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MARGARITATIME · 1 March 2018, 01:34 AM

So after many years of watch collecting I finally joined the family. I jumped around to different Rolex models and couldn't make up my mind. In the end the deciding factor for my first one came down to two important features. It needed to be ceramic so that it wouldn't scratch easy and the glidelock feature. My wrist is 7.75 and most watches I own are either loose or tight. Very hard to have that perfect fit and be comfortable. This will not be my last Rolex. Short list below of my choices:

Short list (1 will be next purchase):
1. Submariner (Date/ND)
- I didn't want to get a Sub because they are so common and almost cliché. There is a reason though why they are so well looked upon. ND was classic and loved the symmetrical dial. Date is nice to have, but I never use it really.
2. Yachtmaster blue dial
- Gorgeous watch and is my second favorite. Didn't purchase due to possibility/likelihood of scratches on bezel. I like the PCL, but hate the scratches
3. DJ41 (Open to all configurations) - even older model
- Classic Rolex with a timeless design
4. Milgauss (white or blue)
- Very cool option that to me is not a typical Rolex. Fun and cool (Didn't like thickness)
5. LV
- Always wanted a Hulk. Almost bought one two yrs ago (stupid me). I just can't pay over Retail for used watch and on waiting list at my local AD (not holding my breathe)
6. BLNR
- Very cool watch and love the color scheme. Did not like the lack of date setting feature. How is that not a PITA every other month?

I ended up with the Submariner. Love it so far and can't stop looking at it. I would like to give a shout out to Brad at Premier Time. He spent time with me on the phone and helped my feel comfortable with the purchase. Watch was as described and was an easy transaction. I would definitely purchase another watch from him without hesitation. I was super nervous wiring money to a complete stranger, but his customer service was spot on. He sent me additional pictures and a video which made me feel better. Been on forum so the motto of buy seller not watch holds true. Sorry for the long rant - Here are some pictures.

RichM · 1 March 2018, 01:56 AM

Congratulations

Bigblu10 · 1 March 2018, 02:03 AM

Can't beat a Sub! Enjoy.

Watchflair · 1 March 2018, 02:05 AM

Congratulations! Excellent choice - have one on order myself. If it was good enough for James Bond it's good enough for me

Rolexsd4000 · 1 March 2018, 02:05 AM

Big congrats

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lhanddds · 1 March 2018, 02:05 AM

Congrats

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thomlad54 · 1 March 2018, 02:10 AM

Looks great. Enjoy

drm20 · 1 March 2018, 02:10 AM

Love it, great choice!! Congrats

FTX I · 1 March 2018, 02:17 AM

Great choice. Huge congrats!

travisb · 1 March 2018, 02:19 AM

A can't miss with that Sub. Congrats!

chevy9 · 1 March 2018, 02:20 AM

Great choice! Congrats.

king76 · 1 March 2018, 02:20 AM

beautiful choice, congrats

Fabrice M · 1 March 2018, 02:22 AM

Congrat... Perfect start, most iconic design perfect Rolex. Totally ZEN.

Andrejb · 1 March 2018, 02:24 AM

Love it. Owned the 114060 for a short while before switching to the 14060M. Fantastic, well built watch of the highest quality. Enjoy!

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Rick_Nashville · 1 March 2018, 02:31 AM

Big congrats on a handsome, rugged, iconic watch. Imho, it's one of the coolest watches in the Rolex catalog. Hope you derive much watch-wearing satisfaction and enjoyment.

-Rick.

datejustrms · 1 March 2018, 02:43 AM

Congrats!

MARGARITATIME · 1 March 2018, 03:16 AM

Thank you for the kind words. I am smitten with it. I have larger pieces and when I saw one for the first time the watch face seemed tiny. Once I tried it on the new super case really made it feel larger than it looked off the wrist. Since this was my first purchase I was all over the place on choices. Something always made me come back to the sub. I initially wanted the date, but once I saw the ND it clicked. I still like the sub date, but wanted the classic look. Since I have more than 1 watch I constantly have to change the date when I take out of the winder. I do not sign documents and mostly send emails so knowing the date is not that important to me. Figured why not get a classic sub and enjoy the freedom of not having to ever set a date...

jaySL350 · 1 March 2018, 03:30 AM

Congrats...
classic beauty,,,

sinda67 · 1 March 2018, 03:31 AM

Congrats and wear in good health....

Toony · 1 March 2018, 03:32 AM

Congrats!! Great first Rolex.

mps354 · 1 March 2018, 03:35 AM

congrats!

abozz · 1 March 2018, 03:36 AM

For me Rolex is the best Brand and the Sub the best reference. Congratulations!

kilyung · 1 March 2018, 03:43 AM

Stunner but you sure took your time posting.

Navarino · 1 March 2018, 03:48 AM

Can never regret going with such an iconic piece. Great watch to start off your Rolex collection. Congratulations!

mjclark32 · 1 March 2018, 03:50 AM

Welcome and congrats!

toolr · 1 March 2018, 03:50 AM

Congrats on your awesome Sub?

DoctorA · 1 March 2018, 03:51 AM

A huge congratulations! SubC is the absolutely perfect first Rolex imho
Enjoy in great health!

