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simba · 15 May 2010, 02:47 AM

Hello Rolex Enthusiasts,

I've been roaming around this community for a few days now but still haven't been able to find the answer to my questions.

1.) I am looking to get some advise from you experienced owners. I am currently in the market for my first Rolex. Which Rolex do you recommend for a first (of hopefully many) and why?

Here is some info regarding myself: I am a young (25 yrs old) professional (accountant), living a bachelor lifestyle. I dress business during the week for work and like to dress casual during the weekends to go out partying or socializing. I work out and play sports multiple times a week, so I'd have to take the watch off. Got a house and car, so all i am missing is a Rolex (or two).

2.) Also, I have been offered from a close friend, a year old, worn occasionally, SS Daytona, M series, black face. Paper work included and he could have told me it was brand new and i would have believed it. What are your thoughts of this watch at $9K and $8K (Canadian), as price may be negotiable.

All of your advise/shared experiences are greatly appreciated.

cet2055 · 15 May 2010, 03:06 AM

Buy it.

Dr.B · 15 May 2010, 03:12 AM

Just Do It!
No Regrets.

Yazo · 15 May 2010, 03:13 AM

Get the Daytona!

2th Dr · 15 May 2010, 03:13 AM

Yep, get it!

hennabav · 15 May 2010, 03:16 AM

That's a pretty good price for an M-series!! Plus you know the owner so you know the history of the watch!!

gmaines · 15 May 2010, 03:17 AM

If you like it, go for the daytona,, My first watch was a Sub, which I love...it goes with everything.

Yoreese · 15 May 2010, 03:20 AM

Buy it! If you don't like it after a few months flip it for a GMT-IIc and some cash. That's a win win situation!

theken · 15 May 2010, 03:26 AM

A M series SS Daytona with papers for $8K CD from a trusted seller is a deal too good to pass up.

Grab it while you can and welcome to the Rolex world. What a great way to start!
Can I buy it if you don't.

TheVTCGuy · 15 May 2010, 03:45 AM

Absolutley!

JRA21 · 15 May 2010, 03:47 AM

Thats GREAT for a Daytona ! But you also can't go wrong with a Sub !

yous · 15 May 2010, 04:01 AM

Hi, for a first rolex, a 116520 black dial is a really goooooooood choice!

So if the watch is in good condition with papers and certficate, by it.
PS: if you want go with your friend to local Rolex AD for checking the authenticity of this Daytona, if your friend is agree of course.

spuds · 15 May 2010, 04:02 AM

Welcome!

& go for it!!

Dr. Robert · 15 May 2010, 04:05 AM

you could get a pre-owned sub(weekends & casual) & a pre-owned explorer 1(can be worn w/ any look) and have 2 Rolexes right away!!!!!!

nauticajoe · 15 May 2010, 04:09 AM

Daytona has my vote.

Watch Professor · 15 May 2010, 04:10 AM

Good deal.

Hooper · 15 May 2010, 04:43 AM

Grab it my friend !! and welcome to TRF.

simba · 15 May 2010, 04:44 AM

Just coming back from lunch and see all the replies!
Thanks for the input everybody.

The only reason why I am considering this over other watches is because I feel like I'm getting it at a price that if I regret the purchase sometime down the road, I would be able to retain most of what I paid for it, vs purchasing and losing immediate value on a brand new one. If I didn't have this offer, i would probably be more interested in the Deep Sea. My friend has one and I think it's really nice, though i havent had the opporunity to really see others and compare.

Theken - I think my friend prefers to sell to a friend, but if that doesn't work out, i would pass your interest along to buddy.

Question regarding photos: Why do people cross out the later part of the serial code of the certificate card? What is the risk if people knew the #?

snowbird · 15 May 2010, 07:23 AM

I agree with those above, that's a great deal on the Daytona.

Re your question on crossing out the s/n on photos - one reason is so some malicious person in some dark corner of the internet can't report your watch as stolen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by simba

Just coming back from lunch and see all the replies!
Thanks for the input everybody.

