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ROLEX4EvEr · 13 September 2006, 01:53 PM

THANK YOU for having a site with my fave ROLEX!!!!! So glad I found this by luck. Anyways I wanna get my Father-in-Law a Rolex for his birthday. He deserves a nice watch, But I dont wanna get spend to much. I just bought my wife on our Honeymoon a 2006 Date just Diamond face.

Spent alot and trying to keep a budget for his Rolex maybe around 2 grand??

Thanks again
Freddy

Launch Mini · 13 September 2006, 02:00 PM

That is pretty tight if your looking to buy new.
A SS AIrking would be around $3000. Not sure of the discounts available.
ps
Welcome aboard.

Mrdi · 13 September 2006, 02:24 PM

You must spend at least what it costs to tune a Bentley at 30K for a new Rolliie

ROLEX4EvEr · 13 September 2006, 02:26 PM

Cant afford a Bentley LOL, wish I could.

Wolfgang427 · 13 September 2006, 02:33 PM

IF your budget is $2K, you will have to get him something used. There is plenty to pick out there. Including Air-king, SS-Date, and maybe a SS-Datejust if you can find it. Don't limit yourself to 2006 year only as many used Rolex watches are in like new condition even though they are a few years old. Happy hunting.

JJ Irani · 13 September 2006, 05:35 PM

Hi Freddy,

Welcome to TRF. Good luck in your search. Something used and not too old might just about come into your budget.

Cheers - JJ

padi56 · 13 September 2006, 06:04 PM

Agree with Wolfgang have a look around the ADs for used dont worry to much about the age of the watch.There are watches out there 10 -15 years old and looking as new.

Uncle-AJ · 13 September 2006, 06:12 PM

Hello Freddy and welcome to TRF. Good luck with the present.

mike · 13 September 2006, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

IF your budget is $2K, you will have to get him something used. There is plenty to pick out there. Including Air-king, SS-Date, and maybe a SS-Datejust if you can find it. Don't limit yourself to 2006 year only as many used Rolex watches are in like new condition even though they are a few years old. Happy hunting.

Sound advice.

JJ Irani · 13 September 2006, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

IF your budget is $2K, you will have to get him something used. There is plenty to pick out there. Including Air-king, SS-Date, and maybe a SS-Datejust if you can find it. Don't limit yourself to 2006 year only as many used Rolex watches are in like new condition even though they are a few years old. Happy hunting.

Well said, Wolfgang!!

Rockrolex · 13 September 2006, 11:16 PM

Welcome to TRF, Freddy. As others have said, you might find something previously worn in your price range. I've got three vintage Rolexes - an '83 DJ, '86 DD and a '91 DJ, and they all look as good now as when they came out of the box.

Rolex are tough and can hold their beauty for many years.

Good luck and keep us posted on what you find.

GerardoG · 14 September 2006, 12:20 AM

Welcome to the club. As a present to my father, I got him a DD (vintage, same production year as when I was born), as I had bought a new DD for myself when my first kid was born. He is in love with that watch; it has 'meaning', nut just a watch. Pre-owned with a specific manufacture date is a great gift (ie when your wife was born, when ther were married, etc.)

C.J. · 14 September 2006, 02:46 AM

Welcome to TRF

The cheapest mans 06 Rolex you'll come across would probably be an Airking. It would end up being in the $2700 - $2800 range I would think

14 September 2006, 03:15 AM

You can get JJ's TT YachtMaster for about $200 if you wait until his chinese TT blue sub comes in..

Oh, did you mean genuine Rolex? Um... better advice written above.

JJ Irani · 14 September 2006, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

You can get JJ's TT YachtMaster for about $200....

Even negotiable at that price!!

14 September 2006, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Even negotiable at that price!!

Aww come on man, I'm trying to elevate my standings on the list. Don't play along... get riled up.

JJ Irani · 14 September 2006, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

Aww come on man, I'm trying to elevate my standings on the list. Don't play along... get riled up.

I guess I'm just too much of a softy for that, uh?

14 September 2006, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I guess I'm just too much of a softy for that, uh?

Tosser!

or am I?

