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RolexLifer · 12 June 2020, 03:32 AM

I am currently looking to begin collecting watches as a hobby. I love wearing them and having different kinds for different occasions.

Where I’m struggling to begin is to either buy a Rolex (sub or DJ 41 jubilee with blue dial), or use that money to get an Omega Seamaster 300m and a Tudor black bay. I like the idea of getting multiple to start out, but the DJ is incredible looking and would be very nice to wear when I have to dress up.

As of now, I have an Apple Watch and a Tissot-T touch solar.

Thoughts?

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Oyster Sauce · 12 June 2020, 04:26 AM

Buy the Rolex. Between the DJ41 or Sub I recommend the Sub. It is a virtually fail proof choice.

GMTSpas · 12 June 2020, 04:28 AM

The DJ41 Blue dial is a great choice, especially fluted bezel/jubilee. You can wear it with anything IMO.

Sub is also a great choice. Would prefer either one to owning both Omega and Tudor.

MrMercedes · 12 June 2020, 04:31 AM

A DJ or Sub would be your first real watch! Go for the Sub!

Abmatt2002 · 12 June 2020, 04:35 AM

I would get the DJ.

Jim P · 12 June 2020, 04:39 AM

SubC was my first "nice" watch. I'm now 4 Rolexes deep in my collection, and scouting out a 5th! It's a great (expensive) hobby!

pearson1995 · 12 June 2020, 05:59 AM

Do you need a date?

If yes I would go with a date sub, and then add a date just.

If no, go Moonwatch and BB58, and then add a Rolex GMT

At some point you have to go Rolex, in this hobby I think brand variety and function variety is key!

JSolution · 12 June 2020, 06:26 AM

Get the Rolex first.

alphadweller · 12 June 2020, 06:40 AM

No bad choice whatever you decide.

brandrea · 12 June 2020, 06:49 AM

Welcome to the forum

You mentioned DJ twice in your opener so I’d say that’s what your heart wants

TonyD · 12 June 2020, 06:58 AM

I wish I could do ti all over again!!! I agree with the others and suggest you start right out with the Rolex if that is your eventual goal. You will enjoy it more than 2 other "lesser" watches.

It will be easier to add on other watches in the future than to save up for the Rolex once you have other watches.

doramas · 12 June 2020, 07:29 AM

Buy what you like best. I like some watches, the neighbor likes some and you like some.

You just have to make your own way.

ITony · 12 June 2020, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Underhill

Less is more and each piece should be special - you have a lifetime to build a collection.

Pick whatever watch you would happily wear daily. If you buy a watch every 5 years that’s a lot of watches!

Agreed.....buy what has meaning......but one that you will actually wear.

BMess · 12 June 2020, 07:41 AM

I was in a similar predicament. I bought the sub because of all the hype it gets on TRF and others. I thought it was the quintessential rolex that everyone needed. I bought it site unseen from DavidSW. After about 5 minutes the novelty wore off and I was bored of it. A few months later I happened to see a DJ41 (fluted jubilee sunburst dial) and couldnt stop thinking about how much "nicer" it was than my sub. I sold the sub one week later and bought this:

I cant emphasize this enough: buy what speaks to you and understand it might be different than TRF's current unicorn.

johnorpheus · 12 June 2020, 07:54 AM

Either Sub or DJ is good. Get whichever you like more. Rolex has more of a psychological advantage over Omega and Tudor than anything else. That's why most people recommend you get your Rolex first.

socialpro · 12 June 2020, 07:57 AM

I'd get rolex first - then build out from there. Either choice is great - my vote is for SUB. Understated, classic, goes with anything, holds value like no other, etc etc. You can move from that position very easily if it doesn't sing to you.

Strummer25 · 12 June 2020, 08:03 AM

Your dilemma is quite common. 2 x great watches for same as or maybe less than outlay for either Rolex. The Omega and Tudor are great watches but my guess is you really want the crown. Don’t compromise get what you really want even if you have to wait a while

kieselguhr · 12 June 2020, 08:15 AM

It sounds like you want a Rolex. All brands have their merits but get the watch you want first or else there will always be that sense of remorse.

TellingTime · 12 June 2020, 08:25 AM

Sub or DJ

Phat4 · 12 June 2020, 08:28 AM

There’s loads of choices new or vintage. The Sub LN (lunette noir black bezel) is classic, full stop. The history of the diver speaks for itself. Is it pretty as a DJ diamond dial on jubilee? No. Will a pretty DJ stand the test of time against the Sub which has had its 50th birthday in 2003? Definitely NOT. Can and will the DJ’s compare in price in 6 months from now? No.

