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AltInv · 2 March 2013, 03:02 PM

Hello forum,

I have been looking for a watch now or a few weeks.

I am considering the following:

1. No date sub
2. Explorer 1 , I have not tried the 36 yet. No AD has one to try
3. Date just oyster with Arabic #s in steel. I love tennis and noticed Federer talks about this one in his Rolex video and says he practices with it.

The Archie luxury character has been very fun and entertaining during this short recent search for a watch. He reminds me of a friend in high school who was a great BSer. The kind a guy you knew was telling you a big fib, but you let him go cause his stories were so good.

Also I saw a few Rolexes at the 47th street shop at the entrance of the diamond district here in Manhattan, but not sure if I will buy there.

My personality is both sub and explorer at the same time. I don't want people at work thinking about my watch though. Only the managing partner and senior partner where subs. I like really like the sub but don't want to send out any wrong signals.

Any advice, feedback or stories appreciated.
I may pick it up tmro. Worked very hard last year and I deserve it.

AltInv · 2 March 2013, 11:19 PM

Also has anyone got a discount at the 5th Ave store? I'm thinking if getting it there as it seems like the most prestigious shop. I w
I'll also need the braclet adjusted as my wrist is 7inches. Never new that but just measured recently since I'm picking up watch

Armyguy03 · 3 March 2013, 01:15 AM

I guess I'm kinda confused. If you got a Sub, what wrong signals would that send? If you like the Sub get the Sub. Rolex makes a zillion subs a year, not only two a lifetime.

Lucky777 · 3 March 2013, 01:37 AM

Get the sub. I like the functionality of a date function for everyday, but in person I can appreciate the clean, crisp look of the sub no date. Forget what others think..get what YOU like ;)

lja1821 · 3 March 2013, 01:38 AM

Yes definitely choose a watch according to your likings and no one else's. obviously you can afford it and we all can do what we please with our hard earned money.imo. Cheers

kilyung · 3 March 2013, 01:40 AM

Get the Sub

seabreeze · 3 March 2013, 01:44 AM

I'm in the same position as you and I love both of the watches that you love.

Also I have been here two weeks learning.
To be explorer one is timeless classic and subtle. It is probably my favorite of all the Rolexes.

Having said that I may end up with a submariner as I divide my time between the office and the sea and I am interested in daily rugged Watch

For The situation you describe my vote is explore one !

SohAIS · 3 March 2013, 01:47 AM

Sub for sure

AltInv · 3 March 2013, 02:31 AM

Getting the sub now! Nice reward.

Hard work pays off.

AltInv · 3 March 2013, 02:32 AM

Thank you for your feedback, all.

dcash0615 · 3 March 2013, 02:34 AM

You worked hard. Reward yourself. Who cares what others think. congrats in advance.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AltInv

Hello forum,

I have been looking for a watch now or a few weeks.

I am considering the following:

1. No date sub
2. Explorer 1 , I have not tried the 36 yet. No AD has one to try
3. Date just oyster with Arabic #s in steel. I love tennis and noticed Federer talks about this one in his Rolex video and says he practices with it.

The Archie luxury character has been very fun and entertaining during this short recent search for a watch. He reminds me of a friend in high school who was a great BSer. The kind a guy you knew was telling you a big fib, but you let him go cause his stories were so good.

Also I saw a few Rolexes at the 47th street shop at the entrance of the diamond district here in Manhattan, but not sure if I will buy there.

My personality is both sub and explorer at the same time. I don't want people at work thinking about my watch though. Only the managing partner and senior partner where subs. I like really like the sub but don't want to send out any wrong signals.

Any advice, feedback or stories appreciated.
I may pick it up tmro. Worked very hard last year and I deserve it.

impalass · 3 March 2013, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AltInv

Getting the sub now! Nice reward.

Hard work pays off.

Good choice, enjoy and wear it with pride, after all you earned it !

sea-dweller · 3 March 2013, 02:40 AM

Welcome! I would get the Sub or Explorer 1.

Armyguy03 · 3 March 2013, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impalass

good choice, enjoy and wear it with pride, after all you earned it !

x1.

LA_LEC · 3 March 2013, 03:54 AM

Get the sub.

The message it sends out will be that you are an intelligent man who likes to work hard and to play hard.

AltInv · 3 March 2013, 03:56 AM

looks great. I want to look into all the different bands available.

AltInv · 3 March 2013, 04:00 AM

Just got it. Feels great. Brian fit it perfectly to my wrist. Will post a picture later. Right now back to the office to get some work in.

Had a nice bottle of the bubbly to commemorate the occasion with the staff there. Very classy group.

I look forward to continuing to learn more about watches, but feel I made nice first choice. Thanks for making me feel welcome here.

Tudor66 · 3 March 2013, 04:02 AM

Congrats and Welcome to the "my first Rolex purchase was a Sub" club...

AltInv · 3 March 2013, 04:04 AM

I felt like if I didn't get the Sub first I would regret it. So had to have it! Absolute stunner!

AltInv · 3 March 2013, 04:04 AM

Thanks!

MichaelB_Can · 3 March 2013, 04:05 AM

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I love submariner's .

Mike B , Canada ⌚

AltInv · 3 March 2013, 04:08 AM

MichaleB nice Tudor. Band looks cool

03cobraa · 3 March 2013, 05:17 AM

Get the sub!

MichaelB_Can · 3 March 2013, 05:19 AM

Thanx

Mike B , Canada ⌚

TSW · 3 March 2013, 05:22 AM

Congrats!

