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daniel7172 · 27 June 2011, 11:05 AM

I just graduated from grad school and want to buy myself my first Rolex. I am in my mid 20s and would like to use whatever watch I buy as an everyday watch.

I am thinking about getting a used Submariner. I want to pay under $4,000. Do you guys think I can get a good one at this price? What are the most important things to watch out for when buying used (except for authenticity)? Since I don't want to spend over $4,000, should I just go for a DJ instead?

ingoodtime · 27 June 2011, 11:22 AM

Sub all the way! By the way, welcome and congrats on your graduation. See what some of our trusted sellers here can help you with.

rosspanics · 27 June 2011, 11:49 AM

Congrats and welcome! Either a 14060M (no-date) or 16610 (date) Sub would be a great choice and could be acquired within your budget. Look on the sales form here for options. Ideally, you would want one with box and papers, and something that has been recently serviced. At <$4k though you might not get all of those though, so the best advice is to buy the seller, then buy the watch.

HPY · 27 June 2011, 11:51 AM

You can get a 14060/m with your budget, have a look at S/C

nauticajoe · 27 June 2011, 11:56 AM

Congrats!

Another vote for the Sub.

Good luck!

Dripp · 27 June 2011, 12:15 PM

Get in touch with one of the trusted sellers on here, they'll help you find what you want. And welcome

daniel7172 · 27 June 2011, 12:22 PM

thank you guys!

JUSTROLEXES · 27 June 2011, 02:29 PM

Congrats and welcome to TRF

I would go with an Explorer II

joker01 · 27 June 2011, 03:42 PM

Congrats, You can't go wrong with a Submariner. I own one and love it however you should buy a watch that your budget can afford. With any type of Rolex, you can always upgrade later when finances get better.

Big B · 27 June 2011, 03:48 PM

The Submariner is a classic and one of the best watches money can buy! It will serve you well on any given event life throws your way. Welcome to TRF.

kenhiraihnl · 27 June 2011, 04:20 PM

Congrats on your graduate degree! I got my ND Sub 50 years ago, and I wore it today. I probably had it on when I got my MS.

Runnin' Rebel · 27 June 2011, 04:40 PM

Yes, congratulations. Now how about a sweet older GMT II. My first and it's been through so much and it's a trooper.

wokafu · 27 June 2011, 04:44 PM

16610 Sub as a 1st...

Roy Nadine · 27 June 2011, 04:45 PM

i think the Submarineris very cool, and it's valubal

BeekerMuppet · 27 June 2011, 04:58 PM

Buy the one you like most (first)!

daniel7172 · 28 June 2011, 01:47 PM

I think im going to go with a DJ for now and save a little more money and hopefully trade in the DJ and get a better Sub later than one I can afford now.

Secondly, I do not know nearly as much about Rolex as you great people so I would like to hear what you guys think about this one...

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...39#msg_5726136

daniel7172 · 28 June 2011, 01:54 PM

Thank you guys for all the advice!

I want to get a sub but I think I'll get a DJ for now and save up some more money and hopefully trade in the DJ and get a nicer sub later than I can afford night now.

There is a nice Y-series DJ (rhodium roman numeral dial) with box, papers, and tag that I really like on TZ for $2800. Since you guys know a lot more than I do, does that generally sound like a good deal?

daniel7172 · 4 July 2011, 10:38 AM

Still looking

mrbill2mrbill2 · 4 July 2011, 11:06 AM

If you want a Sub do not settle for a DJ. You will regret it and be dissappointed.

Just my opinion.

I wanted/needed a Sub since I was 13. Finally got it at 48!

Wait for what you want - it is worth it.

skyedog · 4 July 2011, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wokafu

16610 Sub as a 1st...

+1 Totally!

Joey_V · 4 July 2011, 11:19 AM

First Rolex?

Sub and done.

HongNinja · 4 July 2011, 11:19 AM

Congrats sir! My first Rolex was a 16800 Submariner. I absolutely LOVED it, and it was close to production in my birth-year. However, I jumped at the chanced to "upgrade" into a modern Sea-Dweller.

Go with a Submariner. You will be addicted to Rolex going forward. ;)

27 June 2011, 11:05 AM	#1
daniel7172 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA Posts: 38	Looking to buy my first Rolex-- Need advice I just graduated from grad school and want to buy myself my first Rolex. I am in my mid 20s and would like to use whatever watch I buy as an everyday watch. I am thinking about getting a used Submariner. I want to pay under $4,000. Do you guys think I can get a good one at this price? What are the most important things to watch out for when buying used (except for authenticity)? Since I don't want to spend over $4,000, should I just go for a DJ instead?

