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blevine · 10 August 2018, 01:19 PM

Looking for some advice here. Always been into watches and have a bunch of quartz watches. Last year I got a sub c with date to celebrate a personal accomplishment and it’s light years ahead of all my others. Truly the best watch I have ever owned and it makes me smile each morning when I put it on.

Now I have reached another milestone and I want to celebrate it with another Rolex. Something dressier perhaps or at least a little different than the sub.
I would buy used, vintage, or new.

Hoping you can make some suggestions to get me going.

I have $9,000-$11,000 for a budget.

Thank you in advance.

nikesupremedunk · 10 August 2018, 01:24 PM

Dj41 fluted with jubilee bracelet will go perfectly with the sub. Congrats on another milestone!

CoveWatch · 10 August 2018, 01:36 PM

I agree.. fluted DJ would give you a different option.. but another prof sports model wouldn’t hurt either

Helmi · 10 August 2018, 01:44 PM

One of those

Or this (my personal favorite):

Speed · 10 August 2018, 01:48 PM

Milgauss GV!

Laszlo · 10 August 2018, 02:35 PM

DJ 36mm.

roosvelt · 10 August 2018, 05:35 PM

DJ 36 go with and dial or year can't lose.

Mephist · 10 August 2018, 05:46 PM

I too would go for a Datejust if you want something dressier

Jubilee bracelet, fluted bezel and I would go for 36mm but if you like 41mm then go for that.

Here are mine

Demeter008 · 10 August 2018, 05:57 PM

YM1 rose gold / stainless 40mm or datejust jubilee 41mm rose gold.

Andad · 10 August 2018, 06:07 PM

What's your choice?

Pony up and I'll give you a heads up mate.

oldblock · 10 August 2018, 06:52 PM

Fluted DJ41 for sure on oyster....with the colour you love!!

jimcameron · 10 August 2018, 07:36 PM

Dj36

AK797 · 10 August 2018, 08:03 PM

I got a blue YM to pair with my Subc. Bit sportier than a DJ.

tyler1980 · 10 August 2018, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I got a blue YM to pair with my Subc. Bit sportier than a DJ.

yep, yachtmaster either the blue or the rhodium would be my choice given the criteria. Or maybe a DJ 41.

Chloe&Harley · 11 August 2018, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I got a blue YM to pair with my Subc. Bit sportier than a DJ.

That is nice !

Strummer25 · 10 August 2018, 08:07 PM

+1 for DJ fluted jubilee

blevine · 11 August 2018, 12:43 AM

Thank you for all the advice.
I had considered going for a blue dial datejust 41 fluted on a jubilee and you fine people have confirmed it is a good choice.

Thank you.

FirstF80InSpace · 11 August 2018, 12:49 AM

Why limit yourself to another Rolex? What about a PAM, IWC or JLC? All easily attainable with your budget.

Floorguy · 11 August 2018, 02:03 AM

Personally, I’ve always liked the DJ 36, a classic!!

bsh_watch · 11 August 2018, 02:57 AM

Certainly can't go wrong with the DJ 41.

Also would consider some JLC Master Control options (sector dial, ultra thin) if you were looking for a dressier piece and wanted to venture outside the crown.

flon · 11 August 2018, 03:35 AM

I think a DJ41 or a Batman will be good enough.

shaunylw · 11 August 2018, 03:48 AM

I say if you want something understated that can be worn with a suit as well as shorts and a t-shirt, Explorer 1 214270. If you want something a bit more upscale the DJ is a great choice.

mas12 · 11 August 2018, 04:55 AM

That budget opens a lot of doors... here are some suggestions:

Rolex dress: Fluted DJ, whichever size fits your wrist better
Non-Rolex Dress: JLC (master ultra thin line or reverso - hard to beat) OR Breguet Classique (simply gorgeous, would have to look grey/used)
Rolex sporty/dress: GMT LN (or BLNR if you want a touch more sporty). PCLs will give you the slightly more dressy look
Non Rolex sporty/dress: world of options... IWC Ingenieur Chrono, various PAMs if your wrist can fit it... looots of options

405 · 11 August 2018, 05:14 AM

I picked up a SubC date earlier this year and just added a BLNR yesterday. I love the Sub and the BLNR is such a similar look with that little bit of extra specialness. I say BLNR.

onthedial · 11 August 2018, 05:37 AM

@blevine
Sounds like you're gravitating toward the blue dial DJ 41...not a bad choice.
If it were me I would jettison all your quartz watches, keep your Sub C and purchase a vintage Ref. 1601 or 1603 Datejust plus a well cared for/lightly used Exp. 214270. Both watches combined can be had within your budget. In the end you'd have a very solid and enviable 3-watch collection.