The only reason why I am considering this over other watches is because I feel like I'm getting it at a price that if I regret the purchase sometime down the road, I would be able to retain most of what I paid for it, vs purchasing and losing immediate value on a brand new one. If I didn't have this offer, i would probably be more interested in the Deep Sea. My friend has one and I think it's really nice, though i havent had the opporunity to really see others and compare.

Theken - I think my friend prefers to sell to a friend, but if that doesn't work out, i would pass your interest along to buddy.

Question regarding photos: Why do people cross out the later part of the serial code of the certificate card? What is the risk if people knew the #?

simba · 18 May 2010, 12:26 AM

Snowbird, thanks for the lesson =)

Puffy · 15 May 2010, 05:55 AM

Welcome... knock yourself out...

roach7 · 15 May 2010, 06:29 AM

that's an excellent price for a daytona! i would not hesitate.

roach7 · 15 May 2010, 06:30 AM

that's an excellent price for a daytona! i would not hesitate.
(sorry for the repost... the reply button got stuck so i clicked again...)

Redeye · 15 May 2010, 07:00 AM

As others have already said, 8K is a great price for a mint Daytona. Buy it or tell me where to buy it.

tkc324 · 15 May 2010, 07:00 AM

For your first Rolex... any sports model will be good. Daytona is exceptional watch... buy it, you will love it.

train-time · 16 May 2010, 06:21 AM

Buy it!

Latrodectus · 16 May 2010, 06:24 AM

Go and get the watch. You will love it!

Welcome to TRF!

MURRAY · 16 May 2010, 07:03 AM

You get some investment protection with that price for the Daytona so as others have suggested pick it up and flip later if you desire. There hae been some good deals on some previoously loved and new DSSDs here on TRF as well.....better than the price you are paying for the Daytona....Either way you will be a happy guy...trust me!!

buckeyesFAN · 16 May 2010, 10:51 AM

that's a great deal - take it down!

Traveler · 16 May 2010, 11:06 AM

Since you know him personally, it is in great condition and has the box and papers..go for it !

15 May 2010, 02:47 AM	#1
simba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 6	First rolex recommendations? Thoughts of Daytona offer. Hello Rolex Enthusiasts, I've been roaming around this community for a few days now but still haven't been able to find the answer to my questions. 1.) I am looking to get some advise from you experienced owners. I am currently in the market for my first Rolex. Which Rolex do you recommend for a first (of hopefully many) and why? Here is some info regarding myself: I am a young (25 yrs old) professional (accountant), living a bachelor lifestyle. I dress business during the week for work and like to dress casual during the weekends to go out partying or socializing. I work out and play sports multiple times a week, so I'd have to take the watch off. Got a house and car, so all i am missing is a Rolex (or two). 2.) Also, I have been offered from a close friend, a year old, worn occasionally, SS Daytona, M series, black face. Paper work included and he could have told me it was brand new and i would have believed it. What are your thoughts of this watch at $9K and $8K (Canadian), as price may be negotiable. All of your advise/shared experiences are greatly appreciated.

15 May 2010, 03:12 AM	#3
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	Just Do It! No Regrets. __________________ The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes. —Marcel Proust

15 May 2010, 03:26 AM	#9
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,417	go for it! A M series SS Daytona with papers for $8K CD from a trusted seller is a deal too good to pass up. Grab it while you can and welcome to the Rolex world. What a great way to start! Can I buy it if you don't.

15 May 2010, 03:47 AM	#11
JRA21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Joshua R Asch Location: NY, Brooklyn Watch: Sub Posts: 293	Thats GREAT for a Daytona ! But you also can't go wrong with a Sub ! __________________ *JRA*

15 May 2010, 04:02 AM	#13
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Welcome! & go for it!! __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

15 May 2010, 03:06 AM	#2
cet2055 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 16	Buy it.

15 May 2010, 03:13 AM	#4
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Get the Daytona!

15 May 2010, 03:13 AM	#5
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Yep, get it!

15 May 2010, 03:16 AM	#6
hennabav Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: New England Watch: --Rolex-- Posts: 2,391	That's a pretty good price for an M-series!! Plus you know the owner so you know the history of the watch!!

