ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

lwildcatz · 17 August 2009, 02:29 PM

This is a great site with lots of great info.

I am purchasing my first Rolex. I am going with the SS Turn-O-Graph with the Oyster Bracelet. I am stuck on which dial to get. The blue dial is the one I gravitate to the most. However, since this will be a watch that I wear daily, would your opinions be to go for the black or white dial?

Lastly, the TOG that I have been eyeing seems to have been at my AD for quite some time. Is there a way to find out when this watch was made? The reason for asking this is I don't want to purchase a watch this expensive and it be two years old!

Thanks for any advice.

MortgageGuy · 17 August 2009, 02:34 PM

I would grab whichever one you like the most. I am not a blue fan but that is me. You can tell when the watch was produced by the first letter of the serial number. If you ask your AD and post here someone can tell you. Congrats on your soon to be new purchase

Starwalker · 17 August 2009, 02:34 PM

It doesnt make tooo much of a difference, best way to check is find out the serial number V - 2009 run, M - 2008 run, Z - 2007??, etc, etc, i think you can find out the production years on minus4plus6.com, not too sure, i prefer a black dial, looks dressier, sharper, white dials have never suited my ego lol....but its about what u like, i think blue is a bit of a novelty its great.....but i'm not too sure how long you'll like it....

Good LUCK!

moviefreak · 17 August 2009, 02:58 PM

Serial should be in the rectangular tag.. as kfsal said.. V-2009...if you want the newest..

springer · 17 August 2009, 03:02 PM

My first Rolex was an older TOG. I always loved those watches - a little bit sport, a little bit dress. The white or black dial are my favorites.

Good luck on your choice.

pz93c · 17 August 2009, 03:07 PM

Black.

drtooth73 · 17 August 2009, 09:35 PM

Go with a Submariner

Lion · 17 August 2009, 09:41 PM

It really doesn't matter what we think because you should go with the one you like the best. Remember you will be wearing it everyday. As for a BNIB Rolex it won't matter if it is a couple of years old. It is new and your warranty starts the minute you purchase the watch

slcbbrown · 18 August 2009, 03:45 AM

I particularly like the TT black face TOG, and I wear an old one.

I think the blue is great looking, but the white and the black are more classic. I like the blue until I see either of the other two.

The white and the black look quite a bit different on the wrist, but they're both really handsome choices.

STEELINOX · 18 August 2009, 04:05 AM

Get the blue !
If it is indeed been sitting for a few years then be sure and get that discount, you should get a discount on a DATEJUST anyways by virtue of it being a DateJust. But I like the blue dial Turn-o-graph. If you like the blue - look also at the Sub Date with blue dial.

Thanks,
Randy

shoppy · 18 August 2009, 04:46 AM

My wife purchased the same blue ss tog, you are considering on oyster. I must say it has not left my wrist since, it is truly a delightful watch very stealth and versatile. I love the blue on the watch and the comfort link on the bracelet hits the right note. A perfect blend of sport and classic looks. The red second hand is simple stunning, at the end of the day, I went for this watch, as I wanted some thing different, form my usual sports Rolex purchases. Only you can ultimately decide if you want it. I love mine and would recommend it. Best of luck in your pursuit of your watch.

Czechman · 18 August 2009, 05:03 AM

Buy whatever YOU like most and believe you can live with on your wrist every day. For years I wanted a Rolex and when it came time I searched solely on what I thought looked best and reflected my personality... Being able to afford anything up to $10k I wound up with a used mint DJ and I absolutely LOVE IT!

Buy something that will make you smile with pride every time you look at it.

Art 1 · 18 August 2009, 06:42 AM

drtooth73 made the comment about going with a Sub. Thinking about that he me have given you some good advice being this your first Rolex. After getting a TOG and learn more and see some other watches you may just wish you had gone with a 40mm sports watch. Just something to think about.

lwildcatz · 18 August 2009, 04:32 PM

hi everyone,

i appreciate all of your replies. The reason I cannot go with the Sub is I have real small wrists. About the size of a 12 yr old girl!

However, if you can get astainless and gold all white for the sub with blue bezel and dial, I am there! Let me know, I need proof

Ed Rooney · 18 August 2009, 11:53 PM

I think the SS blue TOG is very sharp. It sounds like that's the one that smiled.

