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Yodel · 25 July 2018, 02:32 AM

I want to buy my brother a steel sports Rolex. No requirements other than my budget is £3 - £3.5k and I would want it to be no older than 2013 ish.

What do you guys suggest and where best to buy?

Thanks in advance!

storm66 · 25 July 2018, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Yodel

I want to buy my brother a steel sports Rolex. No requirements other than my budget is £3 - £3.5k and I would want it to be no older than 2013 ish.

What do you guys suggest and where best to buy?

Thanks in advance!

I think you’re struggle

REFZ · 25 July 2018, 02:48 AM

Have a look at chrono24 to get an idea for the options within your budget.

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scarlet knight · 25 July 2018, 02:57 AM

I would run it by him. They are not easy to return. If he doesn’t like what you picked, you spent a lot of money and it will sit in a drawer.

scarlet knight · 25 July 2018, 02:58 AM

That said, the Sub is classic. The Explorer is a good all-around watch.

storm66 · 25 July 2018, 03:04 AM

An Explorer 2 is your best option.... I think Subs are now too expensive

CoveWatch · 25 July 2018, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by storm66

An Explorer 2 is your best option.... I think Subs are now too expensive

yes subs are pretty pricey these days, explorer I or II could work.. good luck!

Houston77 · 25 July 2018, 03:09 AM

Explorer II, I, or OP are your best bets, but that's a tough price point.

derekhayden · 25 July 2018, 03:21 AM

I was looking in that price range not to long ago so I wish you luck. Think you're gonna be stuck in a quite used or less desirable OP, raising the budget, or changing brands.
I also second talking to your brother to see his likes. You may be better off him throwing in some cash too if possible to get you into a better budget position. Still a good gift either way you decide.

101031-28 · 25 July 2018, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by houston77

explorer ii, i, or op are your best bets, but that's a tough price point.

+1

gccmd · 25 July 2018, 03:25 AM

Your options are extremely limited at that price point. You might want to take a look at some Tudors as well.

BDGator · 25 July 2018, 03:30 AM

Know you want a Rolex - but when I was looking for something for my brother at similar price range, got him a new Omega Speedmaster. Was ~$3,800 from a gray dealer. He obviously likes it, and it has good looks, history, price, functions plus probably a more crowd favorite than what you’d get at your price range.

mlabib · 25 July 2018, 03:41 AM

I think Explorer I is a great beat

Houston77 · 25 July 2018, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BDGator

Know you want a Rolex - but when I was looking for something for my brother at similar price range, got him a new Omega Speedmaster. Was ~$3,800 from a gray dealer. He obviously likes it, and it has good looks, history, price, functions plus probably a more crowd favorite than what you’d get at your price range.

A speedy is a great option at that price point.

Onequik135i · 25 July 2018, 03:43 AM

Explorer I or II

Vivalas · 25 July 2018, 03:49 AM

Generous and great budget for a gift, not a Rolex though at that age.

GK- · 25 July 2018, 03:52 AM

I’d go with a Speedy as others suggested. Your price point is going to limit your options considerably with Rolex.

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HogwldFLTR · 25 July 2018, 03:59 AM

Better off spending the money on a Tudor at that price point, imho; perhaps the new GMT. Speedy isn't really durable enough imho.

Yodel · 25 July 2018, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GK-

I’d go with a Speedy as others suggested. Your price point is going to limit your options considerably with Rolex.

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Thank you. Was thinking about a speedy. There are about a million variations of the speedy - which is the classic model to get please?

scarlet knight · 25 July 2018, 04:33 AM

Moonwatch with hesalite crystal. The model number escapes me. As for durability, it did go to the moon and back. Mine is fine for ten years.

Etschell · 25 July 2018, 04:35 AM

op 36, 3 6 9 blue dial.

faz · 25 July 2018, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Better off spending the money on a Tudor at that price point, imho; perhaps the new GMT. Speedy isn't really durable enough imho.

I second this suggestion.

Tudor Heritage Black Bay is a high quality, beautiful watch. My recently purchased ETA BBR is one of my all time favorite watches. The ability to wear the watch everywhere (shower, swimming, etc.) is highly desirable in a daily watch.

DARK_KNIGHT · 25 July 2018, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Yodel

I want to buy my brother a steel sports Rolex. No requirements other than my budget is £3 - £3.5k and I would want it to be no older than 2013 ish.

What do you guys suggest and where best to buy?

Thanks in advance!

Depending on the exchange rate at the moment of purchase , a grey market or maybe even a local search on craigslist or craiglist type local personal ad, might have a seller with a ROLEX AIR KING in Stainless Steel.

Just take your time and make sure whichever model you buy - it´s a bona fide Rolex. What a thoughtful gift for your brother. Best of luck.