Spoonage · 1 March 2018, 03:52 AM

Congrats great watch

airpeace · 1 March 2018, 03:59 AM

love the sub

ap1 · 1 March 2018, 04:03 AM

Welcome. Great choice

1 March 2018, 01:34 AM	#1
MARGARITATIME "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Watch: 116610lv, 116710BL Posts: 279	My First Rolex - wahoo!! So after many years of watch collecting I finally joined the family. I jumped around to different Rolex models and couldn't make up my mind. In the end the deciding factor for my first one came down to two important features. It needed to be ceramic so that it wouldn't scratch easy and the glidelock feature. My wrist is 7.75 and most watches I own are either loose or tight. Very hard to have that perfect fit and be comfortable. This will not be my last Rolex. Short list below of my choices: Short list (1 will be next purchase): 1. Submariner (Date/ND) - I didn't want to get a Sub because they are so common and almost cliché. There is a reason though why they are so well looked upon. ND was classic and loved the symmetrical dial. Date is nice to have, but I never use it really. 2. Yachtmaster blue dial - Gorgeous watch and is my second favorite. Didn't purchase due to possibility/likelihood of scratches on bezel. I like the PCL, but hate the scratches 3. DJ41 (Open to all configurations) - even older model - Classic Rolex with a timeless design 4. Milgauss (white or blue) - Very cool option that to me is not a typical Rolex. Fun and cool (Didn't like thickness) 5. LV - Always wanted a Hulk. Almost bought one two yrs ago (stupid me). I just can't pay over Retail for used watch and on waiting list at my local AD (not holding my breathe) 6. BLNR - Very cool watch and love the color scheme. Did not like the lack of date setting feature. How is that not a PITA every other month? I ended up with the Submariner. Love it so far and can't stop looking at it. I would like to give a shout out to Brad at Premier Time. He spent time with me on the phone and helped my feel comfortable with the purchase. Watch was as described and was an easy transaction. I would definitely purchase another watch from him without hesitation. I was super nervous wiring money to a complete stranger, but his customer service was spot on. He sent me additional pictures and a video which made me feel better. Been on forum so the motto of buy seller not watch holds true. Sorry for the long rant - Here are some pictures. Attached Images

1 March 2018, 01:56 AM	#2
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,772	Congratulations __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

1 March 2018, 02:05 AM	#4
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	Congratulations! Excellent choice - have one on order myself. If it was good enough for James Bond it's good enough for me __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

1 March 2018, 02:05 AM	#5
Rolexsd4000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: N.Y Watch: SD43 Mk1 , TT SD43 Posts: 970	Big congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

1 March 2018, 03:50 AM	#25
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Welcome and congrats! __________________

1 March 2018, 02:03 AM	#3
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	Can't beat a Sub! Enjoy.

1 March 2018, 02:05 AM	#6
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 March 2018, 02:10 AM	#7
thomlad54 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Posts: 116	Looks great. Enjoy

1 March 2018, 02:10 AM	#8
drm20 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Just one more Posts: 1,062	Love it, great choice!! Congrats

1 March 2018, 02:17 AM	#9
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Great choice. Huge congrats!

1 March 2018, 02:19 AM	#10
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	A can't miss with that Sub. Congrats!

1 March 2018, 02:20 AM	#11
chevy9 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Bill Location: Chicago Watch: GMT 126710BLNR Posts: 124	Great choice! Congrats.

1 March 2018, 02:20 AM	#12
king76 Banned Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Rancho Posts: 51	beautiful choice, congrats

1 March 2018, 02:22 AM	#13
Fabrice M 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver Watch: This and that... Posts: 1,649	Congrat... Perfect start, most iconic design perfect Rolex. Totally ZEN.

1 March 2018, 02:24 AM	#14
Andrejb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Dre Location: Canada Posts: 1,689	Love it. Owned the 114060 for a short while before switching to the 14060M. Fantastic, well built watch of the highest quality. Enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 March 2018, 02:31 AM	#15
Rick_Nashville 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,485	Big congrats on a handsome, rugged, iconic watch. Imho, it's one of the coolest watches in the Rolex catalog. Hope you derive much watch-wearing satisfaction and enjoyment. -Rick.

1 March 2018, 02:43 AM	#16
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	Congrats!

1 March 2018, 03:16 AM	#17
MARGARITATIME "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Watch: 116610lv, 116710BL Posts: 279	Thank you for the kind words. I am smitten with it. I have larger pieces and when I saw one for the first time the watch face seemed tiny. Once I tried it on the new super case really made it feel larger than it looked off the wrist. Since this was my first purchase I was all over the place on choices. Something always made me come back to the sub. I initially wanted the date, but once I saw the ND it clicked. I still like the sub date, but wanted the classic look. Since I have more than 1 watch I constantly have to change the date when I take out of the winder. I do not sign documents and mostly send emails so knowing the date is not that important to me. Figured why not get a classic sub and enjoy the freedom of not having to ever set a date...

1 March 2018, 03:30 AM	#18
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	Congrats... classic beauty,,,

1 March 2018, 03:31 AM	#19
sinda67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: Michigan Watch: SUB 116610 Posts: 23	Congrats and wear in good health....

1 March 2018, 03:32 AM	#20
Toony "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: Gatchaman Posts: 1,873	Congrats!! Great first Rolex.

1 March 2018, 03:35 AM	#21
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,099	congrats!

1 March 2018, 03:36 AM	#22
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	For me Rolex is the best Brand and the Sub the best reference. Congratulations!

1 March 2018, 03:43 AM	#23
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Stunner but you sure took your time posting.

1 March 2018, 03:48 AM	#24
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	Can never regret going with such an iconic piece. Great watch to start off your Rolex collection. Congratulations!

1 March 2018, 03:50 AM	#26
toolr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northwest Posts: 1,369	Congrats on your awesome Sub?

1 March 2018, 03:51 AM	#27
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	A huge congratulations! SubC is the absolutely perfect first Rolex imho Enjoy in great health! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

1 March 2018, 03:52 AM	#28
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,133	Congrats great watch

1 March 2018, 03:59 AM	#29
airpeace Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Phila Posts: 393	love the sub

1 March 2018, 04:03 AM	#30
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	Welcome. Great choice

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