17 August 2009, 02:29 PM	#1
lwildcatz Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 26	Purchasing First Rolex. Opinions PLEASE! This is a great site with lots of great info. I am purchasing my first Rolex. I am going with the SS Turn-O-Graph with the Oyster Bracelet. I am stuck on which dial to get. The blue dial is the one I gravitate to the most. However, since this will be a watch that I wear daily, would your opinions be to go for the black or white dial? Lastly, the TOG that I have been eyeing seems to have been at my AD for quite some time. Is there a way to find out when this watch was made? The reason for asking this is I don't want to purchase a watch this expensive and it be two years old! Thanks for any advice.

17 August 2009, 02:34 PM	#2
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I would grab whichever one you like the most. I am not a blue fan but that is me. You can tell when the watch was produced by the first letter of the serial number. If you ask your AD and post here someone can tell you. Congrats on your soon to be new purchase __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

17 August 2009, 02:34 PM	#3
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,261	It doesnt make tooo much of a difference, best way to check is find out the serial number V - 2009 run, M - 2008 run, Z - 2007??, etc, etc, i think you can find out the production years on minus4plus6.com, not too sure, i prefer a black dial, looks dressier, sharper, white dials have never suited my ego lol....but its about what u like, i think blue is a bit of a novelty its great.....but i'm not too sure how long you'll like it.... Good LUCK! __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

17 August 2009, 02:58 PM	#4
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Serial should be in the rectangular tag.. as kfsal said.. V-2009...if you want the newest.. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

17 August 2009, 03:02 PM	#5
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	My first Rolex was an older TOG. I always loved those watches - a little bit sport, a little bit dress. The white or black dial are my favorites. Good luck on your choice. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

17 August 2009, 03:07 PM	#6
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Black.

17 August 2009, 09:35 PM	#7
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	Go with a Submariner

17 August 2009, 09:41 PM	#8
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	It really doesn't matter what we think because you should go with the one you like the best. Remember you will be wearing it everyday. As for a BNIB Rolex it won't matter if it is a couple of years old. It is new and your warranty starts the minute you purchase the watch __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

18 August 2009, 03:45 AM	#9
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	great choice I particularly like the TT black face TOG, and I wear an old one. I think the blue is great looking, but the white and the black are more classic. I like the blue until I see either of the other two. The white and the black look quite a bit different on the wrist, but they're both really handsome choices.

18 August 2009, 04:05 AM	#10
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	Get the blue ! If it is indeed been sitting for a few years then be sure and get that discount, you should get a discount on a DATEJUST anyways by virtue of it being a DateJust. But I like the blue dial Turn-o-graph. If you like the blue - look also at the Sub Date with blue dial. Thanks, Randy

18 August 2009, 04:46 AM	#11
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	My wife purchased the same blue ss tog, you are considering on oyster. I must say it has not left my wrist since, it is truly a delightful watch very stealth and versatile. I love the blue on the watch and the comfort link on the bracelet hits the right note. A perfect blend of sport and classic looks. The red second hand is simple stunning, at the end of the day, I went for this watch, as I wanted some thing different, form my usual sports Rolex purchases. Only you can ultimately decide if you want it. I love mine and would recommend it. Best of luck in your pursuit of your watch. __________________ My family are my life and spirit and strength... Rolex daytona, YMs, OPs Z blue, subs, GMTs, Daydates, Omega Snoopy, chornomaster, apollo 8, ATs, POs, PP, JLC, VC, Swatch ,Casio, Timex.

18 August 2009, 05:03 AM	#12
Czechman "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Watch: See my signature Posts: 1,189	Buy whatever YOU like most and believe you can live with on your wrist every day. For years I wanted a Rolex and when it came time I searched solely on what I thought looked best and reflected my personality... Being able to afford anything up to $10k I wound up with a used mint DJ and I absolutely LOVE IT! Buy something that will make you smile with pride every time you look at it. __________________ "Woody and Jen say hey from North Kakalaki" 19019, 19018x3, 17000x2, 16570x2, 16220, 5700, 1501, 6564, 16030, 16710, 16610

18 August 2009, 06:42 AM	#13
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	drtooth73 made the comment about going with a Sub. Thinking about that he me have given you some good advice being this your first Rolex. After getting a TOG and learn more and see some other watches you may just wish you had gone with a 40mm sports watch. Just something to think about.

18 August 2009, 04:32 PM	#14
lwildcatz Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 26	hi everyone, i appreciate all of your replies. The reason I cannot go with the Sub is I have real small wrists. About the size of a 12 yr old girl! However, if you can get astainless and gold all white for the sub with blue bezel and dial, I am there! Let me know, I need proof

18 August 2009, 11:53 PM	#15
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I think the SS blue TOG is very sharp. It sounds like that's the one that smiled.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)