Rolex was a rich persons toy and many of us here are a little better off to afford one but I’m alluding to using money wisely and sadly and not sadly, certain Rolex ARE wearable investments and while ALL Subs 5508...5513... 1680.... 14060 ....16610LN and LV inc Phat4’s and then Hulks and LN ceramics are rapidly increasing in price and it make sense to have something that ordinaries and dealers will want in the near and far future. The DJ stainless steel diamond dials and bi-metals versions are pretty watches so if someone wants whatever watch they want, they should buy it. But Sub or DJ? For longevity, my money’s on the Sub.

RJRJRJ · 12 June 2020, 08:38 AM

IMO you should not get two watches to start your collection. This is when you go for the one watch that can do it all selection, and that becomes the baseline for where you go from there. It's always better to have one that you really love, than two that you really like.

Rocco21 · 12 June 2020, 08:45 AM

Go sub

Jamie1111 · 12 June 2020, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrMercedes

A DJ or Sub would be your first real watch! Go for the Sub!

Not really.

JTL31 · 12 June 2020, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Welcome to the forum

You mentioned DJ twice in your opener so I’d say that’s what your heart wants

Listen to Brian; he’s a smart man.
And, one of the most polite people you will find on this forum

Welcome, as well :)

Dancingpriest · 12 June 2020, 10:39 AM

DJ works for me!

danwang0520 · 12 June 2020, 11:44 AM

go for sub or dj whenever possible.......

brandrea · 12 June 2020, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTL31

Listen to Brian; he’s a smart man.
And, one of the most polite people you will find on this forum

Welcome, as well :)

Your check is in the mail

FloMoAggie · 12 June 2020, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

IMO you should not get two watches to start your collection. This is when you go for the one watch that can do it all selection, and that becomes the baseline for where you go from there. It's always better to have one that you really love, than two that you really like.

This exactly.

Even though you’re thinking about this in terms of a collection, I’d still advise you view that first purchase with intention and the foundation for your collection. The collection will grow as your interests evolve and as you age.

DoctorA · 12 June 2020, 12:26 PM

The best two rolex SS combo imho
Covers dressy and casual!

watchmework · 12 June 2020, 12:30 PM

I would go DJ41 in your case...get the Rolex and enjoy the heck out of it!

12 June 2020, 03:32 AM	#1
RolexLifer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: GA Posts: 8	Beginning watch collection I am currently looking to begin collecting watches as a hobby. I love wearing them and having different kinds for different occasions. Where I’m struggling to begin is to either buy a Rolex (sub or DJ 41 jubilee with blue dial), or use that money to get an Omega Seamaster 300m and a Tudor black bay. I like the idea of getting multiple to start out, but the DJ is incredible looking and would be very nice to wear when I have to dress up. As of now, I have an Apple Watch and a Tissot-T touch solar. Thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 June 2020, 04:35 AM	#5
Abmatt2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: UK Watch: 126300 Posts: 239	I would get the DJ. __________________ 116610LN, 126300, 126600

12 June 2020, 05:59 AM	#7
pearson1995 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: England Posts: 939	Do you need a date? If yes I would go with a date sub, and then add a date just. If no, go Moonwatch and BB58, and then add a Rolex GMT At some point you have to go Rolex, in this hobby I think brand variety and function variety is key! __________________ The collection is never complete

12 June 2020, 06:58 AM	#11
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,471	I wish I could do ti all over again!!! I agree with the others and suggest you start right out with the Rolex if that is your eventual goal. You will enjoy it more than 2 other "lesser" watches. It will be easier to add on other watches in the future than to save up for the Rolex once you have other watches. __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

12 June 2020, 07:54 AM	#15
johnorpheus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Washington D.C. Watch: all of them Posts: 1,259	Either Sub or DJ is good. Get whichever you like more. Rolex has more of a psychological advantage over Omega and Tudor than anything else. That's why most people recommend you get your Rolex first. __________________ Rolex Sub 116613LB; Rolex DJ azzurro blue; Omega Worldtimer; Omega Plant Ocean 42 black; Breitling Superocean Heritage blue/rose gold; Tudor Black Bay ETA blue

12 June 2020, 04:26 AM	#2
Oyster Sauce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,866	Buy the Rolex. Between the DJ41 or Sub I recommend the Sub. It is a virtually fail proof choice.

