Patek 5980 and a Patek aquanaut world time) haven't been worn in months.

A $5k watch that can knock two Pateks out of rotation can't be too bad!

Good one.

Fort Rolex · 10 April 2015, 11:39 AM

Gmt

gwozhog · 10 April 2015, 11:44 AM

If you have to ask a group of complete strangers how to spend 5K I would save your money until you find something that sings to you.

DrThom · 10 April 2015, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Watchgeek5000

If been shopping around for a Rolex with a $5000 budget, I have considered Submariners with holes solid end links with and without papers ( seen between $4500- $5000, "4 line" Subs no dates 14060M with papers around $5000. I have considered 1990's GMT's and also Sea dwellers usually without papers for around $5000. If the price was right I have considers new style datejusts which I've seen for low $4000's with papers in stainless. So far my number one choice is a Milgauss "M" serial number with card, no box for $4750! It is not the green, it has a black dial and is in great condition. I guess if your going to have a problem, finding the right Rolex is a nice one to have.....any suggestions?

I know you gotten a considerable amount of feedback, but Milgauss, 16570 (Polar, get the black if your going for the 216570), Exp 39MM or SubC for a little more, I'd really lean towards the SubC. It's the best bracelet of the bunch, by far. Newer tech, great presence on the wrist! You really can't go wrong. Good luck!

HogwldFLTR · 10 April 2015, 12:31 PM

16700, 16710, or 14060 would be my choices.

Soulfultofu · 10 April 2015, 01:19 PM

SubC No Date gets my vote!

Justin Stacks · 10 April 2015, 07:39 PM

+1 for GMT or GMT II

toneafficianado · 10 April 2015, 08:30 PM

Sub 14060M
You will never want to sell it is the reason. Just add to it with a other Rolex!
That is what I did. Working on number three now!

watchnutty · 10 April 2015, 10:19 PM

39mm Explorer

tomcorkery · 10 April 2015, 11:46 PM

gmt

crfsocal · 11 April 2015, 03:59 AM

Explorer or Explorer 2 used

BTW you can also pick up a 116000 OP 36mm new for under 5k...

Balsquat · 11 April 2015, 06:05 AM

If you only plan on owning one, go with the new explorer. If you plan to go with more than 1 eventually? Go sub. 4 line no date with holes.

Lrlx · 5 August 2015, 11:52 AM

114060 Submariner no date

Etschell · 5 August 2015, 12:14 PM

If you can find an LV 16610 do it.

BaselTom · 5 August 2015, 01:05 PM

Best bang = 16570 Exp II.

sickened1 · 5 August 2015, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BaselTom

Best bang = 16570 Exp II.

Yup.

Best 5k you'll ever spend.

Bfd70 · 6 August 2015, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BaselTom

Best bang = 16570 Exp II.

Agree. most comfortable watch I've ever owned.

Chute · 5 August 2015, 01:59 PM

I'd suggest the DJ2 116300, Explorer 39, new OP 39, or a used GMTc nonBLNR in that order, but I'm not a fan of the 5 digit models. Maybe a real nice 14060m or a Tudor Big Block if you like the older models.

Cru Jones · 5 August 2015, 07:11 PM

do you want a sports watch or more versatility?

personally, i would be sorely tempted by a new 39mm OP.

tylerad1 · 5 August 2015, 09:00 PM

214270 or 114300. Classy choices and simple designs

ragingcao · 5 August 2015, 09:21 PM

Come to Japan and walk out an AD door w a brand new Sub 114060 for $5,600-5,700. Enjoy some sushi (and a diet Coke) while you're here

AF_Rob · 6 August 2015, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ragingcao

Come to Japan and walk out an AD door w a brand new Sub 114060 for $5,600-5,700. Enjoy some sushi (and a diet Coke) while you're here

Just make sure that Diet Coke is poured into a glass first.

ericg · 5 August 2015, 09:59 PM

Agree on the SubC being a "can't go wrong" decision for that money.

The_Walrus · 6 August 2015, 11:52 AM

Everyone has a sub, but a discontinued Milguass is something different. I always had friends admiring mine when I had one.
Very comfortable on my 8" wrist

chloebear · 6 August 2015, 12:21 PM

I recently bought a new white Milgauss from DavidSW for not much more than that. I highly recommend it. Whatever you decide, I would reach out to David. He is the the best!

