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Offline flyingbrick850

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Recommendations for first pre-owned modern Rolex
« on: April 14, 2018, 05:48:18 PM »
Greetings all sifus,

Novice watch enthusiast here looking to buy my first Rolex. Having owned several Seikos (skx007, 009, 013, sarb017 & sarb033), high time I decided to buy my first luxury piece. And what other venerable brand than Rolex? I always yearned and desire a Rolex ever since starting my watch hobby.

I would like all sifus opinion regarding exactly which model you think in your opinion would suitable for popping the rolex cherry  : :Dancing_banana:

My budget would be around the 15 - 25k mark. Preferably SS models but wouldn't mind having a TT datejust as well.

Have done plenty of research regarding 80s and 90s Rolex models, and have narrowed my choices to a few.

DJ
16013
16014
16233
16234

Explorer
14270
114270

Submariner pre-ceramic
14060
14060m
16610

Which is best bang per buck for entry level rolex?
And which model is more desirable/retain 2nd hand value?



Thank you in advance!!!

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Re: Recommendations for first pre-owned modern Rolex
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2018, 06:04:35 PM »
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Re: Recommendations for first pre-owned modern Rolex
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2018, 06:08:45 PM »
With your budget, I would opine that the best bet would be the non-ceramic SubND. It would be easy to flip too when you are ready to upgrade to the ceramic version of SubD in future.
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Re: Recommendations for first pre-owned modern Rolex
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2018, 06:22:42 PM »
Greetings all sifus,

Novice watch enthusiast here looking to buy my first Rolex. Having owned several Seikos (skx007, 009, 013, sarb017 & sarb033), high time I decided to buy my first luxury piece. And what other venerable brand than Rolex? I always yearned and desire a Rolex ever since starting my watch hobby.

I would like all sifus opinion regarding exactly which model you think in your opinion would suitable for popping the rolex cherry  : :Dancing_banana:

My budget would be around the 15 - 25k mark. Preferably SS models but wouldn't mind having a TT datejust as well.

Have done plenty of research regarding 80s and 90s Rolex models, and have narrowed my choices to a few.

DJ
16013
16014
16233
16234

Explorer
14270
114270

Submariner pre-ceramic
14060
14060m
16610

Which is best bang per buck for entry level rolex?
And which model is more desirable/retain 2nd hand value?



Thank you in advance!!!


16234 blue dial  :thumbsup:

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Re: Recommendations for first pre-owned modern Rolex
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2018, 06:28:53 PM »
Greetings all sifus,

Novice watch enthusiast here looking to buy my first Rolex. Having owned several Seikos (skx007, 009, 013, sarb017 & sarb033), high time I decided to buy my first luxury piece. And what other venerable brand than Rolex? I always yearned and desire a Rolex ever since starting my watch hobby.

I would like all sifus opinion regarding exactly which model you think in your opinion would suitable for popping the rolex cherry  : :Dancing_banana:

My budget would be around the 15 - 25k mark. Preferably SS models but wouldn't mind having a TT datejust as well.

Have done plenty of research regarding 80s and 90s Rolex models, and have narrowed my choices to a few.

DJ
16013
16014
16233
16234

Explorer
14270
114270

Submariner pre-ceramic
14060
14060m
16610

Which is best bang per buck for entry level rolex?
And which model is more desirable/retain 2nd hand value?



Thank you in advance!!!
Submariner 14060M is the best !

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Re: Recommendations for first pre-owned modern Rolex
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2018, 06:30:05 PM »
Greetings all sifus,

Novice watch enthusiast here looking to buy my first Rolex. Having owned several Seikos (skx007, 009, 013, sarb017 & sarb033), high time I decided to buy my first luxury piece. And what other venerable brand than Rolex? I always yearned and desire a Rolex ever since starting my watch hobby.

I would like all sifus opinion regarding exactly which model you think in your opinion would suitable for popping the rolex cherry  : :Dancing_banana:

My budget would be around the 15 - 25k mark. Preferably SS models but wouldn't mind having a TT datejust as well.

Have done plenty of research regarding 80s and 90s Rolex models, and have narrowed my choices to a few.

DJ
16013
16014
16233
16234

Explorer
14270
114270

Submariner pre-ceramic
14060
14060m
16610

Which is best bang per buck for entry level rolex?
And which model is more desirable/retain 2nd hand value?



Thank you in advance!!!
14060M
2 Liner vs 4 Liner


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Re: Recommendations for first pre-owned modern Rolex
« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2018, 07:09:45 PM »

14060M
2 Liner vs 4 Liner


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Just to clarify with you since you have both 2 liners and 4 liners.

