My first Rolex - which one to pick?

[SonSquad]

Hi, I used to work for a second hand dealer and I instantly fell in love with Rolex.

Now I finally got the money for it but I dont know which one to choose.

I already have a Franck Muller dress watch so I am thinking that I want something a bit more bling.

I have for some months now considered the following:

Turn-O-Graph SS blue dial
Rolex Sub 5513
Explorer I or II
GMT SS IIc
or perhaps a no date SUB

Any info or in sight is appreciated.

Did any of you buy a watch and then changed your mind afterwards?

[The GMT Master]

If you want the ultimate all-round Rolex, then the GMT IIc is your friend. Sums up everything that's great about a modern Rolex, IMO. Looks great, feels great, practical and versatile, I don't think there's much more you can ask for from a watch

[Chad C.]

I think for more bling it is the GMT IIc. My next Rolex will be that model as well. My first (and only) Rolex is an Explorer (36mm) and I absolutely love it. It is a beautiful watch that sang to me when I first saw it. It is also nice and subtle. Like you, I wanted a little more presence and I think the GMTIIc will fit that nicely.

[Chris B]

Can't offer any advice as of which you should choose, I'd only say to savour the moment, nothing beats the feeling of buying your first Rolex

[SonSquad]

I am strongly considering getting a no date model. It saves you lots of dollars and to me a 14060 is much more beautiful than a 16610.

However I dont know if I can live without the date? Any thoughs

and thanks a lot for insights...

I have a feeling this forum will "steal" lots of time in the future :)

[Caraptor]

Originally Posted by SonSquad

However I dont know if I can live without the date? Any thoughts

Mess up the date on your current watch by setting to a random day. Wear it this way for the next few weeks and see how you feel about not having a date on your watch.
I'm trying this out. My watch is telling me that today is the 7th LOL. Everytime I look at it I have to remember the date for myself. So far so good (mostly).

[gqllc]

GmtIIc fits the bill

[zocsos]

+1

[Caraptor]

Well a no date sub is very short on bling, so keep that in mind.
This isn't a very focused list.
1. Do you want a date on your watch?
2. What dial color do you prefer?
3. Do you want something primarily sporty or primarily dressy?
4. Would you get more use out of a timing bezel or additional timezones?
5. Do you want a watch that is easily recognizable as a Rolex, or do you prefer to fly under the radar?

[hy12]

Explorer II white dial

[Caraptor]

Man, that Expy II looks better every time I see it.

[hy12]

Originally Posted by Caraptor

Man, that Expy II looks better every time I see it.

ordered that expII polar, arrived at my AD, but i m away for a month...have a loooong month to wait ! its one of the few white dials in the sporty line, loved it because most of the people want black, and i wanted different. and i think its also quite dressy