27 June 2011, 11:22 AM	#2
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	Sub all the way! By the way, welcome and congrats on your graduation. See what some of our trusted sellers here can help you with. __________________ Lee

27 June 2011, 02:29 PM	#8
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,120	Congrats and welcome to TRF I would go with an Explorer II __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

27 June 2011, 04:20 PM	#11
kenhiraihnl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Hawaii Watch: 5512 Posts: 911	Congrats on your graduate degree! I got my ND Sub 50 years ago, and I wore it today. I probably had it on when I got my MS. __________________ Rolex Milgauss GV (100m 330 feet) (2010) * Rolex Submariner 5512 (200m 660 feet) (1961)

27 June 2011, 04:40 PM	#12
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Yes, congratulations. Now how about a sweet older GMT II. My first and it's been through so much and it's a trooper. __________________ ♛

27 June 2011, 11:49 AM	#3
rosspanics "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains Watch: Exp2, Exp1 Posts: 727	Congrats and welcome! Either a 14060M (no-date) or 16610 (date) Sub would be a great choice and could be acquired within your budget. Look on the sales form here for options. Ideally, you would want one with box and papers, and something that has been recently serviced. At <$4k though you might not get all of those though, so the best advice is to buy the seller, then buy the watch.

27 June 2011, 11:51 AM	#4
HPY Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: PH Watch: Daytona Posts: 213	You can get a 14060/m with your budget, have a look at S/C

27 June 2011, 11:56 AM	#5
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Congrats! Another vote for the Sub. Good luck!

27 June 2011, 12:15 PM	#6
Dripp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cincinnati Watch: 16520 Daytona Posts: 129	Get in touch with one of the trusted sellers on here, they'll help you find what you want. And welcome

27 June 2011, 12:22 PM	#7
daniel7172 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA Posts: 38	thank you guys!

27 June 2011, 03:42 PM	#9
joker01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 47	Congrats, You can't go wrong with a Submariner. I own one and love it however you should buy a watch that your budget can afford. With any type of Rolex, you can always upgrade later when finances get better.

27 June 2011, 03:48 PM	#10
Big B Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Utah Watch: Rolex 116610 Posts: 41	The Submariner is a classic and one of the best watches money can buy! It will serve you well on any given event life throws your way. Welcome to TRF.

27 June 2011, 04:44 PM	#13
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	16610 Sub as a 1st...

27 June 2011, 04:45 PM	#14
Roy Nadine Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Roy Nadine Location: China Watch: SwissRolexCartier Posts: 10	i think the Submarineris very cool, and it's valubal

27 June 2011, 04:58 PM	#15
BeekerMuppet "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Yuri Location: NL Watch: 14000M, 16570 Posts: 574	Buy the one you like most (first)! __________________ (Wearing) First Luxury Watch: Seiko Kinetic Arctura 5M42-0E39 & First Rolex: Air King 14000M Black dial (K) & Second Rolex: Explorer II 16570 White dial (V) (Saving for) Grand Seiko SBGH015J1

28 June 2011, 01:47 PM	#16
daniel7172 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA Posts: 38	I think im going to go with a DJ for now and save a little more money and hopefully trade in the DJ and get a better Sub later than one I can afford now. Secondly, I do not know nearly as much about Rolex as you great people so I would like to hear what you guys think about this one... http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...39#msg_5726136

28 June 2011, 01:54 PM	#17
daniel7172 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA Posts: 38	Thank you guys for all the advice! I want to get a sub but I think I'll get a DJ for now and save up some more money and hopefully trade in the DJ and get a nicer sub later than I can afford night now. There is a nice Y-series DJ (rhodium roman numeral dial) with box, papers, and tag that I really like on TZ for $2800. Since you guys know a lot more than I do, does that generally sound like a good deal?

4 July 2011, 10:38 AM	#18
daniel7172 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA Posts: 38	Still looking

4 July 2011, 11:06 AM	#19
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	If you want a Sub do not settle for a DJ. You will regret it and be dissappointed. Just my opinion. I wanted/needed a Sub since I was 13. Finally got it at 48! Wait for what you want - it is worth it. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

4 July 2011, 11:19 AM	#21
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	First Rolex? Sub and done. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

4 July 2011, 11:19 AM	#22
HongNinja Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Watch: 228238, 114060 Posts: 1,347	Congrats sir! My first Rolex was a 16800 Submariner. I absolutely LOVED it, and it was close to production in my birth-year. However, I jumped at the chanced to "upgrade" into a modern Sea-Dweller. Go with a Submariner. You will be addicted to Rolex going forward. ;)

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