14060 - 3030 movt & non cosc cert
14060m 2 liner - 3130 movt & non cosc cert
14060m 4 liner - 3130 movt & cosc cert

Is that correct? Plus how is the accuracy with non cosc and cosc cert watches?

Personally am leaning towards the 2 liner ND sub, love how the 2 liners dial looks more like a vintage sub

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Re: Recommendations for first pre-owned modern Rolex
« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2018, 07:12:16 PM »
Greetings all sifus,

Novice watch enthusiast here looking to buy my first Rolex. Having owned several Seikos (skx007, 009, 013, sarb017 & sarb033), high time I decided to buy my first luxury piece. And what other venerable brand than Rolex? I always yearned and desire a Rolex ever since starting my watch hobby.

I would like all sifus opinion regarding exactly which model you think in your opinion would suitable for popping the rolex cherry  : :Dancing_banana:

My budget would be around the 15 - 25k mark. Preferably SS models but wouldn't mind having a TT datejust as well.

Have done plenty of research regarding 80s and 90s Rolex models, and have narrowed my choices to a few.

DJ
16013
16014
16233
16234

Explorer
14270
114270

Submariner pre-ceramic
14060
14060m
16610

Which is best bang per buck for entry level rolex?
And which model is more desirable/retain 2nd hand value?



Thank you in advance!!!


16234 blue dial  :thumbsup:

Ahhhh, that blue dial DJ is a looker too. Have only been looking a silver and TT DJs.

What dial preference are you leaning to?

Roman numeral or baton with minute track?

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Re: Recommendations for first pre-owned modern Rolex
« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2018, 02:02:20 AM »
@flyingbrick850

My 16234 is a Roman numeral.

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Re: Recommendations for first pre-owned modern Rolex
« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2018, 07:15:35 AM »

14060M
2 Liner vs 4 Liner


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Just to clarify with you since you have both 2 liners and 4 liners.

14060 - 3030 movt & non cosc cert
14060m 2 liner - 3130 movt & non cosc cert
14060m 4 liner - 3130 movt & cosc cert

Is that correct? Plus how is the accuracy with non cosc and cosc cert watches?

Personally am leaning towards the 2 liner ND sub, love how the 2 liners dial looks more like a vintage sub
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14060 caliber 3000


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Re: Recommendations for first pre-owned modern Rolex
« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2018, 09:54:53 AM »

14060M
2 Liner vs 4 Liner


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Just to clarify with you since you have both 2 liners and 4 liners.

14060 - 3030 movt & non cosc cert
14060m 2 liner - 3130 movt & non cosc cert
14060m 4 liner - 3130 movt & cosc cert

Is that correct? Plus how is the accuracy with non cosc and cosc cert watches?

Personally am leaning towards the 2 liner ND sub, love how the 2 liners dial looks more like a vintage sub
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Re: Recommendations for first pre-owned modern Rolex
« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2018, 10:19:25 AM »
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Your personal review of performance for your 2 watches?

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Re: Recommendations for first pre-owned modern Rolex
« Reply #12 on: April 15, 2018, 12:16:27 PM »
114270


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Re: Recommendations for first pre-owned modern Rolex
« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2018, 01:40:30 PM »
Explorer I 114270

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Re: Recommendations for first pre-owned modern Rolex
« Reply #14 on: April 30, 2018, 09:45:20 PM »
Submariner 14060M would a good classic one!

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Re: Recommendations for first pre-owned modern Rolex
« Reply #15 on: May 14, 2018, 12:48:54 AM »
I would go for an Explorer I 114270

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Re: Recommendations for first pre-owned modern Rolex
« Reply #16 on: May 14, 2018, 07:57:41 PM »
i think submariners are too mainstream. go for a date just 41/2 @ 41mm and make a statement!

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Re: Recommendations for first pre-owned modern Rolex
« Reply #17 on: May 14, 2018, 09:04:47 PM »


try 116000 Blue, or 116200

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Re: Recommendations for first pre-owned modern Rolex
« Reply #18 on: May 16, 2018, 12:24:04 AM »
I'd go for either 1 of 3 sub u listed, coz personally im not a rolex fan, but sub do look good on me, and a very good resale value as well.

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Re: Recommendations for first pre-owned modern Rolex
« Reply #19 on: May 16, 2018, 02:57:07 PM »
Personally, I would go for the iconic sub 14060

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Re: Recommendations for first pre-owned modern Rolex
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Re: Recommendations for first pre-owned modern Rolex
« Reply #22 on: September 13, 2018, 08:21:13 AM »
In my opinion, the 114270 would be a good starter if budget is a constraint. It looks good as a dress watch, and can be versatile as a sport watch too. If you have higher budget, then go for the SubC ND, it looks more symmetrical