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rolexnewbie2 · 1 June 2011, 11:32 AM

I will be buying my first rolex with the proceeds from my silver coins or at least some of my silver coins. I like the bigger style Rolex like a submariner or a GMT but I am definitely not sure what I want. Does a Rolex's hold its value well? I am going to buy here for sure and I have already talked to several of the bigger dealers. Any other tips on Rolex ownership would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 1 June 2011, 11:37 AM

16610. And ye,s Rolexes hold their value as well if not better than any Swiss watch.

nauticajoe · 1 June 2011, 11:37 AM

Welcome!

Have you tried both the Sub and GMT? You really can't go wrong with either one.

Good luck! Can't wait to see wrist shots.

Rolesor · 1 June 2011, 11:40 AM

I went with a DJ 36mm and I couldn't be happier!

JUSTROLEXES · 1 June 2011, 11:42 AM

Welcome to TRF

SS Sub in balck or green
GMT II Ceramic or none

It will help if you provide a $$$ that you want to spend, if you want Steel or 2tone.... things like that will help

landroverking · 1 June 2011, 11:45 AM

Years ago it came down to the Exp,Sub, & the GMT. I chose the GMT. Four years later I traded it for a present for my wife on our daughters first birthday. Could not do without the GMT & got another 3 years later. Thats almost 30 years ago & I still have it. You can't go wrong with your first Rolex love.

bgriz · 1 June 2011, 11:54 AM

Mine were SS Sub and GMT II Pepsi.

Jaspreet · 1 June 2011, 11:55 AM

my first rolex is a sub-c cant go wrong with that..

Art 1 · 1 June 2011, 11:55 AM

I'd be looking at an Exp2 if you are wanting to buy new.

Starwalker · 1 June 2011, 11:58 AM

you'll have the most use for the GMT.....it tells you the time in 2/3 different timezones, it has a date, and can even be used as a compass.

The sub, is a very good watch too....but the only diving i do is in the bath tub..and it cost 1% percent more. But, asethetically speaking, i thought the GMT was better looking.

If you dont care for having a date on the watch...get a daytona! i love chrono's.

bmwwilliams · 1 June 2011, 12:00 PM

I REALLY misunderstood the title of this thread...

Sherwooddavid · 1 June 2011, 12:00 PM

Welcome toTRF and good luck on your first Rolex purchase. You can't go wrong with any Rolex.

rolexnewbie2 · 1 June 2011, 12:07 PM

I have only tried on a Sub so I know I have some research to do but I have time. I am looking to spend between $3,500 and $4,500 so def a used one stainless steel but other then that I am open for debate

HKtoter · 1 June 2011, 12:13 PM

I came (or found) TRF looking for information on Rolex, I started off wanting a 14060M Submariner but, after a few months of lurking I changed my mind. to a Pepsi 16710.
In the past year of coming to this forum, the information gathered here has guided me to yearn for a 2 line 14060M and a vintage DateJust.

Damn this forum

Ricco · 1 June 2011, 12:13 PM

It was DJ TT for me. You will find you just cant go wrong with any, and you'll have rolexddiction...and you'll want another one and another one...thats just the way it is..

wokafu · 1 June 2011, 12:16 PM

SUB 16610 for a 1st..

rolexnewbie2 · 1 June 2011, 12:26 PM

What is a ceramic sub mean what is ceramic?

ingoodtime · 1 June 2011, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landroverking

Years ago it came down to the Exp,Sub, & the GMT. I chose the GMT. Four years later I traded it for a present for my wife on our daughters first birthday. Could not do without the GMT & got another 3 years later. Thats almost 30 years ago & I still have it. You can't go wrong with your first Rolex love.

Wow Jay, almost thirty years ago...hope me and my GMTIC are still here and Together in 30 years.

MortgageGuy · 1 June 2011, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wokafu

SUB 16610 for a 1st..

X2 and this will be in your price range too

Megalobyte · 1 June 2011, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexnewbie2

What is a ceramic sub mean what is ceramic?

This:

The newest version of the Sub with a ceramic bezel.

Warnsboy · 1 June 2011, 12:59 PM

After you buy your first, you'll be glad you have some more silver coins to sell!! I love all of mine. As for value, including being able to use them, they are a good investment, IMHO.