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10 August 2018, 01:19 PM	#1
blevine "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub C with date Posts: 69	Advice for my second Rolex Looking for some advice here. Always been into watches and have a bunch of quartz watches. Last year I got a sub c with date to celebrate a personal accomplishment and it’s light years ahead of all my others. Truly the best watch I have ever owned and it makes me smile each morning when I put it on. Now I have reached another milestone and I want to celebrate it with another Rolex. Something dressier perhaps or at least a little different than the sub. I would buy used, vintage, or new. Hoping you can make some suggestions to get me going. I have $9,000-$11,000 for a budget. Thank you in advance.

10 August 2018, 01:24 PM	#2
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	Dj41 fluted with jubilee bracelet will go perfectly with the sub. Congrats on another milestone! __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

10 August 2018, 02:35 PM	#6
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	DJ 36mm. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

10 August 2018, 05:46 PM	#8
Mephist "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 781	I too would go for a Datejust if you want something dressier Jubilee bracelet, fluted bezel and I would go for 36mm but if you like 41mm then go for that. Here are mine __________________ ...And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years...

10 August 2018, 06:07 PM	#10
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,522	What's your choice? Pony up and I'll give you a heads up mate. __________________ E

10 August 2018, 01:36 PM	#3
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	I agree.. fluted DJ would give you a different option.. but another prof sports model wouldn’t hurt either

10 August 2018, 01:44 PM	#4
Helmi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 2,065	One of those Or this (my personal favorite):

10 August 2018, 01:48 PM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Milgauss GV!

10 August 2018, 05:35 PM	#7
roosvelt Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: achille Location: Grosse Pointe Mi. Watch: 16613 serti 18078 Posts: 446	DJ 36 go with and dial or year can't lose.

10 August 2018, 05:57 PM	#9
Demeter008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Golden Beach Posts: 56	YM1 rose gold / stainless 40mm or datejust jubilee 41mm rose gold.

10 August 2018, 06:52 PM	#11
oldblock "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Colin Location: New Zealand Watch: DJ41 Posts: 213	Fluted DJ41 for sure on oyster....with the colour you love!!

10 August 2018, 07:36 PM	#12
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	Dj36

10 August 2018, 08:03 PM	#13
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I got a blue YM to pair with my Subc. Bit sportier than a DJ.

10 August 2018, 08:07 PM	#16
Strummer25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: London Calling Watch: SD4K Dj41 SubC YM Posts: 791	+1 for DJ fluted jubilee

11 August 2018, 12:43 AM	#17
blevine "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub C with date Posts: 69	Thank you for all the advice. I had considered going for a blue dial datejust 41 fluted on a jubilee and you fine people have confirmed it is a good choice. Thank you.

11 August 2018, 12:49 AM	#18
FirstF80InSpace "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 354	Why limit yourself to another Rolex? What about a PAM, IWC or JLC? All easily attainable with your budget.

11 August 2018, 02:03 AM	#19
Floorguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,952	Personally, I’ve always liked the DJ 36, a classic!! __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

11 August 2018, 02:57 AM	#20
bsh_watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Boston Posts: 40	Certainly can't go wrong with the DJ 41. Also would consider some JLC Master Control options (sector dial, ultra thin) if you were looking for a dressier piece and wanted to venture outside the crown.

11 August 2018, 03:35 AM	#21
flon Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: usa Posts: 31	I think a DJ41 or a Batman will be good enough.

11 August 2018, 03:48 AM	#22
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,652	I say if you want something understated that can be worn with a suit as well as shorts and a t-shirt, Explorer 1 214270. If you want something a bit more upscale the DJ is a great choice.

11 August 2018, 04:55 AM	#23
mas12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: DC Metro Watch: 116610LN Posts: 384	That budget opens a lot of doors... here are some suggestions: Rolex dress: Fluted DJ, whichever size fits your wrist better Non-Rolex Dress: JLC (master ultra thin line or reverso - hard to beat) OR Breguet Classique (simply gorgeous, would have to look grey/used) Rolex sporty/dress: GMT LN (or BLNR if you want a touch more sporty). PCLs will give you the slightly more dressy look Non Rolex sporty/dress: world of options... IWC Ingenieur Chrono, various PAMs if your wrist can fit it... looots of options

11 August 2018, 05:14 AM	#24
405 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 55	I picked up a SubC date earlier this year and just added a BLNR yesterday. I love the Sub and the BLNR is such a similar look with that little bit of extra specialness. I say BLNR.

11 August 2018, 05:37 AM	#25
onthedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles Watch: IG @onthedial Posts: 587	@blevine Sounds like you're gravitating toward the blue dial DJ 41...not a bad choice. If it were me I would jettison all your quartz watches, keep your Sub C and purchase a vintage Ref. 1601 or 1603 Datejust plus a well cared for/lightly used Exp. 214270. Both watches combined can be had within your budget. In the end you'd have a very solid and enviable 3-watch collection. ____________ Instagram: @onthedial

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