CarFreak · 6 August 2015, 12:24 PM

16710 GMT II - classic design

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archangelfire · 6 August 2015, 12:38 PM

Why not get a used ceramic no date Sub at that price point?

10 April 2015, 06:49 AM	#2
DKRanger22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: Cleveland Posts: 557	$5,600 can net you a BNIB Datejust II. That's exactly what I did a few weeks back and could not be happier about it... Attached Images

10 April 2015, 11:44 AM	#6
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	If you have to ask a group of complete strangers how to spend 5K I would save your money until you find something that sings to you. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

10 April 2015, 12:31 PM	#8
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: 33,693	16700, 16710, or 14060 would be my choices. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

10 April 2015, 07:39 PM	#10
Justin Stacks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Justin Location: Sydney Watch: AP 15300 Posts: 22	+1 for GMT or GMT II __________________ "If there be no enemy there's no fight. If no fight, no victory and if no victory there is no crown."

10 April 2015, 06:41 AM	#1
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	214270, 16610, or the Milguass.

10 April 2015, 07:06 AM	#3
jay1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,515	214270 for that price. My old boss was telling me the other day that a friend of his picked up a 214270 as a golf watch. He ended up loving it so much that he wears it 24/7 and his other watches (a white dialed Patek 5980 and a Patek aquanaut world time) haven't been worn in months. A $5k watch that can knock two Pateks out of rotation can't be too bad!

10 April 2015, 11:39 AM	#5
Fort Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 586	Gmt

10 April 2015, 01:19 PM	#9
Soulfultofu "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Singapore Posts: 35	SubC No Date gets my vote!

10 April 2015, 08:30 PM	#11
toneafficianado 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	Sub 14060M You will never want to sell it is the reason. Just add to it with a other Rolex! That is what I did. Working on number three now!

10 April 2015, 10:19 PM	#12
watchnutty "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 347	39mm Explorer

10 April 2015, 11:46 PM	#13
tomcorkery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Corkery Location: westchester ny Watch: ap ro 15400 Posts: 502	gmt

11 April 2015, 03:59 AM	#14
crfsocal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 690	Explorer or Explorer 2 used BTW you can also pick up a 116000 OP 36mm new for under 5k...

11 April 2015, 06:05 AM	#15
Balsquat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 227	If you only plan on owning one, go with the new explorer. If you plan to go with more than 1 eventually? Go sub. 4 line no date with holes.

5 August 2015, 11:52 AM	#16
Lrlx "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ny Posts: 292	114060 Submariner no date

5 August 2015, 12:14 PM	#17
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	If you can find an LV 16610 do it.

5 August 2015, 01:05 PM	#18
BaselTom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 40	Best bang = 16570 Exp II.

5 August 2015, 01:59 PM	#21
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,561	I'd suggest the DJ2 116300, Explorer 39, new OP 39, or a used GMTc nonBLNR in that order, but I'm not a fan of the 5 digit models. Maybe a real nice 14060m or a Tudor Big Block if you like the older models.

5 August 2015, 07:11 PM	#22
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	do you want a sports watch or more versatility? personally, i would be sorely tempted by a new 39mm OP.

5 August 2015, 09:00 PM	#23
tylerad1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 812	214270 or 114300. Classy choices and simple designs

5 August 2015, 09:21 PM	#24
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	Come to Japan and walk out an AD door w a brand new Sub 114060 for $5,600-5,700. Enjoy some sushi (and a diet Coke) while you're here

5 August 2015, 09:59 PM	#26
ericg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Thailand Watch: BLNR/SubC/SMP 300 Posts: 306	Agree on the SubC being a "can't go wrong" decision for that money.

6 August 2015, 11:52 AM	#27
The_Walrus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: George Location: Sydney Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,104	Everyone has a sub, but a discontinued Milguass is something different. I always had friends admiring mine when I had one. Very comfortable on my 8" wrist

6 August 2015, 12:21 PM	#28
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	I recently bought a new white Milgauss from DavidSW for not much more than that. I highly recommend it. Whatever you decide, I would reach out to David. He is the the best!

6 August 2015, 12:24 PM	#29
CarFreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Ben Location: New York Watch: AP/ROLEX/PANERAI Posts: 455	16710 GMT II - classic design Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 August 2015, 12:38 PM	#30
archangelfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Red Dot Watch: Daytona 116500 Posts: 45	Why not get a used ceramic no date Sub at that price point?

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