15 May 2010, 03:17 AM	#7
gmaines Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Watch: Submariner&SDDS Posts: 306	If you like it, go for the daytona,, My first watch was a Sub, which I love...it goes with everything.

15 May 2010, 03:20 AM	#8
Yoreese Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Maurice Location: Margaritaville Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 212	Buy it! If you don't like it after a few months flip it for a GMT-IIc and some cash. That's a win win situation!

15 May 2010, 03:45 AM	#10
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Absolutley!

15 May 2010, 04:01 AM	#12
yous Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France Watch: ROLEX 16710 M Posts: 22	Hi, for a first rolex, a 116520 black dial is a really goooooooood choice! So if the watch is in good condition with papers and certficate, by it. PS: if you want go with your friend to local Rolex AD for checking the authenticity of this Daytona, if your friend is agree of course.

15 May 2010, 04:05 AM	#14
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,256	you could get a pre-owned sub(weekends & casual) & a pre-owned explorer 1(can be worn w/ any look) and have 2 Rolexes right away!!!!!!

15 May 2010, 04:09 AM	#15
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Daytona has my vote.

15 May 2010, 04:10 AM	#16
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Good deal.

15 May 2010, 04:43 AM	#17
Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	Grab it my friend !! and welcome to TRF.

15 May 2010, 04:44 AM	#18
simba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 6	Just coming back from lunch and see all the replies! Thanks for the input everybody. The only reason why I am considering this over other watches is because I feel like I'm getting it at a price that if I regret the purchase sometime down the road, I would be able to retain most of what I paid for it, vs purchasing and losing immediate value on a brand new one. If I didn't have this offer, i would probably be more interested in the Deep Sea. My friend has one and I think it's really nice, though i havent had the opporunity to really see others and compare. Theken - I think my friend prefers to sell to a friend, but if that doesn't work out, i would pass your interest along to buddy. Question regarding photos: Why do people cross out the later part of the serial code of the certificate card? What is the risk if people knew the #?

18 May 2010, 12:26 AM	#20
simba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 6	Snowbird, thanks for the lesson =)

15 May 2010, 05:55 AM	#21
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Welcome... knock yourself out... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

15 May 2010, 06:29 AM	#22
roach7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: henry Location: nyc Watch: 16610lv Posts: 1,829	that's an excellent price for a daytona! i would not hesitate.

15 May 2010, 06:30 AM	#23
roach7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: henry Location: nyc Watch: 16610lv Posts: 1,829	that's an excellent price for a daytona! i would not hesitate. (sorry for the repost... the reply button got stuck so i clicked again...)

15 May 2010, 07:00 AM	#24
Redeye "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 76	As others have already said, 8K is a great price for a mint Daytona. Buy it or tell me where to buy it. __________________ Rolex Date Rolex Milgauss GV Rolex DeepSea Sea Dweller

15 May 2010, 07:00 AM	#25
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	For your first Rolex... any sports model will be good. Daytona is exceptional watch... buy it, you will love it.

16 May 2010, 06:21 AM	#26
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	Buy it!

16 May 2010, 06:24 AM	#27
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	Go and get the watch. You will love it! Welcome to TRF! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

16 May 2010, 07:03 AM	#28
MURRAY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Michigan Watch: for that TRF bug!! Posts: 275	You get some investment protection with that price for the Daytona so as others have suggested pick it up and flip later if you desire. There hae been some good deals on some previoously loved and new DSSDs here on TRF as well.....better than the price you are paying for the Daytona....Either way you will be a happy guy...trust me!! __________________

16 May 2010, 10:51 AM	#29
buckeyesFAN Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 19	that's a great deal - take it down!

16 May 2010, 11:06 AM	#30
Traveler Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 374	Since you know him personally, it is in great condition and has the box and papers..go for it !

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