ROLEX4EvEr · 14 September 2006, 12:49 PM

thank you guys, will def keep everyone posted

sstoots · 17 September 2006, 09:47 AM

I have bought three Rolex watches on eBay and I believe if you buy from
a reputable dealer selling used Rolex watches with a guarantee of
authenticity, you will not only get a wonderfully maintained Rolex, but you
will get a fair deal as well. I am speaking of BeckerTime and PhilWatch
in particular. This guys move a lot of watches; yes they typically ship without a COSC certificate, presentation box, or other new Rolex paraphernalia, but if I can get a 1998 Stainless Steel Datejust for $1700
or a 1997 14060 in excellent condition for $2300, I am a satisfied buyer.
As much as I would like a new 2006 16610, I am not about to spend $4300.

13 September 2006, 01:53 PM	#1
ROLEX4EvEr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Freddy Location: NYC Watch: My Back Posts: 819	Cheapest 2006 Rolex to buy? THANK YOU for having a site with my fave ROLEX!!!!! So glad I found this by luck. Anyways I wanna get my Father-in-Law a Rolex for his birthday. He deserves a nice watch, But I dont wanna get spend to much. I just bought my wife on our Honeymoon a 2006 Date just Diamond face. Spent alot and trying to keep a budget for his Rolex maybe around 2 grand?? Thanks again Freddy

13 September 2006, 02:00 PM	#2
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	That is pretty tight if your looking to buy new. A SS AIrking would be around $3000. Not sure of the discounts available. ps Welcome aboard. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

13 September 2006, 05:35 PM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hi Freddy, Welcome to TRF. Good luck in your search. Something used and not too old might just about come into your budget. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

13 September 2006, 06:04 PM	#7
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,766	Agree with Wolfgang have a look around the ADs for used dont worry to much about the age of the watch.There are watches out there 10 -15 years old and looking as new. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

13 September 2006, 06:12 PM	#8
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Hello Freddy and welcome to TRF. Good luck with the present. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

13 September 2006, 02:24 PM	#3
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	You must spend at least what it costs to tune a Bentley at 30K for a new Rolliie

13 September 2006, 02:26 PM	#4
ROLEX4EvEr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Freddy Location: NYC Watch: My Back Posts: 819	Cant afford a Bentley LOL, wish I could.

13 September 2006, 02:33 PM	#5
Wolfgang427 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,590	IF your budget is $2K, you will have to get him something used. There is plenty to pick out there. Including Air-king, SS-Date, and maybe a SS-Datejust if you can find it. Don't limit yourself to 2006 year only as many used Rolex watches are in like new condition even though they are a few years old. Happy hunting.

13 September 2006, 11:16 PM	#11
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,790	Welcome to TRF, Freddy. As others have said, you might find something previously worn in your price range. I've got three vintage Rolexes - an '83 DJ, '86 DD and a '91 DJ, and they all look as good now as when they came out of the box. Rolex are tough and can hold their beauty for many years. Good luck and keep us posted on what you find. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

14 September 2006, 12:20 AM	#12
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Welcome to the club. As a present to my father, I got him a DD (vintage, same production year as when I was born), as I had bought a new DD for myself when my first kid was born. He is in love with that watch; it has 'meaning', nut just a watch. Pre-owned with a specific manufacture date is a great gift (ie when your wife was born, when ther were married, etc.)

14 September 2006, 02:46 AM	#13
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Welcome to TRF The cheapest mans 06 Rolex you'll come across would probably be an Airking. It would end up being in the $2700 - $2800 range I would think __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

14 September 2006, 03:15 AM	#14
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	You can get JJ's TT YachtMaster for about $200 if you wait until his chinese TT blue sub comes in.. Oh, did you mean genuine Rolex? Um... better advice written above.

14 September 2006, 12:49 PM	#19
ROLEX4EvEr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Freddy Location: NYC Watch: My Back Posts: 819	thank you guys, will def keep everyone posted

17 September 2006, 09:47 AM	#20
sstoots "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Stan Stoots Location: Dunedin, Fl. Watch: 11610 'A' Posts: 3	I have bought three Rolex watches on eBay and I believe if you buy from a reputable dealer selling used Rolex watches with a guarantee of authenticity, you will not only get a wonderfully maintained Rolex, but you will get a fair deal as well. I am speaking of BeckerTime and PhilWatch in particular. This guys move a lot of watches; yes they typically ship without a COSC certificate, presentation box, or other new Rolex paraphernalia, but if I can get a 1998 Stainless Steel Datejust for $1700 or a 1997 14060 in excellent condition for $2300, I am a satisfied buyer. As much as I would like a new 2006 16610, I am not about to spend $4300.

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