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fjdksls · 27 July 2010, 10:21 AM

Hi, all.

I'm definitely new to these forums, and pretty new to Rolex in general. I find myself in the position of wanting to buy a really nice watch that I can wear until I eventually give it to my son (and, hopefully, one day he to his), and have been vacillating between Rolex and Breitling. After a lot of careful consideration, and discussions with friends "in the know" and who have each of their own, I have chosen Rolex. I prefer the heavier watches (i.e. the ones that I know I am wearing, even without looking), and the larger (40+) faces. As such, I have been gravitating towards the Deep Sea, Cosmograph Daytona, the Submariner (in that order). I wish I could say price is no object, but it is. As such, I think the Cosmograph Daytona is out of reach today.

I'd love some recommendations, and look forward to spending even more time than I already have in perusing the previous posts and getting to know you all.

Cheers,

Brent

sleddog · 27 July 2010, 10:23 AM

Welcome to TRF Brent!!

You`ve come to the right place to search out all things Rolex......
Lots of info on all the models you like..Good luck on your first!!

Rob.

CoopJr · 27 July 2010, 10:24 AM

Welcome Brent! I would say visit an AD and try them all on. I don't think you can go wrong with a Sub. The DSSD is a massive watch that will leave no doubt that you have it on your wrist.

JUSTROLEXES · 27 July 2010, 01:30 PM

Welcome to TRF Brent

I'm sure you'll love it here

Rolex is the way to go...as other brands are great as well But don't hold value like the Rolex does...
Sub is a great watch to start...

FremStar · 27 July 2010, 02:56 PM

Welcome aboard! I am still a Rolex rookie myself, however, that was my first thought in buying one the thought of passing it down to my future children. I went with a simple datejust, that way my first child can use it as a motivating factor to try and achieve whatever dreams they would have. Maybe they may purchase a minute repeater watch before I do (I'll save for a future thread). Anyway great choice and welcome again... All the best... FYI - JustRolexes (Tony G) is a standup guy he is an awesome and reliable source of info as with the other legends here...

Lol-x · 27 July 2010, 10:33 PM

Welcome, I could make suggestions but I think you will find far more valuable information by looking at the threads on this website. There is a wealth of information to properly arm you and give a flying start.

OYSTERMANN · 28 July 2010, 03:34 AM

Hi there, Brent and welcome to TRF

Enjoy the search for your new Rolex!

rfknauss · 28 July 2010, 04:24 AM

Welcome to TRF!

Johny · 28 July 2010, 10:03 PM

welcome brent. lots to be learned here. and bargains to be had.

Sub Man · 28 July 2010, 11:26 PM

I think if your're going to go for something to pass through the ages you should go for a timeless classic which would be enjoyed through the generations... Has to be the submariner.

A classis 16610 (or 116610) would fit the bill. Or you could opt for a TT which dresses up the piece further.

sakuraba · 28 July 2010, 11:40 PM

Welcome to TRF, neighbor!

As suggested, you can go to an AD and see which your wrist prefers. Joe Escobar is on Hamilton ave.

Joe Escobar Diamonds
450 E Hamilton ave
Campbell
408-341-0300

There's also Jade Galore on Wolfe road.

Good luck, and happy hunting!

fjdksls · 29 July 2010, 01:32 AM

Thanks for the suggestion. I hadn't found Joe Escobar, but will definitely give him a call. I was looking at JG, as it's right on my way home from work in Santa Clara. Have you bought from around here? Any personal recommendations you can make? (private msg is fine if you don't want to "out" anyone on here).

Thanks again.

Brent

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

Welcome to TRF, neighbor!

As suggested, you can go to an AD and see which your wrist prefers. Joe Escobar is on Hamilton ave.

Joe Escobar Diamonds
450 E Hamilton ave
Campbell
408-341-0300

There's also Jade Galore on Wolfe road.

Good luck, and happy hunting!

sakuraba · 29 July 2010, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjdksls

Have you bought from around here? Any personal recommendations you can make? (private msg is fine if you don't want to "out" anyone on here).

Hi Brent!

If you're willing to buy pre-owned and only considering a face-to-face transaction, you might want to consider Jacek Kozubeck (Jacek on TRF) and Alex Maniscalco (Alex Collector here). Jacek and his partner Scott Kaplan have a brick and mortar in SFO. Alex is based in the Walnut Creek Area.

I have to warn you. All three guys are passionate about watches, and are the biggest enablers I've ever met.

If you're thinking of visiting an AD, Joe Escobar Diamonds would be the way to go IMHO. Very friendly folks. I've only been to Jade once. It wasn't bad.

Good luck, bro!

27 July 2010, 10:21 AM	#1
fjdksls Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cupertino, Ca. Watch: "V" GMT IIc Posts: 17	Just getting started... Hi, all. I'm definitely new to these forums, and pretty new to Rolex in general. I find myself in the position of wanting to buy a really nice watch that I can wear until I eventually give it to my son (and, hopefully, one day he to his), and have been vacillating between Rolex and Breitling. After a lot of careful consideration, and discussions with friends "in the know" and who have each of their own, I have chosen Rolex. I prefer the heavier watches (i.e. the ones that I know I am wearing, even without looking), and the larger (40+) faces. As such, I have been gravitating towards the Deep Sea, Cosmograph Daytona, the Submariner (in that order). I wish I could say price is no object, but it is. As such, I think the Cosmograph Daytona is out of reach today. I'd love some recommendations, and look forward to spending even more time than I already have in perusing the previous posts and getting to know you all. Cheers, Brent

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Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,420	Welcome, I could make suggestions but I think you will find far more valuable information by looking at the threads on this website. There is a wealth of information to properly arm you and give a flying start. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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OYSTERMANN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: West Midlands UK Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub Posts: 7,063	Hi there, Brent and welcome to TRF Enjoy the search for your new Rolex! __________________ Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014

27 July 2010, 10:24 AM	#3
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Welcome Brent! I would say visit an AD and try them all on. I don't think you can go wrong with a Sub. The DSSD is a massive watch that will leave no doubt that you have it on your wrist.

27 July 2010, 02:56 PM	#5
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Welcome aboard! I am still a Rolex rookie myself, however, that was my first thought in buying one the thought of passing it down to my future children. I went with a simple datejust, that way my first child can use it as a motivating factor to try and achieve whatever dreams they would have. Maybe they may purchase a minute repeater watch before I do (I'll save for a future thread). Anyway great choice and welcome again... All the best... FYI - JustRolexes (Tony G) is a standup guy he is an awesome and reliable source of info as with the other legends here...

28 July 2010, 04:24 AM	#8
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28 July 2010, 10:03 PM	#9
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	welcome brent. lots to be learned here. and bargains to be had. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

28 July 2010, 11:26 PM	#10
Sub Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London Watch: 16613 Posts: 63	I think if your're going to go for something to pass through the ages you should go for a timeless classic which would be enjoyed through the generations... Has to be the submariner. A classis 16610 (or 116610) would fit the bill. Or you could opt for a TT which dresses up the piece further.

28 July 2010, 11:40 PM	#11
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Welcome to TRF, neighbor! As suggested, you can go to an AD and see which your wrist prefers. Joe Escobar is on Hamilton ave. Joe Escobar Diamonds 450 E Hamilton ave Campbell 408-341-0300 There's also Jade Galore on Wolfe road. Good luck, and happy hunting! __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

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