Le Chef · 1 June 2011, 01:08 PM

The last of the classics.

rolexnewbie2 · 1 June 2011, 01:40 PM

Is this site the best most cost effective place to buy? I like the looks of the vintage models and also the green sub and all black GMT II. Thanks for the help I really appreciate it.

DCgator · 1 June 2011, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexnewbie2

Is this site the best most cost effective place to buy? I like the looks of the vintage models and also the green sub and all black GMT II. Thanks for the help I really appreciate it.

Within your price range you can buy a used GMT II. You can purchase additional bezel inserts and mix things up now and then. The three inserts are Coke (Blk and Red), Pepsi (Red and Blue), and the all black insert. It's like having three watches, really.

A used DJ would also be in your price range. Both the GMT II and DJ are all-around watches. It is a matter of personal preference and equally important, which model sings to you.

subtona · 1 June 2011, 02:26 PM

SS Sub.

JUSTROLEXES · 1 June 2011, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexnewbie2

I have only tried on a Sub so I know I have some research to do but I have time. I am looking to spend between $3,500 and $4,500 so def a used one stainless steel but other then that I am open for debate

SS Sub 16610, GMT II 16710, and Explorer II 16570 those are the ones you need to focus on

Damavand · 1 June 2011, 02:51 PM

For the first ROLEX, go with a never aging, all time classic, GMT II (Coke/Pepsi).... YOU WILL NEVER REGRET IT.

Believe me, like rest of us, you will buy and flip many more in future but never make the same mistake that many of us have made to regret for ever....NEVER EVER FLIP YOUR FIRST ROLEX !

Good luck.

boogiebot · 1 June 2011, 03:09 PM

i purchased my very first Rolex 2-3 weeks ago. and to be honest i couldnt be happier. as soon as i saw the subc in the wild....i had to own one.

porscheman · 1 June 2011, 03:13 PM

I would go with the sub as first, because that's the first Rolex I bought! GMT2 or Daytona would be the follow-up. I just have a soft spot for the sports models.

kenhiraihnl · 1 June 2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexnewbie2

...Does a Rolex's hold its value well?...

A ND Sub, as others have recommended, would make a very nice first Rolex. My 5512 was purchased by my fiancee as my engagement gift. I, of course, bought her an engagement ring. She paid $175 for the watch. I think I paid about that much for a 1/2 carat diamond ring. Fast forward to the present. Her ring is probably worth a grand at the most. Steve McQueen's 5512 was recently auctioned for $234,000. Here's a picture of his watch. My avatar is my 5512. If only I had become a famous actor?

1 June 2011, 11:32 AM	#1
rolexnewbie2 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: STL Watch: 116613 LB Posts: 89	Which Rolex would you choose for your first time? I will be buying my first rolex with the proceeds from my silver coins or at least some of my silver coins. I like the bigger style Rolex like a submariner or a GMT but I am definitely not sure what I want. Does a Rolex's hold its value well? I am going to buy here for sure and I have already talked to several of the bigger dealers. Any other tips on Rolex ownership would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

1 June 2011, 11:37 AM	#2
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	16610. And ye,s Rolexes hold their value as well if not better than any Swiss watch. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

1 June 2011, 11:40 AM	#4
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	I went with a DJ 36mm and I couldn't be happier! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

1 June 2011, 11:42 AM	#5
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,110	Welcome to TRF SS Sub in balck or green GMT II Ceramic or none It will help if you provide a $$$ that you want to spend, if you want Steel or 2tone.... things like that will help __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

1 June 2011, 11:54 AM	#7
bgriz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Brian Location: Chicagoland Watch: ing the markets Posts: 2,194	Mine were SS Sub and GMT II Pepsi. __________________ 126600 SD43 Red 126710BLRO GMT II PEPSI 178274 Midsize DJ Rhodium/Roman- Hers 126334 DJ41 in blue, fluted, on jubilee 116509 Daytona WG Panda 114060 Sub no date 126621 YM Chocolate dial Root Beer 126710BLNR Batman 126613LB Bluesy 126711CHNR GMT II Root Beer

1 June 2011, 11:37 AM	#3
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Welcome! Have you tried both the Sub and GMT? You really can't go wrong with either one. Good luck! Can't wait to see wrist shots.