TommyH · 25 July 2018, 04:56 AM

Tudor Pelagos at that price range would be my recommended piece.

Explorer 1 is a fantastic piece as well if you can get one at that price point as a do everything goes with anything.

Burlington · 25 July 2018, 05:02 AM

Another vote for exp1

AK797 · 25 July 2018, 05:42 AM

Exp1 for under £4K might be doable.

Scratch that just saw WF have a 2012 for 4.7K!

BDGator · 25 July 2018, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Yodel

Thank you. Was thinking about a speedy. There are about a million variations of the speedy - which is the classic model to get please?

Believe this is the classic: 311.30.42.30.01.005

This one is with transparent back (more expensive): 311.30.42.30.01.006

Only thing I'd say about Tudor is that limited brand awareness (compared to Rolex, Omega, etc.) is something to consider when gifting.

MJ8 · 25 July 2018, 07:16 AM

At that price range your looking at a preowned rolex. I'd personally go for a brand new omega moonwatch.

andyvn579 · 25 July 2018, 07:43 AM

why not Tudor?

abozz · 25 July 2018, 07:51 AM

Tudor!

25 July 2018, 02:32 AM	#1
Yodel Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: UK Posts: 167	What to buy for my brother? I want to buy my brother a steel sports Rolex. No requirements other than my budget is £3 - £3.5k and I would want it to be no older than 2013 ish. What do you guys suggest and where best to buy? Thanks in advance!

25 July 2018, 02:48 AM	#3
REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	Have a look at chrono24 to get an idea for the options within your budget. Send from my smartphone with Tapatalk. __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

25 July 2018, 03:43 AM	#15
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,573	Explorer I or II __________________ 16750 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Ed White 321 / PAM111 / PAM170

25 July 2018, 03:59 AM	#18
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,692	Better off spending the money on a Tudor at that price point, imho; perhaps the new GMT. Speedy isn't really durable enough imho. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

25 July 2018, 04:35 AM	#21
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	op 36, 3 6 9 blue dial. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

25 July 2018, 02:57 AM	#4
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	I would run it by him. They are not easy to return. If he doesn’t like what you picked, you spent a lot of money and it will sit in a drawer.

25 July 2018, 02:58 AM	#5
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	That said, the Sub is classic. The Explorer is a good all-around watch.

25 July 2018, 03:04 AM	#6
storm66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: london Posts: 842	An Explorer 2 is your best option.... I think Subs are now too expensive

25 July 2018, 03:09 AM	#8
Houston77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 2,653	Explorer II, I, or OP are your best bets, but that's a tough price point.

25 July 2018, 03:21 AM	#9
derekhayden "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Texas Watch: Tudor BBGMT Posts: 793	I was looking in that price range not to long ago so I wish you luck. Think you're gonna be stuck in a quite used or less desirable OP, raising the budget, or changing brands. I also second talking to your brother to see his likes. You may be better off him throwing in some cash too if possible to get you into a better budget position. Still a good gift either way you decide.

25 July 2018, 03:25 AM	#11
gccmd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 444	Your options are extremely limited at that price point. You might want to take a look at some Tudors as well.

25 July 2018, 03:30 AM	#12
BDGator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: US Posts: 22	Know you want a Rolex - but when I was looking for something for my brother at similar price range, got him a new Omega Speedmaster. Was ~$3,800 from a gray dealer. He obviously likes it, and it has good looks, history, price, functions plus probably a more crowd favorite than what you’d get at your price range.

25 July 2018, 03:41 AM	#13
mlabib "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Posts: 12	I think Explorer I is a great beat

25 July 2018, 03:49 AM	#16
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,646	Generous and great budget for a gift, not a Rolex though at that age.

25 July 2018, 03:52 AM	#17
GK- "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 139	I’d go with a Speedy as others suggested. Your price point is going to limit your options considerably with Rolex. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 July 2018, 04:33 AM	#20
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	Moonwatch with hesalite crystal. The model number escapes me. As for durability, it did go to the moon and back. Mine is fine for ten years.

25 July 2018, 04:56 AM	#24
TommyH "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Uk Posts: 55	Tudor Pelagos at that price range would be my recommended piece. Explorer 1 is a fantastic piece as well if you can get one at that price point as a do everything goes with anything.

25 July 2018, 05:02 AM	#25
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	Another vote for exp1 __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

25 July 2018, 05:42 AM	#26
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Exp1 for under £4K might be doable. Scratch that just saw WF have a 2012 for 4.7K!

25 July 2018, 07:16 AM	#28
MJ8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: UK Watch: 116610LN Posts: 424	At that price range your looking at a preowned rolex. I'd personally go for a brand new omega moonwatch.

25 July 2018, 07:43 AM	#29
andyvn579 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: California Posts: 108	why not Tudor?

25 July 2018, 07:51 AM	#30
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Tudor!

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