12 June 2020, 04:28 AM	#3
GMTSpas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Watch: SD43,YMRG,DYTNA500 Posts: 300	The DJ41 Blue dial is a great choice, especially fluted bezel/jubilee. You can wear it with anything IMO. Sub is also a great choice. Would prefer either one to owning both Omega and Tudor.

12 June 2020, 04:31 AM	#4
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,588	A DJ or Sub would be your first real watch! Go for the Sub!

12 June 2020, 04:39 AM	#6
Jim P "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Jim Location: Long Island, NY Watch: Sub,Exp1&2,YM,Milg Posts: 429	SubC was my first "nice" watch. I'm now 4 Rolexes deep in my collection, and scouting out a 5th! It's a great (expensive) hobby!

12 June 2020, 06:26 AM	#8
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	Get the Rolex first.

12 June 2020, 06:40 AM	#9
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,198	No bad choice whatever you decide.

12 June 2020, 06:49 AM	#10
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,074	Welcome to the forum You mentioned DJ twice in your opener so I’d say that’s what your heart wants

12 June 2020, 07:29 AM	#12
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	Buy what you like best. I like some watches, the neighbor likes some and you like some. You just have to make your own way.

12 June 2020, 07:41 AM	#14
BMess "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC Metro Posts: 674	I was in a similar predicament. I bought the sub because of all the hype it gets on TRF and others. I thought it was the quintessential rolex that everyone needed. I bought it site unseen from DavidSW. After about 5 minutes the novelty wore off and I was bored of it. A few months later I happened to see a DJ41 (fluted jubilee sunburst dial) and couldnt stop thinking about how much "nicer" it was than my sub. I sold the sub one week later and bought this: I cant emphasize this enough: buy what speaks to you and understand it might be different than TRF's current unicorn.

12 June 2020, 07:57 AM	#16
socialpro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Alex Watch: Rolex \|\| Panerai Posts: 1,348	I'd get rolex first - then build out from there. Either choice is great - my vote is for SUB. Understated, classic, goes with anything, holds value like no other, etc etc. You can move from that position very easily if it doesn't sing to you.

12 June 2020, 08:03 AM	#17
Strummer25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: London Calling Watch: SD4K Dj41 SubC YM Posts: 791	Your dilemma is quite common. 2 x great watches for same as or maybe less than outlay for either Rolex. The Omega and Tudor are great watches but my guess is you really want the crown. Don’t compromise get what you really want even if you have to wait a while

12 June 2020, 08:15 AM	#18
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	It sounds like you want a Rolex. All brands have their merits but get the watch you want first or else there will always be that sense of remorse.

12 June 2020, 08:25 AM	#19
TellingTime Banned Join Date: May 2020 Location: Over here Posts: 143	Sub or DJ

12 June 2020, 08:28 AM	#20
Phat4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Twickenham Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 33	Which Sub or DJ ? There’s loads of choices new or vintage. The Sub LN (lunette noir black bezel) is classic, full stop. The history of the diver speaks for itself. Is it pretty as a DJ diamond dial on jubilee? No. Will a pretty DJ stand the test of time against the Sub which has had its 50th birthday in 2003? Definitely NOT. Can and will the DJ’s compare in price in 6 months from now? No. Rolex was a rich persons toy and many of us here are a little better off to afford one but I’m alluding to using money wisely and sadly and not sadly, certain Rolex ARE wearable investments and while ALL Subs 5508...5513... 1680.... 14060 ....16610LN and LV inc Phat4’s and then Hulks and LN ceramics are rapidly increasing in price and it make sense to have something that ordinaries and dealers will want in the near and far future. The DJ stainless steel diamond dials and bi-metals versions are pretty watches so if someone wants whatever watch they want, they should buy it. But Sub or DJ? For longevity, my money’s on the Sub.

12 June 2020, 08:38 AM	#21
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	IMO you should not get two watches to start your collection. This is when you go for the one watch that can do it all selection, and that becomes the baseline for where you go from there. It's always better to have one that you really love, than two that you really like.

12 June 2020, 08:45 AM	#22
Rocco21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Cape Cod Watch: 126660,126600 Posts: 1,324	Go sub

12 June 2020, 10:39 AM	#25
Dancingpriest Banned Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: HULK & Others Posts: 87	DJ works for me!

12 June 2020, 11:44 AM	#26
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,684	go for sub or dj whenever possible.......

12 June 2020, 12:26 PM	#29
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	The best two rolex SS combo imho Covers dressy and casual! Attached Images __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

12 June 2020, 12:30 PM	#30
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	I would go DJ41 in your case...get the Rolex and enjoy the heck out of it!

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