1 June 2011, 11:45 AM	#6
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Years ago it came down to the Exp,Sub, & the GMT. I chose the GMT. Four years later I traded it for a present for my wife on our daughters first birthday. Could not do without the GMT & got another 3 years later. Thats almost 30 years ago & I still have it. You can't go wrong with your first Rolex love.

1 June 2011, 11:55 AM	#8
Jaspreet "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: US Posts: 80	my first rolex is a sub-c cant go wrong with that..

1 June 2011, 11:55 AM	#9
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I'd be looking at an Exp2 if you are wanting to buy new.

1 June 2011, 11:58 AM	#10
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,261	you'll have the most use for the GMT.....it tells you the time in 2/3 different timezones, it has a date, and can even be used as a compass. The sub, is a very good watch too....but the only diving i do is in the bath tub..and it cost 1% percent more. But, asethetically speaking, i thought the GMT was better looking. If you dont care for having a date on the watch...get a daytona! i love chrono's. __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

1 June 2011, 12:00 PM	#11
bmwwilliams "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sydney Watch: Explorer I, GMT II Posts: 68	I REALLY misunderstood the title of this thread...

1 June 2011, 12:00 PM	#12
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,080	Welcome toTRF and good luck on your first Rolex purchase. You can't go wrong with any Rolex.

1 June 2011, 12:07 PM	#13
rolexnewbie2 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: STL Watch: 116613 LB Posts: 89	I have only tried on a Sub so I know I have some research to do but I have time. I am looking to spend between $3,500 and $4,500 so def a used one stainless steel but other then that I am open for debate

1 June 2011, 12:13 PM	#14
HKtoter "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Roll Tide Watch: 16710 Pepsi Posts: 1,025	I came (or found) TRF looking for information on Rolex, I started off wanting a 14060M Submariner but, after a few months of lurking I changed my mind. to a Pepsi 16710. In the past year of coming to this forum, the information gathered here has guided me to yearn for a 2 line 14060M and a vintage DateJust. Damn this forum __________________ LUG HOLE LOYALIST

1 June 2011, 12:13 PM	#15
Ricco Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Jakarta Posts: 333	It was DJ TT for me. You will find you just cant go wrong with any, and you'll have rolexddiction...and you'll want another one and another one...thats just the way it is..

1 June 2011, 12:16 PM	#16
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	SUB 16610 for a 1st..

1 June 2011, 12:26 PM	#17
rolexnewbie2 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: STL Watch: 116613 LB Posts: 89	What is a ceramic sub mean what is ceramic?

1 June 2011, 12:59 PM	#21
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	After you buy your first, you'll be glad you have some more silver coins to sell!! I love all of mine. As for value, including being able to use them, they are a good investment, IMHO.

1 June 2011, 01:08 PM	#22
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	14060m The last of the classics.

1 June 2011, 01:40 PM	#23
rolexnewbie2 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: STL Watch: 116613 LB Posts: 89	Is this site the best most cost effective place to buy? I like the looks of the vintage models and also the green sub and all black GMT II. Thanks for the help I really appreciate it.

1 June 2011, 02:26 PM	#25
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,598	SS Sub.

1 June 2011, 02:51 PM	#27
Damavand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona, USA. Watch: Your Six...!!!.... Posts: 207	For the first ROLEX, go with a never aging, all time classic, GMT II (Coke/Pepsi).... YOU WILL NEVER REGRET IT. Believe me, like rest of us, you will buy and flip many more in future but never make the same mistake that many of us have made to regret for ever....NEVER EVER FLIP YOUR FIRST ROLEX ! Good luck.

1 June 2011, 03:09 PM	#28
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	i purchased my very first Rolex 2-3 weeks ago. and to be honest i couldnt be happier. as soon as i saw the subc in the wild....i had to own one.

1 June 2011, 03:13 PM	#29
porscheman Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: HK Watch: GMT IIc...so far! Posts: 28	I would go with the sub as first, because that's the first Rolex I bought! GMT2 or Daytona would be the follow-up. I just have a soft spot for the sports models.

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