Monobrow · 3 March 2013, 05:50 AM

Get the sub, and strike up a convo with the MP & SPs about it, before you know it, another partner! :)

2 March 2013, 03:02 PM	#1
AltInv "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Manhattan Posts: 9	My first post most likely picking up a no date sub tmro Hello forum, I have been looking for a watch now or a few weeks. I am considering the following: 1. No date sub 2. Explorer 1 , I have not tried the 36 yet. No AD has one to try 3. Date just oyster with Arabic #s in steel. I love tennis and noticed Federer talks about this one in his Rolex video and says he practices with it. The Archie luxury character has been very fun and entertaining during this short recent search for a watch. He reminds me of a friend in high school who was a great BSer. The kind a guy you knew was telling you a big fib, but you let him go cause his stories were so good. Also I saw a few Rolexes at the 47th street shop at the entrance of the diamond district here in Manhattan, but not sure if I will buy there. My personality is both sub and explorer at the same time. I don't want people at work thinking about my watch though. Only the managing partner and senior partner where subs. I like really like the sub but don't want to send out any wrong signals. Any advice, feedback or stories appreciated. I may pick it up tmro. Worked very hard last year and I deserve it.

3 March 2013, 01:15 AM	#3
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	I guess I'm kinda confused. If you got a Sub, what wrong signals would that send? If you like the Sub get the Sub. Rolex makes a zillion subs a year, not only two a lifetime. __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 March 2013, 01:44 AM	#7
seabreeze 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ed Location: Martha's Vineyard Posts: 835	I'm in the same position as you and I love both of the watches that you love. Also I have been here two weeks learning. To be explorer one is timeless classic and subtle. It is probably my favorite of all the Rolexes. Having said that I may end up with a submariner as I divide my time between the office and the sea and I am interested in daily rugged Watch For The situation you describe my vote is explore one ! __________________ Rolex Submariner 114060 - 2013 Rolex Explorer 1016 - 1967 Omega Seamaster 2220.80 2007 Victorinox Swiss Army 24221 - circa 1985 Sold but wish I didn't Rolex DateJust 1603 - 1972

3 March 2013, 01:47 AM	#8
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 34,546	Sub for sure __________________ Instagram: AIS_Watches 2FA security active

3 March 2013, 03:54 AM	#15
LA_LEC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,793	Get the sub. The message it sends out will be that you are an intelligent man who likes to work hard and to play hard. __________________ 16610 ♛ 16610LV ♛ 214270 MK2 "Life is far too short not to wear a Rolex!"

2 March 2013, 11:19 PM	#2
AltInv "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Manhattan Posts: 9	Also has anyone got a discount at the 5th Ave store? I'm thinking if getting it there as it seems like the most prestigious shop. I w I'll also need the braclet adjusted as my wrist is 7inches. Never new that but just measured recently since I'm picking up watch

3 March 2013, 01:37 AM	#4
Lucky777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: NJ Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 2,160	Get the sub. I like the functionality of a date function for everyday, but in person I can appreciate the clean, crisp look of the sub no date. Forget what others think..get what YOU like ;)

3 March 2013, 01:38 AM	#5
lja1821 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Joe Location: NJ Watch: 16613ln Posts: 627	Yes definitely choose a watch according to your likings and no one else's. obviously you can afford it and we all can do what we please with our hard earned money.imo. Cheers

3 March 2013, 01:40 AM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Get the Sub

3 March 2013, 02:31 AM	#9
AltInv "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Manhattan Posts: 9	Getting the sub now! Nice reward. Hard work pays off.

3 March 2013, 02:32 AM	#10
AltInv "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Manhattan Posts: 9	Thank you for your feedback, all.

3 March 2013, 02:40 AM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Welcome! I would get the Sub or Explorer 1.

3 March 2013, 03:56 AM	#16
AltInv "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Manhattan Posts: 9	looks great. I want to look into all the different bands available.

3 March 2013, 04:00 AM	#17
AltInv "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Manhattan Posts: 9	Just got it. Feels great. Brian fit it perfectly to my wrist. Will post a picture later. Right now back to the office to get some work in. Had a nice bottle of the bubbly to commemorate the occasion with the staff there. Very classy group. I look forward to continuing to learn more about watches, but feel I made nice first choice. Thanks for making me feel welcome here.

3 March 2013, 04:02 AM	#18
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	Congrats and Welcome to the "my first Rolex purchase was a Sub" club... __________________ -NAWCC Member

3 March 2013, 04:04 AM	#19
AltInv "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Manhattan Posts: 9	I felt like if I didn't get the Sub first I would regret it. So had to have it! Absolute stunner!

3 March 2013, 04:05 AM	#21
MichaelB_Can Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Canada Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 332	Welcome to the club !! I love submariner's . Mike B , Canada ⌚

3 March 2013, 04:08 AM	#22
AltInv "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Manhattan Posts: 9	MichaleB nice Tudor. Band looks cool

3 March 2013, 05:17 AM	#23
03cobraa "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Kelly Location: In the Bluegrass Watch: 116610LN Posts: 550	Get the sub! __________________ SubC 116610LN, DJ 16014, GMT16750 pepsi Matte, Explorer II 16570 Polar V, Sea Dweller 16600, Sub 14060 More to come! "Too many watches, too little time"!

3 March 2013, 05:19 AM	#24
MichaelB_Can Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Canada Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 332	Thanx Mike B , Canada ⌚

3 March 2013, 05:22 AM	#25
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Congrats! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

3 March 2013, 05:50 AM	#26
Monobrow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: UK Watch: 116610LV "Hulk" Posts: 140	Get the sub, and strike up a convo with the MP & SPs about it, before you know it, another partner! :)

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